Problem with long exposures and seascapes?

7 years 11 months ago #480312 by Hawkins
When tripod is set up in the 6 - 10" of surf, the tripod slowly starts sinking in the sand.  Causing my images to get all messed up.  Any work around to this when you need to be in that spot for the frame?  


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7 years 11 months ago #480322 by Office Guy
Not much you are going to be able to do there.  Have you tried anchoring the legs in deeper into the sinking sand to buy some time?  


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7 years 11 months ago #480330 by KCook
Take shorter exposures.  Blend them later in post.

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7 years 11 months ago #480331 by Peter Nunez
True, but there are some things you just can't do in post.   This is one of those test and trail situations.   Depending on how durable your tripod is, I would try sinking it into the sand with your weight.  That should buy you a little time.  Always keep your hand and slight weight on the tripod to help maintain it from raising and allowing water movement under legs.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480370 by effron
I use wide, clip on tripod feet, and they are still subject to shifting sand. I usually look for a rock to set the tripod on, or use a longer lens and set up on dry sand.....

Why so serious?
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7 years 11 months ago #480380 by Screamin Scott
+1 on this....

effron wrote: use a longer lens and set up on dry sand.....


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7 years 11 months ago #480437 by Scott Klubeck
Regardless how deep you bury those legs, you'll still have same issue.  You'll need to get on try land, or have legs on rocks.  


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7 years 11 months ago #480438 by Scotty

effron wrote: I use wide, clip on tripod feet, and they are still subject to shifting sand. I usually look for a rock to set the tripod on, or use a longer lens and set up on dry sand.....


I agree with this sentiment.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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7 years 11 months ago #480543 by Tyler Otis
+1 on the dry land/longer lens technique


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7 years 11 months ago #480687 by Joves
I pretty much agree on the dry sand method. And I would still make some feet for it from plywood, or solid plastic. Wet sand will move out from under anything you place on it.


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