How to Shoot a Fireworks Display : Bulb Mode / Long Exposure Photography
Canon EOS Bulb Mode Settings for Photographing Fireworks
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| Fireworks Photography : Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens |
Getting ready for capturing NYE Fireworks? A few quick tips / settings to get new photographers going with photographing firework displays.
How to shoot NYE Fireworks?
Canon EOS DSLR Settings for attached photographs:
A sturdy tripod is essential. I've used a cable release (optional). No built-in or Speedlite flash.
Fireworks / Long Exposure Image Below: I've used my Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens at +- 250mm (app 1.5 kilometres from fireworks over Woodbridge Island towards the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town - captured from Arnhem Milnerton).
Best Vantage Points for Cape Town NYE Fireworks (not close to the V&A Waterfront)
Should you wish not to drive / go into the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town for photographing the NYE Fireworks, the Milnerton areas between Lagoon Beach and Milnerton Beach (Woodbridge Island) should provide for plenty opportunities for setting up tripods (with a clear view towards the V&A Waterfront).
Lagoon Beach / Milnerton Beach / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town Google Map
How to shoot NYE Fireworks?
Canon EOS DSLR Settings for attached photographs:
- Bulb Mode
- Shutter Speed +- 4 - 6 seconds
- Aperture f/8 - f/11
- IS0 100 - 200
- Manual focus
- RAW
A sturdy tripod is essential. I've used a cable release (optional). No built-in or Speedlite flash.
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Any DSLR's should be good to go (most compacts as well).
Lens selection will be distance-dependent. Setup +- 30 minutes before the event and take a few test shots.
Any DSLR's should be good to go (most compacts as well).
Lens selection will be distance-dependent. Setup +- 30 minutes before the event and take a few test shots.
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| Fireworks Photography : Canon EOS 700D / EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM lens |
Fireworks / Long Exposure Image Below: I've used my Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens at +- 250mm (app 1.5 kilometres from fireworks over Woodbridge Island towards the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town - captured from Arnhem Milnerton).
Best Vantage Points for Cape Town NYE Fireworks (not close to the V&A Waterfront)
Should you wish not to drive / go into the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town for photographing the NYE Fireworks, the Milnerton areas between Lagoon Beach and Milnerton Beach (Woodbridge Island) should provide for plenty opportunities for setting up tripods (with a clear view towards the V&A Waterfront).
Lagoon Beach / Milnerton Beach / Woodbridge Island, Cape Town Google Map
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| Canon EOS 6D / EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens : V&A Waterfront, Cape Town NYE Fireworks Display |
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