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Z28Envy
06-12-2008, 11:20 PM
I stopped on the side of the road on my way home from work and tried to take some pictures of the lightning. I didn't use the tripod because it was rain hard off and on so I had to just shoot from the car and tried to hold still. Some are ok. Just thought I would share.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening092.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening073.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening071.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening065.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening032.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/Z28ENVY/lightening052.jpg
TURTLE
06-12-2008, 11:35 PM
that's pretty insane! what kinda camera were you using, and what kinda technique... every time i try and catch some lightning, i always miss... no pun intended... :goof
WhatsADSM
06-12-2008, 11:43 PM
Looks cool.. Yea how are you doing that? Just a continuous shoot and hoping you catch something?
Flicktitty
06-13-2008, 12:03 AM
good pics, i was trying all night (7pm-10pm) with 1 halfassed shot.
Z28Envy
06-13-2008, 12:09 AM
I set the shutter speed to stay open as long as the camera will stay open for. I beleive it was like 5 seconds or so. I'm pretty sure that I can set it so it stays open longer but haven't figured it out yet. I wish it wasn't raining when I was doing it so I could have gotten out and used the tri pod. The lightning was awesome to watch. Good night for taking pictures.
Reverend Cooper
06-13-2008, 12:14 AM
those pictures are unreal, i wish i had a camera for the display on my way home around 600pm in the holy hill area facing east
SSScottSS
06-13-2008, 02:03 AM
Cool pics!! I've never tried to take pics of lightning yet..
scaleracer
06-13-2008, 02:37 AM
Cool pics I like the 1st and 3rd ones! :headbang I tried to take lightning pics before but couldn't get the lightning! Although I don't know much about cameras and stuff...
Yooformula
06-13-2008, 09:30 AM
awesome pics!
wikked
06-13-2008, 09:42 AM
I attempted to do the same... but the mosquito's were fukking relentless, need to load up on repellent next time :mad:

Nice pix!
jamest
06-13-2008, 02:31 PM
If you don't have a tripod with a quick release I would suggest it. They are great to use in situations like this when you might have to seek shelter quick.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BG1218/

Also, look for a B or Bulb option in the camera. Usually that is what the camera needs to be set on to keep the shutter open for longer periods of time.
Z28Envy
06-13-2008, 03:11 PM
If you don't have a tripod with a quick release I would suggest it. They are great to use in situations like this when you might have to seek shelter quick.

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BG1218/

Also, look for a B or Bulb option in the camera. Usually that is what the camera needs to be set on to keep the shutter open for longer periods of time.

I was trying to find the bulb option but couldn't find it. I didn't have the manual with me and the camera is still pretty new to me. I do have a quick release tripod but I didn't get it out. It was raining off an on, also there was quite a bit of traffic on the road I was on. I had just left work and it was lightning a lot so I just pulled over. Can't wait until I can be more prepared and figure everything out on the camera!