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Diane M. Black
 

how to shoot low light dacners


My lens tends to only set as low as 5.6 apture. I have played w/ 800 and 1600 ISO but stillnot getting good shots. I set ss 1/3. Any suggestions?
I also have a problem with my NIkon D%0 automatically overriding my choosen settings. Not sure why.
Appreciate any input!
Namaste.


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January 16, 2009

 

Mark Feldstein
  For openers, Diane, you could either post some of the problematic images OR describe what you feel the shots are lacking. I shoot dance and theatrical work all day long at ISO 200 or even less, usually without strobe at f5.6 or f8.0 and using a fully manual camera. Let us know.
M.


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January 17, 2009

 

Diane M. Black
  Mark

The up coming will be belly dancers in a low dimmly light restuarant. I'm not sure how close I will be able to get to them. Will definatley be more from the audiece area as not to interfer with the spectators there for the show. It isn't a stage setting. I looked a some of your pics and looks like you are on teh stage with them? Your work is nice. I appreciate any feedback, suggestions. Unfortunately the practice run photos were so disapointing I dumped them all!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with me!
Namaste.Diane


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January 18, 2009

 

Mark Feldstein
  I think this link should be of value to you, Diane.
http://photo.net/learn/concerts/mirarchi/concer_i
Anything specific you want to ask, just drop a note or post it in this thread.
Be well
Mark


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January 18, 2009

 

Diane M. Black
  Thank you so much Mark! I will def check out the link!
Most appreciatively!
Diane


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January 19, 2009

 
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