Inside Auditorium long shots
Jan 21, 2013 17:29:37 #
I've been asking around in my circle of Photographers and lots of advice but few have actually taken these pictures.......I have a graduation at the University of Manitoba in May and been asked to take a picture from the auditorium second level gallery of a graduating student. Distance probably 100 + feet and shooting down, no natural lightning, only fluorescent and Tungsten lighting. Ceiling very high. I will be renting a lens for my canon 50D but just don't know what to get. I don't want to ISO myself to death. I can use the tripod so I will be able to pull the speed down and set my meter to spot as they do "pose" for a few seconds. I've looked at the Canon 300 but I'm sure there are forum members that have taken this type of shot and would really like their advice/direction. Much appreciated.
Jan 21, 2013 17:56:28 #
I would seriously suggest finding someone who has a 300mm lens, regardless of the F stop rating, and setting up on that balcony just to see if that focal length is really long enough for what you want. At 100 feet I kind of doubt it will do the job. I am guessing you will most likely be wanting something closer to 500mm to get a decently composed shot at such a distance.
Jan 21, 2013 18:16:23 #
I would agree, the 500mm lens would do the job fine, a trial shoot would be wise if you could arrange it, shoot in RAW, at no less than 1/500 sec, that should give you a reasonable ISO, and if shot in RAW the W/B could be adjusted to your liking, good luck.
Jan 21, 2013 22:57:18 #
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Jan 21, 2013 23:04:33 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
normsImages wrote:
I agree with MT Shooter and Benbo. 500mm f2.8.
Yes the 500mm 2.8 is the way to go. I believe the only one out there is the Sigma 200-500mm 2.8. You can pick it up at B&H for only $ 25,999.00
Jan 21, 2013 23:06:13 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
sbesaw wrote:
Yes the 500mm 2.8 is the way to go. I believe the only one out there is the Sigma 200-500mm 2.8. You can pick it up at B&H for only $ 25,999.00
normsImages wrote:
I agree with MT Shooter and Benbo. 500mm f2.8.
Yes the 500mm 2.8 is the way to go. I believe the only one out there is the Sigma 200-500mm 2.8. You can pick it up at B&H for only $ 25,999.00
Or you could get the Panasonic FZ 200 28-640mm 2.8 fixed for $ 549.00
Jan 21, 2013 23:08:23 #
sbesaw wrote:
You can pick it up at B&H for only $ 25,999.00
I think you would need help picking it up.
30#
Jan 21, 2013 23:09:46 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I think you would need help picking it up.
30#
sbesaw wrote:
You can pick it up at B&H for only $ 25,999.00
I think you would need help picking it up.
30#
It comes with a truss, Camo of course>>>>>
Jan 22, 2013 08:58:36 #
Yes, I've looked at this "multi-" thousand dollar lens in the past and always though because of the color it was to be fitted on a tank. :lol:
Since that Canon 300 is a wide apture, would an extension tube work as it would only cut the F stops back by two clicks.
I have a friend with a sigma 100-500 and will go to the building and see what it can do as far as quality with "reasonable" ISO.
Thanks everyone for suggestions.
Since that Canon 300 is a wide apture, would an extension tube work as it would only cut the F stops back by two clicks.
I have a friend with a sigma 100-500 and will go to the building and see what it can do as far as quality with "reasonable" ISO.
Thanks everyone for suggestions.
Jan 22, 2013 10:36:57 #
I don't know about Cannon, but my Nikon D5100 has a LOW KEY setting, I have tried that function and was pleased with the results. And you get color. If you use NIGHT VISION, you get good pictures but it is in B&W. Using flash at the same time won't hurt, if it is powerful.
Jan 22, 2013 12:33:17 #
1/500th second shutter . . . I don't think so in that available light. Definitely use a tripod and keep the shutter at about 1/100th to 1/200th second. You might get away with 1600 ISO with which the 50D will produce terrible results.
Here's a couple of examples taken from a balcony at a theatre with pretty good stage lighting. ISO 800, shutter speed 125th second and F/4.0. Camera on tripod. Most detail was lost using noise reduction which on the 50D is pretty well necessary at ISO 800. At 1600 . . . :shock:
Camera : Canon 50D
Lens: 70-200 F/2.8L IS
Here's a couple of examples taken from a balcony at a theatre with pretty good stage lighting. ISO 800, shutter speed 125th second and F/4.0. Camera on tripod. Most detail was lost using noise reduction which on the 50D is pretty well necessary at ISO 800. At 1600 . . . :shock:
Camera : Canon 50D
Lens: 70-200 F/2.8L IS
Jan 22, 2013 14:19:52 #
Weddingguy wrote:
1/500th second shutter . . . I don't think so in t... (show quote)
I certainly would be pleased with these shots, especially the closer one of the two young ladies....How far were you from the subjects. I'm sure lighting in the place I will shoot, would not allow anymore than your speed of 125. Will put all my "test" shots together in the next few weeks and hope for the best.
Jan 22, 2013 14:50:45 #
georgeretired wrote:
quote=Weddingguy 1/500th second shutter . . . I d... (show quote)
I would guess that I was 100 to 125 feet away. The closer of the two shots was at the full 200mm. On tripod . . IS turned off.
Jan 22, 2013 14:55:42 #
sbesaw
Loc: Boston
georgeretired wrote:
quote=Weddingguy 1/500th second shutter . . . I d... (show quote)
Remember these are at 2.8. Big difference from 5.6 or 6.5
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