Fireworks suggestions

[chrtad]

Hello,

I will be taking some photos of some fireworks shows and was wondering if anyone with prior experience could offer some suggestions as far a shutter speed, aperture, focus, and ISO. I know that specifics are impossible to give but I would just like an idea for a good shutter length and how to properly focus.

I will be shooting with my XT using a 28-80 lens on a tripod (possible with the remote trigger).

Thanks,

Chris

[D Thompson]

Looks like the last ones I shot were in the range of ISO200-400, 1/15-1/30, and f5.6. As far as focus, set to manual focus and infinity. Tripod and remote release highly suggested also.

[timmciglobal]

Really?

I shot mine tonight, F11 ISO 100 2>6 Sec exposures.

Here is a quick sample (Just got started processing them)

ISO 100 F/11 4 seconds

http://pictures.divergentservices.com/fireworks/firework1.jpg

Tim

[DonSchap]

SONY A100 w/ TAMRON AF18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD
@ 40mm - f/4.5 - 0.8 Sec - ISO-200 - Manual Mode


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and this colorful firestorm @ 28mm - f/4.5 - 1/2 sec - ISO-200 - Manual Mode

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[DonSchap]

Just one more, from tonight's show (July 4th, 2007) in Des Plaines, IL

This was really cool to see in person, though ... I just didn't do it justice ... but it was unusual, regardless.

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Canon EOS 20D w/ TAMRON SP AF28-105mm f/2.8 LD
@ 28mm - f/6.3 - 1 sec. - ISO-200 - Manual Mode- Tripod - Remote release