Club (Low Light) event lens

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Club (Low Light) event lens

Postby dviv on Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:38 pm

Hi all,

I've been asked to be the "official" photographer for a relatives 21st birthday. The party will be at a club in the city so I'm guessing low light.

I have a Canon 350D and the Tamron 17-50 2.8 which is "kind of" low light but probably needs a flash to back it up (I have a 580EX)

Would I be better of sticking with the zoom and using the flash? Or would it be worth looking at a Sigma 30 1.4 or even a 50mm 1.8?

Any comments from those who have been there before?

Thanks

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Postby PiroStitch on Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:44 pm

For the group photos, use the flash.

For more candid photos, try available light by increasing the ISO to at least 800. If you can borrow a 30 1.4 or a 50 1.8 or 1.4, go for it and use that as well.

If you want to try something a bit different for the candle blowing, capture the moment when the cake is presented in available light so you get a nice moody image with only the birthday person illuminated by candelight. Switch back to using the flash quickly when they blow out the candles to capture the action.

Good luck :) Most of all, enjoy yourself!
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Postby moz on Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:51 pm

Remember to bounce the flash, but also check the ceiling as clubs often have dark-coloured ceilings. Don't be afraid to make a diffuser.

Go with the lens you've got, but practice a lot first. Take photos around the house of an evening until you get the hang of it.
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Postby dviv on Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:47 pm

Thanks for the tips guys!

I like the candle idea. Definately will give that a go.

Anyone got a Canon mount 30mm 1.4 they will lend me? :twisted:
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