Night time photos help (The Experts Answer!)

[DaddyB]

I almost never use the same place twice. I have never used B&H because I'm going for the absolute lowest price from some place that a feel reasonably comfortable is actually going to send the lens (and not give a hard sell for insurance, filters, or some other thing they've made up) after they receive my money. There are a LOT of shady camera companies set up out there, but if you look at feedback ratings and reviews, you will pretty quickly figure out which feedbacks are made up and which ones are real, and what company's actually sell what they say. I've had very good luck, and have saved HUNDREDS over other online stores.

I use
www.froogle.com
www.dealtime.com
www.mysimon.com
www.nextag.com
www.pricegrabber.com

and even:

www.ebay.com

I've had good luck buying on ebay, too. Just the usual 'read the desciption clearly, look at the seller's feedback' caveats.


AND DON'T FORGET:
Look at what you're being charged for both TAX and SHIPPING and add that into the cost. Those shopping websites I listed above have the option of computing your final cost based on your zip code (they know wether you'll be charged tax or not)... and of course on ebay, watch those shipping charges. Just last week I saw a $1.00 item with a $79 shipping charge!

[Space Mountain Mike]

Originally Posted by ATSF&DLRR

I was just wondering what carmera and lens do you use when taking night time photos.
I did little help and ideas to do some photos at night.
1. ISO
2.Speed
3.Aperture
4. What setting do you use. M, A, S, & P
5. Fireworks what is the best way to photographs.

thanks

1. ISO - 200. Since the grain index is 47 and is 45 for 100 the difference is negligible
2.Speed - Bulb setting. For the haunted mansion I did 2? minutes
3.Aperture f/3.5 the lowest my lens will go.
4. What setting do you use. M, A, S, & P <--- I don't understand this question
5. Fireworks what is the best way to photographs. <----- I don't know

Browse through these photos on the time exposure ones, I put the specifics in the descriptions

[RU42]

I just saw this on Yahoo and thought some of you might find it interesting:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/936

ARTICLE: How to Photograph Fireworks

And this too: Other advice for photographers:
http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Art...rs__Resources/

Enjoy!

RU

[twinkie bell]

I enjoyed reading everyone's tips on night photography. During my next visit to Disneyland, I would love to take my tripod and attempt to take some pictures at night but I was wondering where it would be OK to take out my tripod during the fireworks and Fantasmic. I want a good view but I don't want to take up space and have people complaining. I was also thinking of taking my zoom lens and take pictures from a distance, if you could recommend any spots. I would love to hear any advice on this issue. Thank you!