Shooting Fireworks

[messenger13]

First off, I need to qualify this by saying that I am NOT a photographer. I am a 'picture taker', at best. But I do enjoy photography, and I have always been intrigued with the idea of taking pictures of things like fireworks. You know...things that ain't around for very long and are in motion.

Long story shortened...I just bought a Kodak C643 (6.1MP point and shoot). For a cheap camera it does have some pretty cool features. One setting is the 'Fireworks' setting. So on the 4th of July, I brought the C643 along with my even cheesier tripod and I took some pics. I, as well as several real photographers in my group, was pretty impressed with some of the shots.

I believe that the 'Fireworks' setting is simply increasing the shutter speed to 4 seconds. You experts could probably take a better guess than I.

Click HERE (http://home.alltel.net/paulsey_dsl/messenger14/Firework.jpg) for the full-sized pic.

http://home.alltel.net/paulsey_dsl/messenger14/Firework.jpg


I'll be taking this camera to MotoGP. Hopefully I can capture some more cool shots.

[kdog]

Outstanding, Joe! That worked great. Have any more shots?

-joel

[messenger13]

Outstanding, Joe! That worked great. Have any more shots?LOL About 60 more... :eek: But I didn't want to bore anyone. Just threw a sample out there.

[hallzee]

Cool shot. Never heard of a fireworks setting.

Will that setting work while taking a pic of an angry SO? he he

[messenger13]

Cool shot. Never heard of a fireworks setting.Me either. When I saw it in the menu, I knew I'd have to try it out on the 4th. I was really impressed with the results. Especially for a $120 camera.


Will that setting work while taking a pic of an angry SO? he heI don't think there's a camera on this earth that can capture that. :D

[slowflyn]

Nice pic. Enjoy the races. I'll be looking for ya on tv. Be sure and wave. ;)