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Apr 24, 2013 10:32:55 #

Dickie77 Loc: England

My daughter plays a few musical instruments for a performing arts group, and i have become a member of helpers at their concerts. I have been asked to take some photo's of the upcoming concert (whilst they are playing and some shots of the performers with some special guests), but when i have taken photos at the location in the past they have come out all blurred and yellow looking.
They perform in an auditorium which has a high ceiling and brightish lights.
The camera i have is an CANON EOS350D, with the following equipment. EFS 18-55MM & zoom lens EF55-200MM, COBRA CX150 FLASH, i also have 2 tripods. If there is anyone out there that could help me with some settings or some advise I would realy appreciate it. Thanking you in advance.

Apr 24, 2013 10:42:50 #

Jack47 Loc: Ontario

Dickie77 wrote:

My daughter plays a few musical instruments for a ... (show quote)

I am sure that you will get more knowledgeable replies but with my limited knowledge I can only suggest that you find out the type of lighting that is there. That may be where the yellow (or washed) look is coming from. Your camera should have settings for different types of lighting.
You might want to try different settings at that location again, such as boosting the ISO, aperture etc. Good luck.

Apr 24, 2013 11:39:41 #

Knockatoone Loc: Vero Beach, Fl / Waynesville NC

AS said by Jack47 - reset the "white Balance" to the type of lighting used to get rid of the yellow look - the blur is most likely caused by a slow shutter speed and moving musicians (or your hand shake = get a tripod) - all correctable by the exposure settings. You need a faster shutter speed but if the lighting is not bright enough you will get sharp but dark pictures -Assume you are shooting on "auto" -try going to "S" and up the shutter speed and see what the aperture goes to - if you can get an OK exposure with a speed of up to about 1/100s you should be good -If still not right - try an increase in the ISO Number (increases the sensitivity to light) or go to a flash which is probably not be allowed.. Suggest you go to a rehearsal and do some testing to see what will work in that specific environment.. I am not familiar with your camera but hope it has these adjustments .... K

Apr 24, 2013 12:35:17 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Where in the UK

Forget tripods flash etc, even white balance can be corrected.

I use ISO 3200 to 6400

Apr 24, 2013 13:11:11 #

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Welcome to UHH

Apr 24, 2013 14:09:31 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Depending on how far away the people are I would use the 18-55

Apr 24, 2013 17:44:09 #

Knockatoone Loc: Vero Beach, Fl / Waynesville NC

JR1 wrote:

Where in the UK

Forget tripods flash etc, even white balance can be corrected.

I use ISO 3200 to 6400

Never had a lot of luck getting rid of fuzzy with white balance and just hate "noise from a really high ISO - but maybe they won't mind .. K

Apr 25, 2013 07:11:34 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Dickie and welcome! Can you post a shot or two so we can see what you are talking about? Could be the way your camera is setup or the lighting. Do your pictures come out good in other things you take?
But a picture with settings would help.
Erv

Dickie77 wrote:

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Apr 25, 2013 07:22:40 #

creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London

Dickie77 wrote:

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Welcome and enjoy

Apr 25, 2013 11:12:08 #

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Dickie77 wrote:

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Hi Dickie, welcome to the hog. Erv put it right. Would you post some of the pictures you feel came out not so good, so we can see and help you to correct the problems. Im sure it is not that much, but until we see, we cant correct.
Rich

Apr 25, 2013 12:30:33 #

Dickie77 Loc: England

1st pic: EXP 1/6sec - APERTURE f/5.6 - FOCAL LENGTH 200mm - ISO 400
2nd pic: EXP 1/3sec - APERTURE f/5.0 - FOCAL LENGTH 100mm - ISO 400
3rd pic: EXP 1/3sec - APERTURE f/5.0 - FOCAL LENGTH 70mm - ISO 400

Apr 25, 2013 12:34:01 #

Meives Loc: FORT LAUDERDALE

[quote=Dickie77]If you post a sample. Click on "store original" This allows us to check camera meta data and help you. I would say also that set the ISO at 800 or more and set the white balance to allow for type of lighting. David

Apr 25, 2013 12:58:08 #

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I would go to the place the concert is going to be held and try a custom white balance and save it. Or go and make test shots in using color temperature I would start at 3200k and go both ways and see what looks best. Three of my six childern had music scolerships for their college. Enjoy the concerts. - Dave

Apr 25, 2013 13:00:13 #

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Dickie77 wrote:

I can not believe you are even contemplating shooting at 1/5th of a second at 200mm, the least you should be doing is matching the shutter speed to focal length, 200mm 1/200th.

1/3rd of a second W O W !

Get to 1200 or 3200 iso and set the camera on "T"

Apr 25, 2013 13:06:34 #

Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire

Dickie77 wrote:

It also appears to me that there is a focus problem. Check out the lens AF or MF setting. If it is on manual and the camera is on auto, that would also explain some of the focus problem, also check the dioptric adjustment knob. I had problems with that until i found out it WAS that.
Rich

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