The Storm Before the Calm

Thrill seeking adventurers, including storm chasers, extreme athletes, and weekend warriors, who often find themselves pushing the boundaries of life , all share a collective narrative about the surprising tranquility encountered when teetering on the edge. But many of these individuals fought the bitter battle of of profound adversities, almost losing their lives in the process. These narratives often remain untold in favor of sensationalized soundbites that only highlight the thrill of the chase rather than the long, unpaved roads they've traveled. It's time to tell the rest of the story.

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The Storm Before the Calm

The Storm Before the Calm EXTRA: Lightning Triggers and Capture Devices

March 30, 2024 • Lori Grace Bailey • Season 1 • Episode 3

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