Shooting a carshow inside an auditorium?

[quid]

What lens is your most preferred in this situation?

[PhotosGuy]

W i i i i d e! People will still try to walk in front of you. Fast helps, too. ;)
What camera? ISO 1600 can look pretty good, properly exposed.

[tod071]

Depends what kind of show. As wide as you can get for full car shots. Regular zoom can be used for catching specific mods or engines. I was able to use 24-105 at my last show. But I was a vendor, so I was fortunate to shoot without people getting in the way.

[JuSlaughter]

I'm in a similar situation, doing a show at the NEC in Birmingham, which has horrific lighting, so apart from a fast lens (i'm renting a 70-200 F2.8 IS), what recommendations are there concerning flash (onboard, offboard, diffusers, etc), sorry for hijacking the original post.

[PhotosGuy]

what recommendations are there concerning flash (onboard, offboard, diffusers, etc) I don't use one. A little bit of fill might separate the car from the background a bit, & some guys have luck with that, but unless it's a silver car, I wouldn't expect that you'll get much help from it. OTOH, there's no reason that you shouldn't try some shots with one & see how you like them?

Now if you also had models in the shot, some fill with a diffuser would come in handy.

Some nice show threads:
NAIAS Detroit...My go at it... (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=439177)

Detroit [Ferrari,Lambo,R8,Bentley,GTR] NAIAS (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=444565)

Detroit Auto Show 2008 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445591)

[sandro9mm]

I did super car show in monte carlo, and it was too much people around, I had 17-40 with me and it didn't help me at all... I would say fast wide prime would be good for that situation

[elysium]

I'm in a similar situation, doing a show at the NEC in Birmingham, which has horrific lighting, so apart from a fast lens (i'm renting a 70-200 F2.8 IS), what recommendations are there concerning flash (onboard, offboard, diffusers, etc), sorry for hijacking the original post.
Check you PM.

[elysium]

What lens is your most preferred in this situation?
ISO 400+
Wide open

I used a 5D+24-105 f4L IS and it was great. IS really did help nailing key shots at slow shutter speeds.

580EXII set to ETTL and used the bounce card to throw a bit of light forward. Angled about 75 degrees. I know it wasted a lot of light but it worked well for me.

I did keep a CPL at times to reduce reflections and some may not like using them, I love it.

Heres some pics to give you an idea.
http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=25608 (http://87.194.35.237/showthread.php?t=25608)

[NorCalAl]

What about the Tokina 11-16/2.8?

[stanleylee]

hey guys i might have chance to go in to the autoshow before it open!
i currently only have my 40d and the 17-85 F4 kit lens,
wondering should i get a flash or faster lens ? for that in door car show ?

[Mr. Bill]

Also, is it best to set the ISO on a 40d to "auto" mode so it will automatically pick the right setting? or just set it manually based on test shots?

Also, what is considered "wide"? Am I better off using my 10-20 or my 17-50 f2.8?

[PhotosGuy]

or just set it manually based on test shots? For me, manual always. For a good starting point, first set the f-stop & shutter speed you need for the effect you want. Then the other parameter: f-stop or shutter speed. Then adjust the ISO.
Need an exposure crutch? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=89123) Am I better off using my 10-20 or my 17-50 f2.8? One on the cam & one in my pocket would be my plan. Try for your own viewpoint on the show:
2009 North American Auto Show - Detroit (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=629847)

[rolex87]

I shot the 17-40L f/4 at the SEMA show and i ended up taking my tripod around, but saw a huge number of 24-70L 2.8's around....

[cromus]

What about the Tokina 11-16/2.8?

I am also thinking about picking up this lens for the same reason. what do you guys/gals think about it for car shows and car photography in general. Or would I be better of picking up the 17-40 for auto photography?

[HeartbeatPhotography]

Bump, was curious about people's thought on a wide lens like the Tokina 11-16/2.8, Cannon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 or Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II

Right now I'm leaning more towards the 10-22mm, but I would really like to hear some other people's opinions...

Cheers,
HP

[joooowan]

would there be a need to bring a tripod to a car show? i plan on going to one in 2 days and bringing the 17-40 with me.

[JuSlaughter]

I took mine, used it before the show opened and left it behind when the crowds started. Personally, I don't think you'll get chance to use it.

[RyanQ]

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