dan_the_man Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 hey team who has experience with night club photography? i'm looking for a new lens for shots of groups of people a camera store recommended a 30mm fixed. f1.4 would this be wide enough? it sounds ok because of the f1.4 so i wouldnt have to use my speed light too much. would like to take shots like this currently am using nikon d100 tamron 28-300mm nikon sb-800 speedlight (external flash for cherie) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
typevu Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 yum. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 yea great tits Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnoon Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 pic not working for me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basti Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 me neither Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 no pic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sl!m Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 me no see pic too.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
5hu7o Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 DROOL.......still drooling Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3589956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 here we go Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3590210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS_180 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 boy did i go to the wrong nite clubs when i was younger Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3590287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS2500 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 That shot was definitely taken with a speedlight, with a dome/diffuser on it so that it didn't create harsh shadows. Rear/slow sync was also used as you can see it has exposed the shot for maybe 1/4 second (it has softened/blurred a little in the background) and then "snapped" the subjects in the foreground. Shooting without a speed light wouldn't look as "pleasing" - in all senses of the word. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3590399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS2500 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 On closer inspection there are strong shadows so maybe a diffuser wasn't used on the speedlight. I would have used one though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3590407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dori34 Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 very nice..... any more of the girls Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3590415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 That shot was definitely taken with a speedlight, with a dome/diffuser on it so that it didn't create harsh shadows. Rear/slow sync was also used as you can see it has exposed the shot for maybe 1/4 second (it has softened/blurred a little in the background) and then "snapped" the subjects in the foreground.Shooting without a speed light wouldn't look as "pleasing" - in all senses of the word. thanks mate. do you think i should go for the 30mm fixed lens? or try out the 28-300 with a speed light? will use the diffuser on the speed light also. pointed at 45 degrees. i like the slow sync for the background effect Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3591312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 boy did i go to the wrong nite clubs when i was younger yeah.. me 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3591325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelstrick Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 its been shot with a very slow shutter speed, which is why the background is clear. A wide lens is best as most times your shooting groups of people I would be going for something like a 12-24mm or 10-20mm lens Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3591464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Oizo Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I would be going for something like a 12-24mm or 10-20mm lens i dont think the skanks going to these clubs want to see pictures of themselves with their heads all stretched out of proportion the wide end of those two wouldn't get used very often...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3591510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgsun Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 20-25 gives good area exp...f1.4 is needed for darker settings...any strong flash with diffuser would be good... try at home and then try..say...around a servo etc..then fiddle with your settings and go for it!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3591752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 20-25 gives good area exp...f1.4 is needed for darker settings...any strong flash with diffuser would be good... try at home and then try..say...around a servo etc..then fiddle with your settings and go for it!!! lol "hai ma'am for buying a twix u get ur photo taken!" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3594554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owgasm Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 pics dont work nomore? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/202068-nightclub-shots/#findComment-3595742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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