night club photos (NWS) (2)

I wouldn't bother, its too dark for the camera to focus properly without the IR light from a flash gun

how do you guys get such sharp photos in low light?

fenomeno wrote in post #11682555
how do you guys get such sharp photos in low light?

Learn how to use OCF. I did, and its amazing. The first time I saw an image frozen using a half second shutter speed it clicked for me.

well i mean some of the photos were shot at around 3.5 to 4 fstop can still come out sharp with just using flash?

SamHunter wrote in post #11682216
Does anyone use their 7D to trigger their flash?

Sometimes, but is a pain in the a** to focus in darkness.

fenomeno wrote in post #11684242
well i mean some of the photos were shot at around 3.5 to 4 fstop can still come out sharp with just using flash?

Yes.
If it is a long exposure and low light condition, the flash can freeze action, with some sharpness.

psychodweep wrote in post #11424501
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Awesome!!!

can someone explain what are the differences when using 1st or 2nd curtain? also in what situations?

Paul Oakenfold and guests at Sutra Lounge in Costa Mesa

See all the images here!

fenomeno wrote in post #11688396
can someone explain what are the differences when using 1st or 2nd curtain? also in what situations?

1st curtain:
Shutter opens, flash goes off, film/sensor is exposed, shutter closes

2nd curtain:
pre-flash goes off, shutter opens, film/sensor is exposed, actual flash goes off, shutter closes.


Panda - those are some really nice OCF shots. Are you using an ST-E2 or a radio trigger?

SleazyMermaid wrote in post #11693337
1st curtain:
Panda - those are some really nice OCF shots. Are you using an ST-E2 or a radio trigger?

I'm using Cactus triggers. I find them much more reliable than the ST-E2. BTW, do you mind posting a comment on my blog SleazyMermaid?

http://www.sdnightlife​.com …fold-at-sutra-lounge.html

I like those last two shots, Panda. Was the last one taken on the 17-40 and then cropped? If it was taken on the 17-40, I don't notice any distortion there.

when using ocf w/ triggers that don't do ttl what do you usually set your flash power to manually? do you find yourself changing flash settings constantly?

justsome1 wrote in post #11687974
Awesome!!!

Agreed!

Irish, I don't think I cropped the image. It was either the 17-40 or 24L.

I set the ocf to the lowest power. once its strapped on stage, it's very difficult to get access, switch settings, and change batteries. Keeping at the lowest power garantees the flash lasts all night, and exposes some ambience as well without completely over exposing the dj

Digital Panda wrote in post #11697613
Irish, I don't think I cropped the image. It was either the 17-40 or 24L.

I set the ocf to the lowest power. once its strapped on stage, it's very difficult to get access, switch settings, and change batteries. Keeping at the lowest power garantees the flash lasts all night, and exposes some ambience as well without completely over exposing the dj

gotcha thx. for the couple times that I've doin the nightclub scene my flash has always been on on ttl on camera. I have a ttl cord and wireless triggers but have never given it a try.