charlesp Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Another school play, another batch of bad shots. I'm using a Canon A2, 200mm 2.8, no flash allowed, NPZ, sitting in the crowd, no tripod. I just can't control those blurry hands and feet - can't get a fast enough shutter.Any film suggestions? Perhaps switch to B/W 3200? (never tried it) Stay with 800 speed and push a stop or 2? Any suggestions are much appreciated Curious to know if a DSLR has any advantage (ISO?) in this situation - other than no missed opportunities changing film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_vener_photography Posted June 14, 2003 Share Posted June 14, 2003 Try NPZ pushed two stops and switch fro mthe 200mm f/2.8 to the 200mm f/1.8 (great lens). CMOS DSLRs are at a disadvantage when used at high ISO settings: very 'noisy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Take a look at <a href="http://www.photo.net/canon/10D/">my article on the EOS 10D</a> for an example of what ISO 3200 looks like. <p> To my eyes it's pretty damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_naughton Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 Try Ilford 3200. For brighter lighting you can rate it @ 1000 and push it to 6400 for the darker stuff. Its B+W but you can get some great shots and with a 2.8 you should have plenty of speed to freeze the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesp Posted June 15, 2003 Author Share Posted June 15, 2003 Ellis, Just when I thought the only lens I really wanted was the 70-200 IS, along comes the 200 1.8. It must be a fabulous lens for $3500. I'll either have to scout for a used one (I'll bet its rare) or maybe rent, though I suspect its a bit of a niche lens for a rental lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.t. dowling Posted June 15, 2003 Share Posted June 15, 2003 NPZ pushed to 1600 is quite nice, as is Konica Centuria Super 1600. How come no tripod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesp Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 Thanks all for the responses. I'll certainly try some of the film suggestions. Re the 200mm 1.8, my local pro shop suggests that because of the IS on the 70-200 IS zoom, it may be comparable to the 200mm 1.8. I may try renting it. The same shop also rents the10D body. Re no tripod, I'm afraid of disrupting people near me while I adjust a tripod in the middle of a performance. Any tricks I don't know? Maybe a simple pre-set monopod would be unobtrusive.Lots of options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_liu Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 I've actually got some experience in shooting school plays. I avoid the problem by getting closer and using a shorter lens, a fast 50mm does nicely. I've had no problem shooting asa 400 film with the long end of a 35-70mm lens handheld at f5.6 actually. But if you really want to stick with the 200mm lens, fuji makes a nice 1600 speed color film, kinda expensive though. $7-8 a roll when I got it, and I made the mistake of taking it to a drugstore for developing...oh well, the colors actually were good, only the grain was horrible. Again, the drugstore isn't a good idea. But the cheap way still is to get closer, stick to a shorter lens, or maybe donate some money to the school so they can get some new/brighter lighting equipment. God knows the schools need it. My two cents, sorry for ranting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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