I haven't had a chance to shoot fireworks yet, but hopefully will this year.. I got this from Scott Kelby's book and it's the recipe I've been planning to try (and now will be trying it along with whatever I glean from reading Nicole's suggestions):
1) tripod
2) cable release to see the rocket's trajectory to know when to push the button (which I don't have and he says makes it more hit or miss when looking through the viewfinder)
3) use a zoom lens (ideally a 200mm or more) to get in tight and capture just the fireworks (unless you want a wider view, which I think most of us decide in the moment)
4) manual mode, shutter speed 4 seconds, and aperture f/11
5) If it overexposes in test shot, lower the shutter speed to 3 seconds, and retest
6) bulb mode if you have it and want to use it.. hold the shutter button down when the rocket bursts, then release when the light trails start to fade...
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