Settings for inside performance shots ..

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

04/09/2005 08:26:33 AM · #1

My daughters are in several dance recitals over the next 4 weekends. I am going to attempt shooting their individual dances. I can get fairly close, with a tripod setup, but in no way can a flash be used.

I would appreciate information regarding your thoughts on settings
fstop, iso, shutter. to obtain the best results.

Thanks in advance

Coley

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

04/09/2005 09:10:57 AM · #2

From what I've seen, you'll probably want to shoot at either 800 or 1600 ISO. If you can get close, you can probably have a more open aperature (2.8 would be ideal?), since you don't have to worry about zooming in so much or mucking up DOF as badly. The AF might have a time hunting if the lighting isn't great, so I'd recommend trying to at *least* achieve a shutter of 1/100 or up. (although on a tripod, this won't be so important).

I'm sure other people can offer much more than I though.

04/09/2005 10:17:35 AM · #3

Thanks Glen...
I am going to try to keep the iso around or below 800 to keep the grain to a minimum

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

04/09/2005 10:50:15 AM · #4

Bump

C'mon help me out! :)

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

04/09/2005 10:51:12 AM · #5

What lens are you planning to use?

Steve