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05/12/2003 07:23:07 AM · #1 |
Ok... we had a pretty spectacular storm blow through this weekend and I decided to hang out on the deck and try to take some shots of the lightning as it was blowing in. Problem is.. I couldn't get a good shot. I tried to do a manual shutter and missed the shot every time. I tried to leave the shutter open and either the shots came out over-exposed, under exposed or I got a shot of a nice flash but missed a bolt while the shot was rendering.
Anyone have any pointers to help reduce future frustration?
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05/12/2003 07:25:09 AM · #2 |
Do relaxation stretches while building your patience level and remember to breathe deeply.
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05/12/2003 07:33:29 AM · #3 |
my way doesn't work for everyone - set the camera to continuous shooting if you are shooting during the day. Long exposure works at night, but during the day try a continuous shot on automatic exposure. I got a nice bolt like this - it took me 90 shots to get 1 useable one, but who cares? Just wait til after one goes, wait a few seconds, then fire like mad at the area they are falling - continuous on my cam locks AE and AF. :)
And do the stretches. :)
M
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Message edited by author 2003-05-12 11:45:13.
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05/12/2003 07:36:54 AM · #4 |
I simply set my aperture to the minimum and let it got for a couple of seconds, evetually you catch something. It also help if you aim for the most active part.
Lightning Shots
Message edited by author 2003-05-12 11:39:56.
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