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08/20/2005 06:23:42 PM · #1 |
Hey there.
In about 40 minutes there are fireworks beginning here in ReykjavÃÂk and I have a couple of questions. First I must say I am a couple of kilometers away.
1) What lens should I use? I have the kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-4.5), Canon 50mm f/1.8 and Canon 70-200mm L f/2.8.
2) Which settings should I use?
Thanks in advance. |
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08/20/2005 06:27:58 PM · #2 |
Canon 70-200mm L f/2.8. that one, and use automatic.. it usually does well also use a tripod and if you have it a remote
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08/20/2005 06:28:44 PM · #3 |
1) Take them all, try to judge what area will be covered and what looks the best artistically. Usually reflections on for example water enhance the photo.
2) Try to get exposures of about 4 to 15 seconds. Not too short, for fun just count how long the trails of some fireworks last. That's how long your shutter should be during the explosion of the fireworks. But as you cannot judge when the burts will come, use an even longer exposure. Keep the ISO at 100.
3) tripod and 2 second selftimer! Mirror lock-up?
Message edited by author 2005-08-20 18:29:28.
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08/20/2005 06:30:00 PM · #4 |
//desktop69.smugmug.com/gallery/637238/1/27155581 this was done with an xt, click on exif below the pic and it will give you approximate settings
but a tripod is needed
Originally posted by di53:
Canon 70-200mm L f/2.8. that one, and use automatic.. it usually does well also use a tripod and if you have it a remote |
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08/20/2005 06:33:10 PM · #5 |
  
Tripod, remote release, Manual mode, try tyo get a 5 to 10 sec exposure.
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08/20/2005 06:33:11 PM · #6 |
Yea... use a tripod.
This was handheld:
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08/20/2005 06:35:06 PM · #7 |
Or this gallery where camera movement and zooming make for a more abstract image (all handheld).
  
Message edited by author 2005-08-20 18:39:57. |
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08/20/2005 06:39:08 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Pug-H:
Or this gallery where camera movement and zooming make for a more abstract image (all handheld). |
That looks like underwater photography of some kind of jellyfish. Very interesting, great idea!
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08/20/2005 06:39:27 PM · #9 |
| Thanks for the quick response. I have a light tripod, hope it works. Can I change the self timer on the XT ? |
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08/20/2005 07:02:53 PM · #10 |
here's one shot taken in Reykjavik last newyear
taken at ISO 100 f22 131sec
use 70-200 @f10-22 and slow shutter
tripod is a must have.
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08/20/2005 07:02:56 PM · #11 |
posted twice
Message edited by author 2005-08-20 19:03:17.
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08/20/2005 07:06:46 PM · #12 |
Don't go too long on exposure. If you get too many bursts in one frame you get a shot that looks muddied. After last 4th of July, I recomend shooting in jpeg instead of raw unless you have very fast media. I missed spectacular bursts of styles I've never seen before because the camera was stuck writing. What's the burst of the Rebel XT? It's more than 4 right?
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08/20/2005 08:03:34 PM · #13 |
there are fireworks in toronto tonight too ...
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