Rev: Version 1.2 June 16th, 2022 Page 19 of 26
Photography Tips
Camera Settings - Day or Night
1. Set your lens to Manual focus. Prefocus on your subject, i.e. a tree,
building etc. You can also focus on a distant subject, or set the lens on the
infinity setting (∞). With some lenses it helps to place a piece of tape on
the focus ring to hold the focus at the proper point.
Note: You can also use the hyperfocal method to ensure there will be enough Depth of
Field in your images. If you are unaware of how to use hyperfocal focusing, the Internet
is a valuable resource; there is ample information available.
2. Disable live view on cameras that support this feature.
3. Disable mirror lockup on cameras that support this feature.
For day-time use
1. Set the camera to Aperture Priority (A mode). The camera will calculate the
proper shutter speed. Set your aperture using the chart below. If the
calculated shutter speed is faster than 1/60
th
of a second, either decrease
the ISO, or decrease the aperture (higher numbers). Shutter speeds faster
than 1/60
th
of a second may cause completion of the exposure prior to the
formation of the visible portion of the lightning strike.
2. Neutral density filters, or circular polarizing filters may be used as an aid to
decrease shutter speed.
3. You can increase or decrease the sensitivity on the Lightning Bug Plus™
based on shooting conditions. The default sensitivity is 12, out of 26 levels.
The Lightning Bug Plus™ only triggers your camera’s shutter. Changing the
sensitivity only changes when the camera captures an image. It does not
change the exposure used by the camera during the capture.
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