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We have great pictures and videos of our time at sea. But one of the things I could not photograph was bioluminescence at night. I assumed phytoplankton was fai
by yardie 5y ago
We have great pictures and videos of our time at sea. But one of the things I could not photograph was bioluminescence at night. I assumed phytoplankton was fairly spread out, globally. But one of the most active areas we sailed in was off the coast of Tenerife. The water was literally glowing with activity. And things staring back at me, swimming alongside us. Sadly, none of the cameras I brought could operate at such low levels without making a smeary mess.
- xattt 5y agoHow long ago was this? Sensor technology has progressed significantly within the last 15 or so years. There’s a docuseries on Netflix that captured night scenes, including algae glow.
- yardie 5y ago2016. I've watched videos in the past that showed bioluminescence blooms. The equipment was highly specialized (low lux, large 2" CCDs). You're not going to find that type of camera fro <$1000 in your typically electronics store.
- xattt 5y agoThanks! I am somewhat wishful that I’d be able to capture unique lighting phenomena, but appreciate being brought back down to Earth that some things remain ephemeral and unable to be captured.
- wizardforhire 5y agoLatest and greatest definitely not but if you just want to dabble and have a camera with amazing low light sensitivity get an older model full frame camera. Camera depreciation is super accelerated and older model pro cameras can be had for super cheap. Ax7 is $650 new currently at amazon, 5d mark ii while a decade old are still amazing and can be had for $100+. Cheap prime lenses are amazing and pro cameras are usually only bought by pros that invest a lot of money in their gear and usually take really good care of their equipment, I mean sure its rolling the dice but isn't every purchase? Regardless, the world of photography really opens up when you have the pro features, its fun and fun to nerd out on and probably most enjoyable like any new activity (for me at least) is witnessing your thinking change once you start carrying a camera which regardless of the activity (photography in this case) is something I always find deeply satisfying… idk I guess i’m still chasing the high from learning something like physics for the first time but I digress.
- zamalek 5y agoI had the same issue in 2019 with a GoPro during bioluminescence kayaking. Cellphones seem to handle it slightly better.
- theandrewbailey 5y agoWe? Our?