Thread: So what are you doing for the 4th?

michigander?


hey hadji, what sort of setting did you use to get that totally pimp sparkler shot?

Originally Posted by belial8256

hey hadji, what sort of setting did you use to get that totally pimp sparkler shot?

Just open the shutter longer, that's all. You can mess with other crap if the amount of time you want the shutter open leaves it too bright (eg, crank down the iso).

Best way to do it is to just take a shot for a baseline, and change settings from there. With fireworks (not so much sparklers, but things that explode), you have to find a good balance. And obviously, shutter time is pretty important if you want to be able to catch things, as if you're too short you risk a miss and too long gives you too much streaking and leaves more room for jitters. Tripod is almost a must unless you're using a real camera (sadly, I'm not).

hmmm i might be...


if they're any good, i'll post'em here, i encourage everyone else to do the same.

I'll be taking pictures again for sure, and likely some (crappy) video. Will post, of course.

I il be sitting at work hating all of you...and probably hiding a bottle of jack from the boss We were supposed to have off but found out today that we have to come in.

did he explicitly say you couldn't set off fireworks?


No?

Well then....

Take that bottle of Jack, go to Circle-K and get a thirstbuster cup. Put the bottle in the cup, fill gaps with ice and add, say, iced tea for color. Straw into the bottle, lid on top, done.

ill probably not do anything

Driving up north to our cabin in pine country.. Beer, barbecue, and some shooting in the woods to release some tension...