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Denise DelliGatti
 

Concert Photos


I take a lot of pictures at concerts indoors. The two digital cameras that I have do not take goop pics. Suggestions on cameras that take good pics indoors at concert events.


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June 11, 2005

 

Jon Close
  Concert lighting is apt to fool the meter of any camera. What cameras are you currently using? You may be able to compensate without spending more money.

In the meantime, set the white balance for tungsten lighting to avoid overly red color cast from the spot lights, and check out http://photo.net/learn/concerts/mirarchi/concer_i.


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June 11, 2005

 

Denise DelliGatti
  I am currently using Kodak LS53 but I also have the Toshiba PDR MD500.

Thank you


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Jon Close
  The spot-lit performers are usually pretty brightly lit, but the dark/black background stage usually fools the meter into overexposure. With the Kodak LS753, I'd set it for no flash, Auto exposure mode, center spot metering (framing the brightly lit performer in the center), and center focus.

Not sure about the Toshiba as I'm on dial-up and it's taking too long too download the manual. But probably similar - use spot metering if it has it and turn the flash off.


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June 11, 2005

 

Denise DelliGatti
  Thank you, I will try at next concert.

Thanks Again
Denise


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