Shooting in the dark?

Moonliner · 03-11-2012, 08:21 PM

Headliner works on tech crew. During shows all her work takes place in the dark between acts. Flash photos are not an option. So now that I know you can rent photo equipment I'm wondering what I would need to take photos in the dark.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-11-2012, 08:49 PM

Night vision. Don't know how easy that is to rent but our night vision video baby monitor is amazing.

CoasterMatt · 03-11-2012, 10:21 PM

Still or video? I've seen still shots of a crew in near blackout conditions taken with a Nikon D3S and a 50mm f1.4 lens- awfully pricy setup to rent, though.

RStar · 03-11-2012, 11:52 PM

And for low light shots with out flash, you will want a tripod, so that you can use the slower shutter speeds and avoid the blurr you get when you hold the camera.

Moonliner · 03-12-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

And for low light shots with out flash, you will want a tripod, so that you can use the slower shutter speeds and avoid the blurr you get when you hold the camera.

But I'm taking photos of people in motion. ??

Kevy Baby · 03-12-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

But I'm taking photos of people in motion. ??

Tell them to hold really really still when you take the picture

Moonliner · 03-12-2012, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Still or video? I've seen still shots of a crew in near blackout conditions taken with a Nikon D3S and a 50mm f1.4 lens- awfully pricy setup to rent, though.

I'm thinking still not video. Some type of infra-red thingy?

Do you have a site to recommend for renting photo equipment?

CoasterMatt · 03-12-2012, 07:11 AM

Borrowlenses.com - I bought my D300 body from them, and also rented that spiffy ultra wide lens from them. Very nice, knowledgeable tech support.

Also, RStar - if he's got a body like a D3S, and a fast lens like a 1.4 - he can up the ISO a great deal without noise, and still have a sufficiently fast shutter speed for handheld.

Strangler Lewis · 03-12-2012, 08:48 AM

I would opt for a nice posed photo backstage after the show of her and her friends on the crew.

lashbear · 03-12-2012, 12:42 PM

Fvck it. Use a flash.

03-11-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Shooting in the dark? Headliner works on tech crew. During shows all her work takes place in the dark between acts. Flash photos are not an option. So now that I know you can rent photo equipment I'm wondering what I would need to take photos in the dark. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Still or video? I've seen still shots of a crew in near blackout conditions taken with a Nikon D3S and a 50mm f1.4 lens- awfully pricy setup to rent, though. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Borrowlenses.com - I bought my D300 body from them, and also rented that spiffy ultra wide lens from them. Very nice, knowledgeable tech support. Also, RStar - if he's got a body like a D3S, and a fast lens like a 1.4 - he can up the ISO a great deal without noise, and still have a sufficiently fast shutter speed for handheld. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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03-12-2012, 12:42 PM	#10
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	Fvck it. Use a flash. __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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