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Muhfahsa
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 22:01
In the spirit of the fourth, does anyone have some cool tricks they can share for taking pictures of fireworks?
Michaelmjc
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 22:03
Usually set yor shutter speed to 4 seconds.. make sure you have the camera in focus, nothing worse than getting a great shot thats blurry.

Dont use your flash... Thats all I ever do, oh and make sure you're using a tripod.
felix21685
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 22:16
what aperature would u recommend
raylks
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 22:28
I suggest take f/8 or f/11 so that the light tracks of fireworks are clearly exposed. Also take care of the exposure to the background. A background can effectively strengthens the elements in image.
xuxu1
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 23:31
...oh and make sure you're using a tripod.

and use a remote control (BULB mode) to prevent camera shake!!!

ED
xuxu1
2nd of July 2005 (Sat), 23:33
BTW... you might want to have a look here:

http://www.nyip.com/tips/digfirewks0603.php

ED
Muhfahsa
3rd of July 2005 (Sun), 00:01
xuxu1, thanks! Got all the information that I needed. Great site.
xuxu1
3rd of July 2005 (Sun), 02:06
xuxu1, thanks! Got all the information that I needed. Great site.
You are very welcome. Glad that i was able to help out. I´m sure that site will be helpful for others also. Indeed... it is a great and very informative "Fireworks" site.

Regards
ED
GovtLawyer
3rd of July 2005 (Sun), 08:36
In the spirit of the fourth, does anyone have some cool tricks they can share for taking pictures of fireworks?

Make a black cardboard bigger than the lens end (VERY BLACK). Set the camera on the tripod at ISO 100 or 200 and F11 to F 16. Use mirror lock up. Set on bulb. Prefocus. Put the rubber eyecover on. Place the card up against the lens and trip the shutter using BULB. Take the card away and replace it, multiple times, to get mutiple exposures on one frame. You are using the card as a shutter, and you are looking up at the sky to determine what looks good. This has always worked for me. Good Luck.
tumb
3rd of July 2005 (Sun), 08:42
Good reference xuxu, thanks.
Johnny V
3rd of July 2005 (Sun), 09:49
Found this link for shooting fireworks...it's pretty much accurate but would suggest to open the shutter just after the mortar fires to record the full burst pattern. The article mentions open after the burst begins but the fireworks wouldn't look right. Read "The Professional Way" section.

http://www.photoworkshop.com/double_exposure/publish/HowToGetGreatFireworksShots.shtml

My own experience shooting fireworks on a tripod:

ISO 100=f11
ISO 200=f16

Keep lens open for duration of one or more bursts.