Thanks for pointing this out. Glad you got the problem sorted. Was thinking of ordering the MSM to replace the Star Adventurer on hiking trips. I think my high tech "screwdriver" will have to be a different currency though.
Your alternate arrangement is the only arrangement I am aware of. On mine, the ball mount unscrews from the MSM and the camera flops over. If I try to tighten too much, it slips the gears. Yikes! Very annoying.
I fear the key is to minimize the moment that tends to unscrew the MSM attachments such as the ball head. Often this means more gear such as an angle bracket to allow the center of gravity of the camera camera to shift to the axis of the mount. More kit to tote around.
Helpful so pls consider doing more 'trouble' blogs on the MVM. Paucity and poor instruction for it are a real problem. However, pls consider either turning down volume on the music or speaking up. Can't make out some of what you are saying over the noise. Tx
I would connect the camera to the rotating wheel rather than connecting the rotating wheel to the wedge. Also the MSM is only good for a few degrees either side of top dead centre.
You’ve placed the MSM upside down the motorised part is supposed to be moving the camera not the whole tracker. I think you’d find it won’t slip if the MSM is tight and secure and aligned
I already own a Star Adventurer (the old version which does not do time lapse function). Trying to decide whether to get a MSM for future trips/hiking. I have recently ventured into sunset and Milky Way timelapse so am interested in your experiences with the MSM. What setting speed did you use for your rotation to follow the Milky Way? My intended use is with foreground interest so would be wanting the movement between frames, not 'tracking' the stars. Thank you for posting your mistakes.
Christine, I have not tried the daytime time lapse mode yet. I have watched "Alone" on NETFLIX and contemplate some more star time lapse as the excellent night time sequences are inspiring. One sequence there had the camera pointing Polaris with the stars framed by trees. The camera was rotated in the southern hemisphere direction ( opposite the siderial rotation) so stars and trees moved in opposite directions. A very interesting effect. My settings in Big Bend were less inspired. 30 sec exposure, F2.8, 15mm focal length. very dark sky. Intervolometer set to 33 sec.
The current videos may be better than what was available 6 months ago. I did what was suggested at the time in third party videos linked by the MSM manufacturer. Perhaps by sharing my mistakes it helped improve the guidance offered?
Thanks for your video, very informative! However, please consider NOT playing music, after all this video is about photography and also it would help talking a bit louder.
Excellent job!! Thank you for making the process so much more understandable!!!
Thanks for the fail and correction and all replies suggesting additional points!!! Thanks to all....
Thanks for pointing this out. Glad you got the problem sorted. Was thinking of ordering the MSM to replace the Star Adventurer on hiking trips.
I think my high tech "screwdriver" will have to be a different currency though.
And... I would highly advise to remove the camera straps when shooting on a tracker.... Aside from vibration with wind, it can easily stuck somewhere
Removing the strap is excellent advice. This camera lives on a tripod and is never carried around. It would also save a bit of weight. I will do it!
Your alternate arrangement is the only arrangement I am aware of. On mine, the ball mount unscrews from the MSM and the camera flops over. If I try to tighten too much, it slips the gears. Yikes! Very annoying.
I fear the key is to minimize the moment that tends to unscrew the MSM attachments such as the ball head. Often this means more gear such as an angle bracket to allow the center of gravity of the camera camera to shift to the axis of the mount. More kit to tote around.
Thanks so much !! I just ordered a MSM and I’m so glad for your insight! I’d appreciate any advice you can offer.
Helpful so pls consider doing more 'trouble' blogs on the MVM. Paucity and poor instruction for it are a real problem. However, pls consider either turning down volume on the music or speaking up. Can't make out some of what you are saying over the noise. Tx
I would connect the camera to the rotating wheel rather than connecting the rotating wheel to the wedge. Also the MSM is only good for a few degrees either side of top dead centre.
Why the loud music??
You’ve placed the MSM upside down the motorised part is supposed to be moving the camera not the whole tracker. I think you’d find it won’t slip if the MSM is tight and secure and aligned
At the time I followed some RUclips video recommendations from the MSM website. I know better now
Thanks for sharing!
Your are welcome! There are some wise comments from other folks in this video….
I already own a Star Adventurer (the old version which does not do time lapse function). Trying to decide whether to get a MSM for future trips/hiking. I have recently ventured into sunset and Milky Way timelapse so am interested in your experiences with the MSM. What setting speed did you use for your rotation to follow the Milky Way? My intended use is with foreground interest so would be wanting the movement between frames, not 'tracking' the stars. Thank you for posting your mistakes.
Christine, I have not tried the daytime time lapse mode yet. I have watched "Alone" on NETFLIX and contemplate some more star time lapse as the excellent night time sequences are inspiring. One sequence there had the camera pointing Polaris with the stars framed by trees. The camera was rotated in the southern hemisphere direction ( opposite the siderial rotation) so stars and trees moved in opposite directions. A very interesting effect. My settings in Big Bend were less inspired. 30 sec exposure, F2.8, 15mm focal length. very dark sky. Intervolometer set to 33 sec.
Thanks, very helpfull 👍
music is too loud
this entire process could have bee skipped if you had simply watched the videos on the product website
The current videos may be better than what was available 6 months ago. I did what was suggested at the time in third party videos linked by the MSM manufacturer. Perhaps by sharing my mistakes it helped improve the guidance offered?
The background music is annoying and not necessary. Good information though.
Thanks for your video, very informative! However, please consider NOT playing music, after all this video is about photography and also it would help talking a bit louder.
Thanks Patrick. Good point.
I appreciate the comments and will incorporate them in future endeavors.
I did not hear what was the issue. I think that sound quality should be improved. I bet you do not have amicrophone
turn the music off, and then we can hear you.