Photographing lightning can be quite a challenging task.
Besides the evident safety concerns, the photographic variables are not easy to overcome and the conditions don't always make it easy for photographers.
It is essential to get your correct gear and this is something to plan ahead.
The following are some stuff you require: • Tripod • Cable or remote release • A camera that enables you to set the shutter speed manually (often you will need to use the B setting for shutter speed thus; you will need a SLR or a DSLR).
• ISO 100 film or a similar digital setting (you can also use ISO 200 and even preferable for some situations explained below) You need to note that it is probably that you will experience a situation where you and your gear will get wet.
Due to the fact that we cannot control the weather, I always bring a poncho in my camera kit.
Sometimes, I also bring along an umbrella in case there is a storm.
In an ideal situation, photographing lightning at night should be quite easy.
You need to ensure that you mount your camera on a tripod and that you also have a cable or a remote shutter release.
Then, set your focus to infinity where the ISO is 100 or 200 if you use a DSLR.
Choose the aperture that is most suitable to the intensity of the lightning.
When the lightning goes off, shut the shutter.
Last but certainly not the least, you will need a lot of patience in order to get a good picture.
You will require lots of practice if you want to get a good shot of lightning.
You must be prepared to spare time because most of your shots will unsuccessful.
Keep in mind that when you finally get it right, it will be truly rewarding.
Besides the evident safety concerns, the photographic variables are not easy to overcome and the conditions don't always make it easy for photographers.
It is essential to get your correct gear and this is something to plan ahead.
The following are some stuff you require: • Tripod • Cable or remote release • A camera that enables you to set the shutter speed manually (often you will need to use the B setting for shutter speed thus; you will need a SLR or a DSLR).
• ISO 100 film or a similar digital setting (you can also use ISO 200 and even preferable for some situations explained below) You need to note that it is probably that you will experience a situation where you and your gear will get wet.
Due to the fact that we cannot control the weather, I always bring a poncho in my camera kit.
Sometimes, I also bring along an umbrella in case there is a storm.
In an ideal situation, photographing lightning at night should be quite easy.
You need to ensure that you mount your camera on a tripod and that you also have a cable or a remote shutter release.
Then, set your focus to infinity where the ISO is 100 or 200 if you use a DSLR.
Choose the aperture that is most suitable to the intensity of the lightning.
When the lightning goes off, shut the shutter.
Last but certainly not the least, you will need a lot of patience in order to get a good picture.
You will require lots of practice if you want to get a good shot of lightning.
You must be prepared to spare time because most of your shots will unsuccessful.
Keep in mind that when you finally get it right, it will be truly rewarding.
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