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Old 24-06-2005, 18:59   #27
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Re: Thunder and lightning

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Originally Posted by TigaSefi
How are they taken ? I know by camera but the speed of lightning must mean they either got reflex that quite fast or super fast camera shutter speed ?
Generally it's easiest to take lightning pics at night because you can just leave the shutter open on "bulb" setting without worrying about completely over-exposing the film.

It *is* possible in daylight, but you need a very good Neutral Density filter to allow you to do a long exposure and a fair bit of luck (or a convenient high point in the distance that's likely to get struck repeatedly during a storm).

PS And use a tripod and a remote release to avoid camera shake!
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