Photographing Lightning
Here's a few notes on photographing lightning.
1. Use a wide angle lens.
2. Set the camera to bulb mode.
3. Dial in an initial speed of 2 seconds and an
aperture of f/8.0.
4. Final shutter speed should be between 5-30
seconds.
5. Final aperture should be between f/5.6-f/11.0
6. ISO should be set at 100.
7. Photograph the storm / strikes from about
3-5 miles.
8. Set focus to manual and set focal length to
infinity.
9. Expose for the flash of lightning not the scene
without the lightning.
10. Safety, do not stand near any trees, metal
poles or your tripod, hence use a remote
trigger and stand at a distance from the
tripod.
11. Location, pick a location with a great
panoramic view.
12. Keep the horizon low and have most of the
scene assigned to the sky.