Alex Cardenas
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Fluid Head Setup for Photography, Kirk & RRS
With my Sony A7RM3, I wanted to have an extended pinky grip and an L bracket all in one: the RRS solution was perfect for me.
My fluid head however, the Manfrotto 502ah, required I use their proprietary camera plate; one that was a hassle to put on and off every time I wanted to use it.
Kirk Enterprise Solution's bridge adapter was just what I needed, replacing the original fluid-head head with an adjustable arca-swiss compatible clamp. Unfortunately, their clamp size (4.6") is too long for the RRS plate. So I had to buy the 2.6" version (WITH the square lug).
Now, everything is just as I want it!
Links (non-affiliate):
RRS L Plate: www.reallyrightstuff.com/Alpha-a9?quantity=1&custcol36=1&custcol37=1&custcol50=1
(yes, this is for the Sony A9, but it's identical to the Sony A7RM3 one - RRS assured me, plus it was in stock when I bought it)
Manfrotto 502ah: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/827210-STUD/Manfrotto_MVH502AH_75Mm_Flat_Head.html
KES Bridge Kit: www.kirkphoto.com/quick-release-clamps/quick-release-bridge-system-for-the-manfrotto-mvh-502ah-fluid-video-head.html
KES 2.6" Clamp WITH square lug: www.kirkphoto.com/quick-release-clamps/2-6-in-square-lug-replacement-quick-release-for-certain-kes-products.html
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Star Trails Free Video Tutorial
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This video will (hopefully) show you how to create a star trails timelaspe video with free software on both Mac and Windows. Software you will need: StarStaX: markus-enzweiler.de/software/starstax/ OBS: obsproject.com/ Video Editor (to speed up the video) (personally, I use Davinci Resolve (free) but this is up to you) Let me know if you have any questions!
Stacking & Aligning Astro Photos in Nebulosity4 Tutorial
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Polar Aligning Meade LX200 at Carleton College
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This video shows you how to power on and polar align your Meade LX200 GPS Telescope. This is specific to Carleton College as our piers are already polar aligned (however, you can just move your telescope to point toward Polaris, I believe though I have never had to do this). Let me know if you have any questions or if something is not clear!
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Setup of Meade LX200 8" Telescope at Carleton College
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Share your iPhone/iPad Screen on Google Meet
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Share your iPad Screen on Google Hangouts/Meet
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GORN Gameplay
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The Skit
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The Skit

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  • @pauldeakin8227
    @pauldeakin8227 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Alex. I have one question though. Living in the Northern hemisphere and with telescope mounted to a Meade Wedge, in which direction do the RS232 input sockets/power switch panel face towards? The North or South directions? In your video then, are you standing on the North or South sides of the telescope and pillar?

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the ports are faced north

  • @Demonlord_DD
    @Demonlord_DD 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sweet home Alabama

  • @scarlett_sims
    @scarlett_sims 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tysm

  • @sidbrun_
    @sidbrun_ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shame about this, no wonder they stopped selling it. This would be the perfect tool for me to backup on location without having to bring a laptop.

  • @Luikini_XXX
    @Luikini_XXX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It doesn’t work for me

  • @jimgoodwin4946
    @jimgoodwin4946 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use Samsung S23Ultra Using Meet I wish to share TH-cam with an iPhone user. I can see them during meet but they cannot see me???

  • @luisfaustino
    @luisfaustino ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, just saved me a few bob!

  • @BTSunnie
    @BTSunnie ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou so much, its really helpful

  • @Ryan-jv3kt
    @Ryan-jv3kt ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey when I press the button the app says it won’t work due to me not being in a meeting are those different from a video call

  • @davidregalado3636
    @davidregalado3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    It doesn’t work you were not useful

  • @astrospeedcuber
    @astrospeedcuber ปีที่แล้ว

    I've heard that this is more directed towards planetary image processing, and with the variations of saturn as the icons, I would think that that is the case. Does this make it any worse for deep-sky processing?

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital ปีที่แล้ว

      The idea is the same for either case - take the clearest images and stack them. I've since moved to a windows computer and use DeepSkyStacker which is much more industry standard but if you are on Mac, this might be your only option.

  • @mosesmcrae
    @mosesmcrae ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought my wedge used. It’s missing the three bolts/knobs. Could you share the size/thread and length of the bolts? Thank you!

  • @nikonalpharand
    @nikonalpharand ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alex, Great video very informative of the different solutions for conversation on the Kirk Quick Release Bridge System for the Manfrotto MVH 500 Fluid Video Head. The L bracket you use had issues, with lining up with the Kirk base plate centrepoint, in buying a Kirk smaller base plate. Question if you bought the correct Kirk systems L Bracket for your model camera, would you still have the same issues of centre point alignment ?, with the standard, conversation kit plate which came with the system. Regards Nigel Rand - UK I’m using Nikon Z9, Kirk L Bracket and have a Sony A7RIV with need for, Kirk L Bracket.

  • @Fairy_Elvie
    @Fairy_Elvie ปีที่แล้ว

    There is not that button there

  • @leowang7668
    @leowang7668 ปีที่แล้ว

    That short knob of the 2.6" clamp probably prevents the clamp to be mounted in the fore-and-aft direction, and that I guess is the reason why Kirk said it is not compatible.

  • @SquirrelE1
    @SquirrelE1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. I just ordered the bridge for mine off of B&H Photo and I went with the rail system as well.

  • @1.4142
    @1.4142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Other great options for mac are siril and AstroPixel Processor for more serious photographers.

  • @dramatically-dies
    @dramatically-dies 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro on my iPad... how do I it from my iPad...

  • @dagoosetm3299
    @dagoosetm3299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im having problems with my aligning. It doesn’t really align them more of them going into a line

  • @velocityjockey1272
    @velocityjockey1272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oops. Clearly you should not be slewing the scope during the day with the protective cover removed. This can damage the optics.

  • @hawkforce3109
    @hawkforce3109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! I'm also converting my 502AH and the info you provide in this very well explained video is what I needed. Thank you!

  • @elwelkin
    @elwelkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the same for the monfrotto 500? Your link is broken

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which link is broken? I tried all of them but they seem to be working...The KirK Bridge Adapter I have linked in the description says it's compatible with ONLY the Manfrotto MVH 502AH Fluid Head (not the 500). This adapter, however, says it fits with the Manfrotto MVH 500 Fluid Video Head (www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1494833-REG/kirk_mvh500_bqrv2_quick_release_bridge_system.html)

    • @elwelkin
      @elwelkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clexdigital yes I found out they are different… the Kirk link is not work but I found the same at eBay for $120 I think it’s $175 at B&H

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elwelkin The Kirk adapter for the 500 is $145 on their website (not sure about shipping). Part number: MVH500-BQRV2 Does this link work for you? kirkphoto.com/quick-release-clamps.html?id=37&product_list_order=price&product_list_dir=desc, it's second-to-last row on my screen

  • @mengaonocanada
    @mengaonocanada 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re my hero! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @U-Tuber.
    @U-Tuber. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review and confirm to every word you have said. I am looking for a desktop interface that help me save/open. edit files stored on MPWP while the last is connected wirelessly to my laptop. any suggestions?

  • @Nasdabuggout
    @Nasdabuggout 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I shared my screen but it said it stopped because im not in a meeting

  • @GarryBurgess
    @GarryBurgess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm doing the same thing with a Kirk bridge replacement for my MVH-500AH. I haven't ordered it yet, but will order tomorrow. But this one comes with the shorter 2.6" clamp made for that bridge, fortunately. I'm pretty excited about this because I really hate those long plates on this excellent fluid head.

  • @mtippett80
    @mtippett80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant ... finally a "how do" that doesn't involve paid for software like Photoshop!!

  • @dmac5x1
    @dmac5x1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks ! Very informative.

  • @cv3076
    @cv3076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I thought I had a lemon… turns out a lot of us are having the same problem. Used mine to backup my drone footage while on an extended vacation… I could not get it to work properly. Copied SD card files for hours! So frustrating. Buy at your own risk.

  • @IhorBielousov
    @IhorBielousov 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you! :3

  • @1clancym
    @1clancym 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any spare parts. I need a power panel. Thx mike

  • @hazybrain7
    @hazybrain7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niche, but very useful for people like me - many thanks for the video I'm loving the manfrotto with the Kirk upgrade- very cool.

  • @ziyadel-ghazi7755
    @ziyadel-ghazi7755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video, Does this apply to the ETX series ? Like ETX80 ?

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure, it would depend on if it uses the same handbox or not

  • @TTProgressive
    @TTProgressive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. The simple and easy to follow tutorial, thank you very much. It seems that the result is worse than the original images, right? It happens to me with planetarium, individual images are more or less good, but the result is very diffuse, moved and bad. I don't know if it's malfunctioning or if I'm the one malfunctioning. Good video

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really depends. Usually, stacked images are supposed to be better but atmospheric distortion can play a factor in that. I've not had much luck with planetary imaging yet

    • @TTProgressive
      @TTProgressive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clexdigital me too. I'm going to try and try.

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool! If you have a good process going, you should make a video on that. I would watch! (Though, I've since moved to PC and use PIPP and RegistaX for planetary and lunar imaging (both areas that I struggle immensely with...that darn moon.))

  • @markingelin9773
    @markingelin9773 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I’m a Carleton grad myself, ‘76. Nice presentation. Can this setup be used for photography?

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It can be. Though to be honest, the Meade fork mount is quite outdated and I've struggled to get subs past 30 seconds (my current setup can get me 10 min+ exposures). Would be happy to chat further, you can find my email on the alumni directory

  • @ranplan
    @ranplan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super useful and well put together video. Thanks for doing this!

  • @MARS-xm8uk
    @MARS-xm8uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How has that battery door worked out ? Is it as weather proofed as stock configuration?

  • @loceditor
    @loceditor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi tutorial th-cam.com/video/imguML8OApY/w-d-xo.html

  • @RogozinTrip
    @RogozinTrip 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you buddy, you saved me money!

  • @martaperalesphotography474
    @martaperalesphotography474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alex, do you know if I can still share my live iphone view through google meet,but I'm using google meet in my mac?

  • @moses_roses
    @moses_roses 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and informative, thank you!

  • @abcdefghijklmnopqrooy
    @abcdefghijklmnopqrooy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did the video go to

  • @riaandewinnaar5040
    @riaandewinnaar5040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anal about punctuality. I like him already.

  • @Cheesytoes4
    @Cheesytoes4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn't work for me i have an se

  • @flinze2001
    @flinze2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    google meet is different application to hangouts how come you can share the video to hangouts? please explain.. thank you

  • @hansmeyer1270
    @hansmeyer1270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just saved me $200 thanks

  • @ronfulenchek3442
    @ronfulenchek3442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love the link for combining the stacked images.

  • @bikesbluesrallies7768
    @bikesbluesrallies7768 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use mine to save my videos from my GoPro no issues great product thinking of getting 2nd one , maybe your not using it right I can upload a 128 gb card in 10mins

  • @danny4541
    @danny4541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video! But I hoped to see some sample images

    • @clexdigital
      @clexdigital 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here: www.astrobin.com/users/clexdigital/ Or here: apps.carleton.edu/campus/observatory/images/astr356/successes/

  • @herlindagonzalezmarquez3535
    @herlindagonzalezmarquez3535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about sharing the sound? Need help Alex ;(