First Fashion Show Runway..Need tips

[frankspain2]

<p>What's up photographers..I can use a little advice. I have a gig coming up soon, a fashion show runway. Now I was asked to take photos of the environment and the models on the runway. The environment is not really an issue but I am a little concerned about the runway. She wants the pics ready for online posting..that's cool but uhhh..I'm not too sure on the equipment I should have for this..Right now I have a Canon Rebel XS w/ a 75-300mm IS lense..I have one of those universal shoe flash but I don't think it will have enough power for this mission if I'm not close enough. What do you guys think? What should I have with me for this gig?</p>

[chigirev]

<p>I just did a fashion show runway.. a few days ago.. Using flash is OK but just to enhance a lighting a little bit. Try to <strong>use high ISO setting</strong> on you camera. I use Nikon D700 - and it's High ISO quality helps a lot ! (Lenses: 80-200/2.8)<br>

here are photos..<br>

http://www.chigirev.com/flash/santanarow2009/<br>

-- Nick</p>

 

[frankspain2]

<p>Thanks Nick..You took some really good shots. I think it's somewhat easier to shoot outside than indoors, but let me ask you this..What was the camera mode you were using?</p>

[chigirev]

<p>I used ISO 1600, aperture priority mode ( i set it to 2.8 most), The Quality is not 'The Best' (not for large format printing) but good enough for web and up to 8x10 print. white balance was 'sun" - but I fixed it later using white stage as a reference for "Grey"</p>

[chigirev]

<p>I think inside is easier - at least you have a stable lighting condition. Outside is crazy... especially close to sunset... lighting is changing every 10 min :-) </p>

[chigirev]

<p>ISO1600 is good for NIKON D700 or D3.. I would not recommend it for Canon yet. It's not about Nikon vs. Canon type of talking.. :-) Just reality.</p>