Pro1 NightClub photography

[andrewaaa5]

Hi, i do a lot of nightclub photography, and have been happy with my G3 and EX420 flash for over a year. Has anyone used the Pro1 for nightclub photography (with external flash) and can they please post some examples?
i want to know if the upgrade will be worth it.
thanks in advance.
Andrew

[Andy_T]

Andrew,

for nightclub photography you might also take a look at the Digital Rebel or the 20D with a fast lens (e.g. Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI and Canon 50/1.8)

Those cameras should perform be a lot better with their very good and practically noiseless pictures at high ISO settings.

Best regards,
Andy

[langer]

I do a bit of nightclub photography and uses 300D (digital Rebel I believe its called in the states) + 540ez (on manual) + 20-35mm 2.8-3.5 Tokina lens. I find this set up very flexable and not too big or obtrusive in the clubs. I think it'd be pointless to use too long a focal length in nightclub photography tho,

1. u are always shooting at slowish shutter speed. even at ISO 1600

2. long lens + dancing crowd = broken lens + repair bill.

I mostly shoot at ISO 400 - 800. too much noise at ISO 1600. might not be that bad when shooting normal subject but at nightclub shots, there will be a large area which will be dark on your pic, they will show up very bad noise on 1600 if not careful.

I am swiching to 420ex and looking forward to the next shoot next friday. Will post u results.

[dansumption]

"practically noiseless" high ISO - I would dispute that, although the Canons are certainly better than other brands and even 3200ISO is usable, though noisy, as long as you don't under-expose.

[ArtChick]

the rebel I find the images look flat whereas the 40D there's more depth of field and the colors are more vibrant.

[rpolitsr]

The worst disadvantage of the Pro1 is that it can not autofocus on low light and the manual focus is really difficult to use.

[Cheesyfeet]

The worst disadvantage of the Pro1 is that it can not autofocus on low light and the manual focus is really difficult to use.

QFT

[Padrino]

Inexpensive (older) DSLRs are way better than a compact for low light work. I shoot many parties with my 10D and a 580EX plus Canon 20-35 USM. It works marvels, despite the ageing setup.