Flycaster
Veteran Member
The lightning season is about to start here in SoFL and I'd like to try to take a few shots. I've done some internet reading on how to capture lightning scenes, but as I'm new to the camera (and just developing a renewed interest in photography,) I have a question or two to ask about using the FZ1000.
Camera is mounted on a tripod. No remote release. Manual mode, focused on infinity. Planning on using f/5-f/5.6 with a shutter speed of 30s, RAW/JPEG. I understand composition for this type of shot.
Is this a reasonable set-up?
With this approach, do I start the capture process when I see the lightning or when I think lightning will occur?
Assuming I start when lightning starts, what I don't understand is the lightning lasts maybe a few seconds, but the aperture is open for 30s, so aren't things messed up with the aperture being opened longer than actually needed?
Lastly, get me back on base if I'm running out of the base-path.
Camera is mounted on a tripod. No remote release. Manual mode, focused on infinity. Planning on using f/5-f/5.6 with a shutter speed of 30s, RAW/JPEG. I understand composition for this type of shot.
Is this a reasonable set-up?
With this approach, do I start the capture process when I see the lightning or when I think lightning will occur?
Assuming I start when lightning starts, what I don't understand is the lightning lasts maybe a few seconds, but the aperture is open for 30s, so aren't things messed up with the aperture being opened longer than actually needed?
Lastly, get me back on base if I'm running out of the base-path.
