Agreed if you've got enough ISO. Unfortunately, the last time I tried
this (dancers on a large stage), ISO 3200 and f/2.8 weren't enough to
stop the motion. I should have had my Zuiko 50/1.4 and 85/2 which would
have been good enough for many shots.
Dr. (some times no) Flash
Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> Or high ISO and no flash ;-)
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> On Aug 22, 2008, at 3:08 PM, Jez Cunningham wrote:
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>> I have to do some theatre photography soon for friends - nothing too
>> challenging, just at dress rehersal.
>> Previously I've had to use flash - on-camera so I could move around
>> - and
>> with a long (200mm) lens. Red-eye was inevitable.
>>
>> What distance would I have to get the flash away from the lens to
>> avoid it?
>> (Assume camera-subject distance about 40-50feet.)
>> I'm just wondering if 6" (on a bracket) would be enough or if it's
>> gotta be
>> a few feet (with an assistant and a long cord)?
>>
>> thanks for any advice
>> jez
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