Photographing fireworks

Thanks :) That's really cool!

Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?

Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )

Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
 
fxit_man said:
Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )

Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
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No not always, no, no and ... no (imo at least). A dslr just provides you with more freedom & control regarding your photos. But they could provide you with better photos if you know your stuff a bit. If you hand a pro a P&S and dslr, he would probably get a better shot with the dslr. Spending time with your camera, imo at least, is better than attending classes. I only say that cause classes == $$. Something I don't have. :p
 
bwana said:
Hmm - maybe I'll stick with braaiing tonight, skip the fireworks where ever they may be - and go to the opening of the season instead.
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if you go to opening of the season where would u shoot? would you be on the beach front right up on the action? i think there's quite a nice view from Fort Fredrick
 
chau said:
if you go to opening of the season where would u shoot? would you be on the beach front right up on the action? i think there's quite a nice view from Fort Fredrick
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I'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :)
fxit_man said:
Thanks :) That's really cool!

Man.. I really wanna get one of the DSLR's ....What can you guys recommend?

Do they take considerably better photos out of the box than say a 8MP Sony Cybershot? (thats a stupid question right? :p )

Are they fairly easy to use? Would you say I have to attend classes and that?
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Out of the box I would say that a point and shoot would take better photos in the hands of a novice but the dSLR's learning curve is on your side.
 
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bwana said:
I'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :)Out of the box I would say that a point and shoot would take better photos in the hands of a novice but the dSLR's learning curve is on your side.
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cool - i also would like to do that ever since going out on a sundowner cruise. also want to try get up on top of the UPE main building and get a wide view of the bay with fireworks in above it. should make for a cool view
 
a tripod and a long exposure time, a nice grainy film works as well and even try a few in b&w (you will be surprised) <<< I will be shooting some tonight on 35mm, with a standard SLR no digital :)
 
bwana said:
I'm thinking about possibly calling in a favour a charter boat skipper owes. :).
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ooh thats nice! you'll get some nice shots there. at least there won't be anybody bumping your camera or attempting to steal your gear ;)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
 
chau said:
ooh thats nice! you'll get some nice shots there. at least there won't be anybody bumping your camera or attempting to steal your gear ;)
how would you get clear shots of the fireworks from a boat? won't the rocking of the boat also affect the pictures?
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good point - that's also my only concern with taking pics from a boat - 10 second exposures won't work too well no matter how fancy your tripod is :P need some fancy auto leveling one :)
 
Calico182 said:
good point - that's also my only concern with taking pics from a boat - 10 second exposures won't work too well no matter how fancy your tripod is :P need some fancy auto leveling one :)
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haha the skipper is just going to have to jump up and down to try and counter the rocking of the boat :D
this will be my first time trying this so hope i get some good results :)
 
Calico182 said:






these are from the opening of season here in PE a year or two back. settings used are ISO200, f/8, 10s and obviously a tripod :)
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Your shots look good small. You say "Best Viewed Large" on each of them but I see no 'all sizes' button. What's the deal?
 
SecretCode said:
Your shots look good small. You say "Best Viewed Large" on each of them but I see no 'all sizes' button. What's the deal?
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ah, my bad. i used to provide access to the original full sizes of my images, but then people started using them without asking. so have since restricted full sizes to friends/family only on my contact list.
 
Calico182 said:
ah, my bad. i used to provide access to the original full sizes of my images, but then people started using them without asking. so have since restricted full sizes to friends/family only on my contact list.
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**Sob** dont you trust us . . . :(

Actually I've stopped uploading anything I dont want misused and anything I do upload is of the lowest possible size/quality. Pity so many people dont respect copyright and think that just because it is online that it is fair game.
 
I also only put up pics of 1000 pixels max on the widest side for that reason.
 
I bought a Sony DSC H10 yesterday.
It has a fireworks mode. :)

*Waits patiently for next Dunhill symphony of fire*
 
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