On Sep 5, 2012, at 1:37 AM, Walt Gilbert <ldott...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've never tried my hand at long exposures. I did once manage to capture some > lightning shots using one of those disposable film cameras, years ago. I > obviously haven't been able to duplicate that success with digital, though.
It was surprisingly easy. The best shot (the first in my set) was the second one I took. The light changed quickly as the sun was setting at the time (oh to have had some sunset colour on those clouds). I ended up shooting f/22 for 15 seconds. Then waiting an extra 15 seconds for the dark frame subtraction to occur while I missed lots of lightning. I had to estimate the time between flashes and try to time my shots so the shutter would be open in time for the next flash. It wasn't terribly successful but I managed to get a handful. I really need to win the lottery and move up onto the hill. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
