That was the first result when I googled "How to take photograph of lightning". I can't see how something could be that quick, as you said, to get all of the action.

I just have a Nikon D5200, which sits in a cupboard for most of the year. I will give the old girl a dust off ready for some storms that hopefully start building soon. I think I had better download the user manual before though and look for a "photography for D'heads book" before I attempt anything.

What lenses do you use?