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J. R. Weems
01-29-2010, 06:50 PM
Now Lil, here is something to think about. Anyone here use one of these? Could be interesting, maybe??

AEO Lightning Strike! Lightning Shutter Trigger Canon

Search this on e-bay or Google. :)
Diamond Lil
01-29-2010, 07:03 PM
J. R., you keep coming up with things that are tantalizingly interesting! My list of wants grows every time you do!
J. R. Weems
01-29-2010, 07:11 PM
J. R., you keep coming up with things that are tantalizingly interesting! My list of wants grows every time you do!

LIL- ONE NEVER KNOWS WHAT ONE WILL STUMBLE UPON. This really gathers my interest .

I remember some years ago standing on the beach on St. George Island on the Gulf watching a storm out to sea. BEST light show I have EVER seen. Our Daughter will be relocating to the Gulf Coast this summer. So, trips are in the works. :D
Diamond Lil
01-29-2010, 07:22 PM
I've got a back yard where this could work just fine.

You will remember to show us what you capture, won't you? ;)
J. R. Weems
01-30-2010, 09:32 AM
I've got a back yard where this could work just fine.

You will remember to show us what you capture, won't you? ;)

Well I don't have one at this time, but I wouldn't be surprised if I did by summer. Trouble is, each camera will take a different one. :(
Diamond Lil
01-30-2010, 10:18 AM
Oooo...that is a hitch, isn't it?!
J. R. Weems
01-30-2010, 01:02 PM
Oooo...that is a hitch, isn't it?!

Well I guess. The D 700 doesn't have a wide angle lens, except for the old 28 programed into it. Anyone have an idea just HOW wide one would need to go for good lightning shots??? :confused: The D 80 of course has the 18/200 ---
tude
01-30-2010, 02:18 PM
This isn't a good example (2am in a truckstop) but shot with 10-20 UW Sigma with a cable release and tripod
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/320162316_43D9g-O.jpg
J. R. Weems
01-30-2010, 02:45 PM
OH BABY!!!! THAT,is one sweet shot. CONGRATS!!! 10 stars!!!!:ride:
Diamond Lil
01-30-2010, 03:18 PM
That is a very cool composition. How did you have the camera oriented?
tude
01-30-2010, 03:29 PM
OH BABY!!!! THAT,is one sweet shot. CONGRATS!!! 10 stars!!!!:ride:
Thanks JR
Thought it was cool when I 1st got it but am anxious to be somewhere one day when I can devote time and a damn truck won't park in front of me..
tude
01-30-2010, 03:31 PM
That is a very cool composition. How did you have the camera oriented?
Quickly.. landscape on tripod and threw caution to the wind with time exposure
Was a crop of this over-processed photo
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/jeptransport/320162326_VM4hE-XL-1.jpg
Diamond Lil
01-30-2010, 03:37 PM
So the bend is from the UW?

I wonder what your processing would look like if you did it today....
tude
01-30-2010, 03:59 PM
So the bend is from the UW?

I wonder what your processing would look like if you did it today....
VERY Different:rofl:
Springer
01-30-2010, 04:03 PM
I like it.
echo3
02-01-2010, 10:38 PM
:cool::cool::cool:
J. R. Weems
02-01-2010, 11:49 PM
So the bend is from the UW?

I wonder what your processing would look like if you did it today....

I just thought the window was up. :D
Heavens Thunder
02-02-2010, 02:42 AM
Cool Picture of Trucks and Lightning !
Vrod-Brad
02-02-2010, 04:54 AM
Great shots - powerful images...
LunaTique
02-02-2010, 06:49 AM
Nice work very powerful and interesting
Diamond Lil
02-02-2010, 01:55 PM
I just thought the window was up. :D

Silly boy. :p
J. R. Weems
03-15-2010, 12:57 PM
Heads up if you are considering something like this. Just because it says for 'NIKON', ( insert your camera), does not mean it will work with ALL-- The D 700, and D 80 will use TWO different units. I would think mine would be for the D 700 as it is FX, but it would be nice if it would work on both. Anyway, here is a link of interest to anyone who has an interest. I have a bid in on one for my D 700.

WWW.AEOPHOTO.COM:
Diamond Lil
08-14-2011, 06:38 AM
J. R., did you ever get one of the triggers?
J. R. Weems
08-15-2011, 07:38 PM
J. R., did you ever get one of the triggers?

Lil, Sadly no- just haven't got around to it. However, if a camping trip to St. George Island, FL goes through for Christmas, I will have one before I leave home. Last time there, a light show was put on by GOD that would beat ANYTHING you ever saw. :)
Diamond Lil
08-15-2011, 08:51 PM
Lil, Sadly no- just haven't got around to it. However, if a camping trip to St. George Island, FL goes through for Christmas, I will have one before I leave home. Last time there, a light show was put on by GOD that would beat ANYTHING you ever saw. :)

I look forward to it J. R.! We had a storm here the other night that was relentless. More lightening than I'd seen in years. It made me think of your post as did an email exchange with our newest member. A while back I chatted with a fellow customer at the camera shop about his experience using one and he liked it very much.
echo3
08-16-2011, 06:34 PM
I love storms, and would love one of those triggers!!!
J. R. Weems
08-17-2011, 09:19 PM
Lil, did a 'revisit' to their web site. Looks to be updated and something new. :):camera:thumbsup

The storm I was speaking about was out in the gulf-- don't know the mileage, but it was really something to see. :)
Diamond Lil
08-17-2011, 09:36 PM
Lil, did a 'revisit' to their web site. Looks to be updated and something new. :):camera:thumbsup

The storm I was speaking about was out in the gulf-- don't know the mileage, but it was really something to see. :)

Had I known how expensive this hobby was I would have become a hedge fund manager!

Out in the gulf. Now, that sounds intriguing. It must have been large.