Statistics: Posted by BoboDante — Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:55 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Cavey — Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:10 pm
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As for Kirsten, she's just an old friend and the first gig photog that came to mind
I'll second the good Capt., as well. Elements is a good, basic program with plenty of muscle to do the editing things you're likely to need, available for both Mac and PC.
Statistics: Posted by BoboDante — Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:15 pm
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(I know her from another forum and she is very good)
I'll ignore Bobodante's hatred of flash (if you know how to use it then it can be indespensable and a "must" at lots of the crappy venues we frequent on here) but agree it isn't going to be much cop with that camera. Personally, if you're going to use it in the pub, for the odd gig and general use i'd go for a fuji finepix f30 or f31d - reviews here or here
Isn't so clunky as the one you chose, and you'd be more likely to take it out with you more if it's small. Works brill in low light too. Just a thought.
...and captain Howdy is right - just a tiny bit of editing will make your photos so much better. Picasa would be fine for someone of your limited intelligence. Photoshop elements would be better though.
Statistics: Posted by FlacidCasual — Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:37 pm
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You can also do gif animation and various other cute tricks.
I'm not saying that's the one you should get, but something like that would undoubtedly come in handy.
Statistics: Posted by Captain Howdy — Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:06 pm
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I just ordered an upgrade from my Canon Digital Rebel XT, the new Digi Rebel XTi, but I do it as work, so I can write it off my taxes
Also, RE: megapixels, it's true to a point that it doesn't matter over 5-6MP. It only really matters if you plan on making prints larger than 8x10 or if you're hoping to do anything intensive digitally a la Photoshop. A 10MP is more than enough for what I see you working on; that is, taking gig shots for reviews and online use. The low light situation with gigs is a trick. If you're looking for some nice work, check out Kirstin Marvic's work over at where you can find some really nice gig work. She's gotten it down to its artform, playing with the low light.
It's nearly impossible to shoot gigs, from experience, without going manual on settings, because flash is the bane of existence for any venue smaller than a theater (not only do most artists hate it while playing, but you end up with completely unbalanced lit shot), and it's utterly useless for anything bigger than a theater; conclusion: flash sucks.
In any case, this should suit your needs, so go for it and have fun.
Statistics: Posted by BoboDante — Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:49 pm
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That comment about the megapixels is just the sort of advice I need - I know sweet fa about cameras, I just know that the current brick, that I can't find, is inadequate. I also know that when I used it at gigs I often found the zoom didn't get close enough to do much of use - this x10 looks more promising. But then, like I said, I'm clueless about this stuff.
Statistics: Posted by Bovine Juice — Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:17 pm
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