Photographing Your Heros

[MrAndyW]

I'm going to a talk and book signing by Buzz Aldrin tomorrow night, I've only got one chance to get a photo with him,Don't think it will be a pose type one due to time restrictions.
My wife will be taking the photos, She not very good with photogoraphy.

So, Looking for a bit of advice on what to do, She has the choice of Galaxy S5, iphone 6 or bridge camera.
Would it be best to video and then get some stills off it ?
Don't know what the quality would be like.

All I want is ONE good shot of Buzz and myself.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks Andy.

[DibblyDobbler]

MrAndyW said:

I'm going to a talk and book signing by Buzz Aldrin tomorrow night, I've only got one chance to get a photo with him,Don't think it will be a pose type one due to time restrictions.
My wife will be taking the photos, She not very good with photogoraphy.

So, Looking for a bit of advice on what to do, She has the choice of Galaxy S5, iphone 6 or bridge camera.
Would it be best to video and then get some stills off it ?
Don't know what the quality would be like.

All I want is ONE good shot of Buzz and myself.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks Andy.

The bridge camera I would think is the best tool for the job (but take a phone as backup!) - suggest she just stick it on some auto mode which keeps up the shutter speed. Do a practice run indoors in lowish light - if that works she'll be fine. Get her to blast away as soon as you are with Buzz - no harm in taking a good load of shots and will increase the chances of a keeper. I would go for stills rather than video.

Good luck

[Simpo Two]

I wonder if you were the chap in front of me who took a photo for me?!

Ther was no chance for a second take and the tog needed to be on the left for a clear view (or on the platform behind). Easy for a wedding tog used to working out best angles and settings in a second but hard for a normal snapper, both in terms of time available and difficult conditions.