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10/22/2005 02:36:27 PM · #1 |
I'm interested in shooting a couple of culture shows at my university in a theatre. No flash photography allowed. I have a Nikon D70 with a Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 lens. No vibration reduction. Is a tripod or monopod a must? Do you think I can still get decent shots and stop motion? How high do you think I have to turn the ISO up...I hate turning ISO up on my D70, its noise is pretty bad. I have no experience with this type of photography so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Denny
Message edited by author 2005-10-22 14:37:24.
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10/22/2005 02:42:48 PM · #2 |
Shoot a PM to crabappl3 since he has shot a lot of theatre functions with a D70...I bet he can help you out. :)
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10/22/2005 02:45:19 PM · #3 |
Some way to stabilize the camera would sure help. If you can't use a regular tripod, you might be able to use a beanbag to set the camera on and use the timer. I also have a mini-tripod with a Velcro strap which allows me to fasten it to a post or railing.
Another issue would be to spot-meter on the stage; average metering may take in too much of the dark surroundings (depending on how close you're zoomed-in) to get a good exposure. |
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10/22/2005 02:45:41 PM · #4 |
Done a bit of Theatrical Photography since I wok in the business....darling
High ISO 1600 ish
Your f2.8 lens will help since you'll need a decent shutter speed to freeze the action
USe a Tripod/Monopod if you can but dont be afraid to move around a bit even onto the forestage if you can
Try and see a run of the play if you can, there will be natural "framed" moments at critical points in the show.
Also try and get shots that "tell the story of the show" i.e. A must group shot for the Wizard of Oz would be Dorothy with the Scarecrowm Lion and Tin Man
Speak to the Lighting person, get an idea of the lighting areas, colors and intensity and set your WB off auto.
Enjoy
Steve
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10/22/2005 02:51:12 PM · #5 |
I've done a few show using KODAK PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Film E200. Pushed to 800. I used my Pentax A 50mm f/1.7 MF lens set on apeture priority, f/1.7. Worked out pretty good.
I have not done any with digital. But I would think something in this ballpark would work. ISO 800 and f/2.8 for your lens. Also, check lighting. And if they allow the monopod, use it.
Edit to add: Moving around is good. I did mine during dress week (no audience).
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10/22/2005 03:00:35 PM · #6 |
OOPS I responded with the report post button, admin please ignore that.
Maybe you could shoot during dress rehersal and be able to use the flash then. Work something out for free prints? |
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10/22/2005 03:59:53 PM · #7 |
Flash will pretty much ruin the lighting design and therefore you wont capture the mood of the play.
Also I took it as a definite that you would be shooting duing the dress rehearsal.
GeneralE mentioned a very good point, spot meter as the general evaluative metering will be way off. Most times I get a general manual shuter speed and aperture and completely ignore the meter. Adjusting up and down a stop or two to compensating for slightly brighter and darker scenes.
Oh yes, shoot hundreds even thousands of shots and have a big storage card.
Steve
some recent shots
   
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10/22/2005 04:20:10 PM · #8 |
Thanks for all the advice everyone, especially about the spot metering. I'll see what I can do.
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