Snap a Gun Firing

[Clutch]

Actually, capturing a bullet in mid-flight is indeed possible. Just check out some of the images captured by Doc Edgerton.

I must confess I haven't the knowledge to offer help on exactly how he did it but a quick Google of him should offer some help as there seems to be information about his work and practices on the MIT website.

http://techtv.mit.edu/file/576

There was an extensive article about Edgerton in a National Geographic some years back. Perhaps if you can locate the issue the article is in and lay hands on a copy of the article there would be some helpful information there as well. It's been so long since I read the article I just don't remember what was written.

 

[Judge Sharpe]

The easy way to photograph the firearm functioning is to use a camcorder. You can slow the "film" down (slow motion) enough to see each part as it operates, if you want prints, Pick the frames that show what you want.
Digital may be better than vidio at this, film would be best because you have each individual frame ready for inspection.
This is a common practice instructional fims,
If you want to catch a projectile in flight, use a rapidly firing strob. It works like a timing light on an engine and "stops action." If Mythbusters could not do it, they are a bunch of idiots.
hope this gives you some ideas.
Judge Sharpe

 

[gpimages]

I haven't read this mentioned yet. You may already know this but on the outside chance you don't, here it is. Be sure the camera is a safe distance away if it is even with or down range of the muzzle. The muzzle blast (depending on caliber of the gun), could damage the lens and or the camera.

 

[schuylercat]

Been following this thread with interest - I have absolutely NO input whatsoever, but I am keen to see the results!

Good luck!

 

[Clutch]

Dad-gummit, I've been thinking about this thread and just had to do some research (i.e. I burned up Google). Here's some of the links I found on high speed strobes.

A .pdf file titled "High Speed Photography Kit"

Using High Speed Strobes

Schematic for a High Speed Logic Triggered Strobe (.pdf)

Article titled "High Speed Photography"

Amazon link to Doc Edgerton's book, "Electronic Flash, Strobe" (be prepared for sticker shock on this book!)

"High Speed Photography At Home" from diyphotography.net

The Google search results I got these from... the 1st page only of 323k results

I think that's enough. I'm going to keep my eye on this thread and see who has the cajones to try some of this stuff!

 

[Clutch]

I haven't read this mentioned yet. You may already know this but on the outside chance you don't, here it is. Be sure the camera is a safe distance away if it is even with or down range of the muzzle. The muzzle blast (depending on caliber of the gun), could damage the lens and or the camera.

Never mind what it might do to the photographer but, by George, don't mess up the equipment!