65 Gator Posted March 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2014 This is a short (2 minute) timelapse that I made from our cabin on the Zuiderdam when we were in the Gatun Locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g>ravel Posted March 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for taking the time to share. We start our adventure April 7, so now know what to expect. Looks like you had good whether that day. Any advise of how to best enjoy the actual event? g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted March 16, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Looks like you had good whether that day. Any advise of how to best enjoy the actual event?g Quite a few people watched from the bow and there are running commentaries as well as Panama Buns to munch on. I liked the view from my verandah but that also depends on which side of the locks you are on and what traffic is in other lane. The initial transit is quite early and the return is after noon. There is enough going on that you can get a good sense of the whole process from just about anywhere on the ship. They had some very nice literature on the ship that explained the whole process as well as videos on the TV. Enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for the video. Having done full transits quite a few times and partial transits several times (do a couple of different shore excursions) -- we now enjoy sitting out on the verandah munching on the Panama Buns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted March 16, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the video. Having done full transits quite a few times and partial transits several times (do a couple of different shore excursions) -- we now enjoy sitting out on the verandah munching on the Panama Buns. My sentiments exactly. I spent a year and a half in Panama many years ago and watched hundreds of ships go by. Have since done two partial and one full transit and agree that the verandah with a cold one is the place to be. Edited March 16, 2014 by 65 Gator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted March 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cool video. Thanks. What was the "real time" that was compressed into 2 minutes? Did you use a GoPro camera mounted to the rail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermeulT Posted March 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2014 what settings did you use on the camera? I used my timelapse for the first time a few weeks ago and I'm still playing with what the best setting is for things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Gator Posted March 16, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cool video. Thanks. What was the "real time" that was compressed into 2 minutes? Did you use a GoPro camera mounted to the rail? I was using a GoPro 3 Black at 7 MP wide. It took an exposure every 2 seconds and I ran it for 4 hours total until we got to Colon. As I recall, it should be just over 96 minutes when played back at 24 fps. I used a Gorilla Pod on the railing with a remote HDMI video monitor and a LiIon USB battery pack. I had a safety cable attached "just in case". It was a hoot to see the freighter come into the frame at just the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRL_Joanie Posted March 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2014 This is a short (2 minute) timelapse that I made from our cabin on the Zuiderdam when we were in the Gatun Locks. That was neat to watch:) Joanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted March 16, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I was using a GoPro 3 Black at 7 MP wide. It took an exposure every 2 seconds and I ran it for 4 hours total until we got to Colon. As I recall, it should be just over 96 minutes when played back at 24 fps. I used a Gorilla Pod on the railing with a remote HDMI video monitor and a LiIon USB battery pack. I had a safety cable attached "just in case". It was a hoot to see the freighter come into the frame at just the right time. Thanks for the info. Good Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermeulT Posted March 16, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I was using a GoPro 3 Black at 7 MP wide. It took an exposure every 2 seconds and I ran it for 4 hours total until we got to Colon. As I recall, it should be just over 96 minutes when played back at 24 fps. I used a Gorilla Pod on the railing with a remote HDMI video monitor and a LiIon USB battery pack. I had a safety cable attached "just in case". It was a hoot to see the freighter come into the frame at just the right time. Thanks. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted March 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtwotrvl Posted March 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thank you for sharing your video. Maybe, one day I will get to see that in person. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis1984 Posted March 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks for the video. I'll be on the same cruise as g>ravel so I'm counting the days. Looking forward to the experience! We're also getting a full Lunar eclipse on April 15th so hopefully the weather cooperates! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted March 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thanks for sharing your video. It's a few years since we did a 28 day San Diego/Fort Lauderdale /San Diego cruise, so the video bought back memories. Panama Buns......Yummo:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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