How To Shoot Fireworks Guide

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In the following video, Fro Knows used ISO 200 and felt f/13 on a 24-70mm lens worked quite well. Shutter speeds varied from a couple of seconds to several seconds in length. He includes ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds for the stills that are displayed in his video.

  • Most likely manual mode is best because it allows you full control over everything
  • Somewhat LO ISO--you might need to change the ISO as the shutter speed will be one of the most important settings
  • Shutter Speed--short shutter speeds won't capture long light trails, but really long shutter speeds might make the overall exposure too light. You will need to keep watch of your exposure and make adjustments to your aperture, shutter speed, and/or ISO. One of Fro's best was about 5 seconds for the shutter speed
  • Use a tripod and some type of shutter release such as a corded or cordless remote
  • Possibly use mirror up to prevent any blur from its movement

 
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Looks like I'm going to have to make do without a remote shutter release.:(
I got one for my 3100 a while ago, and used it maybe a few times. I just dug it out and realized that it wont fit my 300.
I'm still giving it a go tonight.
 
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sonicbuffalo said:
Make sure you set up tripod where you won't have to deal with people in front of you....can be annoying.:disturbed:
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I'm going to go the one here in town which is not that big. I'll try it from the back of my pickup truck.;)
I'll probably end up using the 18-55 depending on how far away I'm going to be. Even try it with my new 11-16.
If everything works out good, I'll go to the big one in Chattanooga next year.
 
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Blacktop said:
Looks like I'm going to have to make do without a remote shutter release.:(
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Then set your timer instead. ;) When you push the shutter release with your finger while taking a long exposure, you run the risk of slightly moving the camera. If you are in manual mode, you can set your aperture, ISO, and shutter speed then touch the shutter release. Make sure you give it a few seconds before it takes the photo so any movement from touching the shutter button has ended.
 
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