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Thought I would share this with you - this is the backpack strap clip in use. As a result of our communications I decided to experiment with filming a tree on a 1 image per hour Timelapse to see autumn changes. You may notice that the other advantage of the GoPro over the Nikon is that you can use the GoPro when plugged into the mains (although not waterproof when you do so) so you can film for long periods. This has been going for 26 hours so far. Please let me know how you get on.

I have never felt secure with suction pads. you can get packs that have different types but the ones I personally use the most are the hand held floaty which is useful for general hand held use, a tripod adaptor and a 360 degree quick clip mount for a backpack strap - this is the main one as you can just use it as a stand or clip it to a number of things such as tables, chair backs, the glass screens on deck or even a backpack strap (although it can give a jerky movement. As I have said before I also back it up with a tie cord. The other thing I would say is that the mount joins to the GoPro in a unique way that is fixed with a screw. You can get metal mounts BUT as they are more sturdy than plastic the screw may not tighten the joints as much - in other words the cheaper plastic ones can give a firmer mount. I bought a pack of mounts on board when I got the GoPro and the backpack strap clip and tripod adapter on amazon. It all depends on what you want to do with it.

it's been a pleasure and if we ever bump into each other on a cruise we can bore everyone else talking about filming 😂

yes - when I use the fps I am talking about standard movies - when doing time-lapse it then can be done two ways. The nikon allows you to choose the frame rate eg one picture every 2,5,10 or 30 seconds. Or you can do super lapse which is similar but rather than taking one picture every 2, 5, 10 or 30seconds it speeds up the motion by 2X, 4X, 6X, 10X or 15x - this gives a smoother but lower res result. The GP is still new to me and might have features I have yet to master but you can set it to take images for either a series of still photos or video every 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5 and 30 minutes and 1 hour - which means you can do some mega time lapsing. The nikon also allows you to film slo-mo but I have not tried that. The GP also has such a feature but is more flexible (and complicated) called timewarp. I have only used this a couple of times but basically you set the camera then film as normal but can press a button and get a section in slow motion, maybe sped up as well? I have used this when birds fly past and catch their movements but also good for sports? As for post edit changes - I use the free iMovie program that came with my mac. This allows me to speed the motion (or slow it or freeze it) by multiples eg 2X turns a 4 second clip into a 2 second one. I can also customise this easily. So I will try and film as close to normal speed as I can - although still on a time-lapse - so I get the better res, then 'speed it up' as I feel best, sometimes to match the beat/change in music. If you use iMovie a tip I do is to make sure the fist image I insert is as high res as I can, normally 4K. This then sets the standard for the rest of the film. You can delete the image afterwards and it should still stay at that setting - although 1080p seems fine for YouTube. GP does a subscription thing that has stuff with it such as editing sharing etc but tbh I have never looked at it. There seems to be resources for such things but I have got used to using the free IPhoto and iMovie on my apple devices and just stick to that. Nikon does a similar thing called snap bridge which I have downloaded but never used - just lazy and set in my ways. It is the same for my drone (magic mini) that has editing software in an app - never used it. The nikon can be paired to your phone - again I have never bothered and the GP can be voice controlled - which I have done a few times. That can be useful when you are using multiple cameras or want to show off on deck. Truth is I am just a little boy playing with toys - shame I am stuck in this old man's body.

The key mission 170 was my first one which I got because it was cheaper plus easier to use. The advantage of the key mission is that it has 2 buttons, 1 for video and the other for still. this means you can swap between the functions very easily. However, it also has a fisheye effect. The GoPro has more flexibility and better power management (part of my battery problems was bad charging plus the key mission doesn't hold charge that well.) frame rate is interesting and I change it depending on how long I need to last for - I try to keep it to a minimum and then speed things up in post edit. often filming at 4X speed then increasing by another 4 - 8 X post edit. The other thing with frame rate is I do try and keep to the same in movies - 25 fps/ 24fps sometimes more - the thing being trying to keep all devices on the same rate or you can get some juddering in edit if they aren't - I find this if I include any drone footage as well. If starting now I would go for the GP but have a good look at the mount options as they are not compatible between the GP and Nikon and I have found the GP mounts to have limits on their movability. I have clipped to he outside of the car before BUT always use simple cordage and a good knot to tether it as a back up. Both cameras have time-lapse modes, the key mission also has a super lapse mode, and both also have a night sky mode so you can film the stars moving - which is cool. My first attempt at that was before I had the GP and was in lockdown - not very good but fun doing.

I just saw this - for some reason I didn't get a notification? Thanks for asking and hope this helps. Yes I use multiple cameras - a nikon key mission 170 and a go pro hero 9. I was able to get up early and clip the cameras onto the glass shields you mention. - tip - I tie cord to them then anchor them to the bannister first in case they slip. This means they are in front to the glass and lower down so people on the deck don't get in the way. I then set them to time-lapse mode as appropriate. I then move from one to the other with a handheld dslr which I can use to catch any other features I might miss. I bought the go pro recently when on a Baltic cruise with OBC but was quarantined in my cabin for the entire time. Going into Stockholm was also wonderful and took much longer than I thought. Sat on the balcony in just pyjamas at 3.00am for over 3 hours with batteries failing was a learning curve - far to long to show all of it even with time-lapse but - The practice of using two cameras can mean that I can film for longer times but also means I can get more flexibility - the scene of leaving Kotor was made with one camera on one side and one on the other then a dash to the rear. It also enabled me to experiment with some split screen silliness - Hope I have not bored you too much. The other thing I would add is that when filming sail aways I find that a large single malt makes the filming much nicer 😉

Another one - this time around the UK

Here is a different one around the Baltic Sea.

I am posting this in case anyone is interested or finds it useful -e.g. to get an idea of what to expect etc. It features leaving Dubrovnick and the ins and outs of Valletta, Messina, Taranto, Corfu Town and Kotor. It was filmed from the Marella Explorer 2 and also shows the Norwegian Gem.

"I'm Zenith don't you know"

what if I lied about their age - a baby wearing a flat cap and a fake moustache ... it could work.

interesting idea. If that is the case I might open an account for my grandchildren and do the quizzes on their behalf - by the time they get to my age they could be zenith without even going on a cruise 😂

I would take this a level further. It is a marketing tool that is aimed at adults. This forum is to help each other and the sharing of links, emails and answers does this. In doing so it helps generate a sense of community which works to enhance the cruising experience on celebrity - it is called Captains 'Club'. The quiz is a tool to this end but can also be a bit of fun. If you do not want it spoiled then do it before reading the forum. Personally I do not see it as fun but do find it informative and have been tempted by some cruises through doing them. I always do the quiz independently and do not bother looking at the answers here - mainly as there is no need as celeb actually give the answers but also because people make mistakes and why would I want to repeat them.