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Essential Equipment

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1DSLR Tripod & Fluid Head

FireworksExample: Sony

Alpha SLT-A65 with 18-135mm Lens

Campbell Cameras 525 Hunter Tripod

Legs

VanguardPH-123 Video

Head

Remote

DSLR Timer/Intervelometer for Canon

Pro Tip 12

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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 ***

Pro Tip 2:3

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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.)***

Long Exposure Tips4

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1. Always use a tripod2. DSLR Remote Sutter is helpful3. 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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Varying Your Focal Length5

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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

Shooting the Finale6

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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

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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