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mattclements
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Reged: 26/07/2008
Posts: 4
Gig Photograpy
      #702695 - 06/09/2008 15:28

Hello all.
Tonight I am shooting some bands live. Just wondering any tips?

Im using a Canon 300d with 1GB & 256mb Cards with a Canon 18-55mm and Sigma 70-300mm Lens/es.

Cheers
Matt


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NorthernNikon
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Reged: 16/12/2005
Posts: 6167
Loc: Harrogate, North Yorks
Re: Gig Photograpy [Re: mattclements]
      #704798 - 11/09/2008 10:00

Hope the shoot went well Matt. I don't think that many people pop into this forum whihc would probably explain why you got no responses.

How about posting some of your shots in the appraisal gallery?

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Polyglot
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Reged: 27/08/2008
Posts: 6
Loc: Costa del Sol
Re: Gig Photograpy [Re: mattclements]
      #711302 - 26/09/2008 19:06

I hope it went well, too, and agree we'd like to see some results.

In future, I'd suggest upping the ASA setting to the max setting, set to spot metering (which I imagine is an option on the 300d), zoom in close and take lots of shots - including some with spotlights hidden just behind the musician or shining straight into your lens; these can be either stunning or disastrous, but always worth a try!


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topoxforddoc
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Reged: 27/07/2007
Posts: 33
Re: Gig Photograpy [Re: mattclements]
      #714529 - 06/10/2008 16:52

Matt,

Sorry for the belated reply. This is what I do.

Shoot RAW
ASA 800 or more (noise permitting)
As fast a lens as possible (that they will let you in with)
Spot meter
Normal set-up - ASA800, lens set at f4 (or faster) handheld at 1/60th second
Shoot when the lights come on

Oh and NEVER use flash

Here's some of my gig photos on my gallery
James Blunt, KT Tunstall, Paul Simon, Duffy etc

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/topoxforddoc/

Good luck

Charlie


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