Rob Sole (of Parliament) -- Sigma 30 1.4 and 7D ISO saved my butt!

Got hired to take some photos for a former member of Parliament starting his own jazz/funk band. His first show was at a small venue in Providence called The Spot Underground. I had never been there, so I googled it, and the pictures looked like there was decent lighting.

When I got there, it was almost completely dark. Very dim lit room with couches, christmas lights, and some stage lighting. I was like "Ohhh crap, this is going to be rough". I ended up using my trusty Sigma 30 1.4, which I just recently re-purchased after having seller's remorse. All of these were at high ISO's as well (3200+)

To make matters worse, he was moving around a LOT on stage, so I needed my shutter speed a little higher than usual (1/250+)

1. f1.6, 1/250, ISO 3200

Doesn't look bad at all. My Sigma is not that good (or i don't know to use it). I have lots OOF shots and focus is always all over the place. Don't know how to adjust it.

love em

Great set. Love the colour contrast in #7.

nice set, esp 2 and 6.

I really like #2, nice work!