Lens question

[zannella1108]

Hi there,

What lens should I buy for close up for a fireworks display? Or what setting should I use (I still have the kit lens).. I have a Canon Rebel ts3.

Thanks!!
Kristen

[carollee]

No idea, but I'll be interested to hear the response.

[esther_a]

I don't know that you need a special lens. You don't need a zoom because you're close. You don't need a wide aperture because you actually want narrow aperture for a good depth of field and a longish exposure to get the patterns of the fireworks. What you DO need is a tripod to hold the camera still for these long exposures.

[ccblue]

Your best bet is to get a remote trigger, that way you can hold the lens open without touching the camera (which has to be on a tripod...) and you can control when you want to stop. I just use my everyday lens. Your settings will vary depending on how long you leave the lens open and what other light you've got coming into the lens. I tend to start at one end of the spectrum (i.e. ISO at 100, f stop at f22, set the focus on infinity), then change the f stop (and ISO if necessary) until the pictures are not too dark. That's the same methology I used to get my light writing pictures (Light Writing - Digital Scrapbooking Ideas - DesignerDigitals). I was able to hold the lens open until they finished the drawing. Hope that helps.

ps.
Here's the one I got, it might work for your rebel.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Remote-S...8947870&sr=8-7

[zannella1108]

Thank you!
Kristen