MIFC 2008 from Shutter Noob

[a_manson79]

Fireworks is on the air again... And since I missed the previous years similar event, I had a head start by reaching the two hours before the first fire.

Since this is my first time, I may have some problem of getting a very good shots. Hope our sifus can give me some advice, please... I accept all...good, bad and ugly.

Here's the shot that night.

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For your guys info, I did not use and black card, I only use Silver/Grey Tint Film. This way at least I can shoot up to 8 sec.

Cheers

[edward chan]

Do use aperture f11 as you are bringing in smoke into your pics. Your pics will be sharper too. Keep it up :)

[tinydino]

hi, i was there too yesterday evening, and was there with my dinner packed, at 730pm :?
i set myself on the opposite site, and it turned out to be really fruitful, plus i got a really good advice frm some pro PhotoG there...
30min before the show starts, the sifu photog i met there advice me to use a black card to block unwanted flares and over-exp...i think u should too..it will greatly improve the pics...
i'm bout to make a post..check it out..

[a_manson79]

hi, i was there too yesterday evening, and was there with my dinner packed, at 730pm :?
i set myself on the opposite site, and it turned out to be really fruitful, plus i got a really good advice frm some pro PhotoG there...
30min before the show starts, the sifu photog i met there advice me to use a black card to block unwanted flares and over-exp...i think u should too..it will greatly improve the pics...
i'm bout to make a post..check it out..

Thanks for the advise... Actually I know about the black card (but I'm not so good ad it yet), just as the sifu advise you. I just wanted to do some experiment on other stuff (hoping for good shot by using other method).

Anyway thanks. Keep shooting... Probably I'll do the black card thingy this saturday...

[a_manson79]

do use aperture f11 as you are bringing in smoke into your pics. Your pics will be sharper too. Keep it up :)

sir! Yes! Sir! And thank you sir!

[capix]

manson...how was ur feels to capture fireworks? really tough?

[a_manson79]

manson...how was ur feels to capture fireworks? really tough?

Personally, quite challenging, easily underexpose or overexpose.... Recommended to use the black card + f/8 - f/16 + tripod + remote = longer exposure time (bulb setting recommended), steadier & sharper image.

It may be tough with all these stuff and setting, but it was fun. i really want to go again... Try to attend to all the other dates...

Come la...

[capix]

Personally, quite challenging, easily underexpose or overexpose.... Recommended to use the black card + f/8 - f/16 + tripod + remote = longer exposure time (bulb setting recommended), steadier & sharper image.

It may be tough with all these stuff and setting, but it was fun. i really want to go again... Try to attend to all the other dates...

Come la...

maybe i can try on this coming Saturday...where u will be camp at?...

what is the black card and what it used for? i don't have remote release cable yet...normally i used the 2sec timer to avoid shake during shutter button pressed...:redface:

[a_manson79]

maybe i can try on this coming Saturday...where u will be camp at?...

what is the black card and what it used for? i don't have remote release cable yet...normally i used the 2sec timer to avoid shake during shutter button pressed...:redface:

I don't really know where would I camp yet... Need to look a the landscape first.

Black card is used to cover the front part of the lens. Most of the time, we are going to shoot from 8 sec - 1 min, to catch the light trails, when unnecessary light are not required, cover up you lens... But don't hit your lens.... Once done, close the shutter.

It is better to get a remote for this kind of event... Shake....Shake...

Inform you later on location when I get there.

[kingfisher]

I think nothing wrong with the setting, it's due to the wing blowing direction caused the smoke move towards your location.
I's shooting from the opposite direction, something like this..
Smoke was not visible at all. So look for a good location.;)
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[a_manson79]

I think nothing wrong with the setting, it's due to the wing blowing direction caused the smoke move towards your location.
I's shooting from the opposite direction, something like this..
Smoke was not visible at all. So look for a good location.;)
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Ah... yes the wind direction... I totally forgotten about that... Thanks for reminding me... Good shot you got there... Cheers for you mate:drunk:... I saw this pic on your tread... Well done... Going again this saturday...