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July 4 Fireworks first (failed) attempt - need tips and suggestions
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<blockquote data-quote="480sparky" data-source="post: 673408" data-attributes="member: 15805"><p>My method is to use a tripod with a semi-rigid head. This allows me to move the camera a bit, but it will stay solid when I quit pushing on it.</p><p></p><p>When I stop moving the camera, I have it aimed in the general direction I think the display is going to burst. I don't try to frame anything, I just use a wired remote to open the shutter and let the burst happen, then close the shutter. Framing is done in post by rotating and cropping.</p><p></p><p>I use manual exposure. Auto exposure just doesn't work as it will meter a black sky, and the display will be horribly over-exposed.</p><p></p><p>I also pre-focus and turn off autofocus as the widely-varying light will mess up any AF attempt.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/ADanceofLight_4871post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/GrandMix_4934post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Warp8MrSulu_5011post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>One trick I used one year was to start with the camera set to minimum focus, then bring the lens into focus while the shutter is open.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/FlowerNo1_4924post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/FlowerNo7_4978post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>And with a bit of post work:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%203/Grand%20Finale%20Post.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="480sparky, post: 673408, member: 15805"] My method is to use a tripod with a semi-rigid head. This allows me to move the camera a bit, but it will stay solid when I quit pushing on it. When I stop moving the camera, I have it aimed in the general direction I think the display is going to burst. I don't try to frame anything, I just use a wired remote to open the shutter and let the burst happen, then close the shutter. Framing is done in post by rotating and cropping. I use manual exposure. Auto exposure just doesn't work as it will meter a black sky, and the display will be horribly over-exposed. I also pre-focus and turn off autofocus as the widely-varying light will mess up any AF attempt. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/ADanceofLight_4871post.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/GrandMix_4934post.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/Warp8MrSulu_5011post.jpg[/IMG] One trick I used one year was to start with the camera set to minimum focus, then bring the lens into focus while the shutter is open. [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/FlowerNo1_4924post.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%202/FlowerNo7_4978post.jpg[/IMG] And with a bit of post work: [IMG]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc172/480sparky/Photography%203/Grand%20Finale%20Post.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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