How to Video Fireworks

[Ikopta]

Got asked about video fireworks by another flyer for 5th of November.
I don't find the Mavic Pro a friend of bad light, even on an overcast day.
But here is my process to mitigate the usual panic, camera settings, Mavic settings, working in the dark etc.
Anyone else have any alternatives?

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[Mr. Salty]

There’s a lengthy thread on the subject from back around the Fourth of July. It should come up in a search.

 

[princeofthehouse]

I don't like that bloke seems a proper ****

Only useful info was turn auto WB off and set high ISO

you may not agree with his advice or find it particularly useful but he is trying to help. No need for such cheek.

 

[dirkclod]

 

[Mr. Salty]

Now that I'm not on the mobile app and I'm not half asleep I had time to search for the relevant links while you were debating the merits of the YouTube video posted above.

Filming Fireworks on the 4th?

DJI Mavic Fireworks settings

 

[dwallersv]

Just giving my opinion, didn't like the way he talked or his attitude

Like I said he gave some useful info I just didn't like the person

You do know the person in the video is the poster of the thread...

 

[Mossiback]

I had difficulty filming fireworks because of the low-light focus problem. The way I fixed it was to go fly +-30 feet above a streetlight, set the focus on the lit street, then fly back to the fireworks. A pain but it worked.

 

[Mr. Salty]

When flying in low light, manual focus is your friend.