5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM.

Compact Diss · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

I'm shooting the Dropkick Murphy's tomorrow night. I have the option of using the 5Dc or a 60D using the Canon 50mm f1.4 lens. I have never used the 5Dc for a show so I am worried about the ISO, I feel like there may be enough light to get away with using it, but as usual, coming to POTN for the expert opinions and experience I find here.

Thanks!!!

TheAnt · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

I used the 5Dc for a while shooting concerts and had SPECTACULAR results. I'm currently using a 60D. They're both great cameras for shooting concerts, and if I had the cash; I'd be using both.

I'm actually shooting DKM tonight!

gonzogolf · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

ISO is better on the 5D so thats not a huge concern.

skifurthur · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

I just shot DKM last week and if you can get a lens that is wider, you will be much happier. Many of my best shots were 17 -30 mm on a 7D. Fast focusing is also essential as those boys move around a lot during the beginning of the show.

Compact Diss · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheAnt

I used the 5Dc for a while shooting concerts and had SPECTACULAR results. I'm currently using a 60D. They're both great cameras for shooting concerts, and if I had the cash; I'd be using both.

I'm actually shooting DKM tonight!

I'll be interested in seeing your shots!

Compact Diss · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by skifurthur

I just shot DKM last week and if you can get a lens that is wider, you will be much happier. Many of my best shots were 17 -30 mm on a 7D. Fast focusing is also essential as those boys move around a lot during the beginning of the show.

The 50mm is what I have for now, I have shot them before so I know what I'm facing, but I'll get the shots I need, do what I can with what I have.

Compact Diss · 16th of March 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzogolf

ISO is better on the 5D so thats not a huge concern.

That's good news, I know the 5Dc is a great camera, but for some reason I had worries about the ISO vs. the more current 60D ISO. I'm a lot more excited at this point since it will be my first concert using the 5Dc. I'll post some photos later this weekend.

narlus · 17th of March 2012 (Sat)

Joe, you will be fine w/ the 5D...in a pinch, even 3200 is good if you nail the exposure.

Compact Diss · 18th of March 2012 (Sun)

I love some photos from last night, will post some later. The limits of the lens is what killed all the fun, which was expected with a 50mm. First time in a concert with the 5Dc, such a nice little camera...

TheAnt · 21st of March 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Compact Diss

I'll be interested in seeing your shots!

I'm just waiting for them to get published before I can put them online!

Compact Diss · 21st of March 2012 (Wed)

I'm adding some now, nothing special.

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TheAnt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,166 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM. I used the 5Dc for a while shooting concerts and had SPECTACULAR results. I'm currently using a 60D. They're both great cameras for shooting concerts, and if I had the cash; I'd be using both. I'm actually shooting DKM tonight! __________________ 5D MkII - EF 85 1.8 - Tamron 28-75 2.8 - 𝚺 15mm 2.8 Fishie - 430EX II - AlienBees - Jag35 Gear \|Website \| Blog \| Flickr \| 500px

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gonzogolf Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,564	Re: 5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM. ISO is better on the 5D so thats not a huge concern.

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skifurthur Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Living in his Nowhere Land Posts: 1,269 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM. I just shot DKM last week and if you can get a lens that is wider, you will be much happier. Many of my best shots were 17 -30 mm on a 7D. Fast focusing is also essential as those boys move around a lot during the beginning of the show. __________________ www.amsaddler.com Capturing the passion of performance The "simple and sweet" equipment list: 40D, 7D, 300 f/2.8 IS L, 200mm f/2.0 IS L, 70-200 f/2.8 IS L MkII, 17-55 f/2.8 IS, Canon 1.4 extender

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narlus Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 7,190	Re: 5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM. Joe, you will be fine w/ the 5D...in a pinch, even 3200 is good if you nail the exposure. __________________ www.tinnitus-photography.com Facebook link gear list

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Compact Diss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melrose, MA Posts: 1,239 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 5Dc or 60D + 50mm f1.4 for DKM. I love some photos from last night, will post some later. The limits of the lens is what killed all the fun, which was expected with a 50mm. First time in a concert with the 5Dc, such a nice little camera... __________________ eks productions photography Flickr Facebook

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