Lightning images
Posted 09/11/2009 - 18:22
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Lovely stuff Amin but they weren't all taken with a wide angle.
Jack.
Jack.
Posted 09/11/2009 - 18:23
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Hi Jack
I am assuming that it is still possible to get images of lightning anyway with a standard lens, right?
I am assuming that it is still possible to get images of lightning anyway with a standard lens, right?
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Posted 09/11/2009 - 18:54
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Mike-P wrote:
I am rather proud of my one and only lightning image.
Mike, did you put that one up for PPG?
I am rather proud of my one and only lightning image.
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Posted 09/11/2009 - 18:56
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Mike-P wrote:
Not sure if you are aware Amin but your lens has been posted.
Yup, got the msg with the tracking number.Not sure if you are aware Amin but your lens has been posted.
Well, its mine for now and as you said you want one like that too just waiting for your new body then I can sell it to you and get the real Mckoy one . Hope to get funds by then.
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Posted 09/11/2009 - 19:03
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Of course Amin really any lens will do, I tried it one night when we had some thunder it's not easy I can tell you.
Jack.
Jack.
Posted 09/11/2009 - 20:10
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Mike-P wrote:
Mike, did you put that one up for PPG?
Yes but it got rejected along with a message saying they thought I submitted a underexposed picture with a hair on it by mistake.
There is something definitely more than just the hair on it Mike. I can see on the left a part of the image that looks like almost could make it worth for the PPG gallery. Can't still make out what it is, can you please help clarify what it is?
Mike, did you put that one up for PPG?
Yes but it got rejected along with a message saying they thought I submitted a underexposed picture with a hair on it by mistake.
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Posted 09/11/2009 - 21:11
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It is easy to build a lightning trigger that sees through the VF.
That way it only triggers when the lens sees lightning.
That way it only triggers when the lens sees lightning.
Posted 09/11/2009 - 21:32
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greyhoundman wrote:
It is easy to build a lightning trigger that sees through the VF.
That way it only triggers when the lens sees lightning.
expensive though...It is easy to build a lightning trigger that sees through the VF.
That way it only triggers when the lens sees lightning.
my tips for lightning..
dawn or dusk is best...
catch the storm as it's rolling in towards you..
point the lens where there is some activity....
get your exposure and use multiple exposures...
9 - 3 sec exposures should catch a strike or two per image... tripod, cable release...
don't focus on just sky, get something interesting in foreground for scale.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 09/11/2009 - 22:54
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It's not that expensive to DIY one. It will all fit in a small experimenters boxx. And can even attach to the hotshoe too. The only thing outside the box is power and the LDR.
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/Lightning-circuit.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/Lightning-circuit.jpg[/IMG]
Posted 10/11/2009 - 07:10
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Ouch, look at the price.
That circuit is definitely giving me ideas , thanks for that greyhoundman.
And I think I am in a perfect area of London for lightnings here , so ideas taking shape now
That circuit is definitely giving me ideas , thanks for that greyhoundman.
And I think I am in a perfect area of London for lightnings here , so ideas taking shape now
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I am starting to get ideas now I assume a standard wide angle lens would do for this, am I right?
I find them stunningly beautiful, hope you like them.