>Tonight I photographed fireworks for basically the first time. I used the
>2SP with a 28mm f3.5. The body had 400 Sensia in it.
>
>Basically, I used the camera on auto, and dialled in underexposure between
0
>to 1 2/3 stops (depending upon the blackness). I dialed in in overexposure
>when there was heaps of light and smoke. I had to use the wide angle, as
>here we are only 30 to 50 meters from the fireworks. You have to dodge the
>little bits coming down.
>
>The question I ask is "Has anyone else had experience at a similar event?".
>Did I do right?
I too use a OM-2S for fireworks. I typically use the fireworks exposure
chart in the Kodak Data book. When in auto mode, I dial in 1 2/3 or 2 stops
underexposure.
I learned the hard way to always wear a hat and safety glasses when close in
or down wind. I had a burning ember land on my clothes. Be prepared to
duck and dodge the big burning chunks.
Ken Norton
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