BetterPhoto Q&A: Taking Pictures of Lightning and Fireworks

Discuss taking pictures of lightning and figure out how to take quality pictures of fireworks in this Q&A. For more information check out this article: 4th of July Photos: A Celebration of Light and Color!

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  How to Shoot Fireworks?
I have a Nikon D300 - a great camera but my amateur skills are not great. I want to take pictures of some fireworks for the 4th of July. How would I do so? Slow shutter speed, ISO, aperture, etc.? ...
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July 01, 2008
 
  Fireworks, Backlighting, Sharpness
Hi everyone,My arsenal includes a Nikon D80, Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D AF, Quantaray 55-200 mm F4-5.6, Nikon SB-600. I have three questions: 1. How do I shoot a fireworks so that the image comes out perf...
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June 25, 2008
 
  Colors Dull, and Background Not Bright
Hi: Thanks to all who helped. I did go and change my White Balance and it's better than the one before. But a new problem has arisen. Why are the colors in the photo two 1000 watt. continuous l...
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December 26, 2007
 
  How to Photograph Fireworks
I have Canon 20D, and want to photograph fireworks on the 4th of July. What lens can you recommend, and what would be the best f.stop, and shutter speed for this type of photography? Also, is ISO 1...
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June 28, 2006
 
  Photographing Fireworks
Does anyone know the best way to capture fire works? (Digital camera) Any advice would really be helpful. ... tripod, flash, etc. Thanks!...
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June 14, 2005
 
  How to Shoot Lightning?
I am wondering how to shoot lightning. What shutter and aperture, but more importantly. how do you know when to click the shutter? We don't get lightning that often where I live, and if we do, ...
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November 16, 2004
 
  Shooting Lightning
Can I capture lightning with a digital camera? I'm a weather fanatic, love tornados, lightning, etc. I want a digital camera because of all the features, but I heard the image quality isn't...
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December 12, 2004
 
  Upping the EV and Noise
Hi,I know that increasing the ISO will increase the noise.What about increasing the EV?(I currently shoot w/Nikon CoolPix 8700)If increasing the EV increases 'noise' also, is there a lesser...
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August 18, 2004
 
  Tips on Shooting Lightning
Thank you for all of your great input. I have always wanted to shoot lightning. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get good results. What film speed? When to click the shutte...
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June 15, 2004
 
  Shooting Photos of Fireworks
I have a Canon Powershot S45 digital camera. What is the best setting for fireworks photos? Auto does not work very well....
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July 12, 2016
 
  How To Shoot Fire At Night With Digital
I am a firefighter and an amateur photographer. Occasionaly I travel to other towns when they have building fires etc. I own the Sony DSC-F717 it takes great photos during the day and great indoor ...
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November 26, 2003
 
  How to Shoot Lightning
I am curious how to shoot lightning with low speed film (100 speed)....
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September 24, 2003
 
  D.O.F and Shutter Speed
Hi, I finally bought the Canon Rebel Ti and it is amazing -it can be operated manually to any extent and I am very happy with it. But I do have a few questions.a) If I want to use a slow shutter sp...
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September 03, 2003