jtolbert
Well-Known Member
Second attempt at lightning...
Very cool! Thunder and lightning goddamn its so exciting!!
Thanks.
I used my Canon 30D on a $30 Targus tripod, Tamron 17-50 @ 17, f/9, ten-second exposure, ISO200. Camera was set to lock up the mirror before the shot and I used a cable release.
camd64: wild. I've been in buildings that have been struck, and I was sitting in my car near a light post that got struck...Definitely loud.
Thanks.
I used my Canon 30D on a $30 Targus tripod, Tamron 17-50 @ 17, f/9, ten-second exposure, ISO200. Camera was set to lock up the mirror before the shot and I used a cable release.
camd64: wild. I've been in buildings that have been struck, and I was sitting in my car near a light post that got struck...Definitely loud.
Ah, you can do it. Just set the camera for manual adjustment of everything---probably a big M on the control dial---and then adjust ISO, apterture (f-stop) and shutter speed to be the required values. You need a long shutter speed to increase your chances of capturing a flash/bolt. You need lower ISO settings cause lightning is damn bright and you're collecting a lot of light over a long exposure. You'll also need to pick a fairly large aperture (f-stop) cause you want a pretty wide depth of field.your talking over my head now...lol sure my camera can do it, its the operator that cant..lol
have a nikon d90
tri pod-check
remote- check
knowlege- nope..lol
Nice shots.
The only difference between those shots and a good lightning shot is some settings and a healthy dose of luck. I was standing out in my driveway clicking away with my camera for an hour before I got that one shot. One hour for one decent shot. If you get a good storm that rolls right over you and you have a chance to shoot it from the front or rear without getting wet, or a garage you can stay in and shoot from, you can probably have a much more productive time of it than I can.
Good luck!
Nice shots.
I was standing out in my driveway clicking away with my camera for an hour before I got that one shot.
Good luck!