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06/16/2007 12:06:29 PM · #1 |
| this is one of my new challenges for myself, lowlighting coupled with performers moving fast. I wonder if I should shoot the whole thing in RAW and let photoshop sort out the rest or stick with my ISO setting of 400 and set the dial of my camera on "P". Or maybe an external flash might be considered, but at the same time I do not want to take away from the whole mood of the situation with any kinda flash. I feel like if I can get better at this challenge, then taking indoor shots for anyone can be a breeze to work with. One of my examples is on my page "Nonna Chanel" |
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06/16/2007 12:12:49 PM · #2 |
I'm not sure if you can change the lens on your camera or not, but if you can't, select the lowest aperture number you can and be careful with the focus. Also, whack up the ISO as high as you can without getting too much noise that something like Neat Image won't sort out.
I had a problem with low lighting so i bought a f1.8 lens and now i take shots in dim lighting at about 1/600 shutter speed and they're perfectly exposed.
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06/16/2007 12:35:05 PM · #3 |
| I shoot a lot of figure skating where you annot use flash. If it is a dark stadium or theater and they are using spotlights spot meter on the performers and you'll be fine. I usally shoot at 1/500 with my 70-200,, f/2.8 lens. If there are no spotlights you'll a faster lens and/or a flash. |
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06/16/2007 12:58:35 PM · #4 |
In most instances, grain is better than blur, so I would crank up the ISO before you slow the shutter down too much. Ideally what you want is to be able to use a large aperture like 1.8 or 1.4 to let in enough like that you can still keep your ISO low and your shutter speed fast. Unfortunately, your camera's largest aperture is 2.8, so you may have to consider using a flash (if possible), dealing with the noise of a high ISO, or upgrading to the ever so cool DSLRs.
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06/16/2007 01:03:09 PM · #5 |
| In addition to previous comments, I recommend you stabilize the camera as much as possible. While a tripod or even a monopod will probably be out of the question under the circumstances, you may want to consider using a sling, bean bag or any other kind of available support (ledge, pillar, chair - anything to steady the shot). |
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06/16/2007 06:48:13 PM · #6 |
| Thanks for all the advice. I will see what i can do. I think the only complaints that i have with my camera so far is the fact that it hates indoor lighting and has a very slow shutter speed. |
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06/16/2007 07:10:45 PM · #7 |
| Almost any newer model camera by olympus has this bright capture critter in it. You take a picture in pitch blackness, don't have to use a flash, and you can see clearly in the image. Not suggesting you buy a new camera, just letting you know. |
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06/16/2007 07:59:53 PM · #8 |
| I always want a new camera, but the pocketbook won't let me buy one |
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06/16/2007 08:09:38 PM · #9 |
I'm assuming that ISO400 is about your theoretical max for your camera. The small sensor doesn't really allow for higher gain, the signal/noise ratio just becomes too high with those teeny photosites.
Unfortunately, with low light you'll need at least that and an f/2.8 aperture to really get any decent shutter speed out of it. 1/100 is minimum to stop even some motion, if they're moving fast even that is too slow. You'll be at f/5 zoomed in, so your only hope is to get close and shoot wide the the f/2.8 on that end of your cam. |
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