TimeLapse of Gatun Locks Transit from Zuiderdam

[65 Gator]

This is a short (2 minute) timelapse that I made from our cabin on the Zuiderdam when we were in the Gatun Locks.

[g&gtravel]

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?

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[65 Gator]

Looks like you had good whether that day. Any advise of how to best enjoy the actual event?

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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...

[Krazy Kruizers]

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.

[65 Gator]

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

[HamOp]

Cool video. Thanks.

 

What was the "real time" that was compressed into 2 minutes?

 

Did you use a GoPro camera mounted to the rail?

[VermeulT]

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.

[65 Gator]

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.

[IRL_Joanie]

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

[HamOp]

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!

[VermeulT]

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!

[Typhoon1]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[luvtwotrvl]

Thank you for sharing your video. Maybe, one day I will get to see that in person.

 

David

[Aegis1984]

Thanks for the video. I'll be on the same cruise as g&gtravel 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!

 

 

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[erewhon]

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