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tdwrsa says:
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnmorag] suggested I open a thread on how to do lightning shots with the SX40 (and 30 and 50 for that matter).

There are various methods.
1. Try to shoot whenever there is lightning, and you will always be just to late. Maybe one day you catch one by pure luck.

2. A method I sometimes use. Put CHDK on your camera. Look at a separate discussion thread if you don't have it, on how to do it. In summary, its quite simple:
Download CHDK to you PC
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Jeff Engelhardt says:
I was tinkering in the studio last night and shot this just on a hunch that I could figure out how to make lightning in photoshop - and a google search led me to 2 or 3 tutorials that were amazingly easy, I'll expand on them here a little.

1. The Capture - unless you want to get super advanced with the photoshopping, it pays to get the light correct in the first place. In the shot below, I simply had a 100w CFL bulb center of frame and below camera (because I knew ahead of time I wanted...

brash recess says:
I was wondering on how to photograph lightning. Do you want a slow shutter speed and high ISO or fast aperture or slow aperture? could use some help in this arena. Thanks. David not to successful so far

Jeff Engelhardt says:
I searched the archive and was really surprised to see very little on this topic, especially because it is *so* easy. I was tinkering in the studio last night and shot this just on a hunch that I could figure out how to make lightning in photoshop - and a google search led me to 2 or 3 tutorials that were amazingly easy, I'll expand on them here a little.

1. The Capture - unless you want to get super advanced with the photoshopping, it pays to get the light correct in the first place. ...

antrados says:
hi everyone,
i'm newbie and hope u plz teach me how to take good lightning shots with sx10!!

thanks for all

Sana

Phydeaux Haxor says:
Hey, I have a Sony H2 camera, and was trying to take some shots of lightning, and found it's a lot more difficult than it looks. I set my exposure to ISO (high speed), and managed to get some cool shots, but a lot of grain/noise. Does anyone know how to achieve clear shots of lightning? If so, let me know, it's heat storm season, and we get some spectacular light shows.

Edit: Anyone with a sony h2 tell me what mode/manual settings to use? I'd like to keep ISO as low as possible to...

divergent apparatus says:
Here is my stupid question of the day!

There was a thunderstorm last night complete with lightning. How does one shoot lightning.

Not a patient person if that is what it takes. LOL!

No really, does it take patience and a tripod. Help!

Patrick.Brian says:
Ok, speak may not be the best word. Let us use communicate instead.

How does God communicate with you?

I love it when I realize that God is talking to me so I want to know how He talks to you.

Feel free to give examples as well :)

Big Mike's Photography says:
It's almost that time of year again! Lightning season. I'm looking for some great tips on digital lightning photography. One problem I'm having is trying to get focus to work in the dark. My Canon Rebel XT lenses do not have an infinity setting so I cannot figure out how to get my camera to focus before taking a time exposure. I have resorted to a best guess with a manual focus. Unfortunately, I have missed some really great shots because of being out of focus. Thanks, in advance, for...

Euan Rannachan says:
Lightning photography... how the hell do you do it..hahah. Last night we had a big storm and there was a ton of lightning going on i really wanted to take some pictures but had no idea on where to start. Is it a long exposure? fast? how do you do it???

Del.Higgins says:
Hello all,

I was wondering if anybody here uses a lightning trigger to capture lightning with. I have been using my camera in bulb mode and setting the camera for a 30" exp. But that heats the sensor up really fast.

I am using a E-3 with the 12-60mm SWD lens for most of my work


thanks For any feedbcak.

Del.

Harsh Mangal` says:
So, showcasing here, my first attempt to capture lightning. It's not a public shot, so don't worry... I'm not promoting my photo. But, I'd like others to share tips on how to capture it better. Mine is a bit out of focus itself.

Or, just write something... anything! How's life? lol!

ryan slater says:
hi all.

i'm new to the area, and all that comes with it, and was looking for some tips, not a total technique talk through, on how to capture some lightning.

i can't quite decide between fast shutter/high iso or low iso slow shutter speed.

any tips would be greatly helpful.

thanks, ryan.

Hugo! says:
I've always been fascinated by photographs capturing lightning and wondered for a long time how someone could be lucky/fast enough to capture it at the right moment.

When I got a camera and started to play around with it, I realised that basically all you need is an exposure long enough to capture 3 or 4 lightning bolts. Wait for a storm, set up your tripod and aim your camera at where you think the lightning bolts will be, then press the trigger and wait! If there is a lot of ambient...