thunder and lightning
09-23-2009, 03:49 PM
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thunder and lightning
Well you cant shoot thunder but I did capture some lightning during a storm earlier this month. I have no clue how to photograph such awesomeness so any tips would be appreciated. Feel free to post up your examples as well. 
09-23-2009, 06:13 PM
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No real technique. Just set the shutter anywhere from 15-30 seconds, aim, fire, and pray for a lightning strike. I missed out on a lot of strikes when the camera was busy processing or the action was out of frame.
09-23-2009, 06:54 PM
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Some people use two cameras to cover the processing time.
09-24-2009, 10:50 AM
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appreciate the compliments
J, I was using a Nikon D70 with a 70-300. The first shot I might of been using the 18-50 with the screen door closed. :doh: :lmao:
J, I was using a Nikon D70 with a 70-300. The first shot I might of been using the 18-50 with the screen door closed. :doh: :lmao:
