Some shows yesterday at Fashion on 1

Tropicana Life
#1



#2



Lewre
#3



#4



#5



FCUK
#6



#7



G2000
#8



#9



#10


This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 08:00 AM

err... setup?
Sony Alpha 350
HVL-F42AM
Sigma 70-200

Err... setup
Tropicana Life, using AWB resulting warmer lights
Lewre using 3800k WB, resulting colder lights
FCUK using 4300k WB, resulting better color
G2000 using 4300k WB as well

Aperture priority F3.5
ISO 200 (can't get nice colors at ISO400)
Flash power at auto, range at 105mm
Starting FCUK, using ADI Flash settings

no ceiling
flash is direct!

Tropicana Life - Standing on the stage at the far right
Lewre - Sitting on the stage at the far right
FCUK - Sitting on the stage at the far right
G2000 - Standing on the floor next to the stage on the far left

my first flash diffuser was the Demb Flash Diffuser Pro. Good for shooting products and stationary subjects like models shooting. Not good for fashion shows unless you plan to shoot at around 1 spot where the model stands. Bought for RM170. Sold for RM150

second flash diffuser is the unbranded stofen bounce.
Something like this, but not this brand
http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/2009-05D...-58am-Flash.htm
Good for my use since I like shooting fashion shows (also the main reason I bought sigma 70-200 instead of 17-50 for model shooting)
However, you may find the flash more harsh compared to Demb. Bought for RM40

3rd flash diffuser is Pixco Universal Flash Diffuser bought from DG Color during DCIM 2009 for RM20. Cheap material, a bit spoilt after a week
Looks bulky... takes time to attach to flash unit and need to same amount of time to store back into bag
http://64.224.191.96/member/Outlethq/Pic/Game/DNEZ008K.jpg


Now the 2nd diffuser is always on my flash


If you plan to shoot in big events, try not to use big big diffusers. As Albnok says, they look totally unprofessional. Stofen or gel is acceptable. Those like whale tale or the Maggi Cup, are not for pro events. But then again, when do we get to shoot pro events


This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 03:21 PM

flash is a must no matter what lens you get
even at F1.8 (ahmike's 135mm) - also need flash to fill in the shadows especially

no flash on that day... let me check... I edit this post when I found them


Edit:
Oh ya, I just remembered I took a few without flashes just to try them out that day
they did not look good in the lcd, so I deleted them immediately
though, I found some not flashed, but it is not related to the event





This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 06:01 PM

in alphanatics it has been discussed

depends how dusty is your sensor
if just a few specks that cannot be clean using conventional methods (blowing), then it is ok - cuz mine has 4-5 specks. Can't see at big aperture... slight visible at F6.3, more clear at F8 above

i'm just gonna wait till it gets more. Of course, during this time, I will still perform conventional cleaning (blowing) to avoid dust sticks to them

---

Added on May 3, 2009, 6:12 pmthey say RM100++ only


This post has been edited by chiggy: May 3 2009, 06:12 PM

then you shoot by pressing the shutter release button
if not mistaken (i lazy take camera try), you need to hold down to get the 3 shots

not me cuz i didn't go on sunday
lazy bone won on sunday

depends whether you need the extra features of F58
for me, I just need to flash only... so sticking with F42

only those with F58 will tell you to sell F42
those with F42 (that don't have F58), would tell you not to sell !!

This post has been edited by chiggy: May 4 2009, 03:31 PM

both also good, S still good
it can also depends what your friends have as you might want to share lenses
if your workplace allows to bring camera, can also join around... though, my workplace got N and O only...

Regarding Fashion Shows (models walk to front and pose)

I've a question about AF-C and continuous (burst) mode
Is it supposed that for AF-C to work, it has to use the Centre AF?
Somehow, the shots that I get using Local AF (top left on vertical mode) with AF-C burst mode, I can say none is sharp

F3.5, 1/160s
If the models stop and pose, it will be sharp even at AF-C

This post has been edited by chiggy: May 5 2009, 09:27 AM

Sigma 70-200 F2.8 HSM not fast enuf? Err... like that can throw already
I read somewhere in this thread that albnok say centre AF focus faster while explaining on something.... so I'm just curious whether when doing AF-C burst mode, have to use centre AF only.

nevermind... may 16 & 17 try again AF-C, but this time on Centre AF.... spot AF instead

May 16 & 17 got fashion show at The Curve

therefore on my a350, you would encourage me to use centre AF to get a better focus then?
Mine is always on Focus Priority

I usually use Side AF and focus on the face when shooting in a catwalk because with this, I can get at least 75% of the whole model without recomposing the frame. Anyway, can't recompose during AF-C because the focus has to be the same all the way.

So, using side AF point on AF-C, I couldn't get a sharp photo with the models walking towards the front at F3.5 1/160s with Flash

This post has been edited by chiggy: May 5 2009, 02:43 PM

take ktm komuter to serdang station
walk a bit and you are there

This post has been edited by chiggy: May 5 2009, 03:40 PM