Lady Tam Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Alright all you camera guru's out there. What would I have to do to take pics of fireworks with my 35mm? Anyspecial settings or film I should look into buying? LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_7 Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I'm not that much of a guru, but I suggest that you use a 400 iso film minimum, faster if your camera is capable. It also depends if you want a delayed shot (like those ones of lightning) that depends on the abilities of the camera, and you'll need a tripod for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe the Painter Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 You need 800 speed, minimum! A tripod too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claymoore Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 If you have the ability to mount your camera on a tripod or other secure support and set at f/16 with ISO 100 film exposure is for the duration of the firework you are trying to record. This best accomplished with an electronic cable release on the "B" setting and manually holding the diaphram open until firework burns out. You can estimate the time and use a setting like 5-15 seconds if you do not have a bulb setting. Watch a few timing them and set time accordingly. Try taking a picture of something lighter for your first frame to help the lab people in lining up the film since the sky and frame seperations will both be black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styates Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Whoa, that was so far above my head that I don't even feel the need to duck. Matter of fact, I think its leaving a vapor trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claymoore Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Sorry I wasn't trying to confuse. basicly you just keep the camera steady while holding the shutter open for as long as the particular firework lasts. 100 speed film and a setting of f16 tested out well for this long exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Tam Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 Well, I have a tripod, can get the film. I have a real nice 35mm with a lot of 'bells and whistles' on it. Will doublle check the instruction manual to see what where for settings and stuff, and make sure I am adjusting the right knobs! Maybe if I am lucky and my Uncle "plays" the weekend before with his stuff I can experiment and see what happens. Just thought it would be fun to get some nice stills from this years show. And if I get a good one frame it for my Uncle. LT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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