Concert Photography Camera

I'm very interested in concert photography, not just as a hobby but as a job, so I need a better camera, but I'm not sure where to look. I need a camera with a huge aperture with a good zoom.

What is your budget.However I would suggest Nikon D90 or if you want better one Nikon D300 or D700 are excellent choice.
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The 50mm 1.4 is a great lens for concerts, it is a little tight. The great lens for this work up close is th 24mm 1.4. the 70 - 200 2.8 is great if you have it on a monopod
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2009-10-11 18:54:45 by fueled by tofu

froknowsphoto.com I sit down with Gizzy's concert shots and do a full critique of his work as well as the shots that I captured at the show ...

Hi,

I recently tried out concert photography for the first time. I wasn't sure of which setting to use on my camera (Nikon D70), so I just kept the setting on P. I found that a lot of the pictures came out blurred (unless I used flash, which I didn't like, since I was up close).
I know now that I needed a faster shutter speed, but I just wanted to ask if anyone could tell me the correct settings for the best outcome for concert photography. This would help me a lot!

Thanks very much.

There are various ways to do this. One is to figure what's the slowest shutter speed you can reliably use, and use shutter-speed priority (TV) to keep above that point. Another is to use aperture priority (AV) to set the lens wide open to keep the shutter speed as fast as possible. In either case, you probably also want to set a higher ISO.

Beyond the settings, there are various strategies for increasing camera stability. If allowed, you can use a tripod or monopod. You may also be able to rest the camera against something (seat back, e.g.) to steady it. With a little practice, you can learn some techniques for keeping the camera steadier in hand-held shots, and there are also image stabilization lenses available. None of this will eliminate motion blur from a moving subject, of course; for that, you just have to time your shots to catch your subject standing still.

2008-08-04 10:48:51 by nikkiethh

Price: $670.00

Measures 3 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty
Natural angle of view and perspective is ideal for portraits and natural images
Designed to produce beautiful background blur; weighs 15 ounces

I really want to get into concert photography. I currently have an Olympus E-520. Is this a good camera to use? What lense would work best for concert photography with this camera? I plan on starting with local bands then hopefully moving up with more well known bands.

As a fan and owner of the E-520 it's a little nosier than you'd want at High ISO. Which means you need a fast long lens. Olympus makes perfect high quality lenses but they are expensive. There's a 300mm f2 for $5000. That's the lens you need. However you can do the 70mm-300mm f4 for $350; provided there is enough lighting on stage. If you have a thousand there is a Sigma 50mm-500mm f4. You still need good light but you can do the full stage to closeup's with one lens and it's not amazingly expensive. The E-520's in body stabilization is a good feature for what you want to do.

As much as it feels like sac-religion I might point you in the direction Nikon if a whole new system is what you want to do. They tend to perform well nose wise and they have many more lenses for cheap. Someone else would have to take over at this point and explain NIkon.

The Olympus can definitely get you by if you have a good lens and you can read the scene well as far as how it's lit and how to react accordingly. Olympus has what it takes and they are built for quality but you're gonna pay for it.

2009-09-18 18:59:55 by katiiiie09

24mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens: Effortlessly switch from grand scale to intimate or macro photography with this versatile lens (24mm - 864mm equivalent)
36X Wide Optical Zoom: Get into range with this staggering 36x optical zoom. It propels you into the action when you can't get closer, like at a concert or sports arena and it's perfect for snapping skittish wildlife
HD Movie with HDMI Control: A simple, one-touch button allows you to record movies with amazing clarity in 720p high-definition, right from your camera. Then connect your camera to an HDTV and use its remote control to play back your shots and slideshows from the best seat in the house

A few of my friends and I are trying to start up a music review/photography online business, in which people from all over the world reviews about recent gigs/concerts that they went to. We then plan to hopefully start up a website domain and get photography (press) passes to arenas.

What is the best (and relatively affordable) camera for live music shows avaliable? And also has anyone got any tips on writing good live concert reviews?

Thanks in advance. :]

It isn't so much about the camera body as it is your lenses. However, all of the higher end DSLRs made by Canon or Nikon have the capability to shoot with very high ISOs, which can eliminate the need to purchase such a pricey lens. That of course means purchasing a more expensive camera body.

In order to do live shows well, you need either a high end camera body or some very fast lenses, if not both.

Here's one of my favorite concert images:
http://s475.photobucket.com/albums/rr118 /leegee01/?action=view&current=scan0 038.jpg

You can make do with something like the Canon Rebel with a good lens, but you will need good photography skills to make the most of your equipment. A good tripod or monopod would be helpful. In my experience, a good long focal length lens is also useful. At times, there are better shots to be had by getting further away and using the long lens.

It sounds like you are taking on a rather ambitious goal. I would recommend studying up on your photography, and on your English and writing skills, and on business and marketing skills. You will need all of those things to be successful.

Good luck.

2008-10-24 02:50:52 by FueledByHannah

some movement & occasional low lighting.

This would be an upgrade & do not want to break the bank & go broke w/ this.


Thanks
this is for a concert photographer that would have a photo pass

Before you buy, check the back of your ticket. If it says:

NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES OF ANY KIND ALLOWED

and you get caught with a camera, A) you'll be kicked out AFTER they confiscate your memory card or B) they'll simply confiscate your camera and you'll never see it again.

EDIT: I just love it when people post an imcomplete question, get a couple of answers, and then add "additional information".

Get a DSLR with a zoom with a maximum aperture of f2.8 across the entire zoom range. Plan on using ISO 800 and Noise Ninja for reducing the digital noise.

Good luck.

2008-03-27 10:19:40 by mlauer93