Two images taken with a Canon T3i using Magic Lantern in Motion Detect mode.
Twig set up off the porch. M exposure with Canon 28-105mm lens.
I've been trying to get an image using a Camtraptions V3 set up of birds and have had little luck. Using a AIR from Triggersmart has also resulted in poor results. Tried Magic Lantern again with a different setup from what I had used to monitor a Western Blue Bird nest.
Much better.
M mode, iso 1600, medium sensor window.Natural light. Background is a Star Jasmine and exposure made for the branch.
Will work on this configuration.
American Goldfinch and Oak Titmouse
Camtrap lst light with Magic Lantern
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nekko
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Camtrap lst light with Magic Lantern
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pastorjim08
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Re: Camtrap lst light with Magic Lantern
Very cool!
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greengrass
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Re: Camtrap lst light with Magic Lantern
Neat! My understanding is magic lantern uses a lot of battery power.
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nekko
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Re: Camtrap lst light with Magic Lantern
Yes, you are correct.
ML does use a great deal of power, especially when in the motion detect mode, when used for straight motion detect photography. off the camera's battery
Experimenting with ML on the Western Bluebird project I connected the camera to an Orion 12v to 7.4v adapter I had for my astrophotography setup. I then ran the camera through the 12v - 7.4 v converter connected to a 12v sealed cell battery and the unit lasted over night. It worked well with the Canon, which is modded and with a Nikon D5300 without issues.
The adapter is an Orion 12v to 7.4v adapter, which is not longer sold. But, they may be found on various astrophotograhy sites.
Hope this helps.
ML does use a great deal of power, especially when in the motion detect mode, when used for straight motion detect photography. off the camera's battery
Experimenting with ML on the Western Bluebird project I connected the camera to an Orion 12v to 7.4v adapter I had for my astrophotography setup. I then ran the camera through the 12v - 7.4 v converter connected to a 12v sealed cell battery and the unit lasted over night. It worked well with the Canon, which is modded and with a Nikon D5300 without issues.
The adapter is an Orion 12v to 7.4v adapter, which is not longer sold. But, they may be found on various astrophotograhy sites.
Hope this helps.