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Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

07/10/2006 06:19:58 AM · #1

New problem! For the ballet shoot I only have a 18-55 and Nikon D50, you think I can get something with this?? What ISO should I use??

coolhar

07/10/2006 08:27:32 AM · #2

That lens will work fine. What ISO depends on how much ambient light there is, indoors you may have to go up to 400 or more.

pidge

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

07/10/2006 10:07:28 AM · #3

If you have a noise reducing sofware, you will be able to bump your iso all the way up 1600 or more if necessary.

I would recommend a monopod or tripod if possible since you won't have the extra f-stops. I would recommend shooting in full manual, making sure your aperture is as wide open as possible. I find I can usually get away with about 1/125 for shutter speed if they are not mocing to fast. However, if they are moving quickly, this will not be fast enough.

Can you provide more information?

Is it an indoor or outdoor performance, a studio shoot, or rehersal shots in the classroom?
Do you know what the lights will be like?
Where will you be shooting from?

Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

07/10/2006 11:14:30 AM · #4

Thanks a lot guys!
Pidge:
I will be in a theatre with low lights. I will be allowd to go backstage and wardrobe areas so will have the chance to get more interesting pictures than just on stage.

I don't have the noise reducing software you mention. Which one you recommend?

kari1

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

07/10/2006 11:20:39 AM · #5

Neatimage has a freeware version that I have found really good and easy to use ... :)

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Nikon

07/10/2006 11:27:12 AM · #6

Great! I will give it a go then...
One more question, for film you think Fuji Neopan 1600 is a good choice for ballet shoot?

kgeary

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/10/2006 10:53:15 PM · #7

Originally posted by MarProud:

Great! I will give it a go then...
One more question, for film you think Fuji Neopan 1600 is a good choice for ballet shoot?

Aren't you shooting digital?