Got a photo pass tommorow...

D

Duncan.F

Messages
1,453
Name
Duncan
Edit My Images
Yes
For the 'New Beautiful South', the original band minus Keaton. Sandi Thom is the supporting act.[ I wish I was a pun rocker with flowers in my hair] Its at the Waterfront here in Norwich tommorow. There is no 'pit', in fact those who know it will agree its one large pit! So I am not sure what they will allow me to do which is making me unsure what kit to take.
Lighting? Not sure but I will take my 5D and 85 1.8 and tuck away a 50 1.4 in a pocket.
Anything longer if I can't get close? I have just got a 70-200L 2.8IS but is it too much I wonder. The venue is quite small really from stage to the back [all standing] is about 60ft. Any thoughts

Dunc
 
Duncan.F said:
For the 'New Beautiful South', the original band minus Keaton. Sandi Thom is the supporting act.[ I wish I was a pun rocker with flowers in my hair] Its at the Waterfront here in Norwich tommorow. There is no 'pit', in fact those who know it will agree its one large pit! So I am not sure what they will allow me to do which is making me unsure what kit to take.
Lighting? Not sure but I will take my 5D and 85 1.8 and tuck away a 50 1.4 in a pocket.
Anything longer if I can't get close? I have just got a 700-200L 2.8IS but is it too much I wonder. The venue is quite small really from stage to the back [all standing] is about 60ft. Any thoughts

Dunc
Click to expand...

700mm defo to much lol mike
 
yeah, if you have to be a bit further away cos of no pit (you poor, poor thing...), just ramp the iso if need be and blast it out with the 70-200, usually fine unless the lampie doesn't like the band and has lit them with a single tealight :P 85 1.8 should be a good bet though :)

worst case, you can always ramp the iso to 11, and go the black and white, loads of noise grain 'arty' look in post ;)
 
For gigs without a photo pit, the best thing to do is get to the venue early and get in with the crowd so you're front row, explain to the fans that you're only going to be there for three songs and give them your card so they can check out your photos, basically make friends with them and they won't mind you shooting for a few songs.
 
I am really lookin forward to it, sorry about the spelling misake! Yes, heaton is n longer with the band, hence 'New' Beautiful South I guess. Hoping to get backstage....... May be pushing my luck but if you don't ask......Will post some shots!

Cheers,

Dunc
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top