Meteor Shower Photography

ADVICE FOR VIDEO MAKERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS OF METEOR SHOWERS

Meteor photography requires long exposures, and even the steadiest of hands can’t hold a camera still enough for a clear shot. Heavier tripods help reduce shaking caused by wind and footsteps, but even a lightweight tripod will do. You can always place sandbags against the feet of the tripod to add weight and stability. If you don’t have a tripod, you might be able to prop your camera on or up against something around you, but be sure to secure your camera.

ERIC THE CAT IS AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF VIDEOS AND PHOTOS OF METEOR SHOWERS.  HIS VIDEOS OF THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER FROM 2024 HAVE BEEN A SOURCE OF MUCH INTEREST.  HE IS FREQUENTLY ASKED FOR ADVICE ABOUT EQUIPMENT AND SETTINGS HE USES TO PRODUCE HIS VIDEOS, SO I’VE ADDED ERIC’S YOUTUBE VIDEO DETAILING THE EQUIPMENT AND HIS TECHNIQUE.

I’D LIKE TO ADD THAT ERIC ALSO PRODUCES SOME AMAZING PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF BIRDS WHICH VISIT HIS GARDEN IN MINNESOTA, US.

A few meteors this morning. pic.twitter.com/gcnfJVlXJQ

— EricTheCat 🇺🇸 (@EricTheSpaceCat) April 26, 2025

A few meteors this morning. pic.twitter.com/gcnfJVlXJQ

— EricTheCat 🇺🇸 (@EricTheSpaceCat) April 26, 2025

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE 2024 PERSEID METEOR SHOWER

PICTURES OF THE AUGUST 2024 AURORA BOREALIS

Here are some of the better meteors I captured overnight last night (8/12-8/13).#meteor #meteorshower #PerseidMeteorShower #Perseids pic.twitter.com/JTaVIF2cpI

— EricTheCat ?? (@EricTheSpaceCat) August 13, 2024

EricTheCat?@EricTheSpaceCat

Here are some of the better meteors I captured overnight last night (8/12-8/13). #meteor #meteorshower #PerseidMeteorShower #Perseids

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9:07 PM · Aug 13, 2024

Tim Mooney @TimothyVMooney

I was very interested by the question from @TimothyVMooney asking EricTheCat what camera he uses to capture such incredibly clear images of the Perseid Meteor Shower.

I hope you too have ambitions to photograph the Perseids next July/August.

Eric can I ask what equipment (camera, lens) and what settings you’re using?

ERIC THE CAT’S FAVOURITE CAMERA FOR VIDEOING METEOR SHOWERS

Sony Alpha 7 III | Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with Sony 28-70 mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens ( Fast 0.02s AF, 5-axis in-body optical image stabilisation, 4K HLG, Large Battery Capacity )

PHOTOGRAPHING METEOR SHOWERS

These were captured using a Sony A7s III with a Sigma 35mm f/1.4 art lens.

Style Name:Camera with SEL2870 Lens Kit

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SONY ALPHA 7 III

chris

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic camera, complex menus

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2023

Style Name: Camera with SEL2870 Lens KitVerified Purchase

This is a great camera and great value for money with the 24-70mm lens. The lens is extremely good for a kit lens and take sharp photos. The camera operates well at high ISO/in low light and the auto focus is excellent and a real strong point.

While the menus give tonnes of useful features and adjustments, it’s not organised at all intuitively and you’ll spend ages trawling through menus to find an option you’ve lost.

Battery life is great and can be charged in camera, even with a power bank when on the go.

It’s heavier then a crop sensor camera at about 1.2kg, I switched the neck strap for a (bought separately) wrist strap to ease the pressure on my neck.

All in, its a great camera that I can comfortably and reliably use for business and pleasure. Recomend

Dos ‘Lágrimas de San Lorenzo’ anoche.
Observación desde la Hoya de Huesca.
La estrella más brillante que se ve es Altaír.#Perseidas#Perseids pic.twitter.com/FpXOOD8Tqe

— J. Ch EA2EZP (@jwild70979337) August 12, 2024

I just found an owl pellet on my deck. Vultures have been at it. I hope they clean it up. It’s pretty gross, so I’m not going to take a picture of it.
Instead, here is an owl that photobombed my meteor shooting session last April. pic.twitter.com/frNUGeDYP1

— EricTheCat ?? (@EricTheSpaceCat) August 16, 2024