James56 wrote:
Here's a link (below) to my live performance photos using a Sony RX10M3. The camera handled all sorts of stage action and lighting conditions with ease. With the 24-600 zoom lens, I had plenty of range to get in close or go for those wide shots. No fiddling with taking lenses off and on either, so I didn't disturb others around me or miss any of the action. The electronic shutter makes the camera totally silent. The only noise I heard was me going "wow" from having to much fun shot after shot. I've since upgraded to the RX10M4, so my autofocus is lightning fast now. You might check into maybe a used version of this camera. Good luck with your search.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-565354-1.htmlHere's a link (below) to my live performance photo... (
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Holy Kamolie! Those are fabulous photos. I just added the Sony RX10M4 to the top of the list. (Not that the camera was responsible for the quality of your work.) Thank you for your advice.
Thank you!
I am getting that I need the 300 mm lens. The half-body portrait at 50 feet is perfect for our needs.
Thanks again.
Thank you - very useful information. I didn't realize there was a limit on the silent mode with the M50. That's another reason why I like the a6400 even more. The silent mode is extremely important to us since 90% of our shots are during student recitals.
It doesn't make sense saving money buying a camera that doesn't do what we need it to. I'm trying get at least partial funding to buy the equipment we need, so a few hundred more is not a deal breaker.
Thanks again,
RichA
Thank you everyone. I really appreciate all the advice. I have been favoring the Sony a6400 over the Canon M50 and I think, if I understand the gist of all the advice, that I need a basic lens up to 155mm and a 2nd lens up to 300 for the long shots. I also need to take a photography class so I don't waste all this money with guess work. We are a nonprofit music school, so I'm writing a mini-grant to purchase the camera and lenses.
Thanks again!
No offense taken. I know nothing. The clicking really is an issue because we are a music school with mostly single students performing softly. Clicking cameras do break their concentration and I tend to shoot 5 to 8 shots of every student - 200 to 300 shots per concert. Sometimes I have to shot fro the back of the hall - well-lit but 50 feet away. Usually I am shooting from 30 feet off to the side.
I always shoot rehearsals for the groups and get all the close ups and great angles but during the concerts I'm back to the sides and back.
Thank you for your help! I'm taking it all in and studying as much as I can
Hi Folks,
I'm taking photos at student concerts, shooting from 20 feet to 50 feet away. I'm choosing between a Sony a6400 or a Canon EOS M50 - I need the mirrorless to avoid the clicking during concerts. I'm an amateur - my grandson is helping me learn to manually set the ios, f stop etc but I'm a rank beginner.
Two questions: which camera do you recommend for a beginner and which lens should I buy for the long (50 feet) shots to get a violinist for example in a portrait shot? I'm getting different advice about whether 200mm will do or will I need a 300mm lens?
Thanks in Advance!