crazybobbles
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manual is definitely more rewarding in regards to getting the right amount of light coming in etc. not so good in the world of concert photography when light scenarios change so drastically auto iso feature is a GODSEND, means you can rock manual pretty much the whole time and let auto iso compensate for the light
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How much cheaper are lenses in japan?
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I hardly rock a tripod. It's more for proper pro shots that you're dying to take. They're usually sports or nightlife and I'd prefer not to ruin the evening lugging one around. I did bring a monopod for fireworks for New Year's Eve but it was a bit unnecessary in the end. If you're happy with the range and flexibility of a zoom lens then invest in a better zoom lens that isn't the kit. The lower aperture helps.
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Medium? What kind of a guitar wielding loser are you?
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To be fair, ain't nobody got time for a full on heavy duty tripod. Get the light possible thing you can get away with
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So for landscape, you really need a tripod or something similar. The pro dude was probably rocking a 5d onwards which is amazing in low light. When I was rocking the x100s I basically used my surroundings to act as a tripod. Be a bit creative with what you currently have. I might bring my monopod in the future, the foot of mine can transform into proper tripod feet for extra stability
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come on, that was over 10 years ago! i just remember it being a heavy motherfucker
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It's not a sign of weakness, but it's definitely easier to spot if someone is a n00b based on how they use it than the ones who don't use flash. I've seen some raging n00bs rocking an assistant holding a flashgun once. Their shots were shite and the band afterwards contacted me to use my photos instead. So yeah, I definitely view it on a photographer by photographer basis.
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Guess it depends on the show. Fever Ray gigs are notoriously moody dark which helps for the mood and green lasers but any flash photography would make a crappy shot that kills the atmosphere. Best to avoid those kinda gigs haha. Beach house are like that too. I only endure shooting them because I want a free ticket and it's sold out
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yeah as long as he adapts all is well. it would be hypocritical for me to actually say he should limit it to 3 songs because I pretty much break all the rules when i have the opportunity, photography is a very selfish role where there are times, you need to be a complete dickhole to get the shots you want. The real silly thing is when he puts the camera on his head explain all you want but people will think you're silly for doing that.
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Serves you right for calling him a berk Most of the "etiquette" was built by tour managers and artists who felt photographers being a form of distraction from their show. I know folks who absolutely ban photographs and would mid show tell someone to stop or get them thrown out. The extreme cases you can accept because ultimately it's down to the artist and how comfortable they are performing with photographers. The rest have pretty much been down to the legacy default restrictions led by Bruce Springsteen. Now.. one thing I've learnt from photography is that the limitation of things improve their skills. Back in the days, any shitmuncher could get a photopasses and the photographers (rocking analogue) had shit all idea how their photos would come out, so they would swamp the band with flash to make sure they'll get a decent shot and end up ruining it for the later generation. With these limitations it makes us think outside the box in how to overcome it. Everything from holding the camera a way to reduce camera shake to working with the existing lights on stage. Flash just makes most people lazy as every angle should work ok and a lot of them use it because they just don't know how to make a good shot without it. Not to say flash is bad! The guy in question needs the flash because of the high speeds and aims it at subject to create an isolation effect on the surroundings (but ouch it hurts my eyes). That's fine, but not everyone knows how to use a flash and again lifting such restrictions will end up screwing the band and fans. Small gigs are easier to manage because there's a closer bond between photographer and artist, you can contact them and ask this stuff, try asking muse about using flash. For the 3 song rule, the limitation makes sure the photographer is making every second count. you're more likely to take loads of boring shit shots if you have the whole set to shoot them, when you only have 3 songs you're working your asshole to get the good stuff out. it's a challenge! Basically, think of all the shitmuncher photographers if these limitations were no longer in place. For small venues there isn't much policing of these rules and tour managers generally don't give a shit if a photographer is merking the shit out of their band with light. Good place to practice flash and learn how to compose for the entire set (BUT fuck me, some people know how to shoot loads of samey shots) I don't know what my point is... Rules are good
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so much beef on my Facebook post i shared never seen so much cross over between muser friends, photography friends and gig friends
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Pictures of your gear III: Pics or it's a Soldano
crazybobbles replied to james90's topic in Kit & Tab
dont you just want to hear bs' custom guitar with fuzz turned on, fuzz probe on and fuzz factory turned on. I'm hoping one will inverse the other and create an amazing bliss of fuzz. that or it's just going to be sludgy mud -
can you do a symmetrical shot of him
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Pictures of your gear III: Pics or it's a Soldano
crazybobbles replied to james90's topic in Kit & Tab
get a shure glx-d. comes with a tuner! -
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Few snapshots taken at London Comic con Not much photography skill involved here, but just more reasons on why I'm impressed with the x100s.
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main preplanning i occasionally do (depends if i'm bothered or not) is look up previous shows they played and check the photos out on that so you know where people are positioned. study the photos and make my ones better.
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why would anyone offer you anything over 400 when you've already stated your lower limit of 400
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Ha 300 for a festival is pretty small. For gigs you do need to shoot lots to safeguard yourself, however unless you know a publication that will upload 300 photos, you should downsize your photos when you're back to obviously get ride of samey and blurry shots
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Yeah when there's a lot of things to shoot it gets difficult, means you'll need to be extra picky to make sure you don't overload. Tough job
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Haha i can't remember whether it was white balance or saturation that was the key. I think someone insinuated your white balance being off when all you did was desaturate it a bit. Good times. But yeah. Be more ruthless with your shots and delete more. I just thought knowing you and your guitar specs you'd be a bit of a hoarder. I usually come back from a gig with 220 shots and kill it down to 30 odd and only submit 10-17. Still think it's overkill. Muse gigs are worst
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Just do some quality photo editorial work. As years go by you'll learn to trash so much more photos in order to showcase your best work and to save time and resources.
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It's always impossible telling someone as stubborn as you to change your ways! Gawd!
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You're usually screwed when it's solid red, mine wasn't so I was lucky.