Hello from Ohio

**TER-OR** · 03-23-2016, 11:01 AM

Most people I know doing lightning shots don't use triggers, they use bulb modes or long exposures. Keep cycling the shutter and you'll be sure to get some good lightning shots. The lightning is so bright there's no exposure when there's no lightning. A remote trigger works well for bulb, you can end the exposure after the lightning event. A bit of experimentation or looking at photos on Flickr will also tell you the settings they're using.

debakarma · 03-25-2016, 10:54 AM

Welcome to the forum stormchaser.

posa · 03-26-2016, 06:43 AM

Thanks for the advice, storm season is right around the corner for NW Ohio and I hope to get some great shots!

smf · 03-28-2016, 05:40 AM

Welcome from a Michigan Pentaxian.
Best wishes -- and be caredul in those storms.

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03-23-2016, 11:01 AM	#16
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Most people I know doing lightning shots don't use triggers, they use bulb modes or long exposures. Keep cycling the shutter and you'll be sure to get some good lightning shots. The lightning is so bright there's no exposure when there's no lightning. A remote trigger works well for bulb, you can end the exposure after the lightning event. A bit of experimentation or looking at photos on Flickr will also tell you the settings they're using.

03-25-2016, 10:54 AM	#17
debakarma Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Welcome to the forum stormchaser.

03-26-2016, 06:43 AM	#18
posa New Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Thanks for the advice, storm season is right around the corner for NW Ohio and I hope to get some great shots!

03-28-2016, 05:40 AM	#19
smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Welcome from a Michigan Pentaxian. Best wishes -- and be caredul in those storms.