Tony, take a look at my pix of Stevie Wonder in concert. If these seem of
acceptable quality to you then I can explain my approach.
http://www.photoscene.com/lexjenkins/viewfind.htm
Please pardon the largish download - I figured the image would be more
helpful if accompanied by the captions. Basically, I used Tri-X pushed to
800, a shutter speed of 1/8 to 1/15 second, and steadied myself as best I
could. Since I was sitting or crouching this wasn't too difficult.
Use fast film, a fast telephoto and practice holding steady. I can't
imagine using a tripod or monopod at a concert, even if it were permitted.
If necessary I might borrow a friend's should to steady myself against.
If the choice were between a 135mm f/2.8 and a 200mm f/4 or f/5, I'd take
the 135mm, enlarging and cropping to get the desired image out of the
negative. Personal preference, tho'.
Films are better these days and I'd suggest something like Fuji 800 Superia
X-tra (readily available), or the fast films from Kodak and Fuji intended
for photojournalists (will require a trip to the camera shop).
And I like the look a slowish shutter speed lends to concert photos. I
don't much care for frozen-action shots. Live musical performance is a
fluid event, and a bit of blur from motion, camera shake, or simply being
out of focus captures the feel of the event better, to my tastes. Ian and
other list members have nicely captured this feel in their concert images as
well.
Lex
From: "Tony Halmarack" <tony.halmarack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
I've got the tripod, appropriate ( I think) shutter speed and I can get the
fast film, I guess. So that leaves the choice and purchase of a suitable
lens. Can you please offer any suggestions on this one?
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