: Shutter speeds between 5 and 30 seconds are standard to allow the camera to "wait" for a strike while building up ambient light for the rest of the scene.
Creating a crisp 1000x1500 lightning image requires mastering the following technical elements:
: Setting the lens to manual focus at infinity is critical for sharp bolts. A medium aperture (f/5.6 to f/11) is generally used to control the brightness of the strike.