lightning hitting the ground - Page 2

bloodhound31 · #21 28-11-2009, 06:02 PM

so......no glass?

Phil · #22 28-11-2009, 07:46 PM

No glass sorry.

hotspur (Chris) · #23 28-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Wow!! Phil thats outstanding.

well done!

RE 'lighting trigger' could you please explain what that is,

and how it works,how it goes on camera etc.

I figured long ago there must be some such device,

you say you paid $170 for one of ebay,and one from states

is $400,please let us know a few details,i am sure a few

members would be keen for second hand one.

cheers Chris

mithrandir (Andrew) · #24 29-11-2009, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotspur

I figured long ago there must be some such device, you say you paid $170 for one of ebay,and one from states is $400,please let us know a few details,i am sure a few members would be keen for second hand one.

They are different brands. One mob have theirs for about $us400, another for about $us170. Phil said he had the more reasonably priced one. Search ebay for

Photograph Lightning dcakaiser

and your camera - Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Sony.

hotspur (Chris) · #25 29-11-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithrandir

They are different brands. One mob have theirs for about $us400, another for about $us170. Phil said he had the more reasonably priced one. Search ebay for

Photograph Lightning dcakaiser

and your camera - Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Sony.

My camera is a canon 450D,is that the name of attachment 'dcakaiser'?

$170,does'nt sound to bad a price,i think i would be interested in

one at around that price,more reserch needed.

thanks

mithrandir (Andrew) · #26 29-11-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotspur

My camera is a canon 450D,is that the name of attachment 'dcakaiser'?

$170,does'nt sound to bad a price,i think i would be interested in

one at around that price,more reserch needed.

thanks

dcakaiser are the vendors. There is a link to some images. The price appears to vary a bit according to the camera brand and model.

There are a couple triggers for Canon. You'll have to work out the right one for yours. I tried the search and it wouldn't work. Try:

Find "lightning trigger" in "Remote Controls"

From his reply Phil appears to have this one and seems happy.

Having just bought a set of closeup rings, I think this one can wait.

Andrew

danielsun · #27 29-11-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bloodhound31

Did you go and have a look at the ground where it struck!!???? I would have! Was it burnt? Was there any glass? Huh? Huh? Was there?

I was thinking the same thing, I Definately would have checked out ground zero for burn marks or glass.

Excellent capture Phil.

Cheers Daniel.

bloodhound31 · #28 30-11-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielsun

I was thinking the same thing, I Definately would have checked out ground zero for burn marks or glass.

Excellent capture Phil.

Cheers Daniel.

Took me three goes to get an answer out of him though!

Hey Phil, did you have to go back to ground zero to answer the question mate??

Seriously though, I'm surprised there was no mark or any evidence that it struck. I'd be disappointed if I saw something like that hit the ground and found nothing....

Still, great shot mate.

Baz.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #29 30-11-2009, 02:08 PM

Now that is a gizmo you just gotta have! Cracker Shot Phil.

Phil · #30 30-11-2009, 04:45 PM

To get to ground zero you have to go over a fence and up a very big hill and crew your way thew scrub. With my neck problem i would be unable to this this. Love to get up there but.
Phil

bloodhound31 · #31 01-12-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil

To get to ground zero you have to go over a fence and up a very big hill and crew your way thew scrub. With my neck problem i would be unable to this this. Love to get up there but.
Phil

That's understandable mate. Next time i'm over your way, just point me in the right direction and I'll crawl through the scrub for ya! Glass is forever....

Baz.

Waxing_Gibbous (Peter) · #32 03-12-2009, 08:54 PM

Will it work with a Tazer?
Well done.

renormalised (Carl) · #33 10-12-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil

First the lightning then the crack of the thunder. Let me tell you scared the crap out of me. Stilled stayed out and took other 190 shots. With a change of pants in order after the night.
Phil
This is the cropped shot

I don't know why, but that shot has a very Xmassy feel to it

renormalised (Carl) · #34 10-12-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

To get to ground zero you have to go over a fence and up a very big hill and crew your way thew scrub. With my neck problem i would be unable to this this. Love to get up there but.
Phil

Speaking of lightning and jumping 9 feet in the air...about 11 years ago, we had a big storm in town and the power was off at work, so we went outside under the awnings at the front of the building to keep cool. Where work was, was on the side of a hill and we were sitting out front next to the street. A lightning bolt about as large as that one came down not much more than 100 metres away up on the side of the hill. Should've seen everyone scatter!!!!

mithrandir (Andrew) · #35 31-12-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil

Thanks everyone for the nice reply's. Yes that is the one i got of ebay $170 works very good this was my first storm with it. You can get then for around $400 US but that is to much.
Phil

Mine arrived today. Now all I need is a storm. Which of course will drive the dog stark staring mad. He's petrified of thunderstorms and fireworks.

It seems so sensitive I suppose it might work for fireworks too.

Andrew