 Sara M. Clark |
Flash I have a Canon 30D and I will be shooting an indoor play soon, and I can't use the flash. I am worried about blurring (even with a tripod). What setting can I use that will help the photos expose well and be sharp but with no flash?
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Jon Close |
Tv with a motion-stopping shutter speed, or Av wide open. In either case, set ISO 800 or 1600. Also use Partial or Spot metering on the brightly spot-lit performers so that the meter doesn't read the dark stage and background. Save files as RAW (or RAW+JPG) to save maximum detail to be brought out in post-processing. For more information and techniques, see http://photo.net/learn/concerts/mirarchi/concer_i
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John P. Sandstedt |
You haven't indicated what lenses you might use. Frankly, this is important information as a fixed f/2.8 aperture will allow you to "do more" than an f/4.0-5.6 zoom. Notwithstanding this, if the theater [especially the stage area] is reasonably lighted, you shouldn't have too much of a problem. Assuming you aren't too far away from the stage, you'll probably be OK with an f/4.0 through f/8.0 aperture and taking whatever speed the camera gives you under Av. Of course, you do want speeds of 1/125th sec. or higher, if possible. You're in luck, in that because there is an LCD viewer on your camera, you'll know immediately whether you need adjustments to either aperture of ISO setting. I'd start with ISO 400. If you have the opportunity to shoot at a rehearsal, take it. That way you'll get the feel of the shoot and the type of exposure settings you'll need. Don't worry about whether the players are in costume - that's not really too important as you're getting the feel of the situation. You also can identify the best locations to be in, if you have the opportunity to move around rather than sit in your assigned seat. Also, ask if you can shoot during dress rehearsal. That might be the best of all worlds.
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Michael A. Bielat |
Ideally, you'll want what a "fast" lens and preferably a zoom. A fast lens is one in which the aperture can be set to as low as f/2.8 or even lower in some cases (i.e. f/1.8 or f/1.4). These lenses cost more money but offer you the ability to open the aperture to let in more light. What that means in return, is that you can use a faster shutter speed and so it will still be able to stop motion. Watch out for zoom lenses with apertures such as f/3.5-5.6 since the aperture automatically increases on you as you zoom in. Using a higher ISO number allows simulates film sensitivity to light so the higher the number, the less light is needed to expose the image. However, the higher you go, the more noise is introduced. Hope this helps.
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Michael A. Bielat |
I just read that the 30D's ISO is generally higher than what it says it is setting it to... ISO 100 = 125 ISO 640 = about 800 etc... Stick to nothing more than 800 ISO. You will notice some noise at this ISO when you zoom 100%
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