Fireworks

[Jim560]

G'day Guys and Girls,

I am hoping to go and shoot some fireworks tonight for the first time. Anybody have any good tips on settings for a nikon D800 to freeze the burst shots yet still get all the clarity you'd like?

Thanks in advance

Jim

[Mark L]

What time tonight are the fireworks?
Is it to late to help?
Do you have a remote release and tripod?
Quick, an answer. ISO 400, f/9, 1 sec. exposure and keep hitting the shutter button. Check the first couple of photos and maybe bring ISO down or shutter speed up. But what to do about focus?;)
Bloody planning!!!!

[Jim560]

Thanks Mark,

The only reason its too late is they changed the timing and it was all over when we got there.

Thanks for the reply though.

Jim

[geoffsta]

Just for future reference..

ISO200
in Manual
F/8
Corded shutter release
Tripod
Bulb
2-5 seconds (Depending on how much trail you want...