Cindy Sj |
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Concert Photography: What Now?
I am curious what knowledge and equipment people find most useful when shooting concerts with digital and ever-changing lighting conditions. All input appreciated!!
January 30, 2008
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W. |
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Hi Cindy,type "concert" in the search box, and hit enter. Have fun!
January 30, 2008
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Kevin Moss |
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Cindy,
I am an instructor with BetterPhoto.com, and like you, I shoot with Nikon equipment (as well as Canon!).
For concerts, I recommend fast lenses, and digital SLRs. You have a Nikon D80, so you're all set there. For concerts, the important aspect is to get in close, and use a fast lens.
What I mean by "fast" is that the maximum aperture is f/2.8 or larger (remember, small number, larger aperture). This lets more light in, and gives you faster shutter speeds. I recommend fixed focal-length lenses, or fast zooms. An inexpensive fixed lens is the 50mm f/1.8, or the 105mm from Nikon. You'll have to set your ISO to at least 400 as well, as you're shooting in low-light situations.
January 30, 2008
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