Moonshine & Starlight

Having had some disappointing results shooting star-trails, I tried something different, which seemed to help. On this night, I filled a gallon jug with water and attached it to the center column of the tripod with a small rope similar to a bungee cord letting the jug reach the ground.

 

I use the in-camera intervolometer, which as far as I can figure, doesn't allow use in conjunction with the MUP setting on my camera model. I think using the normal shutter function results in just enough mirror-slap to cause slight but noticeable inconsistencies in the trails.

 

I also think it was helpful that the cord used was slightly elastic and further helped dampen any vibrations caused by the shutter releases.

 

This opinion is not FDIC insured and may lose value over time

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