AKRiverRunner
Senior Member
Any tips for getting shots of fireworks this New Years? I have a new Tonika 11-16 lens that I plan on using.
Fireworks
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Scott Murray
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Set the focus to infinity. You're generally far enough away from fireworks that you can adjust the lens focus to infinity and leave it there. If you want to get a closeup of a small part of the burst, you may need to adjust the focus as you zoom in. If you want to include buildings or people in the background, you may want to bring these into focus. Avoid the use of auto focus if possible.
Use a smaller aperture. Set the aperture in the f5.6 to f16 range. F8 is usually a good bet.
Take off any filters or lens caps before shooting.
Turn off VR.
Try ISO 100, 4 sec, f/5.6 - but this will vary depending on light etc.
When trying to capture multiple bursts, cover the lens (without touching the camera) with something black between bursts. A black hat or piece of heavy black paper works well. This prevents other light sources from overexposing the film between bursts. Simply place the cover in front of the lens after one burst has dissipated, and take the cover away when the new one rockets into the air. (Bulb mode or long shutter speed eg 30sec).
Use a cable release if you have one.
Tripod ;-)
Use a smaller aperture. Set the aperture in the f5.6 to f16 range. F8 is usually a good bet.
Take off any filters or lens caps before shooting.
Turn off VR.
Try ISO 100, 4 sec, f/5.6 - but this will vary depending on light etc.
When trying to capture multiple bursts, cover the lens (without touching the camera) with something black between bursts. A black hat or piece of heavy black paper works well. This prevents other light sources from overexposing the film between bursts. Simply place the cover in front of the lens after one burst has dissipated, and take the cover away when the new one rockets into the air. (Bulb mode or long shutter speed eg 30sec).
Use a cable release if you have one.
Tripod ;-)