Wurzel anyone?

[pxl8]

I got a call at 3pm asking if I could go shoot a Christmas dinner at a local golf club, special guests the Wurzels. Good chance to try out the 135L in low light and it performed flawlessly. I had the 50mm 1.4 on the 30D as well and that was hunting for focus almost constantly which really showed how much the AF improved in the 40D. Anyway, here's a few shots...

 

[DiddyDave]

Combine Harvester by any chance?

Were these shot wide open then? If so, what ISO f-stop did you get?

 

[pxl8]

Yeah wide open, ISO1000 1/200s or thereabouts. On Monday I'll get to try it again hopefully in better light and slightly more attractive subject - Joss Stone

 

[petemc]

Very crisp shots.

 

[I MAG images]

Yep really nice shots, crisp and vivid, impressed by the low noise. Emmm 40D might invest? Trouble is what do I do with my 10D and 20D cant give them away now....Ian

 

[inaneredstripe]

OOOH ARRRR. nice shots, well impressed.
the accordian player always looks lost.saw em about 4 years ago at a big biker rally. went down a storm.
is the drummer still going? mustve been about 70 when i saw em.

 

[pxl8]

The drummer's still going strong though I think they're all showing their age a bit now. I only stayed for the first two songs and made a hasty exit - really not my thing but they still pull the crowds in. Same routine, same jokes and Tommy always strips to his pants!

It's strange watching them do a show in a small venue. They still have roadies, a huge great mixing desk, long wheelbase 4x4s + trailers. The drummer has a mic on each drum. It all seems over the top - apart from their lighting which is 4 x 500w halogen work lights (the kind you get from Wickes)