SonomaBear Posted July 5, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 5, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I only shoot PASM, usually Av with Shutter on A and auto ISO. Sick of carrying DSLR kits to our friend's July 4th fireworks party, I only carried my Q this year. Out of curiosity with the new menus in firmware 3.0, I (re)discovered the "Scene" modes. Wow, there is a "fireworks" scene and I chose it. The results were spectacular. Without having a tripod, I had to handhold for the 4 second exposures (and another 4 seconds of noise reduction. So you can only shoot every 10~12 seconds. https://matthesimages.smugmug.com/Fireworks/i-8W4LP56/A. --- there are 50 images on that gallery The Q is one helluva point-n-shoot when needed! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/286318-the-hidden-secrets-of-the-q/?do=findComment&comment=3550402'>More sharing options...
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bags27 Posted July 5, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 5, 2018 great photos and thanks for reminding us about "scenes." even in a camera that strives for simplicity, like the Q, there is more there than we usually remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatlarx Posted July 6, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 6, 2018 wow..what a wonderful result.. I never use "scenes" before on my Q.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DQ03 Posted July 6, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks SonomaBear for the tip. Like others, I never paid attention to preset scenes. Can’t wait for the next 4th to use the firework scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted July 6, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2018 Gorgeous. Handheld. Amazing. You have a steady hand. Thanks for the reminder of scenes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheuwi Posted July 6, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks for sharing.... will definitely explore the scene mode from now on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 6, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 6, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you for the tip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchyman Posted July 6, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 6, 2018 I never thought about using one of the scene modes for fireworks. This shot was taken leaving Disney California Adventure park a few weeks ago. Hand held f/1.7, 1/30s, ISO 1000. Nothing special composition wise, but part of the story of our trip. Youngest grandson is 6 -- the perfect Disney age. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deliberate1 Posted July 7, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 7, 2018 I never thought about using one of the scene modes for fireworks. This shot was taken leaving Disney California Adventure park a few weeks ago. Hand held f/1.7, 1/30s, ISO 1000. Nothing special composition wise, but part of the story of our trip. Youngest grandson is 6 -- the perfect Disney age. That is a fine image. The young lady, highlighted by the wonder of the moment, is all alone in her world of Disney magic. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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