Posts: PhotoBiker | Ugly Hedgehog

travelwp wrote:

Bring a small flashlight in case you want to tweak a camera setting in the dark.

Excellent tip. Thanks.

Jun 30, 2016 10:35:50 #

rpavich wrote:

Actually, there is a good video in which the Brother's Wright talk about this. They were at a stadium sporting event and when the fireworks were launched at the end, one of the brothers said that NOBODY was looking up at them...they all had their phones out recording them....completely missing the moment.

http://youtu.be/sjtphPVchJI?t=1212

Maybe at times it's best if recorded with the mind's eye.

Jun 30, 2016 10:03:50 #

EdJ0307 wrote:

Somebody posted this picture on my Facebook today.

LOL. Best enjoyed at the moment.

Jun 30, 2016 09:30:16 #

Thanks for chiming in everyone. Being my first real fireworks shoot from a nice location, I'll be very happy with even halfway decent shots.

Jun 30, 2016 09:28:28 #

wmurnahan wrote:

And remember you are photographing flashes of light. ISO 400 F22 bulb, ISO 200 F16 bulb , ISO 100 F11 bulb. You don't have to use bulb but it gives you better control, you can just set it for 10, 20 or 30 sec. but bulb allows you to stop the picture at a good point. Been photographing fireworks since 1976 and will guaranteed the exposure settings.

Thank you. I plan to use bulb and will dial in ISO 100, f11.

Jun 30, 2016 07:59:44 #

AnnaZ wrote:

I'm lucky...............I get to be about 75 feet away!

Sounds great Anna.

I'll be in Savannah GA on a rooftop looking towards the riverfront. Should be spectacular. I'm excited.

Jun 30, 2016 07:20:13 #

Larrymc wrote:

At two miles away definitely the 55-250. Get set up early so you won't be fumbling with settings during the display. Use ISO100, F11 and bulb mode with a wired remote usually works great.

Besides the lens choice everything else you suggest was what I found online. Thx for your reply.

Jun 29, 2016 22:40:14 #

MtnMan wrote:

From what I have read 4 to 6 sec is what you want.

Best to shoot in M and with manual focus. Set focus near infinity with gage on lens. F11 or so. ISO 200.

Check first ones and adjust accordingly.

That's what I'll be doing.

Thank you. I've created a 'cheat sheet' from comments I've found online and your suggestions are pretty much spot on. Couldn't find much, though, on which lens to use but I'll bring my 55-250mm.

Jun 29, 2016 22:26:45 #

PhotoBiker wrote:

I have a Canon 60D and several interchangeable len... (show quote)

I'll carry the 55-250mm with me then and have my tripod and remote to shoot a long exposure (bulb). And I read to focus on infinity so I'll try that.
Thank you.

Jun 29, 2016 21:11:04 #

I have a Canon 60D and several interchangeable lenses. I've never photographed fireworks before and have an opportunity to do so from an apartment rooftop. Which would be the best lens to use for fireworks? I've read about the other important things to consider: have a tripod, manual focus on lens, switch to bulb, have a remote, etc. Just didn't see much online re: lenses.

My lenses include: 1) 50mm, 2) 55-250mm, 3) 40mm, 4) 10-18mm.

I'll be about 2 miles away from where the fireworks will be launched but have a clear view from an apartment building rooftop.

Thanks for the anticipated suggestions.

Some images from Memorial Day weekend....

Jun 2, 2016 21:40:31 #

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Soul Dr. wrote:

Thanks for your comments, Photobiker! If you ever get back up to Staunton PM me.

will

May do just that, Will. I was there in April and may go for another visit in the fall.