koffiejunkie
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Plastic bags and showercaps for when I was shooting. The rest of the time I just kept them out of the rain best I could.
Deckert
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Not really that grainy man
http://www.flickr.com/photos/deckert_za/4479830715
That's the 500D at ISO3200, 1/90s, hand held with the efs15-85 lens. More than good enough for web/prints and fast enough to not pick up too much motion blur.
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Dolby
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Has anyone taken photos at Barnyard Cresta before?
Would a 200mm lense (320mm with crop factor) be alright?
Also - it's reasonably dark inside aside from stage lights.
If a 200m lense at a max F5.6 .... do you think that'll suffice if the ISO is bumped up?
Or is it a 'how long is a piece of string' question and 'try it!'?
Would a 200mm lense (320mm with crop factor) be alright?
Also - it's reasonably dark inside aside from stage lights.
If a 200m lense at a max F5.6 .... do you think that'll suffice if the ISO is bumped up?
Or is it a 'how long is a piece of string' question and 'try it!'?
koffiejunkie
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I haven't been there during a gig, so I dont' know what sort of distance you're looking at, but I found 200mm on crop just right when I was about 10-15m away from the stage at other gigs. If it's any closer something like a 50mm prime might be better especially if it's dark.
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Search for a used 50/1.8. Comes in under ZAR1K
koffiejunkie
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Get the 60D if you're choosing between those two. For low light/high ISO work it's definitely ahead.
If you're going to be 20-25m away, then a 200mm would definitely be better. Probably longer.
If you're going to be 20-25m away, then a 200mm would definitely be better. Probably longer.
You don't want to rush into anything - maybe wait for the 80D?More a hypothetical question ; I want to know tons of theory when I take the plunge
But I'd guess a 50D / 60D
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You don't want to rush into anything - maybe wait for the 80D?
Don't be so dramatic bwana ... it's only been 11 months
hehe ... actually what happened was last year March I was to Kenya and needed a camera. My budget was R6,500.00 max and - although most you said SLR - I preferred and bought the SX1. Although I know bridges have many weaknesses, it was a much better overall package than a 1000D + lens.
The idea was start saving for a new SLR to compliment the bridge and I ideally wanted the 550D. After saving more than enough for a body and 2 lenses - November came and in one week I hit a pothole and needed new tyres, SARS knocking on my door, a broken electric gate motor and a few other thing ... R45,000.00 in 7 days ... more than my camera fund
I've attempted to start saving again in the past few months - but I've just bought a cluster and deposit/transfer is looming over my head ... so everything saved in the past 2-3 months needs to be kept :/ I hasn't planned to buy it now - but things happened and I needed it quite soon.
I realise that life throws something at you when things seem great and if I hold off everytime life throws me a lemon, I'll never even get to attempt SLR photography. I'm thinking of getting something small and second hand for the time being and I saw a 50D for R6,500.00 the other day. On top of that, I was given permission to take non-commercial, non flash photography of Prime Circle at Barnyard Theatre ... so those two reasons piqued my interest again.
On the plus - the last 11 months here have taught me so much theory on photography, that when I do eventually get it, I'll be a pro just from reading the theory
Juggy
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Brand new they're only R995 at Orms which is where I'm going at the end of the month
If you can swing it go for the f/1.4 - much better build quality (I found out the hard way how fragile the 1.8 is), a usm motor which means manual focusing is a snap, and an extra half stop of light for when you really need it.Brand new they're only R995 at Orms which is where I'm going at the end of the month
Either way get a hood!
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Juggy
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If you can swing it go for the f/1.4 - much better build quality (I found out the hard way how fragile the 1.8 is), a usm motor which means manual focusing is a snap, and an extra half stop of light for when you really need it.
Either way get a hood!
I agree but the problem is that the 1.4 is 3 times the price
Only reason I'm getting the 50mm is because I can't afford a 24-70 at the moment and need something for indoor use. The 70-200 f/2.8 wont work for that.
Understandable. You'll still be using the 50mm long after you get a 24-70 because it's that much faster.I agree but the problem is that the 1.4 is 3 times the price
BTW - when it's time, have a look at the Sigma 24-70 (HSM model).
Juggy
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Understandable. You'll still be using the 50mm long after you get a 24-70 because it's that much faster.
BTW - when it's time, have a look at the Sigma 24-70 (HSM model).
I used to have the macro version and was very happy with it. In tests it's just about the same as the canon and is less than half the price.
The macro version? I'd avoid that one tbh . . . but now that you mention it I'm having a sense of deja vu