This is a quick into into getting great fireworks images. It assumes you have a basic knowledge of SLR photography and are comfortable with trying new skills. 2 quick things I wanted to add: 1. Set your focus to “infinity” and turn your lens switch to “off” and second, if you can get a remote, that would be even more helpful when shooting in “bulb”. This is just one of many lessons from my upcoming DVD, Advanced Photography Techniques, while it is not available yet, you can get on the mailing list to be notified as soon as it is available: michaelthemaven.list-manage.com
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woww this actually makes lot of sens since they’re both on since last weeks when I went on a night photo session! Thanks a lot !! its really appreciated !
Sounds like you have your High ISO & Long Exposure Noise Reduction turned on “High” Turn these off and see if the write time speeds up. This should fix it, if it doesn’t, you might want to have your camera looked at.
What camera?
sandisk extreme pro 95 g/ second . . any other idea?
What is your CF card speed?
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I went shooting some fireworks tonight, got few nice pics, but my spot wasnt that good (arrived late) but the problem I met was that it took some time to process after every picture, which caused me to lose some great moments .. And sometimes its processing like instantly, sometimes its longer, have any idea ? solution ? Im going back next week , with a better spot!, so I’d like to know if theres a fix to this
Or: Only get the camera out and switch it on after you see something ‘Kewl’, leave it on auto and always used the f*cking flash for EVERYTHING you brain dead consumers, oh, then go on for the next four years that you photographed an ‘Orb’ which is actually airborne dust.
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Thanks a lot sir, im goin to try that now!!!:)
Everyone’s experiences will be different. I use an ultra wide on f/8 to f/11 and my results are good, bright and colorful. Not everyone has to shoot with ultrawide, but not everyone likes telephoto either. It depends on where you are shooting and what you want in the image.
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Points 2, 4 and 5 are accurate. But aperture at f10?? Perhaps in some cases, but just to point out, I put my Canon 200mm f2.0 L prime on my EOS 1D4 and set it on f10. Results were not that good. I opened it wide open at f2 and the results were breath taking! My rig was mounted on a gimbal head and tripod.
wide angle lenses are not necessarily good unless you are up close and personal. Otherwise a prime 200, 300 or 400 and open up the aperture.
Thats the same thing that i have, and i am going to try for the first time tonight, you should be fine, just follow the settings listed in the video, and set your cameras focal length to 18 so you have the widest shot possible.
I have a nikon d3100 and the only lens I have for it is a 18-55mm. Will I still be able to capture good quality pictures of fireworks?
Mike, when you going to share some of your cool Photoshop tricks and tips? Appreciate all you video’s on here.
Nice! The black foam/t-shirt trick is intriguing.
Good tips.
Should be perfect!
i’ve sigma lens 10-20 mm wide angel ! does it will take a nice firework shoot ? n Thanks
Hi, are you familiar with “MagicSFXphoto” (search on Google for it)? On their website you can watch a good free video demonstrating how to take awesome pictures. This helped Joe to create pictures which have a jaw-dropping-effect after you look at them. It may help you out as well…
thanks,very useful information..The only problem i have is that i am normally asleep when the fireworks are happening..
Excellent tips mate.
use manual focus….
and how to focus?
Thanks
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