Fireworks...

[Simo]

Nipped to a local firework display with Suie this evening... yes we were like leetle kiddies smileys/smiley17.gif

Unfortunately I dont have my new uber-camera yet... but the trusty Ixus didnt do too bad in poor light and fappin quick-moving fireworks smileys/smiley17.gif

*mental note... buy a 20D!!*

MISSION: -

Who can get TAKE coolest firework photograph this November? I'll have to have another go this weekend smileys/smiley17.gif

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[SaxoAL]

OMG! some great quality pics there !!

Got some round here going on at the mo.. smileys/smiley20.gif

[barrett]

Sweet good work simo'

I'm going to go buy loads tomorrow so i can get some cool pics now!! lol

Oh definately get the 20D

[SaxoAL]

20D?
Am I missing something ?
Breast size?!?!

[Simo]

20D?
Am I missing something ?
Breast size?!?!

Hello stranger smileys/smiley17.gif


Its a camera... Muhahahah!!

[Scott]

minter: not mine though and largeish

pretty firework (http://ranablog.com/ipw-web/gallery/albums/fireworks/fireworks_02.jpg)

[Dan]

Some great pics there simo, not been to a firework display for ages.

Nice pic there too scott.

[saxx]

wow ive not been to a fireworks display in years!!

good pics there!!!

[Hanny_lou]

ooooh nearly fireworks day

[Clouds_mate]

always called it bonfire night myself

[Hanny_lou]

grrr u know wat i mean

[Saint]

dont think my digi cam will pick em up but ill try smileys/happy.gif

[Frevo]

Why a 20D? There isn't much difference between a 20D and a 350D. Better spend the money on a better lens (preferably an "L" lens) as that's more important than the difference in camera's.

Here's some random examples I took with my 350D. Lenses used for these pics: Canon EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6, Canon EF 55-200/4,5-5,6 II USM, Canon EF 50/1.8 II and a Raynox macro converter. For the close up pics I used an external flash aswell.


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http://images12.fotki.com/v240/photos/5/54570/2726280/IMG_0401border-vi.jpg

[Frevo]

BTW Fireworks are illegal over here... except for the last 3 days of the year. smileys/smiley13.gif
So that's the only time I have the chance of taking pics of fireworks.

[AdamW]

Admire me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/AdamWales/Firework2.jpg

[AdamW]

Im lying I knicked it off Google..... smileys/smiley17.gif smileys/smiley4.gif

[Dan]

Some great quality pics there fred.

Nice pic adam, quite a good firework.

Edit: just seen your last post smileys/smiley3.gif

[saxx]

lol knew u stole ita ya lil monkey!

frevo they are great pictures!!!

[w_jd_w]

good quality pics there simo and frevo. i only watch fireworks at displays.dont buy them as their proper expensive and your money is literally going up in smoke lol

[Simo]

I was considering a 350D Fred... amazing snaps there of yours!

I thought you had a 20D?

The 350D is about £300 cheaper too... Hmmm...

[al_VTR]

challenge set - although i have a feeling i'll fail miserably. should be going to 2 fireworks displays by the end of the weekend so will give it a go smileys/smiley17.gif

[Frevo]

I was considering a 350D Fred... amazing snaps there of yours!

I thought you had a 20D?

The 350D is about £300 cheaper too... Hmmm...

Nope, a 350D. Just the prices over here are the same as a 20D in the UK smileys/smiley2.gif

Look here (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos20d%2Ccanon_eos350d&show=all) for the differences between a 350D and a 20D, but trust me, you won't notice the difference.

I've got mine with the kitlens (18-55) and a 55-200 zoomlens, which is quite a good lens. Is you want a superb zoomlens, get a 70-200 L.
A 350D+70-200L lens gets you better pics then a 20D with a cheaper lens.
I also got a 50mm/1.8 lens which is must have. The cheapest canon lens, no zoom, but superb quality (because it's a prime) and you can take pics with very little light (because it's a 1.8).
I also have a big fuck off tripod (good for those fireworks pics) and a external flash which rocks for indoor pics.
Also get a battery grip. I've got one and it gives more ballance if you fit a zoomlens. It also takes two batteries and they last very very long.

What kind of pics do you want to take?
Mostly wide angle, mostly zoom or both and following that: do you want an average wide lens and a superb zoom lens, or the other way around, or both, or two good lenses, etc. etc.
Give me info and I'll give you a few options smileys/smiley14.gif

[barrett]

go frevo!! Never knew you where really into photography.

I'm happy with my Fuji S602, does the trick for me

[pug_boe]

im scared of fireworks but il take some pictures of the display at caerphilly castle - thats if i dont drop the camera lol

[Hanny_lou]

it hurts my neck lookin up

[Clouds_mate]

do you always just post random things in threads?

[Hanny_lou]

no!
its true
whenever i go to see fireworks they hurt my neck

bonfires scare me. I have had hot ashes fall down the back of my jacket and burn me! so it fuckin hurts

[pug_boe]

lol well thats why im going up caerphilly mountain hanny - then i wont be looking up to take pictures - il be looking down at the castle lol
edit: how the hell did you have hot ashes down your back you nutter lol

[Clouds_mate]

why not just post that insted of "my neck hurts" explain it abit more

[Hanny_lou]

shut up!

boe- when i was younger we went to a bonfire and it was very windy
dont remember much

my dad keeps reminding me though

[pug_boe]

iv always been scared of fireworks lol and im 23 now - i always worry theyl come down and burn me hehe but this year like i said im going to go up the mountain in the car and try and take some pics like simo's

[Hanny_lou]

fire is dangerous stuff
thats why i wear gloves when handling sparklers!!

[Clouds_mate]

are sparklers fire??

[Hanny_lou]

who knows

[pug_boe]

hehe well whilst we are on the subject - heres the fireworks code kiddies lol (for adults btw smileys/smiley17.gif )

1, Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable.
2, Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time.
3,Read and follow the instructions on each firework using a torch if necessary.
4, Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back.
5, Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks.
6, Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
7,Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them.
8,Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators.
9,Never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire.
10,Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving.

Be safe! </font> smileys/smiley17.gif

[Hanny_lou]

good thinking!!

some people will need to know this

[wideboy]

My birthday is on Saturday the 5th smileys/smiley17.gif

whoop whoop!

I love fireworks, had them ever since i was knee-high smileys/smiley16.gif

[Hanny_lou]

mine is 18th!!!!

[saxx]

mines first!! smileys/smiley17.gif

im always workin on fireworks or they just rip u off chargin loads to get in!!!

[pug_boe]

lol i agree saxx lol - its like £5 to watch it in the rugby club ground or free to stand on the side of the chicken wire lmao

[Graeme]

there all free around here lol

im going to good old woolston park tommorow simo so i will try to take some good pics!! smileys/smiley4.gif

[saxx]

we have one which is donation on entry at the naval base but im workin smileys/smiley7.gif

normally good too apparently smileys/smiley13.gif