What kind of camera do you have and how close were you?? Those pictures were EXCELLENT!! Any tips on what settings to have on the camera and stuff?
Thanks. I have a Canon A620, 7.1 MP. I was only in row 13. Most of those were taken at full zoom (4X), shutter priority (1/60 to 1/80 s), ISO 400 (as high as it would go), no flash. It took some experimenting, but eventually they started coming out better. These tips helped me:
- Turn off the flash: you dont need it to get a good shot and it bugs the artists
- Turn off focusing lasers/grids: some cameras have them to assist in focusing in the dark. You don't want that hitting the artist in the face. The stage should be bright enough that the assist lamp would not engage but it would be a good idea to turn it off (if you can).
- Use manual mode or a priority mode (aperture or shutter): This will force the camera to hold its settings or, in a priority mode, will set one and allow the other to adjust itself given lighting conditions etc. If you go priority mode, I suggest aperture and setting it to the smallest number (which lets in more light). Most will have f2.8 at the widest zoom but force to a different aperture if you zoom in. Check your manual to see how yours works.
- Shutter speed: it's very difficult to handhold a shot at anything slower than 1/60 of a second. Usually anything slower and you will see "hand shake" - meaning your own movement of the camera while the shutter is open. A slow shutter speed will also blur the action on stage if people are moving. You may be going for that look. Depending on your distance from the stage and how bright the lights are at particular times, you should probably be able to get away with f2.8 1/100 or 1/125. This faster shutter speed will help stop the action while still having some bluriness of artist movement and help eliminate hand shake.
- Crank up the ISO as needed: most digital camera have at least 800 or maybe 1600 or something in between. It will cause some noise but you can clean that later. The point is to trade noise for a clearer shot. Bumping it up will allow you to achieve the settings mentioned above. So do this if you cant get the desired settings in order to get a clear shot.
- Shoot RAW mode: If your camera has a RAW mode, USE IT! Raw allows a lot of room for editing with no image degridation (unlike jpg) If you are taking the time to lug a camera and take photos during the show then take them with the best option available to you, which is RAW if you have the option. Note: you will need something to edit RAW files with. Your camera likely came with software or if you have Photoshop CS, CS2, Elements, or any other product that can read/edit RAW files. If you dont, set your camera to the highest quality jpg and bring enough storage cards for the night.
- When focusing....WAIT!: Most digital cameras have a focus lag, particularly noticeable in dark settings. Most also focus and take the shot with the same button. So, you press the button "halfway", let it focus (usually something alerts you the focus is achieved), then you press the button down the rest of the way to take the shot. Because of the dark setting the camera may "hunt" a bit so take the time to let the focus happen then ...click!
- Steadyyyyy... steady...: You may be shooting with slow shutter speeds so to keep movement to a minimum you may want to use the actual viewfinder when taking your shots which will allow you to rest the camera against your face to help support it. If you use the screen on the back that will require you to hover the camera in the air which allows more movement. And take photos when you are finishing your "out" breath. This will help you to relax plus you will have less body movement than when your chest is expanding on the "in" breath. Keeping your elbows into your body will also help with support.
- Review your images: After you get your settings straight and take a few pictures, be sure to review them. Use any histograms or overexposure meters to help decide if your settings are correct. If things are "blown out" (too much light), increase your shutter speed and/or decrease your ISO. If things are really dark, do the opposite.
-Position: Usually a small movement in any direction can create a better photo. Get in the right spot to remove those heads in front of you, etc.
sharptoe sweet photos! what were your seats for toronto?
got a car...got some gas...oh let's get out of here-get out of here fast...
I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
I want to go but I want to go with you.
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I've had enough, said enough, felt enough. I'm fine, still in it.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
I think I need to go BUMP the Stoney thread with that. I also heard that night Eddie called Stoney his "best friend" that night. Awwww!!!!! This is the little "best friend" break side stage. Fuckin precious!
Thanks again!
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I think I need to go BUMP the Stoney thread with that. I also heard that night Eddie called Stoney his "best friend" that night. Awwww!!!!! This is the little "best friend" break side stage. Fuckin precious!
Thanks again!
Glad you liked it. Yeah, Ed said something like "I'm proud to call this man my friend". And then he let Stone sing! And play the bass!
Can I get anyone's opinion on whether or not this would be considered a "small, handheld" camera? It's not professional, no detachable lenses or anything.
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Thanks. I have a Canon A620, 7.1 MP. I was only in row 13. Most of those were taken at full zoom (4X), shutter priority (1/60 to 1/80 s), ISO 400 (as high as it would go), no flash. It took some experimenting, but eventually they started coming out better. These tips helped me:
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Toronto, Albany 2006
Toronto, Hamilton 2005
Toronto 2003
I am adding Buffalo 2003 probably later today and Cleveland 2006 after it happens, so check back often.
http://www.s109718014.onlinehome.us/sharptoe/ConcertPhotos/
My night one pics are here:
http://www.thebookofbiff.com/2006/05/16/pearl-jam-photos-from-the-chicago-united-center-show/
I hope you get this message but your not home...I will be there in just a minute or so...
I want to go but I want to go with you.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime. -MT
I've had enough, said enough, felt enough. I'm fine, still in it.
Here's my 2 favorites from last night. I'll upload some more later...
http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c336/RainierWolfcastle/Cleveland06/
http://www.s109718014.onlinehome.us/sharptoe/ConcertPhotos
I am starting to like some of the pictures that are blurry. Enjoy
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_037.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_032.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_042.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_049.JPG
My Favorite
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_048BEST.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO1_05162006_044.JPG
Night 2 from the nose bleeds, I'm suprised some of these even turned out:
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO2_05172006_101.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO2_05172006_102.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO2_05172006_103.JPG
http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bmosier/CHICAGO2_05172006_105.JPG
ENJOY!! Feel free to steal some of these if you'd like.
And...oh yeah (sorry for the shakes...too much beer):
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-96426875272669232
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2139513154303166030
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-505532106943582400
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2546859223728780412
2000 - Indianapolis(8/18)
2003 - Champaign(4/23), Indianapolis(6/22),
Columbus(6/24), Hershey(7/12)
2006 - Chicago (5/16), Chicago (5/17), Cincinnati (6/24)
2007 - Vic -Chicago (8/2), Lollapalooza - Chicago (8/5)
It's terrible not to be there, but the pictures help to give the impression of the show.
http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c336/RainierWolfcastle/Cleveland06/?start=all
The pictures are AWESOME.
Shelle
something,you'll fall for anything." EV
Those pics are fabulous!
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just click on the little Flickr streaming window to view the fiive concert pic i have so far
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e200/Songburst/102_0943.jpg
(thanks to Songburst)
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
very cool!!
thnks!
And I know she's reached my heart,... in thin air
saved some of those, thnks!!
And I know she's reached my heart,... in thin air
Wow!!!!!
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Thanks so much for sharing the love people.
RainierWolfcastle, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for capturing this incredibly sweet shot....
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c336/RainierWolfcastle/Cleveland06/IMG_0338.jpg
*feels all fuzzy inside*
Looove it!
I think I need to go BUMP the Stoney thread with that. I also heard that night Eddie called Stoney his "best friend" that night.
Thanks again!
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...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
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Glad you liked it. Yeah, Ed said something like "I'm proud to call this man my friend". And then he let Stone sing! And play the bass!
Can I get anyone's opinion on whether or not this would be considered a "small, handheld" camera? It's not professional, no detachable lenses or anything.
http://www.genyosha.com/s-photo/JCTNissues/J2005-09/2005-09-jpg/2005-09-Kodak-850.jpg
Camera info from some people that have been to shows would be of great assistance.