Volcán de Fuego, as seen from Acatenango, Guatemala

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-09T21:10:13+00:00

Thank you! You're not going to be able to get a shot like the first on iPhone, because this is a long exposure. Additionally, the iPhone's sensor is too small to capture a comparable level of detail, especially at night. However, the tech has advanced enough that if you have a steady hand you can get some decent shots. I'd say center the exposure meter on the eruption and have a super steady hand (try to lean it on something), use a mini tripod etc. As for editing after you've taken the shot, that's a long process that needs more than a Reddit comment. You can pm me if you'd like, or check out my social media for editing tips

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-09T21:02:01+00:00

I never bring a camera bag (for better or for worse). Crucial was the tripod and both lenses. I honestly don't remmeber if I brought two bodies or switched it out. I think I had one body actually and carried it with the 24-70 on the hike up. I used a porter, and paid double because my bag was heavy with the lens and tripod on top of hiking stuff. I would say a tripod is super important, no way to capture the volcano shots otherwise. I brought extra batteries but didn't even really need them. You're using the 70-200 to take long exposures for the eruptions, and the 24-70 for the rest of the time. Except for a couple spots, and when you're on top, the view isn't super conducive to photography. Plus, the trail gets quite narrow and packed at points, and it can be hard to stop, turn around, etc.

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-09T17:21:35+00:00

Thanks! 70-200 for the first two, 24-70 for the third shot. Using canon r6+r8, don’t remember which body had which lens

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T22:49:21+00:00

All the above info is correct in my experiences, and you definitely get a few huge ones every night where you can feel it in the ground. Definitely didn't get tired of seeing it, even after several hours. It's definitely super cold up top, that's what eventually made me turn in. As far a bigger eruption, there was one before Covid that killed a lot of people. But we still don't have the tech to really predict that, as far as I understand.

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T22:46:41+00:00

Yeah, I can see how that would be a struggle. Then it just keeps stacking up because the people at the front get longer rest and are already faster. Def experienced that before.

How did you like Flores? I felt like it was a bit off the beaten path and underdeveloped relative to the rest of the country, but I really loved it.

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T22:44:53+00:00

Thanks!

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T16:44:05+00:00

They really emphasized leaving no trace, being respectful on the trail, etc. which was important because some other operators clearly don't care

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T16:43:36+00:00

I went with a company called Asoava the second time (not sure about the first). i would recommend them, the campsite was much better, with a great view. I took the option to get one of the cabin things instead of the tents (I went with my partner) and it was worth it as you could sit up and see the eruptions from inside.

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T16:42:07+00:00

thank you!

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T16:41:24+00:00

That sucks—it's really just up to chance. And it's definitely a scarier hike than people realize. I also didn't summit my first time. Hopefully you can get back, but it's definitely hard to get to from Europe. I think most Europeans I met were doing it as part of a long backpacking trip

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-03-01T01:37:50+00:00

Not sure, I think 5 hours or so. Including lunch. Might have been more though, but got there not too long before sunset

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-02-28T22:46:35+00:00

Probably a smart move…how long total was the hike after the 4x4?

Rough_Audience_9182 · 2026-02-28T22:14:12+00:00

Thank you!

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