Weird Fireworks
Jul 5, 2023 22:29:48 #
Well, Fourth of July is now 'been and gone'. I usually just take a few handheld snapshots of the fireworks, and admire, in awe, the work of the Pro's. I was so impressed by all the great advice given here, yesterday and the day before, that I decided to give it a real "shot". So, out came the rarely used tripod on which I put my D7100 and set them up on my terrace...third floor with a direct view of the fireworks site on the Turnberry Golf Course. I changed
my auto-focus to manual, left my shooting mode on manual, and turned off VR on my 18-140 zoom lens. I set my iso to 100, and though I started on bulb, changed to between 2 and 4 seconds. I set my aperture at f13 and set the focus manually. Most of my shots were between 20mm and 40mm.
When the fireworks began, I was ready, and went non-stop for the next half hour.
The results were not what I expected. I really don't know what to make of them! They are weird! Maybe you can tell me what I did wrong. I promise not to be insulted....
my auto-focus to manual, left my shooting mode on manual, and turned off VR on my 18-140 zoom lens. I set my iso to 100, and though I started on bulb, changed to between 2 and 4 seconds. I set my aperture at f13 and set the focus manually. Most of my shots were between 20mm and 40mm.
When the fireworks began, I was ready, and went non-stop for the next half hour.
The results were not what I expected. I really don't know what to make of them! They are weird! Maybe you can tell me what I did wrong. I promise not to be insulted....
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Jul 5, 2023 22:36:59 #
Jul 5, 2023 23:02:23 #
alliebess wrote:
I believe your slow shutter speed produced these results.
I thought that was recommended, but you could be right.
Thanks for the quick response!
Jul 5, 2023 23:04:25 #
In my not so experienced opinion, I see what appears to be camera movement. This is shown by the similar movements of various streaks of color/light. You said you used a tripod, but did you use a remote shutter release to help reduce camera movement?
Bill
Bill
Jul 5, 2023 23:13:36 #
Jul 5, 2023 23:21:16 #
Bubbee wrote:
Well, Fourth of July is now 'been and gone'. I us... (show quote)
The long streaks is the path of the light recorded by slow shutter speed.
The fireworks blooms on some shots suggest wind is present.
On other shots, the camera was vibrating or being knocked about. It seems that your tripod or the surface it was was standing on was not stable. Using the bulb mode without a remote can also produce movement as pressing the button to open & close can nudge the camera.
Jul 6, 2023 00:02:15 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
Bubbee wrote:
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I agree with jones8637, that it's movement of the tripod mounted camera because you cause sliight movement when you pushed the shutter. Thought after the first couple it might be wind but I now agree with jones8637. It's either that or you've got turnsta.
Jul 6, 2023 00:56:38 #
Jul 6, 2023 05:26:21 #
I like the 6th, 7th and 8th the best. If it was windy out, it is possible your tripod might have been shaking a bit.
Others have suggested settings may have been an issue.
Others have suggested settings may have been an issue.
Jul 6, 2023 05:31:30 #
Wait a minute.. some look like special lighting on dandelions... never the less... beautiful and the movements add to the interest.
Jul 6, 2023 05:31:33 #
Jul 6, 2023 06:49:59 #
Jul 6, 2023 07:04:47 #
Bubbee wrote:
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Interesting, look good to me.
Jul 6, 2023 07:20:25 #
Wallen wrote:
The long streaks is the path of the light recorded by slow shutter speed.
The fireworks blooms on some shots suggest wind is present.
On other shots, the camera was vibrating or being knocked about. It seems that your tripod or the surface it was was standing on was not stable. Using the bulb mode without a remote can also produce movement as pressing the button to open & close can nudge the camera.
The fireworks blooms on some shots suggest wind is present.
On other shots, the camera was vibrating or being knocked about. It seems that your tripod or the surface it was was standing on was not stable. Using the bulb mode without a remote can also produce movement as pressing the button to open & close can nudge the camera.
Ahh, that makes sense. No wind, but shaky tripod!.
Thanks!
Jul 6, 2023 07:24:04 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
Interesting, look good to me.
Thanks! It's just that they don't look like I think they're supposed to..
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