Summary
In this podcast episode, Lori Grace Bailey discusses her experience with lightning capturing devices for photographers. She talks about the frustration of trying to capture lightning with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and shares her verdict on three devices: the Lightning Trigger LT4, the Lightning Bug Plus from MK Controls, and the MIOPS Lightning Trigger. She praises the Lightning Bug Plus for its reliability and success rate in capturing daytime lightning shots. She also mentions the responsiveness of the MK Controls company. Overall, she recommends the Lightning Bug Plus as the top choice for lightning capturing.
Takeaways
- Capturing lightning with DSLR or mirrorless cameras can be frustrating without the right devices.
- The Lightning Bug Plus from MK Controls is highly recommended for its reliability and success rate in capturing daytime lightning shots.
- The Lightning Trigger LT4 is also a good option, but it has some drawbacks such as easily broken hot shoe connectors.
- The MIOPS Lightning Trigger is another device to consider, but it may have a lower success rate compared to the other two.
- It's important to communicate with the device manufacturers if you're experiencing issues to see if they can help resolve them.
- Using intervalometer mode and longer shutter speeds can be effective for capturing lightning during the evening or sunset hours.
- ND filters can be used to capture lightning during the daytime, but it's not recommended to use very dark filters.
- Lori Grace Bailey is passionate about capturing lightning and encourages others to pursue their interests in extreme weather and sports.
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Storm Season
01:00
Frustrations of Capturing Lightning
06:04
The Real Lightning Trigger
11:40
Review of Lightning Bug Plus
16:44
Miops
22:22
Review of Strike Finder Two
25:00
MK Controls Lightning Bug Plus as the Top Choice
28:03
Using Lightning Capturing Devices during the Daytime
29:58
Conclusion and Invitation
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