> Keep it simple and you will have less problems. Do not get overly
>obsessed with equipment other than keeping your photographer's eye >working
>well..
> One camera with a 50mm lens should be more than sufficient. Keep >the
>other stuff as backup. Do not use it
>on auto...in large areas the sensor will be mostly inadequate. Use it >on
>MANUAL.
> Use a 400 speed film. The following will be more than >adequate.
> Use your 50mm lens only:
> 5 ft shot ( dance or head and shoulders) 1/16 power = F 5.6
> 10 ft shot (full length) 1/4 power = F 5.6
> 15 ft shot (this will cover most formals and groups) 1/2 power F >5.6
> 25 ft shot (full ceremony) full power = F 5.6
> Set the shutter speed at 1/30 and use both hands on the camera. >The
>flash will freeze the subject and 1/30 will give you some ambient >light.
>Keep your F stop constant so you do not have to do too much thinking or
>playing with camera controls.
>This should uncomplicate the camera problems. You are only changing >power
>settings on manual exposure. Cut and paste the above to the back of the
>camera. To keep it easier, shoot everything as a horizontal. A bracket >that
>turns will only complicate your life and present you with another set >of
>choices you don't need to make as you try to do something your are not
>accustomed to doing.
Thanks again, this sounds like good advice. I've been wondering about
shooting most everything horizontal, then cropping if they want a
vertical enlarged, as they won't likely want more than 8x10 anyways.
Sticking to the 50mm also sounds like good advice.
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