Gadgets To Make Milky Way Photography Easier
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Today I want to introduce you to some really handy gadgets I use to make shooting my milky way photography easier . . especially when I'm away from home on my road trips. Some of these I've modified or manufactured for a specific purpose, while others are standard bits and pieces that we all have lying around that have been re-purposed to fill a role.
I hope you enjoy the video and I'm keen to read your comments below.
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I can’t tell you how glad I am to have found this channel. I haven’t light painted in more than 20 years and my inspiration is back! I’m gearing up to go back out ASAP.
I used to do single exposures on film with shots that could take 6 or more hours to create, so tripod movement was the enemy. I used to use a pet screw (large screw used to hold a dog leash in the yard) I would screw it into the ground right under the tripod and then connect it to a ring on the bottom of the center column using a small ratchet strap That setup was ROCK SOLID. It worked on sand, grass, and a lot of different kinds of dirt.
I really like your leg brackets for rocky terrain!
Thanks for all of these videos. I’m so inspired.
Thanks so much for watching Jeff. I very much appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
SO many handy ideas here Richard, thanks for sharing mate. Your right, it's not all about the photography, there are things that make the experience better which in turn will positively impact your photography. 👍
Thanks heaps Andrew. Always appreciate your input mate.
Another fantastic video Richard, and you are so right we all enjoy that ' chase ' that is what keeps us going...
Many thanks for your comments Judy. I really appreciate you watching.
Fantastic idea for the jetboil Richard👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching
Well for every problem there's a solution , pasty have not had or seen one for years. Great video thanks
Thanks a lot Phillip. I do try to find one every now and again.
Some great ideas Richard. Your clamp and plate you could also hammer a tent peg into the plate if your on softer ground 😁
Yes that's a great additional idea Sharon .. thanks heaps.
Top tips Richard. Thanks. As a pastie lover, I must say that finding a bakery that makes them is a real challenge! Cheers
Thanks a lot Tony. Yes those little treats make the road trip all the more special.
Food for thought, thanks for your hard work , will have to look through all my old accessories to repurpose. 👍
Thanks so much for having a look Mike.
Your enthusiasm is contagious 😀♥️
You are very kind as always, thank you.
5:48 YES YES YES! And that's what makes you a great landscape astrophotographer, Richard! Thank you wholeheartedly for this amazing video as usual. Your videos are nothing but entertaining, educational, adventurous, and full of knowledge and art!
Thanks so much for watching Mohammad.
Richard, these ideas are fantastic!! As you were describing the clamp and brackets to secure your tripod at the bottom of the tripod leg, I thought this would be a great solution for securing a light stand when outdoors in the wind. Sometimes a sandbag works, but they are big and bulky! In some cases, you could just a tent stake on your bracket to secure the leg to the ground!! GREAT ideas and good food for thought!! Love the 1% ideas -- they do make a difference! Thanks, for the video!!
Thanks so much for watching Gary. Yes quite a few people have mentioned the Tent Peg idea . .good when over softer ground.
You have some ideas that I never knew I needed! Maybe not for the same use but for some of the random ways I shoot too. Keep them coming man!
Thanks as always for watching Wesley.
You're 100% right mate. A lot of the things I've purchased for my photography have nothing to do with photography but it might be something that excites me and motivates me to go out next time. It might be something as silly as a beanie that I want to wear next time I go, etc. Love your work
Thanks so much for watching Michael
Buschtrack, that nice road is better than my road to work, haha😁
Haha, yes I know what you mean .. it was a pretty tame track after all.
You need to be sponsored by the reject shop and manfrotto lol another good video Richard
Haha, now there's an idea ..!!!
I love building/modifying stuff! Those Smalrig clamps are so handy. Bought mine with little arms with 1/4 screws on both ends, for say mounting a monitor. I jusordered 3 more. DIY or die...just thought that, I know lame
The tripod hammock is a must have. I put my gear bag,, or a power battery on it and do..dads I need Handy.
Yes these are all good gadgets for sure Mike. Thanks for watching.
Thought I am not so much into jetboils…. I still gave it a thumbs up 👍
Thank you so much for watching my friend.
Good tips Richard, as you say, they all help for a better outcome. 👍😊
And as you know Geoff, we need all the help we can get out there sometimes.
Richard, you are the MacGyver of photography. 🙂
Well I did always enjoy that show Darren ..!!!!
Awesome video with brilliant ideas. Thanks Richard. Always a pleasure 👏
Many thanks indeed my friend.
You are encouraging people to stand on the edge of cliffs
Well it does happen from time to time.
What a great idea and so simple hack. well done richard.
Thanks for watching the video Patrick.
I must have missed this video when I was moving house!! Glad I found it now, as there are some great tips in here. I will definitely be investing in the rock bag!! Thanks as always for the great content.
Thanks for looking anyway Simon. I do love getting on the road and I'll be over in that area again in June this year.
When you got your pasty, I was wondering where your rum ball was? Lol. Great ideas, love the clamp idea. Don't you also use your small tripods for lighting as well. I never get time to prepare hot food or drinks when out, I just use a flask if I get chance.. Thanks for all the great ideas and your cheerful and enthusiasm in delivering it, it makes me smile.
Thanks as always for watching Suzanne. I always make time for food when I'm out. .no rum balls in that part of the world unfortunately.
@@nightscapeimages.richard they don't know what they're missing, lol, hey, that could be another 1%er a steady supply of rum balls, lol
@@andysuzierawlins5462 Yes that's for sure.
Very nice a lot of simple gadget for make a great one..nice video as always.
Thanks as always for watching Luis
Thanks for the simple hacks Richard 👍
Thanks as always for watching Wayne.
Awesome tips on all the things you have made or modified to do what needs to be done! I really like the clamps and bracket ! I always learn so much from your videos ! Keep up the great work!
I thank you very much for watching Emanuel.
Very good and interesting tips ! Lots of great idea in you, my friend! Creativity is the thing again ! 😘😘
Thank you as always Carole. Always appreciate you.
Great tips. Always learning.
Thank you for watching my friend
Cool hacks Richard, I’ll pinch a couple of those ideas and adopt them :)
Thanks for checking it out Alan.
Another great informative video Richard
Thanks heaps for watching Steve
Hey rich, just a little tip for keeping your tripod solid and take away the worry of it blowing over... I use a tent peg and guy rope to secure it and it works great! The other thing I've used when I'm conscious of space is a one of those screw in the ground anchors that you put your dog lead onto! That way you can secure the tripod with the guy rope directly down and no trip hazard
Fantastic tips mate. Yes a few people have mentioned the tent peg. A slight problem in a lot of rocky places I go though ..!!!
Креатив не только в фотографии! Вы очень умный человек!!! Спасибо за лайфхаки!!! Очень познавательно !!!
Thanks so much for watching my friend, I really appreciate your comments.
Very clear hacks Richard! Loved the idea of using the detachable hanging bag in the middle of the tripod to weigh it down and of course, the leg clamps. 👏🏽
Thanks so much for watching my friend.
Love my baby tripod, perfect for sitting on a table or anything flat. I mostly use it with my phone with a bluetooth shutter release. They are the perfect gadget for the kit.
Totally agree with you Michael.
Video chock full of good info. Thanks Richard. Keep safe mate.
Thanks a lot John. I'll do my best.
Thanks again
Love that bush track, so relaxing. I'm looking at buying a couple of those cheap small tripods to mount mini light panels for lighting a scene inside and out. Thanks
Thanks so much for watching Greg. Yes I love those bush tracks ..!!!!
Nice one Richard we do what is needed to get the job done, until i get around to buying a lens warmer i use 2 pieces of a cut sock like a sleeve over the lens and place a hand warmer between the 2 🤣
Yes a lot of people do that as well Rob. Seems to work quite well.
Tips & tricks from Mr. Richard. Interesting ideas and solutions. Thanks for sharing 😊.
I always appreciate you watching Milorad.
@@nightscapeimages.richard I would like to take a chance and ask some questions.
Opinion on using dummy battery on Z6 for timelapse. Do you recommend or not? Also what what would be the power isage for cam and lens heater, would 20k mah powerbank do the job for overnight shooting?
Second question is regarding Manfrotto quick release plate. I have Manfrotto 055 tripod and 4xx rc2 ballhead and eventhough everything is tightened, there is a slight movement in the quick release mechanism. Is that normal or should I try different plate?
@@miloradkaravidin8818 I used to use a dummy battery on my Panasonic cameras with no trouble at all. But I've not done it with a Z6. Hard to say what the power usage would be. It's far better to overestimate though. That is not normal . .you should try a different plate.
@@nightscapeimages.richard Thank you!!!
Hey Richard, I don't like videos like this... they make me spend money ! 😃 actually you have some fantastic tips and hacks. Love the videos! Greg
Haha, yes I hear that a lot Greg. Sorry for that .. !!!!
I use spikes on my tripod legs. And then a ground screw in the middle of the tripod legs as an anchor and just tie the tripod down with a rope. Works every time.
That sounds like a really good idea. How do you go when shooting on rocks ..???
@@nightscapeimages.richard On rocks i weigh it down with a hammock on the tripod legs like you do 👍
My experience is the same as yours on hanging stuff from the center pole. Not a good idea in wind.
Your idea with the brackets is genius though. I might steal that one for timelapse 🙂
@@T-Bear Yes I found they work really well Torbjorn.
Great video Richard! I love those mini tripods, I have the Neewer branded version. Absolutely gold for slider work. Also mustn't forget your wheels. I'm very jealous of your Subaru, so much more practical for nights out than a ute 🙂.
Thanks a lot Dominic. Yes the little tripods are awesome aren't they. Coffee soon ...????
@@nightscapeimages.richard absolutely Richard, I send you a message on FB.
Good video Richard If you have nicer soil you could use some big tent pegs
Yes it's a good suggestion Jeff, a few other have mentioned also.
I can see a patent coming with the tripod leg additional stabilizers makes a lot of sense , thanks again , yes I do like the slik mini tripods have two of them , may look cheap but your right they have enough movement to get a level and are well made considering price
Yes I totally agree Richard. Thanks for watching.
Enjoyed watching you video, as always
Thank you so much for watching.
Ingenious!
Thanks a lot for watching my friend
Great video as always Richard , pity that office works no longer sell the Silk tripods but other sellers have them thankyou once again
Thanks a lot for watching Darrell. Yes I have seen them around on ebay etc.
Awesome tips, thank you!
You're very welcome Veronica, thank you.
Awesome gadgets Richard. Definitely helps make life easier. I have to get myself one of those cradles under the tripod for knick knacks while shooting. Great video mate 👍🙏
Thanks heaps for checking it out Adrian. I just got mine on ebay .. not expensive.
Nice one, great tips!
Thank you Henrik. I very much appreciate you watching.
Richard, haven't read all of the comments, but if the ground will accept them, try driving spikes into the ground through the holes of the leg stabilizers. No need to look for a rock or anything else heavy.
Yes it has already been mentioned Tom, and it's a great option when in appropriate ground. Thanks for watching.
Hi Richard, great video as always, I think you are rapidly becoming the MacGuiver of Astro photography. Must admit there have been a few occasions recently where I have found myself thinking, how would Richard solve this problem 😂. Thanks again.
Haha, well it's often due to circumstances Eric. Thanks for watching mate.
Great video!
I very much appreciate you watching Wayne
Thanks for sharing Richard, I think we are from the same mold, my wife commented that "he sounds just like you", as I am always devising some little tool or gadget for something or other, lol!
Haha, well it's a good way to be I reckon Todd. Thanks heaps for watching ..!!!
@@nightscapeimages.richard have you herd about the triple metior shower this weekend maybe you can get on camera
@@treeman3663 Yes I've heard all the news reports . .I don't have any hope for a great show though.
Thanks for another superb video/tutorial. Always interesting, always informative.
Thanks so much for watching Bill
Great tips and hacks there Richard. Love the tripod leg clamp idea.They could also be pegged down with tent pegs where the ground permitted.I've always had small tripods for low shots or for setting up on tables or flat rocks and the like.I also use them a lot for macro photography.I have two that are a bit sturdier for DSLRs and a gorilla pod for mounting GoPros to trees,rails or poles.I simply couldn't do without them.
I have also changed everything I can to Manfrotto quick release plates so I never have to be changing mounts just because I've swapped to a different tripod or camera. It makes a good universal system to make everything a lot quicker and easier.
Thanks heaps for watching my friend. It's amazing what we can make work for us sometimes isn't it.
Great tips! How about glow in the dark tape on tripod legs so you can find the gear later at night after returning to it after a time lapse shoot! I’ve misplaced gear among badlands formations. Cheers!
Yes that's a great tip as well Alan. I actually do have that on my tripod but forgot to mention it.
My Manfrotto addiction went from the studio hex, to the RC4, to the RC2. I'm currently using the Hex on my SkyguiderPro on my old mega Manfrotto studio tripod... Thanks for reminding me not all plates need to be trashed, Manfrotto quick release plates are sweet!
Another nice bit about those tiny tripods is they're easy to weigh with a sand bag.
As far as the tripod foot attachment, I've been working on an idea using a piece of sheet rubber attached to the clamp, so there is far greater friction with the ground/rock and the clamp
@@berthaduniverse Wonderful idea Paul. Thanks for watching.
Great ideas! I need to find those ball heads as like you I started with Manfrotto 25 years ago and I now have things that require ball heads that I have to switch the plates. My star tracker’s, My PlatyPod, and my Slik tripod that was my first tripod. I use it for the star tracker. Also like your idea with the stove adaptation and the small tripods. The clamp idea would be a great addition for me especially during winter as I could turn them up and push them into the snow and ice to help hold my tripod. Thank you for sharing these ideas. Not sure if your a good or bad influence Richard🤣
Haha, sorry for enabling you to spend more money John .. but hey, you've got to spend it somewhere ..!!!
Looks like i need to send you some more freeze dried meals.
Haha, well I did enjoy the one's you sent last time Spence. . but please don't go to any expense.
A really interesting topic this week !
At the beginning my heart skipped abump when I thought I spotted a big snake, but it turned out to be only a stick!
On the subject of gadgets to help, do you have an app to find all those backeries out in the wilds ?
Some great ideas mentioned. My suggestion : spiritevel - I use an app on my phone, I always have this nearby.
Haha, no snakes around at this time of year David. I have a very keen sense of smell to find all the local bakeries my friend. Thanks again for watching.
I'm always picking up something new when I watch your videos. I remember you mentioning the leg clamps in your last video and I wondered, "Hmmm, what was that?" But then I forgot to ask! I'm glad you showed us. Did you get the clamps through a photo/video store? I don't think I have seen those in a hardware store.
Thanks a lot for watching Andrea. I bought mine through ebay. Lots of them available there. www.ebay.com.au/itm/363871533521?hash=item54b86ef9d1:g:z0EAAOSw-1VhJv07&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4HevsrzLMHfy6YHqugA3fMfA9HOaoHymjBue6ptjBnHX95i9zvvL%2Frb8fo810wlQRo%2BMz5POo6uzK62Rj7Gg9N5tm1%2Fq2LPEdapuZ1ORbHbYV5iz3712dSZR43O1guFakOc7aztFVKRG2KbXixneFggqAvkC4I7V4w4yuc3%2FjDMtQehioWkMF5B3OVRKI19Unuu5dK%2BgBapaVzs%2BV1%2FNlcdkBqy%2F7M%2FgJcp5JBPyMti1tLoh%2FKzF2f1RJRWBB3hNJ1%2FveHIxk%2FbvjdWLdRp1DnbrWCgqzf0htBhUuoqq1OfL%7Ctkp%3ABFBM6vm2gcVg
Hi Richard, love your videos!
Please send me a link to the lens warmer you are using.
Its freezing cold in Norway now, and the iPad I use for drone flying need some heating also 🤗
I like these one's: www.amazon.com.au/SVBONY-Heater-Telescopes-Temperature-Regulator/dp/B08DLYM2M5/ref=asc_df_B08DLYM2M5/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463597831805&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5871592912219846909&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071496&hvtargid=pla-1640906646380&psc=1
To avoid bumping the tripod legs my hanging camera bag touches the ground. On dirty damp ground I replace it with water filled OJ bottles, 3kg each. Many places I shot time-lapse without any rocks on site.
That's a great tip . .thanks heaps.
Ha, tripod on it's side, been there, done that, and 24-105 lens destoyed. No not wind, a cow took interest in it. Oh well....
Oh no Roy. Not much you can do about the local wildlife is there. I've had possums chewing camera cables as well.
Since that day, I eat a lot more steak now, lol. Just pulling your chain, I don't eat meat, but I considered it, lol.
Opps i meant Slik tripods lol
An old frypan with a ballhead screwed into it is lower and more stable than a slik tabletop tripod...🦘
Yes no doubt .. but you can't raise it or lower it easily . .and it's heavy and bulky to carry around.