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General => General discussion => Topic started by: FOREST GREEN on 16 August 2011, 17:54

Title: Urgent Advice
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 16 August 2011, 17:54

I know I'm pushing my luck here, but someone may be able to help me out. The National Firework Heats are happening on the water just down the road from me tonight and tomorrow night, and I'm lucky enough to have a prime spot on a boat for photos..............but I aint got a clue what to set the camera on????

I have this

 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-S1500-Digital-Camera/dp/B001SN6XQS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1313081203&sr=1-1&tag=vglnk-uk-c38-21

Along with a Tripod.

Any help with settings etc would be gratefully received.

Toby

Title: Re: Urgent Advice
Post by: Sam on 16 August 2011, 18:11

Assuming you dont have a stand you want to find the balance between aperture, ISO and shutter speed. To give your shots more movement try decresing the shutter speed and uping the aperture (upping would mean decreasing). I would do some initial shots of the shore-line if it is lit up and try gaining your favoured settings from that. If you can get a tripod then......

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks

Title: Re: Urgent Advice
Post by: shepgti on 16 August 2011, 18:21

he said he has a tripod :wink:

my tip would be to search through flickr finding firework shots you like and replicating the exposure, f stop and iso.

Title: Re: Urgent Advice
Post by: Winso on 16 August 2011, 21:06

Make sure the boat stays still as possible!!!!