Newbie wanting tips for fireworks

[bennyboy]

Ok so to tomorrow is going to be a rather large fireworks display to celebrate Australia day. I don't normally go but all my mates are going and it beats sitting on the couch.



I haven't done much night time photography and I know my Powershot S1 IS doesn't handle low light conditions very well.



Does anyone out there have any ideas on what settings I should be trying under these conditions?

I will be shooting the fireworks and the crowds.

I don't think I will be taking my tripod but my IS works a treat.

I don't have any extra lenses yet.



Any advice will be most appreciated.


Cheers

 

[SWFLA1]

getting a fireworks shot is no big trick.... getting a GOOD fireworks shot is a different story though... if you want a good pic, a tripod is a must. whenever i shoot fireworks, i watch the launch pad.... follow the upstream and open the shutter just as it explodes... timewise.. it's a crapshoot... i usually set the exposure for 6-8 seconds for the "streaming" effect.... if this is your first time the best thing to do is experiment and don't be afraid to try new things....

good luck!

 

[cageunphotography]

Low Speed + High F

This is what can I said...

 

[bennyboy]

I've searched the forums and found HEAPS of info. Thanks guys. I'll let you know how it goes and if I actually get anything good I'll post it in the critique section.



Cheers

 

[j_mcquillen]

I would definetly take your tripod... Even with IS you won't get a sharp shot at anything over mayber 1/15th sec... You'll probably be using exposures of a few seconds at least.

 

[will965]

Probably a bit late but i agree that tripods are a must. Other thanthat ,experiment with shutter speeds and angles etc to get a good rangeof pics. And another thing, can everyone stop calling themselvesnewbies, it really pisses me off . After all, you have to start somewhare.