Firework Pics

[pug406]

Right, I have my Brand Spanking New D70, and would like to take pics of the local Firework Display. What shutter speed should I use to get the greatest effect? Some people have said 2 secs and some have said 5 secs. Would a circular Polorising filter help? I open the floor to the PH massive. Thanks in advance

Dave

[.Mark]

I took some this summer with my run of the mill digital camera (FinePix S304Z) all I did was put it on the night setting and held it bloody still.
Here are a couple from the load that I took - no David Bailey but reasonable enough - although they may have lost a bit of punch due to compression.


Was a concert by the BSO, water fountains, lasers and fireworks - great night out.

[Mad Dave]

Im planning on getting some firework shots this year. My plan is just to stick the camera on a tripod on bulb, trip the shutter with a cable release and then sit back and watch the show. Im hoping there wont be enough light to overexpose, so itll look really nice.

I might use a couple of cameras - one on bulb the whole time and one with small exposure shots.

[kojak69]

Polariser is of no use at all.

You'll need a tripod though.

Shutter speeds can vary, depending on what you want to achieve. The photos above, I guess, are about a second. If you leave the shutter open longer, then you'll get more of the light trails, and possibly multiple fireworks. The best thing to do is have a play around.


>> Edited by kojak69 on Friday 22 October 16:00

[pug406]

Thanks all, I will give it a go and post them on here

Dave

[simpo two]

You can also get some freaky effects by zooming during the exposure...