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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jennyh418d 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.

gavinramirez8d 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.