Re: shooting fireworks from up high

[arathi-sridhar]

hi.
use your steadiest tripod, and a cable release.
Ive done this only once and very happy with the result. 
do have a look at http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=149963
and keep enough film - I ran out of film that night !!
choice of lenses would be nice too.
do take shots of the skyline before the fireworks.
I would suggest experimenting with exposures ranging from 1 to 10 seconds.
Im sure you will have a nice time!
bests.
-Sridhar

- Original Message - 
From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 8:02 PM
Subject: shooting fireworks from up high


> Tomorrow night I'll be in an office on the 69th floor of the Empire
> State Building shooting the fireworks on the East River.  I know that I
> should get 100 ISO film and take long exposures with a wide angle lens,
> but I'm concerned about the fact that there will be a lot of light
> coming from other buildings. Is there anything special I need to know
> about shooting a fireworks display in a city? 
> 
> Thanks,
> Amita

RE: shooting fireworks from up high

[Blivit4]

You'll be shooting at f11 or f16 with 100 speed film. The buildings will probably 
expose fine (not blown out) with an exposure of several seconds. Lit windows will be 
blown, don't worry, have fun.

BR


"Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Tomorrow night I'll be in an office on the 69th floor of the Empire
>State Building shooting the fireworks on the East River.  I know that I
>should get 100 ISO film and take long exposures with a wide angle lens,
>but I'm concerned about the fact that there will be a lot of light
>coming from other buildings. Is there anything special I need to know
>about shooting a fireworks display in a city? 
>
>Thanks,
>Amita
>
>

__
McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network.
Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today!
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397

Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge.  Download Now!
http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455

shooting fireworks from up high

[Amita Guha]

Tomorrow night I'll be in an office on the 69th floor of the Empire
State Building shooting the fireworks on the East River.  I know that I
should get 100 ISO film and take long exposures with a wide angle lens,
but I'm concerned about the fact that there will be a lot of light
coming from other buildings. Is there anything special I need to know
about shooting a fireworks display in a city? 

Thanks,
Amita

RE: shooting fireworks

[Amita Guha]

Thanks for everyone's advice on this topic! I'm off to the Island.
Hoping to come back with something PUG-worthy. ;)

--Amita
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Chris Brogden]

On Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Amita Guha wrote:

> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?

Depends.  I handheld some fireworks shots last night (3-5 seconds), and I
used a mixture of 400 and 800 film.  I prefer to use slower film and
steady the camera on something locally, but there was nothing easily
available where I was.  Not sure how bad the shots will suck.

chris
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: shooting fireworks

[John Mullan]

On Tue, 02 Jul 2002 11:15:30 -0400, Amita Guha wrote:

>> Why not try slow film and a tripod?  interesting effects that way.
>
>Hmmm...I hadn't thought of that. I do have a bunch of Kodak Gold 200
>and I was planning to use my tripod. I'll be in Greenport, LI for the
>4th.
>
>I just noticed there's a B setting on my Yashicamat. Now if I can just
>figure out where the cable attaches, I could have some fun with that
>as well. ;)
>-
>This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
>go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
>visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
>

If you haven't already found it, the cable release screws into the shutter release, at 
least it 
does on my 124G.

jm
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Ayash Kanto Mukherjee]

Yep!
I have tried it and it works great. Try some long exposures; astonishing 
results.

- Ayash.

On Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Amita Guha wrote:

> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?
> 
> Thanks,
> Amita
> -
> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Timothy Sherburne]

Sounds like my Yashica A; it requires a Cable Release Adapter (aka "leica
nipple"), click on the B&H link below for more info.

There is a small knurled bezel at the base of the shutter release button.
This unscrews, then you screw the adapter on in its place. The adapter takes
a regular mechanical shutter release cable.

I just got one of these in anticipation of the 4th.



t

On 7/2/02 8:28 AM, gfen wrote:

> On Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Amita Guha wrote:
>> I just noticed there's a B setting on my Yashicamat. Now if I can just
>> figure out where the cable attaches, I could have some fun with that
>> as well. ;)
> 
> On my 124, it screws into the shutter button itself. On a D I had for a
> (very) short period of time, it didn't at all, but instead used a "Leica
> nipple" connector, which I never saw, but presumably its a little bubble
> that connects above the entire button.
> 
> -g.
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Timothy Sherburne]

Hi Amita...

I've recently been working on photographing large displays, and discovered
the following: Go for slow film (ISO 100 or so), a tripod and a shutter
release. Set your camera to its Bulb setting. Open the shutter when you see
the shell go up and close the shutter after a couple of bursts, between 3 to
10 seconds. Experiment, experiment, experiment.

Why slow film? Longer shutter times = less noticeable smoke and more
"streaks" or fire trails left by the fireworks. You also get the benefits of
fine grain for doing those 16x20 enlargements of the awesome pix you'll
take. ;)

A more interesting picture is done if you can get city lights or something
else in the frame, too. Meter and expose for those, then open the shutter
again for the fireworks. If your camera can't to multiple exposures on one
frame, then leave the shutter open and use a black cloth to cover the lens
to "paint" the overall.

It's really, really easy to overdo a frame by leaving the shutter open too
long. The light from the fireworks adds up quickly.

Lens selection depends on how close you are to the display and what else you
want to include. Scout out your location early (the day before is good) and
arrive well before the fireworks start, especially if you're close. There'll
be lots of competition for the good locations! Bring a small flashlight,
too, in case you drop something or spill your gear bag.

When printing, ask the printer to expose the frames for black skies. I'd
avoid mini-lab printing as you'll probably get washed out fireworks and
brown skies. Yuk.

Do a quick search on photo.net for this topic. There's dozens of threads
that cover this. All this and I don't have any examples of my own to show
you. I find it a big challenge to get a really good picture of fireworks.

t

On 7/2/02 7:11 AM, Amita Guha wrote:

> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?
> 
> Thanks,
> Amita
> -
> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: shooting fireworks

[gfen]

On Tue, 2 Jul 2002, Amita Guha wrote:
> I just noticed there's a B setting on my Yashicamat. Now if I can just
> figure out where the cable attaches, I could have some fun with that
> as well. ;)

On my 124, it screws into the shutter button itself. On a D I had for a
(very) short period of time, it didn't at all, but instead used a "Leica
nipple" connector, which I never saw, but presumably its a little bubble
that connects above the entire button.

-g.

-- 
http://www.infotainment.org
 "The destructive character is cheerful."  - Walter Benjamin
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: shooting fireworks

[Amita Guha]

> Do you have the National Geographic Field Guide?

Yes, I do. Thanks for reminding me - I forgot I had it. :) You're
right; there's some great advice in there.
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: shooting fireworks

[Amita Guha]

> Why not try slow film and a tripod?  interesting effects that way.

Hmmm...I hadn't thought of that. I do have a bunch of Kodak Gold 200
and I was planning to use my tripod. I'll be in Greenport, LI for the
4th.

I just noticed there's a B setting on my Yashicamat. Now if I can just
figure out where the cable attaches, I could have some fun with that
as well. ;)
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Robert Woerner]

Hi,

I photographed some fireworks last 4th of July using Kodak 100 speed print 
film (can't remember if it was Gold or Royal Gold)using my PZ1p and FA*24mm 
f2.0 and cable release. When the fireworks were launched I just held the 
shutter open for several seconds while the rockets exploded and trickled 
down. Pics came out great. (Get 36 exposure rolls.) Also, I used a tripod of 
course. You don't need fast film for good results. Slower is actually 
better.

Good luck.

Robert

>From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: shooting fireworks
>Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 10:11:20 -0400
>
>Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
>instead?
>
>Thanks,
>Amita
>-
>This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
>go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
>visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .




_
Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Maris V. Lidaka Sr.]

Do you have the National Geographic Field Guide? If you do check pages
260-261.  If not let us know and I can provide the relevant information -
they make several good suggestions.

As to your question itself, they suggest 400 speed be exposed for 1/30
second at f/16 for a single burst.  If you will be scanning the film, my
suggestion would be to limit the speed to 400 - don't forget the night sky
surrounding the fireworks, which will probably scan with much grain (and
colored grain at that) with 800 film.

Maris

- Original Message -
From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 9:11 AM
Subject: shooting fireworks


> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?
>
> Thanks,
> Amita
> -
> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Ann Sanfedele]

Why not try slow film and a tripod?  interesting effects that way.

Last 4th of July Rob Studdart and his lady were here with me watching
them from
my roof -  still hoping he will get a pic or two from then up (NOT the
ones I took
shooting with his camera tho :)  )

My plan for this July 4th is to stay inside in the ac and away from
crowds.

ann

Amita Guha wrote:

> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?
>
> Thanks,
> Amita
> -
> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: shooting fireworks

[Evan Hanson]

I'm planning on using 160.  If you're going to try to handhold I hear 800
works better.

Evan


From: "Amita Guha"
Subject: shooting fireworks


> Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
> instead?
>
> Thanks,
> Amita
> -
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

shooting fireworks

[Amita Guha]

Would 400 speed film be ok to shoot fireworks or should I get 800
instead?

Thanks,
Amita
-
This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe,
go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to
visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .