Learn some professional tips on how to use your camera to capture fireworks.

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2. Essential Equipment
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DSLR Tripod & Fluid Head
Fireworks
Example: Sony
Alpha SLT-A65 with
18-135mm Lens
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Hunter Tripod
Legs
Vanguard
PH-123 Video
Head
Remote
DSLR Timer/Intervelometer
for Canon

3. Pro Tip 1
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Arrive early to scope out a location
Think about the objects you want
in your Foreground
Think about the objects you want
in your background
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*** Manually set the focus for your scene, before it gets dark ***

4. Pro Tip 2:
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Shoot in Manual Mode Turn Flash Off or don’t
raise your flash.
Good settings to start with:
ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/2 or .5” F-Stop: F11
*** If photos are too dim, slow down your
shutter speed (2, 5, 8”, etc.)***

5. Long Exposure Tips
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1. Always use a tripod
2. DSLR Remote Sutter is
helpful
3. Set a long shutter - 30”,
60”
4. Set shutter to “Bulb”
which means the shutter
stays open as long as the
shutter button is pressed
Long exposures are good to
capture city fireworks, family
members setting off
fireworks, and kids with sparklers.
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6. Varying Your Focal Length
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If you want a tight close shot, try using a
zoom lens that goes to at least 200mm.
When you change your focal
length, you must refocus your
shot.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Lens

7. Shooting the Finale
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** Bulb allows the shutter to remain open
until the shutter button is released **
1. Shoot in Bulb Shutter Mode
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2. Use a Remote Shutter Button
DSLR Timer/Intervelometer for Canon
3. Hold down the shutter until
the firework burst is done

8. THAT’S HOW YOU CAN ADD SOME
FIREWORKS TO YOUR LIFE THIS 4TH OF
JULY
4TH OF JULY CONTEST -
WIN A $25 CAMPBELL CAMERAS GIFT CARD
TO ENTER: Use the tips in this slideshare to capture your own
fireworks shot. Post them to our facebook page for your chance to win $25
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