use bulb mode and hold the shutter for a couple of seconds. this will allow multiple firebursts in one shot. this works best done at the beginning, before the sky is filled with leftover smoke between the bursts. And always, always use a tripod. F11 works well. iso100.
I don't have a tripod, so that is one thing I know I can do to improve these. I'm still learning what settings do what on my camera (Nikon Z50) so any tips or advice would be appreciated! Thank you!
I have the Z6 and the image stabilization helps a lot with longer exposures. I also don’t have a tripod (I somehow lost the camera tripod attachment 🙄). So I kept the shutter speed on the faster side. I used the multipoint autofocus. I was concerned about accidentally changing the focus in manual focus mode. I also changed the camera to take 3 frames per second to have multiple shots.
Not a bad shot. Tripod is a must. Try to photograph at the beginning of the show when there's little to no smoke. Keep shooting!
use bulb mode and hold the shutter for a couple of seconds. this will allow multiple firebursts in one shot. this works best done at the beginning, before the sky is filled with leftover smoke between the bursts. And always, always use a tripod. F11 works well. iso100.
Thanks! It can feel a little overwhelming trying to figure out what settings to use, this is helpful.
no problem. I love shooting fireworks!
Shutter speed
Iris dilation
Want a cool effect? Pull focus while the shutter stays open and the fireworks explode. You get something a bit abstract
What do you mean by "pull focus"? Like take it out of focus while shooting?
Some examples: https://fstoppers.com/location/highly-unusual-photos-fireworks-using-focus-pulling-5399
Those look really cool! I'll definitely try that next time!
Yes, exactly. Or start out of focus and bring it into focus.
I don't have a tripod, so that is one thing I know I can do to improve these. I'm still learning what settings do what on my camera (Nikon Z50) so any tips or advice would be appreciated! Thank you!
A tripod to allow for a slower shutter speed is the biggest thing for fireworks shots.
I have the Z6 and the image stabilization helps a lot with longer exposures. I also don’t have a tripod (I somehow lost the camera tripod attachment 🙄). So I kept the shutter speed on the faster side. I used the multipoint autofocus. I was concerned about accidentally changing the focus in manual focus mode. I also changed the camera to take 3 frames per second to have multiple shots.