As you will be using cameras which feature auto mode, you might try just
using that mode and see what happens. If you are filling the frame
reasonably (for which a moderate telephoto lens works nicely), f8 and f11
are good stops. I have had good luck with this method using OM-2S, OM-4,
and OMPC in auto mode.
Take a small flashlight so that you can occasionally check your setup. I
once had two cameras set up on tripod: OM-1 with 85/2 and ASA 100 print
film and OM-2S with 85-250/5 with ASA 100 slide. I had the OM-1 on bulb
and the OM-2S on auto. I was using the OM-2S to give me the exposure time
both for itself and for my bulb exposure. To get what I thought was the
same stop for each, I stopped both lenses down all the way and then backed
them off to f8. Except that I forgot that the 85-250 goes to f32! I'm a
lucky Iowa boy and discovered that f11 worked pretty well for the slides
and the print film took the extra stop without a problem.
Joel W.
At 09:21 PM 6/20/2003 -0500, you wrote:
At 07:56 PM 6/20/03, Johnie wrote:
I'm going to an all day music festival next weekend and they are going
to end the day with a fireworks display. I've always wanted to try to
shoot one but I want to get some advice on how to get the best
results.
Here's my kit: OM-2n, OM-4T, Tamron 35-80/2.8-3.8, Tamron
60-300/3.8-5.4, and if it gets here in time, a new (to me) Tamron
300/2.8, and a Velbon tripod. (I can see this expanding a lot hanging
around this bunch!)
Any suggestions on the best film, technique, etc.?
For aerial displays (can also be used for tight shots of ground displays
against near black background)
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