Last minute tips...

[shellb]

For firework pics. I have my zoom lens, and my tri-pod. What else should I know???

[katrinak]

Here is a thread with lots of tips!

The real key is tripod and long exposure and taking a good guess at where they are going to be. Have fun and can't wait to see what you come up with!

[katrinak]

And for those who don't want to read:

1. Tripod
2. Manual mode
3. Zoom lens (or whatever you've got!)
4. ISO 100
5. f/8 to f/20
6. SS 2 seconds or more (experiment with this one!) longer gives you the cool trails
7. No flash

I believe some point and shoots have a fireworks mode that might give you similar results/settings as above. Tripod is really necessary though! (or a steady surface)

[staceym]

good tips!

[shellb]

Thanks Katrina...good tips! I can't wait to try them out.

[katrinak]

oooh I probably should add that you may want to put your focus on manual as well...

[katrinak]

Okay...my tips should have included steps on what to do when the city is shrouded in fog that reflects all of the city light back down and makes the fireworks almost disappear! A long shutter speed results in a white madness of nothing! Ahhhh gotta love a challenge!

[sam ellis]

Another good idea is to put your camera on timer too ( to have a delayed shot) . This steadys the camera before the shot is taken. (That is if you don't have a remote cord)

Good luck - it is really not difficult and the resuts are GREAT !