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Fireworks Photography - samyshah - Jul 6, 2013

I recently tried fireworks photography on 4th of July. Some shots came amazing, some not quite well.

What are the recommended settings and tips?

Cheers
Samy

RE: Fireworks Photography - PhotoPlay - Jul 6, 2013

I'm not quite sure what's the real setting for fireworks photography but usually it's more of on the side of shutter priority. Anticipate that a fireworks once launch until it explode takes about 1-2 sec and another 1 sec or less for its bokeh effect. Possible to play with the shutter speed, lowest ISO as much as possible but not too much as it can't support your shutter speed exposure and for the aperture go for the sweet spot of your lens Smile

Just came in to my mind (but never tried it yet) if you have a star filter would it be more great just to add great effect to those sparkle in your fireworks? hmm..

RE: Fireworks Photography - Barbara G. - Jul 6, 2013

I tried to shoot some on my little Kodak and it did not work well for distance photography. :0(

Looking forward to reading more info on tips for photographers on shooting fireworks!

RE: Fireworks Photography - Beckylouise - Jul 8, 2013

Tripod, aperture of F16 or above, 4-8 second shutter speeds and a tripod or wall

RE: Fireworks Photography - samyshah - Jul 8, 2013

Yes I agree that it's more of manipulating the shutter speeds. The one's that did not come out great, I tried focusing manually and timed the shot with the correct shutter speed. The next frame was an awesome one.

So I guess -
Tripod
Remote Trigger
3-7 seconds shutter speed
f/11 to f/16
Manual focus
VR off
Long Exposure NR On


RE: Fireworks Photography - DanDickens2 - Jul 9, 2013

Yep - this has worked for me as well.

RE: Fireworks Photography - kNox - Jul 10, 2013

There's also a technique that requires refocusing while capturing the photo. I have to say it has some pretty interesting effects:

http://digital-photography.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/want-some-unique-fireworks-photos-refocus-during-long-exposures-for-brilliant-sky-creatures-0138928/

RE: Fireworks Photography - Korry - Jul 10, 2013

Could anyone tell me how to get rid of the smoke in the sky without postprocessing?

(Jul 10, 2013, 02:00)kNox Wrote:  There's also a technique that requires refocusing while capturing the photo. I have to say it has some pretty interesting effects:

http://digital-photography.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/want-some-unique-fireworks-photos-refocus-during-long-exposures-for-brilliant-sky-creatures-0138928/

This sounds like something worth to try. I just need to find some fireworks again Smile Thank you for the link!


RE: Fireworks Photography - PhotoPlay - Jul 10, 2013

(Jul 10, 2013, 06:24)Korry Wrote:  Could anyone tell me how to get rid of the smoke in the sky without postprocessing?

This can be hard to achieved without post processing an image. I'm also interested to this kind of result Smile



RE: Fireworks Photography - Barbara G. - Jul 10, 2013

(Jul 10, 2013, 02:00)kNox Wrote:  There's also a technique that requires refocusing while capturing the photo. I have to say it has some pretty interesting effects:

http://digital-photography.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/want-some-unique-fireworks-photos-refocus-during-long-exposures-for-brilliant-sky-creatures-0138928/

Now, personally I think this is some pretty cool stuff!! Thanks for sharing the link!

RE: Fireworks Photography - kNox - Jul 10, 2013

Glad you all liked it. I find that many types of photos are better with this effect, especially in lower light when shooting bright subjects. It's abstract, I know, but I like it. Smile

RE: Fireworks Photography - samyshah - Jul 10, 2013

(Jul 10, 2013, 02:00)kNox Wrote:  There's also a technique that requires refocusing while capturing the photo. I have to say it has some pretty interesting effects:

http://digital-photography.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/want-some-unique-fireworks-photos-refocus-during-long-exposures-for-brilliant-sky-creatures-0138928/

Wow thanks for sharing this link. I guess I will have to wait for NYE now to capture my next fire works Smile


RE: Fireworks Photography - kNox - Jul 14, 2013

(Jul 10, 2013, 20:53)samyshah Wrote:  
(Jul 10, 2013, 02:00)kNox Wrote:  There's also a technique that requires refocusing while capturing the photo. I have to say it has some pretty interesting effects:

http://digital-photography.wonderhowto.com/inspiration/want-some-unique-fireworks-photos-refocus-during-long-exposures-for-brilliant-sky-creatures-0138928/

Wow thanks for sharing this link. I guess I will have to wait for NYE now to capture my next fire works Smile

Hope they turn out awesome! Big Grin