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 06/24/2006 11:28:52 PM · #1
Today is "Quebec Day" and tonight I tried for the first time to shoot fireworks. Any comment on how I can improve these are welcome!







Thanks

06/24/2006 11:32:17 PM · #2
A few nice ones there. I especially like the ones where the smoke looks like feathers.

Happy St Jean Baptiste Day
 06/24/2006 11:35:15 PM · #3
You have some very good photographs in that group. Great captures.

Bonne "Fête nationale"

Ray
 06/25/2006 12:25:59 AM · #4
Very Nice! Been a bit of overload between St. Jean Baptiste, World Cup, and Grand Prix!

I hope you are planning to go to the fireworks competitions to get some more great shots!
 06/25/2006 08:56:49 AM · #5
Thanks everyone. I'm personnally proud of them but since it was my first time shooting fireworks, I was afraid there was a major flaw in them and I didn't even know it.
 06/25/2006 09:38:17 AM · #6
I think they're wonderful. I am hoping to get some good ones on Canada Day...would you mind sharing your settings? Thanks.
 06/25/2006 09:57:18 AM · #7
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I think they're wonderful. I am hoping to get some good ones on Canada Day...would you mind sharing your settings? Thanks.


I set up on a tripod. settings on the camera were:

lens: 50mm f/1.8 II
aperture between f/8.0 and f/16.0
shutter: between 1.3s and 2.5s
ISO: 100
mirror lock up and timer

my best shot yesterday was taken at f/16, 2s shutter speed.

I don't know if the 300d is like this but the rebel xt when set on timer AND mirror lock-up have only a 2 second timer. This is the best for me because when I see they launch a fireworks I push the shutter and 2 seconds are just enough time for the firework to explode and the shot is taken at the most beautiful moment.
 06/25/2006 12:25:12 PM · #8
Thanks Nick!
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