Sparklers in the dark at DVinfo.net

Steven Davis · October 21st, 2006, 07:02 AM

I have a sparklers in the dark tonight, I was thinking of putting my little page light on my camera to help with capturing it. Any tips ? I'll probably be using my Z1, although I do have a canon Gl2

Tom Hardwick · October 21st, 2006, 07:22 AM

I think I'd be tempted to leave the pag light off, and film by the light of the sparklers alone. They're invariably hand-held so there's light on the faces that you'll be filming.

The Z1 is pretty good in the gain-up mode as well, and of course you can experiment with kids 'writing their names' if you lock the camera off on a tripood and select 1/3 sec shutter speed.

tom.

Steven Davis · October 21st, 2006, 11:11 AM

THanks Tom

Steven Davis · October 22nd, 2006, 10:50 AM

Het Tom, the settings worked out fine, but I did get myself into a little bit of a spot. There was no line so I tried/actually had little choice but to get in the middle of the action. Needless to say, I didn't catch on fire, but it got interesting at some points.

Thanks again.

October 21st, 2006, 07:02 AM	#1
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Sparklers in the dark I have a sparklers in the dark tonight, I was thinking of putting my little page light on my camera to help with capturing it. Any tips ? I'll probably be using my Z1, although I do have a canon Gl2 __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

October 21st, 2006, 11:11 AM	#3
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	THanks Tom __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

October 22nd, 2006, 10:50 AM	#4
Steven Davis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,065	Het Tom, the settings worked out fine, but I did get myself into a little bit of a spot. There was no line so I tried/actually had little choice but to get in the middle of the action. Needless to say, I didn't catch on fire, but it got interesting at some points. Thanks again. __________________ What happens if I push the 'Red' button?

October 21st, 2006, 07:22 AM	#2
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	I think I'd be tempted to leave the pag light off, and film by the light of the sparklers alone. They're invariably hand-held so there's light on the faces that you'll be filming. The Z1 is pretty good in the gain-up mode as well, and of course you can experiment with kids 'writing their names' if you lock the camera off on a tripood and select 1/3 sec shutter speed. tom.