On Stage

SorinSorin Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
edited June 19, 2011 in People
I'm new here. I tend to do a lot of band/ promo photography. These are a few recent favorites.


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"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

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  • GringriffGringriff Registered Users Posts: 340 Major grins
    edited June 15, 2011
    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
  • geoles2geoles2 Registered Users Posts: 27 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    I am wanting to do bands, concerts etc. What lenses do you use?

    Thanks!!
  • SorinSorin Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    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
  • BlackwoodBlackwood Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    Nice shots.
    Sorin wrote: »
    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.
    Marc Blackwood | HYPERcontrast
  • SorinSorin Registered Users Posts: 29 Big grins
    edited June 16, 2011
    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
  • BlackwoodBlackwood Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    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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