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17 questions linked to/from I'm having trouble getting sharp pictures while shooting a concert from a press pass location
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How do I diagnose the source of blurry photos?
Probably a novice question, but how do I correctly diagnose from a photo for what reason that camera wasn't able to focus properly? Or tell if the image was blurry for some reason other than incorrect ...
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How to improve image sharpness on Canon 700D?
I'm currently using a Canon 700D with a few EF-S lenses, I like the Canon system, the looks, feel and ergonomics but I'm not happy with the files I'm getting. Whenever I come across a photo that ...
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Indoor flash photography in large auditorium...how to achieve excellent quality results?
I will be taking photographs of a high school play in a large auditorium. Lighting will be stage and rather low light. Will possibly need flash to achieve good results of cast members. Will be using a ...
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How do I reduce blurriness when shooting dancers on stage?
I am taking pictures of performers on stage. Sometimes they have tungsten lighting, but then they can also have funky color lights of all sorts go off at them.
Here is a Flickr Album of the pictures ...
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How can I take photos during a school dance?
I am a beginner photographer, and I am on our school's yearbook committee. We have school dances. There are lots of strobe lights, lasers, and UV lights. So basically, the worst conditions for photo ...
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Best ways of photographing at a concert/festival
Lighting at concerts is usually very difficult to manage. My photos always end up blurry/needing an awful lot of post-processing afterwards.
What would be the objective best way to shoot these ...
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What went wrong with this concert photo and what could I have done to make it better?
I have just started learning and practicing and went out shooting for practice in a local concert at a small bar.
Most of my photos have turned out terrible and most of them similar have similar ...
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First time - Night Club Photography - what gear do I need?
One of my friends wants me to shoot some picture of him/people at the club where he is a DJ. But I just started out so I don't have so much knowledge on it so I need some help.
My gear:
Sony α6300 ...
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What significant improvement will I get if I upgrade to Canon EOS 6D from EOS APSC 600D?
I already have Canon EOS 600D and I am thinking of upgrading Camera now after 5 years but I am confused over Canon 6D which is a bit costlier for me and the newer Canon EOS 80D which is in my budget. ...
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How to cancel purple stage lighting on subjects?
HI!
So, I shot a live band that played under purple stage lights. Most acts have strong colored LED lights affecting the subject's skin and I'd like to know how to tone these colors down when I'm ...
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Best Lens & Camera settings for dance concert with average lighting [duplicate]
I take photos as a hobby and the last 2 years have photographed our annual dance concerts however i would love to improve the quality of my photos. I own a canon EOS 500d and would like some advice on ...
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How to get bright concert photos?
I've been starting to shoot some live music recently and have been doing an okay job and see an improvement with each time I shoot. However recently I was shooting and all of my photos have come out ...
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Dynamic Range and ISO capabilities - Canon / Nikon
first - time poster here
I have a Canon 550d (T2i) and sometimes shoot bands in small venues using Canon 85mm 1.8 or a 1.8 nifty fifty. Usually this is at 3200 ISO and wide open. Results can be OK ...
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Upgrade path for indoor sports photography from 7D + Samyang 85mm f/1.4 MF lens
I regularly shoot video and photo at ice skating events with a Canon 7D + Samyang 85mm f/1.4 manual focus lens. I set the ISO at 6400 and with the aperture at 11, I have most of the ice rink in focus.
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Are the Sony NEX5 features appropriate for music festival/concert photography?
I am in the market for a semi-professional camera. To give you context, I am writing for the DownBeats blog covering music festivals. I am looking for a camera that can:
-Take quick photos
-Is good ...
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Which mirrorless configuration would be faster in low light (ISO 3200)?
I shoot indoor sports (arena) and I am planning to buy new mirrorless equipment. My typical shooting parameters are 1/250sec, 200mm, F4, ISO 3200 using an entry-level APS-C DSLR. AF (speed and ...
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Dance photography [duplicate]
I want to take photos of my son who will be dancing at a theatre. The lighting will be changing according to the scene. I need help with the setting in my camera. What settings should i use? I have a ...