djb663 Loc: Massachusetts

I don't know how old your daughter is, but she would probably appreciate you keeping it as simple as possible and being inconspicuous about pictures, so bring one zoom (you'd probably be more comfortable with a point and shoot or a good phone) and enjoy your time with her. Get pictures before the dance. No disrespect meant, just trying to help you enjoy the moment without being encumbered and possibly stressing about your camera while you're dancing with your daughter.

twillsol Loc: St. Louis, MO

:thumbup: :thumbup: I agree, lighthouse is always critical and makes ignorant comments, I usually just ignore his remarks and go on to the next one. He is never helpful.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

papakatz45 GFY
The whole point of teaching is for people to learn.
Sometimes you have to give people a little bit of incentive to get off their butt and put a bit of effort in themselves, instead of just expecting the answers to be handed to them on a platter.
AND as has been said, (by more than me), if someone has pro level gear, they should know how to use it, or at least be prepared to put in some effort to teach themselves.
If they don't know what purpose the lens is good for, then why do they have it?
If they are confident enough and proficient enough to shoot in manual, then they should be at a level where they can rub two braincells together and work out how a lens can be used.
Yes Google answers an awful lot of questions and is a very worthwhile place to start for lots of queries, but a dedicated teaching/chat site like this one is a good next choice after you do your some of your own research.



LOL, I looked back through a lot of your posts.
You sure do a lot of bitching about the way other people post.
It is what most of your posts are about.
Vice president of the bleeding heart brigade are you?
If it gets to you so much, why don't you stop reading and posting.

I probably help more people in a week than you have in your whole time here, so crawl back in your little hole, and stop whining.

RRS Loc: Not sure

I think Gene 51 covered the bases, however, I'd worry maybe about the light depending on the time of day. I like the 70-200 f/2.8 and I'd be trying out some flash fill so that I wouldn't "blast" them. Good luck.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

The 24-120 will cover the entire wedding. With and without the use of flash.

RRS Loc: Not sure

True but it's not a wedding.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

But it is sort of practice for a wedding. :wink:

RRS Loc: Not sure

So true but at that rate you'd better be ready to practice a looong time! :thumbup: :lol: :lol:

Robin Poole Loc: Missoula, Mt

When in college I took pics at fraternity and sorority dances. All I had was a 50mm film camera with flash/strobe. What was most important was the COMPOSITION and lighting. All pics taken with flash. The people seemed to luv um as they bought lots of them. The people at your dance will be so happy to see the pics if they are good they won't care which lens you use. All will take good pics if you compose them correctly. Of course people will argue about using flash VS available light but then they will argue about anything. Good luck!!

canon Lee

I have shot tons of weddings with only one lens, my Canon 24mm-105mm. Low light get close and do 3/4 shots, outside you can frame anyway you want. The only time I use my 70mm-200mm is when I shoot candid shots at a wedding or sports events. Travel light, since carrying too much can wear you out.

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

If you are limited to one lens, I'd recommend the 50 mm f/1.8. The indoor shots will be in a very dark setting, if your father-daughter dance is like the one I attended, and I think you will be grateful for the extra speed for indoor shots.

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

It's an established fact that the "same stupid damn questions" will never be stopped. Those experienced know how to use the search tool but noobs are... well noobs and will simply ask the "same stupid damn questions". :roll: Rant and rave all you want, it won't change a thing.

Knowing this is a given and if it still indeed pisses you off, it may be time to move on to a higher level board where you will once again go through the noob stage and be picked on by someone who is tired of you asking the "same stupid damn questions" asked by all noobs.

Or accept the inevitable and only respond to what you consider worthwhile questions and leave the rest alone.

papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach

I never complain when people ask a question. Unlike you. I don't profess to know all the answers That is why I read and absorbe all viewpoints and information on the site to make me a better photographer.

I do comment when people such as you tell people not to ask questions. You are the one bitching and moaning when someone ask a question you feel is beneath your level of knowledge. As I said, if you don't like a question simply don't respond.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

You misrepresent me, deliberately.
There are no questions that are beneath my level of knowledge.
As I said -"Sometimes you have to give people a little bit of incentive to get off their butt and put a bit of effort in themselves, instead of just expecting the answers to be handed to them on a platter."

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Lhouse has not only replyed to a question beneath notice. Lhouse is also FOLLOWING the developments of this issue.
Must have nothing of value to do.