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Sorin · Jun-14-2011, 05:53 AM #1

I'm new here. I tend to do a lot of band/ promo photography. These are a few recent favorites.

Gringriff · Jun-15-2011, 11:57 AM #2

Welcome to DGRIN.

It's always cool to see performance shots especially since I don't get out much. Nice shots though I would like a closer image in #1 to see more detail. #3 is very nice.

I have not done much shooting in similar conditions (only high school band and drama). Do these print well or do they need to be brighter to print?

geoles2 · Jun-16-2011, 02:32 AM #3

I am wanting to do bands, concerts etc. What lenses do you use?

Thanks!!

Sorin · Jun-16-2011, 08:52 AM #4

I mainly use a 50mm f1/8. You have to be in full auto or everything will end up blury. I have issues with pixilation (mentally that is, I can't stand it), so I try not to go above ISO 800. My next lens (soon i hope) will be a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8

The shots do print well, though concert photography tends to mostly be a digital image realm.

Blackwood · Jun-16-2011, 09:05 AM #5

Nice shots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorin

You have to be in full auto or everything will end up blury.

Why? That doesn't make sense to me. Blurriness means your shutter speed is too slow. Shooing auto doesn't enable a faster shutter speed.

Sorin · Jun-16-2011, 09:23 AM #6

because even at f/1.8 or f/2 in that dark of a room with ISO 800 or less, the shutter speed when left in a semi-manual mode will be under 1/40. Band members are so inconsiderate of the photographer that they insist on constantly moving while on stage. A 1/40 shutter speed is going to give you crap pictures under those conditions.

Blackwood · Jun-19-2011, 03:19 PM #7

I still don't understand, but it seems to be working for you. Keep up the good work.


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Jun-14-2011, 05:53 AM #1
Sorin ^OP Big grins Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Il Posts: 29	On Stage I'm new here. I tend to do a lot of band/ promo photography. These are a few recent favorites.

Jun-15-2011, 11:57 AM #2
Gringriff Major grins Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	Welcome to DGRIN. It's always cool to see performance shots especially since I don't get out much. Nice shots though I would like a closer image in #1 to see more detail. #3 is very nice. I have not done much shooting in similar conditions (only high school band and drama). Do these print well or do they need to be brighter to print? __________________ Andy http://andygriffinphoto.com/ http://andygriffin.smugmug.com/ Canon 7D, 70-200mm L, 50 and 85 primes, Tamron 17-50, 28-135

Jun-16-2011, 02:32 AM #3
geoles2 Big grins Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 27	I am wanting to do bands, concerts etc. What lenses do you use? Thanks!!

Jun-16-2011, 08:52 AM #4
Sorin ^OP Big grins Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Il Posts: 29	I mainly use a 50mm f1/8. You have to be in full auto or everything will end up blury. I have issues with pixilation (mentally that is, I can't stand it), so I try not to go above ISO 800. My next lens (soon i hope) will be a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 The shots do print well, though concert photography tends to mostly be a digital image realm. __________________ "I know you don't understand. Let me show you......" My Website My 50 f/1.8 lives on my Nikon D80 full time. Next Lens: Tamron 28-75 f/2.8

Jun-16-2011, 09:23 AM #6
Sorin ^OP Big grins Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Il Posts: 29	because even at f/1.8 or f/2 in that dark of a room with ISO 800 or less, the shutter speed when left in a semi-manual mode will be under 1/40. Band members are so inconsiderate of the photographer that they insist on constantly moving while on stage. A 1/40 shutter speed is going to give you crap pictures under those conditions. __________________ "I know you don't understand. Let me show you......" My Website My 50 f/1.8 lives on my Nikon D80 full time. Next Lens: Tamron 28-75 f/2.8

Jun-19-2011, 03:19 PM #7
Blackwood Do it for the Joy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 312	I still don't understand, but it seems to be working for you. Keep up the good work. __________________ Marc Blackwood \| HYPERcontrast


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