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Jul 03, 2008 22:48 |  #1

Hey everyone

jest like many other ppl, I plan to check out the fireworks tomorrow wit friends and of course I want to take pictures. I have a Canon Powershot SD750( a point and shoot) and was wondering if anyone had any tips of wat settings I can use to get the best pictures. thanks in advance. need this info ASAP




  
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Jul 03, 2008 22:55 |  #2

I have no experience with Canon, but I know for my Nikon and my mom's EasyShare you simply go into scene mode and then hit "fireworks." Mount on a tripod and fire away. I've gotten some really nice pictures that way.


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Jul 05, 2008 16:16 |  #3

So Mugen-

Did the fireworks picture-taking go well? Big Hands started a Point & Shoot fireworks pic thread over here.

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Jul 14, 2008 13:37 |  #4

papadon2000 wrote in post #5854925 (external link)
So Mugen-

Did the fireworks picture-taking go well? Big Hands started a Point & Shoot fireworks pic thread over here.

Don

Wow u had some really nice shots, unfortunately wit my SD750 the pics didn't look too great. They looked more like balls of light. I am still an amateur so I wasn't really sure wat settings to go wit. =(




  
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Jul 14, 2008 13:40 |  #5

I noticed that you were able to put ur camera into fireworks mode, papadon2000. My camera has no such function and I am still not that great at finding the right settings for nite shots. Does anyone have an SD750 and has successfully taken shots of fireworks or jest night shots in general. i could use some advice.




  
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Jul 14, 2008 16:01 |  #6

Shooting fireworks with any camera is basically the same. Here is a thread with some tips to try. https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=341145


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Jul 14, 2008 22:30 |  #7

SD750 here, it came out as a blur. The lens can't pick up the fireworks really well. The sensor isn't good enough. I ended up recording the fireworks event with my camera instead and it was just as bad. I'll see if I can find that video to show you how it looks like. Even if you put the camera on the 15 second timer, it'll come out horribly.

Edit >> I guess this is where backups come in handy. I can't believe I deleted it or I lost it somehow.


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Jul 15, 2008 10:15 |  #8

ooo wrote in post #5912599 (external link)
SD750 here, it came out as a blur. The lens can't pick up the fireworks really well. The sensor isn't good enough. I ended up recording the fireworks event with my camera instead and it was just as bad. I'll see if I can find that video to show you how it looks like. Even if you put the camera on the 15 second timer, it'll come out horribly.

Edit >> I guess this is where backups come in handy. I can't believe I deleted it or I lost it somehow.

yea i ended up shooting video too, tho it came out okay. A bit better than the pictures.




  
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