Fireworks settings: What settings do you recommend for fireworks? I know manual, but I was thinking of the noise reduction function, which basically doubles the exposure. Do you turn...

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

What settings do you recommend for fireworks? I know manual, but I was thinking of the noise reduction function, which basically doubles the exposure.
Do you turn it off or leave it on?

Idaho

Try ISO 100 at f8 with exposure times of 5-15 seconds. You'll have to use a tripod. Check the pictures as you take them to adjust exposure time. If you want longer times you may have to go to smaller aperture settings. Noise reduction can be off. Since getting a good shot is tricky, I shoot continuously in order to get as many shots as I have the patience to shoot.

A "very" wide angle lens is important, of course.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I guess that you are right about the noise reduction being off, I think that it would be more important to get the pictures, and then remove any noise later in post.
At least that is what I am leaning to.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

I used f22 at ISO 125 for 5-8 sec. for this shot last Monday of the Detroit International Fireworks as seen from Windsor, Ontario. These settings get the colors deeper. The shutter speed of 5-8 seconds is mainly for the number of bursts you will capture.

topcat wrote:

What settings do you recommend for fireworks? I know manual, but I was thinking of the noise reduction function, which basically doubles the exposure.
Do you turn it off or leave it on?

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Fotoartist wrote:

I used f22 at ISO 125 for 5-8 sec. for this shot. These settings get the colors deeper. The time is mainly for the number of bursts.
Last Monday at the Detroit International Fireworks as seen from Windsor, Ontario.

That looks great.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

The key is to not overexpose or you will get mostly whites. So, ISO 100-200 at f16-22. Shutter open for 5-10 secs. on a tripod of course, with VR Off!

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I understand, the fireworks will be very bright, so a small aperture will be good to keep them from getting overexposed.And it will allow for a longer exposure to get more fireworks in.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Correct.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Idaho wrote:

Try ISO 100 at f8 with exposure times of 5-15 seconds. You'll have to use a tripod. Check the pictures as you take them to adjust exposure time. If you want longer times you may have to go to smaller aperture settings. Noise reduction can be off. Since getting a good shot is tricky, I shoot continuously in order to get as many shots as I have the patience to shoot.

Consider leaving the shutter open and using the lens cap as a shutter for multiple exposures.

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hjachym Loc: West Michigan

Fotoartist wrote:

I used f22 at ISO 125 for 5-8 sec. for this shot last Monday of the Detroit International Fireworks as seen from Windsor, Ontario. These settings get the colors deeper. The shutter speed of 5-8 seconds is mainly for the number of bursts you will capture.

Having just recently moved to the west side of the State after living my whole life in the Detroit area I miss those fireworks. I have to say during my time in the area I was actively involved in two of the larger camera clubs in the area. I have seen many, many photos of this display from many angles. Yours is among the best I have seen. Well done

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

topcat wrote:

What settings do you recommend for fireworks? I know manual, but I was thinking of the noise reduction function, which basically doubles the exposure.
Do you turn it off or leave it on?

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-take-pictures-of-fireworks/
http://www.diyphotography.net/how-to-easily-edit-and-blend-fireworks-photos-in-photoshop/
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/how-photograph-fireworks
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Learn-And-Explore/Article/fvttrrsx/taking-pictures-of-fireworks.html
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/fireworks-photography-tips/

mbowman

I like to use ISO 100, f/16, and Bulb. Use a remote release, tripod and frame the photo as desired. Remember what that frame is as you open and close the shutter. Open. watch what happens in the frame and in your mind imagine what you have just captured. Is that the image you want, then close. Do you want more, leave it open a little longer.

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

Fotoartist wrote:

I used f22 at ISO 125 for 5-8 sec. for this shot last Monday of the Detroit International Fireworks as seen from Windsor, Ontario. These settings get the colors deeper. The shutter speed of 5-8 seconds is mainly for the number of bursts you will capture.

Great captures

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

My starting exposure for fireworks is ISO 200, shutter speed at 2 sec. and an aperture of f8. I go from there but the majority of times I do not have to make any adjustments.

JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles

Excellent! I miss them since I moved from Detroit to LA.

We used to take the tunnel to Windsor and drive back across the bridge. We would stop until security made us move. Then we would stop again etc. and by then the fireworks were over and we were back in the US.