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mhutchinson
02-11-2006, 08:09 PM
Hello,

I am heading south to visit the Great Mouse kingdom (Walt Disney World) within the next few months and for this trip I have strained my budget by going back in to the SLR world. My prior digital which was briefly retired and confiscated by my daughter was the Canon S20 and I haven't shot an SLR since the 80's with my old Pentax system.

I picked up the Canon 20-D with the 18-55mm kit lens plus a 50mm f/2.5 and the 28-135mm IS USM.:cool:

One area that I really would like to expand into while I am there is shooting the fireworks shows that they put on in a great abundance every night. I know that swapping lenses out at night can be a little tricky and was wondering if anyone would be willing to share some thoughts and advice on which one to keep attached. :confused: Do I have the equipement for what I would need for the task??? :( Is there another lens range or prime that I should look to be picking up for the trip (remember the budget is already strained :eek: ).

Thanks.

Mike

coldrain
02-12-2006, 01:59 AM
Depending on what effects you want (very long trails or short trails of the fireworks particles) I think you should either just use the 28-135 with IS and not too long shutter speeds, or no IS and with a tripod. A longer lens will cost more than you may want to spend.

timmciglobal
02-12-2006, 04:35 AM
You may want to brnig a tripod anyway for the night stuff. My suggestion is go to the park early, leave for dinner then come back for the night show with the tripod.

Check your shutter speeds there, between 1/10 and 1 sec depending on effect you want, bring a wide prime or if you want a nice peice of glass 17-40 F4L stop it down to F 5.6 and manual mode.

Tim

mhutchinson
02-15-2006, 05:49 AM
thanks for the feedback...looks like I need to pick up a tripod and tote it along as well. Anyone try those bean bag pods from Bogen Imaging??? They might be a smaller alternative..

aparmley
02-15-2006, 02:01 PM
I'd say the 28-135 + tripod + remote switch. Focus on the first burst of light then switch that lens over to manual focus and leave it be at F8.