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fireworks tips wanted !
after seeing fireworks all weekend i`ve decided to try take some pictures tomorrow as it my last chance but need some more tips 
, i`ve got a chart for lowlights and wonder what the best ISO setting should i use 
, i`ve got a chart for lowlights and wonder what the best ISO setting should i use
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1. Set your camera on a tripod - longer shutter speeds are used so a tripod is a must.
2. Set aperture between or on F/8 - F/16
3. Turn off auto focus - manually focus into the distance (or whereabouts the fire works are likely to go off) - you will need some practice shots
4. Set the sutter speed for around 4 secs - can be adjusted later if needed
5. Now your set up, simply press the shutter release when you here the next thump of the motar. Try to keep the shutter open for the full release of the firework
TIP: Use daylight WB
Hope your putting all this down in your notebook CL
2. Set aperture between or on F/8 - F/16
3. Turn off auto focus - manually focus into the distance (or whereabouts the fire works are likely to go off) - you will need some practice shots
4. Set the sutter speed for around 4 secs - can be adjusted later if needed
5. Now your set up, simply press the shutter release when you here the next thump of the motar. Try to keep the shutter open for the full release of the firework
TIP: Use daylight WB
Hope your putting all this down in your notebook CL
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no idea but interested too 
edit: thanks K!
edit: thanks K!
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hey cheers KK !! fingers cross
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I used my little Canon Powershot for Fireworks and I used an ISO of 100 and a low exposure of -2 while in Program mode.
You can see my results, here:
http://www.yophotographer.com/page.p...7214#post37214
You can see my results, here:
http://www.yophotographer.com/page.p...7214#post37214
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lol forgot about this old thread !
i tried and failed this task but.... will keep trying when the next firework comes ! lol
probly november !! (bonfire nite) lol 
thanks for the tips nick R !
your firework pics are brilliant !
i tried and failed this task but.... will keep trying when the next firework comes ! lol
probly november !! (bonfire nite) lol thanks for the tips nick R !
your firework pics are brilliant !
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Another tip, when doing long exposures either use a remote or use the time delay on the shutter to stop any camera shake when you press the shutter.
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