shooting fireworks?

[BetterSense]

I have the opportunity to shoot some fireworks this weekend, and I've never done it before. All I have is fuji 100, 200, 400 speed color print film and SLRs with a cable release. I don't have a tripod but I might buy one.

Is it possible to shoot handheld on 'manual' mode and get pictures? Or would I have to use a tripod and 'bulb' an kinda let the fireworks 'draw' on the film? What speed of film and aperture should I use? I have a feeling I'm going to waste a bunch of film, because I've never done it before.

[little laker]

If you were shooting digital I'd say to just try a few things, and see what works best for you. But that's tough while shooting film.

So... When I shot fireworks I used a tripod, and highly recommend it.
For that mater I wouldn't try it without one.

If I remember correctly I used ISO200, around f-16, and around a 10 second exposure.
With pretty good results, although I didn't post them, and I can't confirm anything until I get home and have the time to actually look it all up.

There were several fireworks posts done the first week of July. In my opinion the best thing to do is look through them, and find your favorite.
Look at the data, it'll give you a place to start.

If I remember correctly there was even a brief tutorial done on it as well.