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Old 07-23-2009, 08:52 PM   #7864
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I've shot fireworks only a handful of times, I can see improvements each time. This time I finally managed to grab a cable shutter release,.. my god what a difference that made!

I have a hard time getting those long streaks, without over exposing the centre,... is there a special technique? Or settings?

All the pics were taken at Iso:100, Aperture:F8, on Bulb setting. Prob 3-4s exposure on each pic?
The aperture sounds about right. I end up adjusting shutter speed on the fly during the fireworks, adjusting the speed according to the type of firework going up.

I usually also time them by listening to the music. See if you can find a pattern and rhythm to when the actual firework is released and up to the very moment that it explodes.

Good luck!
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