Photo from a concert

[decebal]

speed 1/20
f 5.6
ISO 800
300mm handhold , What do you think? is to soft ?

[wulf]

It isn't going to win any concert photography awards. The camera shake is very noticeable (eg. see the patterns of light on the guitar), there is a lot of clutter in front of and behind the main subject and it isn't a particularly action packed pose.

Has the picture been cropped or is this as close as you could get with your lens?

Wulf

[decebal]

no crop for this 1 ,is at 3000mm...this is my first concert where use DSLR, not sure if a tripod is practical in this situation

[FocalFrenzy]

Depending on the concert venue, sometimes a monopod is allowed. You can always call ahead to find out.

[wulf]

You might get sharper results if you zoomed out a bit. Generally speaking, you can get away with a lower shutter speed at a shorter focal length although, to be honest, you will probably need to get above 1/20s. I wouldn't be surprised if f/5.6 is wide open at 300mm on your lens but the idea of using a shorter focal length might also open up wider apertures (or faster glass), which would also help by letting in light more quickily allowing a faster shutter speed without sacrificing too much exposure.

The other advantage is that you have more options for cropping. For example, in the image above you have cropped off the bottom of the guitar. A wider shot would allow for that but you could also try other options. You do lose resolution if you rely on cropping to give a "digital zoom" but, if that lets you avoid camera shake, the trade-off may be worth it.

Wulf

[decebal]

Originally Posted by FocalFrenzy

Depending on the concert venue, sometimes a monopod is allowed. You can always call ahead to find out.

to my shame, not crossed my mind the idea of using a monopod ... thanks
because I've remembered

You might get sharper results if you zoomed out a bit. Generally speaking, you can get away with a lower shutter speed at a shorter focal length although, to be honest, you will probably need to get above 1/20s. I wouldn't be surprised if f/5.6 is wide open at 300mm on your lens but the idea of using a shorter focal length might also open up wider apertures (or faster glass), which would also help by letting in light more quickily allowing a faster shutter speed without sacrificing too much exposure.

The other advantage is that you have more options for cropping. For example, in the image above you have cropped off the bottom of the guitar. A wider shot would allow for that but you could also try other options. You do lose resolution if you rely on cropping to give a "digital zoom" but, if that lets you avoid camera shake, the trade-off may be worth it

you're right, I need greater speed to make better pictures . I do not mind to lose sme resolution , because I do not need more than 2000-2000 ... for aney monitor that is enough
i think hi resolution is need onle for printing on paper.
for incrising the shuter speed , the ISO is not an option ?there's not a program to get rid of noise?

I hope you understand what i write here because i use Google to tranlate so I apologize for de inconvinient
thanks

[wulf]

You could try increasing the ISO. However, especially if the picture will still be relatively underexposed, you might end up with noise that will be difficult to deal with. There are programs that will help but they tend to soften the image.

The best thing is to take lots of pictures and try lots of settings to build experience on what works with your gear and to your taste. Don't forget to enjoy the gig too!

What language are you translating from?

Wulf

[decebal]

tnks for the tip with nois and programs for nois ,probably no need for more softnes
i read very many things about photography in the past 6 weeks and i learned many things but that is just in theory, is not so easy to put in practice that theory , this i learnet todey

nice to talk to you , Wulf . You would need to know something ; in this forum i learn in 3 days more than i learn in that 6 weeks ( especially in,;How i took it; section) and probably if i come here to learn hou to do beter photos , i learn more englesh to .... by the way,i am from Romănia ,Europe
thx alot