Quick!! which lens for distant fireworks?
Nov 15, 2011 23:59:50 #
I'm leaving for Disneyworld tomorrow and I'm wondering what lens would be best to capture the fireworks from across the lake? I know, I know, last minute question. I'm staying at the Polynesian.& fireworks are over the Magic Kingdom. 70-200, 24-70? Thanks in advance for your help!
Nov 16, 2011 07:54:12 #
I would recommend taking the 70-200mm lens since, I believe you will be a good distance from the fireworks. Click on this link http://www.dubinphotography.net/Travel/Road-Trip-August-2008/Niagara-Falls/6316324_33dHkg#398298992_TjHrG and you can view some fireworks photos I took from our hotel while in Niagara Falls using my Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens. I would also recommend using a tripod when taking the fireworks. Arnold
Nov 16, 2011 07:58:44 #
I agree on the 70-200. Focus it manually. Try ISO of 200 to 400. Use a 1-second or longer shutter opening. There are hundreds of web pages with technical tips on shooting fireworks as well.
Google is your friend.
Google is your friend.
Nov 16, 2011 08:22:15 #
Thank you Adubin & JimH! I will definitely use a tripodsod and remote release. And I have read all about fireworks...but last year photos were not good. Lol. I'm still learning so I'll vve it anotherther try
Nov 16, 2011 12:59:52 #
Nov 16, 2011 15:43:13 #
Given a choice , the longer 70-200mm. You probably want to use the shorter one when walking around. My walking around lens is usually a 18-270 or 28-300. I hate having to switch lens on the move.
Nov 16, 2011 16:53:32 #
The 70-200, flat out. PS. Check on your homeowner's policy to make sure your equipment is covered (quick call to your agent can save thousands). If you have trip protection, also make sure it covers the equipment...and HAVE A SUPER GOOD TIME!!
Nov 16, 2011 16:56:20 #
HEART wrote:
PS. Check on your homeowner's policy to make sure your equipment is covered (quick call to your agent can save thousands). If you have trip protection, also make sure it covers the equipment...and HAVE A SUPER GOOD TIME!!
Woah!!!! Someone stole a cookie from you?
I never cared about that and still will not.
(partly joking here)
Nov 16, 2011 16:56:55 #
Def covered on insurance. And it flys right by my feet. :-)
Nov 16, 2011 23:20:39 #
I shot this one and many others from across a lake. I used a Tamron 18-270 IS . Shot it at 50mm on bulb,(time about 10 sec) at f13 on a tripod using a corded shuter release and live mode(the LCD screen). Edited in PSP X3. Looks OK to me.
Nov 17, 2011 07:57:38 #
Shadow, your upload is a big-ass TIF format file. You might try converting it to JPG for the board here. Just a thought.
Nov 17, 2011 08:44:42 #
JimH wrote:
Shadow, your upload is a big-ass TIF format file. You might try converting it to JPG for the board here. Just a thought.
It took 5sec to load.. big ass 17mb? want me upload, through an external site a 249mb file? and its a jpg!
We ali want to see original so we can appreciate the quality, we have one and you complain?
I'll cook your cojones!!!
Nov 17, 2011 08:51:25 #
shadow1284 wrote:
I shot this one and many others from across a lake. I used a Tamron 18-270 IS . Shot it at 50mm on bulb,(time about 10 sec) at f13 on a tripod using a corded shutter release and live mode(the LCD screen). Edited in PSP X3. Looks OK to me.
Too bad you reduce it. Bit of noise in the sky but in this type of shot it is nearly impossible to avoid. Interesting details in the explosion. Good luck with the contest.
Nov 17, 2011 09:00:51 #
English_Wolf wrote:
Not complaining, Cojones-eater - the board software doesn't display TIF files, that's all. I don't really give a rats ass if you upload your entire photo collection in TIF format.It took 5sec to load.. big ass 17mb? want me upload, through an external site a 249mb file? and its a jpg!
We ali want to see original so we can appreciate the quality, we have one and you complain?
I'll cook your cojones!!!
We ali want to see original so we can appreciate the quality, we have one and you complain?
I'll cook your cojones!!!
Nov 17, 2011 09:11:56 #
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