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Jag-D said:
Jesus Christ that's dark!!!!!!
Ok, you win on this one sir
What kit are you using?
A pair of 5D MarkIIs, with a 35 1.4 and 85 1.8. The 35 1.4 is lovely wide open, but you do need to be spot on with the focus. I shoot lots and accept that some might be out. By the way, the Canon 35 f2 is in fact sharper in the centre wide open than the 1.4L, so don't believe everything you read about Ls being the paragon of quality. (The f2 version wide open is very soft in the corners however.) I can't afford an 85 1.2, but even if I could I like the little 1.8 version - faster focussing, less weight. There's a couple of shots from that wedding at Wiltons here, though they are not the darkest ones.Ok, you win on this one sir
What kit are you using?
tog said:
Pah! That sounds like daylight! I shot a wedding reception at Wilton's Music Hall in London, which is basically a dimly lit 19th century theatre. Exposures varied from 30th, 1.4, 2500ISO in the brighter areas, down to 15th at 1.8 at 6400 in the darker corners. In fact the graininess added to the atmosphere very much and the couple loved the shots 
Don't tell me you did that handheld? I shot a wedding reception at Wilton's Music Hall in London, which is basically a dimly lit 19th century theatre. Exposures varied from 30th, 1.4, 2500ISO in the brighter areas, down to 15th at 1.8 at 6400 in the darker corners. In fact the graininess added to the atmosphere very much and the couple loved the shots tog said:
Jag-D said:
Jesus Christ that's dark!!!!!!
Ok, you win on this one sir
What kit are you using?
A pair of 5D MarkIIs, with a 35 1.4 and 85 1.8. The 35 1.4 is lovely wide open, but you do need to be spot on with the focus. I shoot lots and accept that some might be out. By the way, the Canon 35 f2 is in fact sharper in the centre wide open than the 1.4L, so don't believe everything you read about Ls being the paragon of quality. (The f2 version wide open is very soft in the corners however.) I can't afford an 85 1.2, but even if I could I like the little 1.8 version - faster focussing, less weight. There's a couple of shots from that wedding at Wiltons here, though they are not the darkest ones.Ok, you win on this one sir
What kit are you using?
Damn you, you've made me want a 5D
Simpo Two said:
RobbieKB said:
Don't tell me you did that handheld?
You can handhold 1/15th if it's wide angle, especially if you have something to brace against.
markmullen said:
Simpo Two said:
RobbieKB said:
Don't tell me you did that handheld?
You can handhold 1/15th if it's wide angle, especially if you have something to brace against.
What?! By rifle shooter do you mean SAS marksman? Do you hold your breath or just shallow breathe? I almost want a separate thread on how to move that little!
RobbieKB said:
Don't tell me you did that handheld?
That was handheld on the 85mm. Subject movement is also a problem, but as long as one frame is sharp, I don't mind if I have to shoot several frames to get it. Obviously it depends on the specific subject if this approach is of any use! I rarely use a tripod, and even more rarely do I use one at a wedding. RobbieKB said:
What?! By rifle shooter do you mean SAS marksman? Do you hold your breath or just shallow breathe? I almost want a separate thread on how to move that little!
Don't hold your breath, your eyesight will begin to deteriorate as your eyes run out of oxygen, which won't help, within 8 seconds. Slow your breathing down and shoot on an out breath. The usual things apply, feet about shoulder width apart, elbows tucked in.
markmullen said:
RobbieKB said:
What?! By rifle shooter do you mean SAS marksman? Do you hold your breath or just shallow breathe? I almost want a separate thread on how to move that little!
Don't hold your breath, your eyesight will begin to deteriorate as your eyes run out of oxygen, which won't help, within 8 seconds. Slow your breathing down and shoot on an out breath. The usual things apply, feet about shoulder width apart, elbows tucked in.
No seriously, right now. This forum has been educating me a lot this week
We shall call markmullen 'Old Man Frotto' from now on
I try to avoid tripods too - they are heavy and clunky and slow me down.
'You use a tripod don't you?' said a friend of the bride at a recce trip (who was clearly a frustrated wedding planner)
'Not if I can help it' said I, 'They are heavy and clunky and slow me down'.
'But you'll use one for the groups won't you?' she replied - in a tone that implied that if you didn't use a tripod you weren't any good.
I thought of explaining the thing about shutter speed - fortunately someone else spoke and we moved on. And yes, she was the one who later blocked my view with her rather large butt as the bride came down the aisle.
I try to avoid tripods too - they are heavy and clunky and slow me down.
'You use a tripod don't you?' said a friend of the bride at a recce trip (who was clearly a frustrated wedding planner)
'Not if I can help it' said I, 'They are heavy and clunky and slow me down'.
'But you'll use one for the groups won't you?' she replied - in a tone that implied that if you didn't use a tripod you weren't any good.
I thought of explaining the thing about shutter speed - fortunately someone else spoke and we moved on. And yes, she was the one who later blocked my view with her rather large butt as the bride came down the aisle.
Simpo Two said:
And yes, she was the one who later blocked my view with her rather large butt as the bride came down the aisle.
All of a sudden as read that I realised how useful a tripod might have been. Or a very long monopod, but I suspect you would have needed the tripod.You could just park it in the aisle next to the offending person and ask them to make sure no one moved it - at all. Put an old camera on top and say you are operating it remotely.
Might be a bit late on the day but do you perhaps sometimes you come across people known to you who have previous form?
LongQ said:
You could just park it in the aisle next to the offending person and ask them to make sure no one moved it - at all. Put an old camera on top and say you are operating it remotely.
You have a point in that a tripod can be used to 'bag' a space - especially useful when Uncle Phil and his matchbox camcorder barely standing atop three FM aerials have been charged with videoing the event.However you couldn't leave it in the aisle for obvious reasons.
LongQ said:
Might be a bit late on the day but do you perhaps sometimes you come across people known to you who have previous form?
For sticking their butt in the way? I don't think so.Gassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff