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10/21/2005 11:24:50 AM · #1 |
Ihave to take pictures at our convention this weekend, and last time they turned out really dark - what setting should I use on my Cannon Rebel inside to get better pictures. I don't know enough about my camera yet to know what is best for inside - but I really need to get some decent pictures this time, any advice would be appreciated!
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10/21/2005 12:12:34 PM · #2 |
Try a flash! ;-)
Ok, kidding aside, if you're not using a flash, you should. Cuz inside, even with a f2.8 lens your shots might be slower than 1/60 sec. You can get gadgets to put on the flash to difuse the light a bit but I can't seems to find those threads.
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10/21/2005 12:29:13 PM · #3 |
What do you mean by dark? Was the entire exposure off, or just the presenters?
I recently videotaped a company meeting for my wife, and the presenters had thier backs to the window, it was a bright day, and the curtains didn't block the light. I also took some photos. When I let the camera meter for the overall scene, I got silhouettes (and nice pictures of the curtains).
If this is the case, there are a few things you can do:
1. Have the presenters move so thier back is to a wall facing the windows.
2. Adjust the Ev and check the histogram till its right (the Av button on the back of the 300D).
3. Spot meter
4. Use Flash (but use it in Av mode so its a fill flash).
5. Buy a faster lens. (But even the 50mm f/1.4 may not be fast enough).
Message edited by author 2005-10-21 12:30:23. |
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10/21/2005 12:43:10 PM · #4 |
Meter the floor. Set camera on manual and dial in that exposure. You should be fine. Most conference rooms are bright enough to handhold easily at ISO 800, unless they darken the room and spotlight the stage/rostrum or somethign liek that. Your images almost certainly are too dark because some of the ceiling flourescent lighting is in the frame and the camera's adding that very bright source to the metering average.
The way around this sort of lighting is to find a good exposure and then set it manually and fire away. The light doesn't change in these rooms, it's not a problem to stick with one exposure throughout. If you use automatic metering, you're gonna be all over the place depending on ho wmuch ceiling and/or white wall is in your shots.
Robt.
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10/21/2005 12:47:47 PM · #5 |
ISO 800 would be the best advice I could give. And try to get as close as you can to the speakers (Or anyone you want to photograph for that matter).
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10/21/2005 12:58:21 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by kosmikkreeper:
Try a flash! ;-)
Ok, kidding aside, if you're not using a flash, you should. Cuz inside, even with a f2.8 lens your shots might be slower than 1/60 sec. You can get gadgets to put on the flash to difuse the light a bit but I can't seems to find those threads.
Good luck! |
I'd suggest a flash not just for light levels, but for color balance issues. I work in a hotel with aprox 40,000 square ft of convention space and I don't think there is a square foot that is not recieving mixed lighting. I have to, as part of my job, shoot video here often. If the client doesn't want to fork over the cost of lighting I know there will be complaints.
Just another reason you hardly ever see event photographers without flash. |
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