Camera on tripod with WINDY Conditions
Sep 2, 2018 16:35:06 #
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Has anyone ever ventured out for the day to take some photos, only to have the wind come up in the afternoon. Making it hard with a tripod to get any descent shots because the wind was so strong it just kept moving the telephoto lens like a leaf on a tree. The wind was strong enough it almost blew me off balance a couple of times so I am assuming it was over 30mph, with variable gusts. Any suggestions appreciated. Bob
Sometimes I suspend my backpack from the hook at the bottom of the tripod's base.
Sep 2, 2018 17:04:58 #
The lens collar is also a weak spot. I got a long lens support bracket and that solved the problem.
Sep 2, 2018 18:17:55 #
You might also try weight bags specifically designed to balance tripods and to makdse than.
Sep 2, 2018 19:57:53 #
MauiMoto wrote:
The lens collar is also a weak spot. I got a long lens support bracket and that solved the problem.
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Sep 2, 2018 20:48:44 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Just hang on baby.
I was in Death Valley, at Zabriskie Point at sunset, hoping to get some night sky shots, sitting on a concrete bench, my tripod about 30" off the ground, D850 and 28-300 lens. Gusts were pushing the tripod back towards me, even with the weight of my camera bag. Decided it was time to fold and get back to the hotel.
I was in Death Valley, at Zabriskie Point at sunset, hoping to get some night sky shots, sitting on a concrete bench, my tripod about 30" off the ground, D850 and 28-300 lens. Gusts were pushing the tripod back towards me, even with the weight of my camera bag. Decided it was time to fold and get back to the hotel.
Life Lesson #3, just after p...ing in the wind, there are some days when it is too windy to work.
As the non Surveyor in a family of Surveyors (but I've done my share), who use REALLY BIG and sturdy tripods, high winds will disrupt the work. And it is bad for the EXPENSIVE equipment. There were days by the ocean when we wouldn't take the "Instrument" out of the box.
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Sep 2, 2018 22:26:41 #
I have 4 sand bags and my camera bag. That will hold a horse down.
Sep 2, 2018 23:04:54 #
throughrhettseyes wrote:
I have 4 sand bags and my camera bag. That will hold a horse down.
Probably take a horse to carry it .....
Sep 3, 2018 01:16:03 #
I want to thank Every one who has participated in this Post. Please excuse me for not coming back with any reply yet. But I live in eastern Iowa and we have been hammered with storms the last 4 days. When it storms from past experience my desktop gets shut down. SORRY, But THANKS EVERYONE for your advise and their use from past experience in this matter. Bought a tripod 6 months ago but do not trust it to far, now have 2, got from local camera store. I will check into the tripods mentioned here but at my age Leary of buying on line. It is a Pro Master Scout SCH30 which does real well for most situations. Those of you that have mentioned a better more ridged tripod you are correct, and it is at the top of my list to change. Those that have mentioned weight to tripod mine has a hook at bottom of center column, for which have something for that but that day I forgot it at home. We learn from our mistakes, it will not happen again. Once again THANKS everyone for you time and advise very much appreciated will consider it all for possibilities. I will continue to monitor this post with an update that I have come up with to possibly help. Bob
Sep 3, 2018 02:04:44 #
bpulv wrote:
That is true for many situations, but there are still times where a solid support is necessary. For example, time exposures of moving water. As you get into more creative photographic techniques, you will find that even with the technology, a solid tripod is a necessity.
Absolutely, try a 30 second long exposure handheld. I also don't handhold well with a 500F4 using a flash and the associated accessories.
Sep 3, 2018 11:00:22 #
As I have mentioned in last post I have 2 tripods, decided last month to try them both together to help stabilize the lens better. It has helped a lot with winds up to 20-25mph. Sometimes have to rearrange the tripods legs to get a better fit. See pics to help show what I have come up with. Have to rearrange tripods legs sometimes to get a more ridged stance. Tripod on left has a crank to help raise into lens with a snug to little pressure fit. Decided to shoot in evening to attain a slow shutter speed. Granted sign was moving but notice detail of bricks in picture 3 and 4. Settings used was ISO 400, shutter speed .3 second, aperture 5.6 with shutter cable release and 300mm lens. I think adding weight to the center columns of tripods will also help this situation. Any thoughts on this greatly appreciated. THANKS
Alright but weak contact with lens
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Bean bag added for better support
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Both tripods used
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Only 1 tripod used
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Sep 4, 2018 17:51:13 #
anotherview wrote:
You can suspend a sandbag from the tripod. Some tripods come with a hook for this purpose.
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