Fireworks shots are actually easier than you might think, so please don’t be put off trying them. Okay they can be a bit hit and miss (well mine are), but pixels are free so if you are shooting digital fire away.
f/5.6, 5 seconds, iso 100
I’m no expert at these shots, but here are a few of my suggestions
- Set your iso to the lowest setting to avoid noise.
- Use the Bulb setting on your camera if you have one
- A tripod is obviously a must
- Use a remote release if you have one
- You can set your aperture quite wide (or at whatever setting is sharpest for your lens, maybe around 5.6 to 8).
- Open the shutter when you see the rockets going up (that way you get the burst right from the centre). Leave it open for a few bursts and then shut.
- Check your shot on the screen, if it is under-exposed open up your aperture and vice versa if it’s over-exposed.
- Don’t try and get too many bursts in one shot as it will just start to look messy
If you don’t have an SLR you can still take fireworks shots. This shot was taken with a basic compact camera on fireworks mode.
fireworks mode, f /14, 2 seconds, iso 100
- If your camera has a fireworks mode use that.
- Have a read of your manual, it should tell you what shutter speed this mode gives. You will probably want somewhere around 2-5 seconds.
- If you don’t have a fireworks mode there are a few things you can still try. Try the night mode, turn off the flash, and set the iso to the lowest setting.
Most importantly HAVE FUN AND GIVE IT A GO
2 comments:
Oops anon was me!!!
great photos,
Winston
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