hmm, Harves, there is a software program that can do that automatically for you, I can dig it up if you like
Yeah, take both, if its really poor lighting or you struggle with the new flash the 1.4 might be handy. It's only little
hmm, Harves, there is a software program that can do that automatically for you, I can dig it up if you like
Yeah, take both, if its really poor lighting or you struggle with the new flash the 1.4 might be handy. It's only little
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Wot they said. I would use the 50 for 'hey guys, want me to take a photo of you?' shots, and a zoom for the candids.
thanks heaps guys!!! hopefully will be able to post some rippers tomorrow
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I reckon Darren is referring to:
Exposure Plot is a brilliant lil program that helps you analyse what focal lengths you have a preference for.
In this instance, it'd be used to plot the most common focal length used for a given event, and allow you to see where your preference lies.
Harves, this thing is so much easier than doing it manually!
I have a 17-70mm and can recommend it as an all round lens and wouldbe good for your purpose as the zoom would come in handy.
The 50mm would be handy, however you might be in a bit of trouble if you a wanting the 50mm to act as just at on a a non FF camera. A 32mm is effectively a 50mm on a 1.6 crop.
While we are on the 17-70mm* can someone confirm the white dot between the 24m and the next increment on the zoom ring is 50mm? TIA.
Yep, what others said, I'd go with the 17-70... 50 may not give you wide enough angle sometimes I think.... but it's a great lens so maybe take both?
Actually, the partys probably over by now. Hope you had fun!
Cheers,
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It is a 21st so it is probably just getting into top gear as we write these posts Terri.
At least that is how parties used to go when I was that age, I think, errrr, the memory isn't that good anymore.
C'mon Ellen, it's tomorrow already and you promised us some pics from the party, waiting waiting waiting ----------
hehe Terri - the party was just getting started! Not really, we were still out but not far from coming home by that stage.........
I didnt end up taking photos myself, I wanted to have a good time so I palmed it off to my 10 year old cousin, who by the way, did a great job! I looked over several times to see her directing her subjects into a group shot, looked like a total pro! Although I havent seen the photos yet - my uncle left my camera bag and laptop bag in the cab and very very very luckily for us (and particularly him!!!!!!) the cabbie was honest and handed it in to the cops so still yet to go pick it up. Last time I trust him with my stuff!!
We had the 17-70mm on it all night. And I'm pretty sure it was the right choice, so we'll see......
Thanks for the advice guys!!
Since you have a flash, I would go with the 17-70, The 50mm would get better shots but restricted, however the 17-70 allowed you to play with angles.
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50mm is my pick, it will have two advantages. Firstly the image quality is better and secondly, it is going to be two to four and a half stops faster! If you want wider, then take a few steps back. If you want closer, then approach the subject. Getting good candid shots is about making your subjects feel comfortable. Shooting from across the room with them not knowing your are there is not a good plan of attack. And pointing an SLR with a huge zoom lens on the front can seem intimidating for some people. The 1.4/50mm will allow you to isolate your subject by using the big apeture of the 1.4 and also some nice low light shots.