Few more Fireworks Shots - first time

[snyderman]

I was acutally playing a festival with my band. When we finished, the fireworks began. Had to quickly grab my camera and dial in the first thing that worked for me. 50D and my 85mm f/1.8:

What settings should be used to get better results?

1.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12127TIF.jpg

2.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12125TIF.jpg

3.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12126TIF.jpg

4.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12123TIF.jpg

Based on my results, I'm guessing tripod and longer exposures should have been used? Standard settings would be helpful and appreciated. My band will be at several of these gigs this summer.

Thanks!

dave

[Smitty2001]

good for being hand held i think. But a tripod with longer exposure is the way to go with fireworks.

Good link i liked - http://www.bluejweblog.com/weblog/?p=120


just google 'dslr taking pics of fireworks'

good luck!

[moeronn]

These are pretty good, especially for hand held.

The link Smitty gave has some good info. If you're interested, you can check This Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=710485) for some fireworks photos I posted. I have some general setting listed there and the flickr link has exif for each of the shots.

[DisrupTer911]

tripod and cable release are a must.

I like to use between f/8-f/11 and 4-8 second shutter for good long trails.

[Urban Grund]

Good link i liked - http://www.bluejweblog.com/weblog/?p=120

Thanks for the link!

[superdiver]

great help, thanks!

[infinite0216]

definitely using that link for this weekend =)