Real-time video of the G5/Kp9+ 'Gannon' solar storm from South Arm, Tasmania (May 11th 2024)

The following is my (poor) attempt at trying to record and capture the 'Gannon' solar storm back in May, from Tasmania. As i'm primarily a stills guy, I was not prepared at all to video during the night, and so I was fumbling my way through the camera to try and capture a few moments of what i was witnessing. I'd say the Sony A7IV did ok but I really needed an A7S :( I probably would have had better luck if i recorded using s-log and post-processed, but in-between photographing it and visually watching it, I'm happy with the end result. I think they capture the essence of that night which was the intense colours, coronas and pulsations we all witnessed and marveled at.

As you'll see I was constantly having to battle which side of the horizon to photograph and video, as the 'southern' lights became the 'northern' lights and everything in-between :) The real magic had started around ~9:30PM.

For reference, the ocean faces directly south. Hope you enjoy :)

Note: Make sure to watch in 1080p (it may default to much lower res). Also I have a time lapse from my still which you can watch here    • Tasmania, Hobart Aurora G5 storm sout...   if interested.

Equipment used: Sony A7IV + Viltrox [email protected]

Music: Interstaller Main Theme - Hans Zimmer