Lightning strike
Jul 1, 2016 12:57:34 #
I was set up on a tripod trying to catch lightning.
There was a huge strike and boom that took place over the water. I hit the remote and I got these 3 photos in order. Why is the first like this?
I believe the big BOOM shook the tripod on the 3rd, thats why blurry.
Thanks
There was a huge strike and boom that took place over the water. I hit the remote and I got these 3 photos in order. Why is the first like this?
I believe the big BOOM shook the tripod on the 3rd, thats why blurry.
Thanks
Jul 1, 2016 13:10:56 #
I think the first one has too fast of a shutter speed. Did you have it set on auto? It's just a guess.
Jul 1, 2016 13:22:36 #
Jul 1, 2016 16:24:15 #
alemorkam wrote:
I was set up on a tripod trying to catch lightning.
That's a brave thing to do, especially if the tripod was metal !
That first one is interesting, that is for sure !
Trying to capture lightning the way you did it is unusual to say the least!
Jul 1, 2016 16:35:49 #
I don't have a clue but I'm going to hang around and see what others say.
I think they are good under the conditions.
I think they are good under the conditions.
Jul 2, 2016 14:24:20 #
Brian in Whitby
Loc: Whitby, Ontario, Canada
I have to agree that the shutter is related to this unusual photo. It looks like a double exposue, one with a slow shutter speed and a second exposure with a very short shutter speed. Or perhaps the diaphragm opened for part of the exposure. I am very interested in hearing other possible explanations.
Jul 2, 2016 14:31:27 #
I think any BOOM big enough to shake the tripod would have probably knocked you down!!! 
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Jul 2, 2016 14:36:47 #
I use a lightning trigger and settings are: ISO 200-400, f11, shutter 250 and focus at infinity. All settings are manual, with no auto focus. I have had some excellent results and have had the fromt page shot for our local paper. Look up the Lighting Trigger in your browser. Made in Colorado. Once a year I take off on a trip to shoot lightning. Sometimes a bit scary, but fun if you end up in the right spot.
Your first shot looks clipped and not sure why. The focus in your 3rd shot is off because auto focus can not adjust fast enough. Still they are good shots. Not a time to be playing golf.
Your first shot looks clipped and not sure why. The focus in your 3rd shot is off because auto focus can not adjust fast enough. Still they are good shots. Not a time to be playing golf.
Jul 2, 2016 17:01:48 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
That's a brave thing to do, especially if the tripod was metal !
That first one is interesting, that is for sure !
Trying to capture lightning the way you did it is unusual to say the least!
That first one is interesting, that is for sure !
Trying to capture lightning the way you did it is unusual to say the least!
How else would you capture it? I have never shot lightning--do not have a lightning trigger. So I would be very interested in getting the details.
Jul 2, 2016 17:02:39 #
Al Bruton wrote:
...Look up the Lighting Trigger in your browser. Made in Colorado...
I will do that......the stuff they come up with these days, I swear !
dragonswing wrote:
How else would you capture it? I have never shot lightning--do not have a lightning trigger. So I would be very interested in getting the details.
I'm sure you can get a whole lot of info by looking it up.....the classic easy way was to do it at night and to hold the shutter open until lightning struck (once or twice or as many times as you would want) then to close the shutter.
Jul 2, 2016 17:50:37 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
I'm sure you can get a whole lot of info by looking it up.....the classic easy way was to do it at night and to hold the shutter open until lightning struck (once or twice or as many times as you would want) then to close the shutter.
But wouldn't you still need a tripod?
Jul 2, 2016 18:15:55 #
dragonswing wrote:
But wouldn't you still need a tripod?
Yeah....preferably not a metal one (Although I take my chances lol)
when Zeus is angry in the sky!
Jul 2, 2016 19:15:23 #
I would put my money on a "flash sync" issue - just like using the appropriate shutter duration for a flash. You can see where parts of the bolt extend above and below the brighter area. So I think the brightest part of the lightning bolt was captured in that section of the shutter travel.
Whatever the cause, an interesting image.
Whatever the cause, an interesting image.
Jul 2, 2016 20:35:31 #
At night your camera should be on a tripod. Setting are still manual. prefocus the area you want to cover at infinity. Shutter is set to bulb. F11 still best. Use a remote trigger and then it is quess work as to exposure time. Usually around 30 seconds in an area, such as a city with lights. Longer in a remote area, but you can use a digital light to paint surrounding areas. Then it is up tothe lighting to do it's thing and expect many nithing shots.If you are serious about it the two best areas in the country are Tucon, AZ during monsoon season and Tampa/St Pete, which is considered thre #1 spot in the country. But be careful because in areas like that there are multiple strikes all over the place.A basic rule is that if the thunder is under 30 seconds fromthe flash - you are to close. The shot I really want is a bolt at Ship Rock. Will require timing and a lot of waiting.
Jul 2, 2016 20:50:18 #
Al Bruton wrote:
At night your camera should be on a tripod. Settin... (show quote)
The one I want is with the Grand Tetons
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