Kavanaugh29
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i have to shoot fireworks for the first time on saturday. i have a nikon D80, what settings should i use?
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If you're not into light trails, then take shots (using a tripod, of course) right after the shells explode. Keep doing this for each shell, and then you can Photoshop them together.
Might be a little problem with that technique because you're going to have to be very quick on the trigger and probably have to use much faster than F8.
Please pardon my bluntness but have you ever tried the technique you suggest?Not really, a firework will normally stay in the sky for a few seconds, so even if you are a bit late you can still get a decent shot.
I don't remember, I'd have to dig up the original image. ThanksOh sure Mike!!
You could at least share your settings (great shot BTW)
That could certainly work, just keep in mind any ambient light that might overexpose with the multiple/long exposures.I have heard of people doing the focus to infinity, low f stop, and bulb for speed...but then use a black card in front of the lens. Just raise and lower the black card to expose the view?
Any thoughts?