steve_gibbs1 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 The ceremony I am shooting this weekend will be candle lit in someones home (at night). I shoot digital (Fuji S3's) but I can pull out the old SQ-Ai if needed. They said they would rather have a flash popping than not have the photos, but I think that will really be disturbing to guests. They said there will be "a lot" of candles, but I just don't think it's going to be enough for ambient. All my lenses are at least 2.8 AF-S, and I have a manual 135 f/1.2 for desperate measures. Anybody ever shot one in candle light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmichaelc Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Steve, I would suggest obtaining something along the lines of a 50mm 1.4 for this type of stuff. If you must and if you had the room that allowed for it, use the 135 1.2 wide open at 3200 speed. However, i would do a little bit of both. Since it is going to be a room inside a home, you should have nice ceilings to bounce off of. I would take various natural light shots with a wide angle at 3200 speed (this allows for slow shutters with minimul blurr that will be noticed) and mix a few of the 135 1.2 wide open with a soft back bounce. Let us know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmichaelc Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 BTW - love the shot in your folder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_brenizer Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Can you rent a 28 f/1.4? The speed and short focal length will give you a lot of light to play with. The problem with flash has nothing to do with guests; you're going to lose the magic of the candlelit ceremony. Maybe just set it to 1600-1.4-1/40th and see what you get. I don't know if you're shooting RAW with the S3s but you could even push it from there. As long as it doesn't go too far, that way you could get some shots that maintain the character of the ceremony (and moderate grain at print size might even look cool as long as you cut down the color grain) and then pull out the flash for some closer candids if you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_brenizer Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I had no idea there was such a beast as the 135 f/1.2. Are you sure it's not an f/2? If it exists, I'd love to see a pic; it would be a giant ball of glass, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_schilling___chicago_ Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Since it is in a home and they don't mind the flash, I would suggest that you get your insurance shots of the "must haves" with flash, you may well find that there will be guests there with P&S cameras popping off flash anyway. Or, you could re-enact the critical momenets after the ceremony with the vows, ring exchange, and unity candle. I really like the idea of playing with the 3200 B&W film, potentially you could get some interesting results. I also like your sensitivity and concern to not "spoil the moment" with the flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacy Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 This was not by candle, but dim chandelier. Still I had a bit of evening light as well- this is 3200 film with a 2.8 lens. I guess you'll just have to see how many candles makes "a lot" in their minds. I would definitley experment some with no flash and maybe pop the flash for just a few. I would expect you to be able to bounce very well in a house. Let us see some when you're done- sounds pretty!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gibbs1 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Ryan, yeah, I meant 135 f/2. I have a 50 f/1.2 also, I had incomplete thoughts in writing and combined the two. This happens more than I like :) A 135 f/1.2 really would be a huge ball of glass, about 20 pounds , I'd guess. Thanks for the input so far, keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan_brenizer Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 If it's in someone's home, it's probably cramped enough that the 50 could do you some good service. 3200 film and a f/1.2 could probably light up the inside of a closet, and I'd love to see the results. I'd keep a bounce flash on hand for the kiss, but I'm just a newbie, so I'd love to see what others think. I'm sure it will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_wallace1 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 TMAX 3200 will look great, trust me. Experiment, and show them before you do it in case they don't like the look and feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_wallace1 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 That is pushed to 3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Take a tripod and some Fuji Press (or Superia) 800 film. If you get 8 to 10 decent shots available light, then go on with the flash: giving the bride-and-groom a choice for their album or wall. The AF 105mm f2D DC Nikkor would work OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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