How do you get good Parade & Fireework Pictures?

[Wendi]

Hi,
I was wondering how most of you get such wonderful pictures of the night time parades and fireworks. We don't have a digital camera so my information needed is for a 35 mm. We are wanting to know what speed film, as well as what settings you use on your camera? Any help is GREATLY Appreciated.

Wendi

 

[Wendi]

Just bumping to see if someone can help us.

Thank you, Wendi

 

[Eeyore2U]

Do a search on GeoffM if it's working. He give some great pointers and has some INCREDIBLE pictures.

 

[MulanMom]

Haven't taken nighttime photos in a couple years, but what I did was purchase the highest ISO I could get (1000?). I also had them developed at WDW. One time I brought a role home, and even with a custom developing business doing the work, the photos didn't turn out as well. Due to the film's high speed, pictures may appear a bit grainier than when you use, say, ISO 100.

It would be best not to use a flash when photographing SpectroMagic.

HTH!

 

[tink&pan]

Hi Wendy,
The best results I've had with fireworks is by using Kodak 800 MAX setting to "B" or 2 with f stop at 22. This lets you leave your shutter open until you release or open for 2 seconds, and I suggest a tripod so that you have no movement of the camera. I have a 35mm SLR. If you don't have adjustable settings, you can purchase 1600 ASA, by Fuji and Kodak. I can only purchase this film at a camera shop, your typical retailers do not usually carry it.
I hope this helps
tink