Fisheye

DDCSD · 15th of January 2009 (Thu)

So, what is everyone's opinions on fisheyes? Should every concert photographer have one in their bag to get a few shots at every gig, or will a good wide angle/UWA be enough to get by with.

I know the use of a fisheye is pretty cliche for concerts, but I'm wondering if its not almost expected to have a couple fisheye shots in a set?

blackshadow · 16th of January 2009 (Fri)

I would like to have one in my bag one day - I think if used in the right circumstances they can give excellent results.

narlus · 16th of January 2009 (Fri)

i use mine a fair bit on the full-frame...you need to be careful not to overuse it, and you need to be *really* close; in fact some performers might get a bit wigged out how close you can get to them.

for this shot of Mark Arm (Mudhoney), i was literally inches from his face.

londonblue007 · 16th of January 2009 (Fri)

I rented one once, and loved it.

even on a crop sensor, excellent results.

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blackshadow Mr T. from the A team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne, VIC Australia Posts: 5,732 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Fisheye I would like to have one in my bag one day - I think if used in the right circumstances they can give excellent results. __________________ Black Shadow Photography Facebook Flickr Twitter Gear List Myspace

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narlus Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 7,190	Re: Fisheye i use mine a fair bit on the full-frame...you need to be careful not to overuse it, and you need to be really close; in fact some performers might get a bit wigged out how close you can get to them. for this shot of Mark Arm (Mudhoney), i was literally inches from his face. __________________ www.tinnitus-photography.com Facebook link gear list

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londonblue007 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 852 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Fisheye I rented one once, and loved it. even on a crop sensor, excellent results. __________________ Canon 50D; Battery Grip; Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8; Canon 50mm f/1.8; Canon 430 Speedlight; website Flickr Facebook philbondphotography@gmail.com

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