Photo Course: Night Time/Fireworks : 1 : Keep it Still!

[ginger ninja]

I really need help with my photos at night, they never look good and I got a £150 Fuji camera this year and still had rubbish photos at night

[roonlou]

I felt a bit funny taking a tripod into the parks first of all, but would not hesitate again, it's well worth it for some of the shots you can get.

[Guest]

Have loved reading this thread from start to finish
There has been some truly breathtaking photos posted... Roonlou what camera settings did you use on your castle shots?!...and what size lens?

Will keep reading and learning

[Guest]

wow just fantastic pics x

[Florida_Bear]

One word Roonlou QUALITY !
Ted

[Pinmac1]

Thanks for bringing this back to the top. I hadn't realised this section was here!

[BevS97]

Are the gorillapods any good? I've been out today taking shots of blurry water with my tripod. I'm not sure I want to carry one around Disney but I can definitely see that I might want one. I'm wonder if the gorillapod might be a decent alternative?

I also use the 2 second delay when using my tripod.

[brhrar]

Great tips and advise, some great shots too. Well done everyone.

[lickerofthetoe]

When taking pics of fireworks, should I put camera to firework setting ? Or does this not make ant difference ? X

[BevS97]

It will make a difference, it will set the shutter speed to a slow speed which is what you need for fireworks. if you have the ability to change your shutter speed manually, then you could do it yourself, to get even greater control. Either way, it means that you need to have the camera very still or the picture will blur.