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09/27/2002 07:10:28 PM · #1 |
I *just* found out that i might not be able to use flash at this club gig (Matt Nathanson at Slims in SF).. and I'm in need of some quick easy to use advice on how to take photos inside, dark/club lights and have the photos not be blurry!!
Please respond asap (PM me if you like), the concert is Saturday night! Meanwhile.. i'll be reading up online..
thanks bunches you guys!
- Jen
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09/27/2002 07:21:57 PM · #2 |
Are you using your digital camera?
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09/27/2002 07:42:24 PM · #3 |
yup.. its got manual mode so i just need to know specific ideas on how to capture a moving person without flash.. is it a fast shutter?
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09/27/2002 07:52:47 PM · #4 |
I'm a rooky here, but I'm gonna take a stab at this one.
ISO as high as you can - 800-1000
Shutter speed at about 1/125 (1/60 if you stop dancing)
Aperture at mid range, say around 4
...hope I don't sound like an idiot :) |
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09/27/2002 08:05:07 PM · #5 |
| Heck, why not just over expose the shots. It'll reduce the required shutter speed. Good luck. |
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09/27/2002 08:15:59 PM · #6 |
Hi Jenguin,
If you have broadband, I suggest taking a look at the shots PhotosByAyme took that she links to in this thread. They are shots of a band performing, and some are somewhat low light level - you could PM her, she may be able to offer some suggestions.
Good Luck,
Linda
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09/27/2002 08:22:03 PM · #7 |
Thanks!! I was looking for that thread, thanks for finding it for me!
Also.. hee.. I found an answer myself..
//www.betterphoto.com/exploring/concerts.asp
Its not the final answer for me.. but if anyone else was curious.. i think theres actually a link to this site on dp somewhere.. hmm.
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09/27/2002 08:32:50 PM · #8 |
The great thing about digital is that you can get instant feedback on how your pictures are looking. Try to get to the gig a little early so you can experiment a little. Use a high ISO and then experiment with the aperture and shutter speeds. I like to start with a very slow speed because it means brighter pictures. Start with a shutter speed between 1/30 and 1/60 holding very still, with a small aperture, up to F8 to get as much of the scene in focus as you can. Then change the settings from there and see what you like. There is no one perfect way to do it. You will get different effects with different settings. I like a slower speed because I think that a little bit of blurring of the hands, drumsticks, or hair usually adds favorable to the effect. Just try different things with different angles and perspectives and try to capture the feeling of the event not just a technically correct image.
T
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09/27/2002 09:00:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Jacko:
Heck, why not just over expose the shots. It'll reduce the required shutter speed. Good luck.
Actually you've got this backwards. You need to underexpose shots to reduce the shutter speed. |
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09/27/2002 10:04:00 PM · #10 |
Here's a description of how to use a monopod effectively.
How to use a monopod. |
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09/27/2002 10:24:16 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by lhall:
Hi Jenguin,
If you have broadband, I suggest taking a look at the shots PhotosByAyme took that she links to in this thread. They are shots of a band performing, and some are somewhat low light level - you could PM her, she may be able to offer some suggestions.
Good Luck,
Linda
WOW ... thanks for thinking of me .. i just signed in and see me as a reference .. pretty cool stuff ... Hey Jenguin ... I got pretty lucky with my camera .. those concert shots were with my Sony Mavica fd-91 ... and actually the settings were at auto ... but now that i am using my Minolta Dimage 7i with the manual settings i still dont use a flash and i do try to keep my aperature at about 3.5 or 4 .. and then the shutter speed under a second ... around 1/60 or so ... here's an example
Ian's Drum Stick this shot was done with the minolta with similar settings ... i think i sharpened it a little too much - but hopefully that helps ...
Ideally you do have to play with the lighting and settings before the band goes on ... is there an opening band that you can play with? tha way you can get an idea of the lighting beforehand
Hope some of this helps ... feel free to email me or PM me ... if you want anymore examples or what not ... good luck and have fun!!
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09/28/2002 05:07:12 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by PhotosByAyme:
... here's an example
Ian's Drum Stick this shot was done with the minolta with similar settings ... i think i sharpened it a little too much - but hopefully that helps ...
Love that shot !
Linda
* This message has been edited by the author on 9/28/2002 5:06:05 AM.
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09/28/2002 01:24:14 PM · #13 |
Amye, Ian's drumstick is a fantastic shot!
Jenguin, 'break a leg' tonight :)
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09/28/2002 02:04:36 PM · #14 |
Thank you all for your suggestions and help. I will be trying my best with my camera. I'm also going to pick up a "throw-away" camera since they're at 800 and my camera only goes to 400. wee fun.
Thanks again!
- Jen
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