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My brother told me my star trails looked like a toddler scribbled on the sky...
I was super proud of a 30-minute exposure I took from my backyard in Boise, but he pointed out the trails were wobbly because my tripod leg was on a loose patio stone. Now I put a brick under each foot before I start shooting. Anyone have other weird fixes for shaky setups?
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olivia_bailey6mo ago
Try a gallon jug of water instead, way cheaper than a sandbag and you can adjust the weight by how full it is.
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jennyh416mo ago
Ever try hanging your camera bag from the tripod hook? That extra weight down low really steadies things when you're on uneven ground. I started doing it after a windy night ruined a whole set of shots.
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gavinramirez6mo ago
Actually that's a good way to stress the tripod head. The hook is meant for a light weight like a small sandbag, not a full camera bag. I've seen center columns bend from hanging too much.
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