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mattt
31-10-2007, 19:47
My first time proper using my camera on manual - don't be too harsh on me! :) Taken with a canon 400D w/ 18-55mm kit lens. I found focusing a problem sometimes due to everyone moving about etc. Also, due to the smoke on stage I found it very hard to get a decent picture of the drummers at the back, any tips?

Here's a selection of some of my favourite pictures -
1.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/2363/soundsofthetown011editwps7.jpg
2.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/4610/soundsofthetown018editwwx3.jpg
3.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6433/soundsofthetown111editwcl9.jpg
4.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/527/soundsofthetown142editwsd1.jpg
5.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/835/soundsofthetown197editwkc2.jpg
6.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7076/soundsofthetown322editwhi5.jpg
7.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1836/soundsofthetown327editwee2.jpg

Any feedback is appreciated,

Cheers, matt
Dino f
31-10-2007, 19:56
Good work Matt, obviously a few focus issues, but generally very nice. Some well timed shots too. B&W ones really nice.
Rock Tog in the making:thumbs:
Dean:)
mattt
31-10-2007, 19:59
Thanks alot :)
Glen
31-10-2007, 20:08
If you haven't got one, get a 50mm f1.8. They are the best thing since sliced bread and for around £50, it will be the best £50 you ever spent.

You would see a great improvement (hopefully) in your focusing etc with going to as low as f1.8 it will let in loads more light, and should focus quicker too.

I don't do gigs, but the only one I've shot, I did it with my nifty fifty here you go.....

http://www.gkdigital.co.uk/Gallery/People/Skinny%20Molly/slides/chris-4.html
mattt
31-10-2007, 20:11
nice shot, could you give me some links to a good 50mm f1.8 as I have no clue what one i'd go for!
Dino f
31-10-2007, 20:13
There is only one IMO CANON about £60 from anywhere
Dean:)
Nice pic Glen btw.
mattt
31-10-2007, 20:16
http://jessops.com/Store/s12878/0/Lenses/Canon/EF-50mm-f18-MK2/details.aspx?&IsSearch=y&pageindex=1&CatId=143&comp=n

that? £90 though..
Dino f
31-10-2007, 20:21
Thats the one, at a typical Jessops price though.:lol:
mattt
31-10-2007, 20:22
haha I found it on amazon for 60, might have a look at it :)
Glen
31-10-2007, 20:24
Just PM'd you Matt.