Fireworks Pictures
Jul 1, 2013 09:20:04 #
Tried last year with some success but hope to get better pics this year. I have just purchased the new Nikon D7100 and was wondering if anybody had some suggestions on what lens, settings, etc., to use to get the best fireworks pictures. If you have some samples of your, that would be nice. Thanks.
Jul 1, 2013 09:56:02 #
There's a lot of advice you can find in Internet.
http://cameras.about.com/od/photographytips/a/fireworks_photography_tips.htm
http://cameras.about.com/od/photographytips/a/fireworks_photography_tips.htm
Jul 1, 2013 10:23:01 #
lollipop
Loc: Michigan
If you click the Search button at the top of the page and enter the word "Fireworks" it will provide you with a long list of links including Main Discussion-where you will find camera settings, etc. and Photo Gallery where you can see Fireworks photos. UHH members offer a great wealth of information!
Jul 2, 2013 08:50:48 #
Jul 2, 2013 14:59:33 #
rshuert wrote:
Tried last year with some success but hope to get better pics this year. I have just purchased the new Nikon D7100 and was wondering if anybody had some suggestions on what lens, settings, etc., to use to get the best fireworks pictures. If you have some samples of your, that would be nice. Thanks.
Here's one of mine:
- F 5.6
- ISO 50
- Manual setting, Bulb, 4 Seconds
- Lens 20 mm
Jul 2, 2013 15:09:52 #
Jul 2, 2013 15:18:18 #
What I'd like to know is why we're getting so many questions about fireworks all of a sudden. It's been months - maybe even a full year - since we've had so many questions like this. Maybe it's just the hot weather. :D
Jul 2, 2013 15:39:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
What I'd like to know is why we're getting so many questions about fireworks all of a sudden. It's been months - maybe even a full year - since we've had so many questions like this. Maybe it's just the hot weather. :D
You're joking right Jerry? The 4th of July may play a big part in so many questions.
Jul 2, 2013 16:33:28 #
Wayne93 wrote:
You're joking right Jerry? The 4th of July may play a big part in so many questions.
Yeah, you got me. Fourth of July! ;-)
Jul 2, 2013 16:35:35 #
becmanr wrote:
Use a Sorts setting, or high speed shooting?
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
You want to drag the shutter to get the 'bloom', not capture only a small part of the experience.
Jul 2, 2013 17:26:59 #
Capturing fireworks can produce surprising results,
some of my favorites were unintended consequences.
some of my favorites were unintended consequences.
Squiggles happen when you don't use a tripod.
Going up and coming down. Just blind luck.
A collage of my favorites.
Jul 2, 2013 17:29:31 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yeah, you got me. Fourth of July! ;-)
Jerry, the kids are outa school. Lots of families going to Disney world. I think they have fireworks?
SS
Jul 2, 2013 17:48:49 #
Try to see what direction the wind is blowing. Also, the early photos will be your best chances. Sometimes the smoke gets very thick and takes over the image.
Jul 2, 2013 17:51:04 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Jerry, the kids are outa school. Lots of families going to Disney world. I think they have fireworks?
SS
SS
They certainly do, but it's too far for me to travel. I'll watch them on TV Thursday night.
Jul 2, 2013 18:49:27 #
Wayne you don't know Jerry by now? He lives up there in Gods country, and don't get out much, he's a regular Ridney Dangerfield, gave the man some respect, ( foe those more sensitive, I'm joking)
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