Choppy Footage/Windy Conditions
Choppy footage can be caused by a number of issues, such as: missed photos, multiple photos, camera/Radian shake, and your Camera not being in Manual mode, making it change its Autofocus every shot.
- Make sure your camera/lens is set to Manual and your interval is allowing enough time for your Camera to process/store the image before it is triggered to take the next. If there is overlap with this, your camera will miss images trying to get the next one.
- If your camera is taking multiple photos/trigger from Radian, it most certainly has "Burst Mode" turned on and you will need to adjust your camera's settings to "Single-Shot Mode".
- Make sure your Radian/Tripod is securely attached/positioned on the ground, and keep it as low as possible to minimize wind vibration/shaking. In addition, the wind may be affecting the Radian's gearing when moving your camera: the best way to fix this is to add to the gearing's friction by wedging a piece of paper between the gap at the base of your Radian (simple, but effective!).
- Hang something heavy, such as a water bottle, from your tripod- this will minimize shake and make your tripod stay more firmly in place. If you're still getting flicker/movement with your Time Lapse, Contact Us for some tips!
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