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Jul 11, 2008 16:52 |  #1

Hey, I am shootiong an indoor concert for a local band. Nothing big, but I have never shot anything like this before. I have a Sigma 24-70mm 2.8. I'm almost positive that is what I'll be using, but if anyone has any kind of advice, it would be greatly appreciated. As to the settings, the f/, shutter speed, iso, etc... thanks in advance. God bless.

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Jul 11, 2008 19:12 |  #2

Too many variable to give you exact settings but as a general rule start at 1600 ISO - shoot and shoot RAW and try to keep your shutter speed up to avoid motion blur and camera shake (while maintaining exposure).

If the venue is not well lit the lens you mention may not be fast enough.

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Jul 11, 2008 19:15 |  #3

People seem to always freak out and make posts like this. Just go and allow yourself to get into it. It's not nearly as scary as you may think!!

Shoot, check your levels, check your pictures and histograms and youll be fine ;)


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Jul 11, 2008 21:06 |  #4

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=492252


use the same advice that was given in this thread that you made a few months back.

Ill just repeat what ive posted a few times in your threads-- learn how to expose and image (including what different f/ stops and shutter speeds and iso settings will change in the image).


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Jul 11, 2008 22:33 |  #5

I'll suggest you to go and take a rehearsal shot first. You will be getting many tips but ultimately you will be doing what you think will work. If you will practice it 2-3 times in your own house with your friends or family members, it will help you a lot to judge the actual scenario. Don't worry, you will do fine with a little more confidence and tactics to handle the camera.

I assume you are not a novice.:)


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Jul 13, 2008 10:44 |  #6

Learn from your mistakes.

If you do well, then you'll know what works. If the pics aren't that great, learn from it and try something different next time.

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Jul 15, 2008 23:34 as a reply to  @ noxcuses1's post |  #7

I've got a page (external link) on my site that might give you some hints

Good Luck


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Jul 17, 2008 00:02 |  #8

EveryMilesAMemory wrote in post #5919174 (external link)
I've got a page (external link) on my site that might give you some hints

Good Luck

Great tips EveryMilesAMemory. I wish I would have read your page before I shot the Essence Festival this year.


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Jul 17, 2008 09:24 as a reply to  @ g2kev's post |  #9

Glad they could help Kevin, just trying to do my part in giving back to so many that have helped me out along the way


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Jul 17, 2008 10:22 |  #10

Great link, Pat!

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