How to take lightning Photos
Posted by Bodi on July 14, 2008
You would probably think that catching a lighting is probably close to impossible.
In fact, it is a very simple thing to do and it only requires a bit of luck.
1:Set the camera on your tripod.
2:Set the f/stop to f/8
3:Position your camera
4:If you have a locking release cable, than set the camera on Bulb and expose as much as you think.
During this exposure, you should be able to catch a lightning.
If you don`t have a locking release cable, set the exposure of the camera at 30 seconds, and pray that in those 30 seconds u catch a lightning.It`s just a matter of luck.I managed to do this without a locking release cable.
5:Do not use the flash, because it will not help you whatsoever.
6:Set the focus to infinity.
Here is my example of a lightning photo.
You should also read my article on night photography.
