huh. After seeing those iphone photos, it's made me think that maybe I could get some cool photos and upload em for everyone's viewing pleasure. Camera plus app you say?
Anamanaguchi concert tonight, gonna bring my camera and 50mm.
Don't know if I'll end up taking it in with me though, I have no idea what the crowd is going to be like.
I've taken my 350D to front-row-centre for three Against Me! gigs with the crowd going nuts behind me. I usually take a thick hoodie and some towels in my messenger bag which I wear at the front to act as a cushion against the edge of the stage and wrap the strap around my neck. Watch your surroundings for crowd-surfers overhead and make sure you use your elbows to stay at the front. Detach anything that could be shaken off (lens cap, rubber eye-piece surround, and the remote all go in your pocket). If it's looking like it's getting too crazy then whip the strap off and bury your camera in the towels in your bag and you can make your way back from the stage.
Just don't be that obnoxious prick that stands in front of everyone taking pictures, be considerate.
Some venues also have issue with "pro" cameras. In that case they always do bag-check at the door, so I'll substitute the thick jumper for a thick hoodie, remove the lens and wear the camera with the strap over one arm / neck underneath the hoodie and slip the lens into one of the pockets at the front. The 50mm is small enough not to stick out too much if you position it right. The only problem is you just look like a fatty and then have to get the lens on / hoodie off once you're inside.
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edited April 2011
I went to see Ben Folds at my college campus, brought my camera, and was told 'no cameras' at the door. They made me check it. i.e. give my camera to someone I don't know, where I can't see it, for a few hours. I wasn't very happy. I got the name of the guy who was taking it and told him that I'd hold him personally responsible if anything happened to it.
When I got inside, I saw no fewer than 5 professional level cameras.
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I'm always afraid to bring my camera to shows because I don't want to leave it. I think shows should be very upfront about camera rules.
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Well down here most venues are, like, the House of Blues, which I know for a fact has a 'no cameras' rule
Sometimes it depends on the band, but for HoB the venue decides. I love performance photography, but I guess I'll either have to find it elsewhere, or get a press pass
The decision on cameras can come from the band, their label, the tour promoter, or the venue. The band usually gets final say, though. Just call the venue ahead of time and ask. If you think it's going to be a problem, contact the band directly. I've been put on the "press" list for a bunch of shows just by asking the band.
Just don't go in there shooting with a flash. I swear to god. I don't even care if you know what you're doing with fill lighting and are somehow not going to ruin your own pictures blah blah blah. It's hard enough to look out from the stage with the lighting rig pointed right in your face. Every single camera flash made me want to stop playing music and spit on someone.
edit: Not a direct response to you, Sheri. Your post wasn't up when I opened the page earlier. Dealing with a shitty mid scale or larger venue can be a pain in the ass. Even there, bands can probably still get you on the press list, though. Just plan it out earlier. Contact the band or label a month or so out and show them your website and whatever.
The decision on cameras can come from the band, their label, the tour promoter, or the venue. The band usually gets final say, though. Just call the venue ahead of time and ask. If you think it's going to be a problem, contact the band directly. I've been put on the "press" list for a bunch of shows just by asking the band.
Just don't go in there shooting with a flash. I swear to god. I don't even care if you know what you're doing with fill lighting and are somehow not going to ruin your own pictures blah blah blah. It's hard enough to look out from the stage with the lighting rig pointed right in your face. Every single camera flash made me want to stop playing music and spit on someone.
edit: Not a direct response to you, Sheri. Your post wasn't up when I opened the page earlier. Dealing with a shitty mid scale or larger venue can be a pain in the ass. Even there, bands can probably still get you on the press list, though. Just plan it out earlier. Contact the band or label a month or so out and show them your website and whatever.
It's cool
Does contacting the band really help even for larger musicians? I mean, not Lady Gaga-style, but if it's still a pretty big band, do you think that might still work? I've never tried, but I do love me some concert photography.
Does contacting the band really help even for larger musicians? I mean, not Lady Gaga-style, but if it's still a pretty big band, do you think that might still work? I've never tried, but I do love me some concert photography.
You might have better luck contacting the record label to at least get put in touch with the right person. That said, I think you'll see more and more musicians in the more popular bands keeping up with their own social networking junk, rather than some publicist or handler. They want publicity. They want well taken photos. Just make it clear to them that you're a professional, that you're not trying to do this to make money for yourself, at least in the short term, and that you will make the photos available to them for use with proper credit or whatever.
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I went to see Ben Folds at my college campus, brought my camera, and was told 'no cameras' at the door. They made me check it. i.e. give my camera to someone I don't know, where I can't see it, for a few hours. I wasn't very happy. I got the name of the guy who was taking it and told him that I'd hold him personally responsible if anything happened to it.
When I got inside, I saw no fewer than 5 professional level cameras.
Still pissed.
I went to a vans warped tour once
and they wouldn't let me in with my camera because "it has a detachable lens" and "only amateur cameras are allowed" and I arrived at the show in a cab and literally had nowhere to put my camera and they didn't have a cloak room or anywhere to keep it.
and they wouldn't let me in with my camera because "it has a detachable lens" and "only amateur cameras are allowed" and I arrived at the show in a cab and literally had nowhere to put my camera and they didn't have a cloak room or anywhere to keep it.
I had to stash it in a storm drain.
The first time it happened to me the bouncer just said I had to leave it in my bag and not take it out. He threatened something like if the guys on stage saw me with the camera I'd be ejected.
30 seconds later I was talking with the drummer and the bassist and they said to just go right ahead as long as I didn't use the flash.
Since then I've avoided it by stashing the lens / camera in pockets and under clothing and happily letting the bouncers search my bag. It's not as if they have time for a full strip-search.
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I went to see Ben Folds at my college campus, brought my camera, and was told 'no cameras' at the door. They made me check it. i.e. give my camera to someone I don't know, where I can't see it, for a few hours. I wasn't very happy. I got the name of the guy who was taking it and told him that I'd hold him personally responsible if anything happened to it.
When I got inside, I saw no fewer than 5 professional level cameras.
Still pissed.
I went to a vans warped tour once
and they wouldn't let me in with my camera because "it has a detachable lens" and "only amateur cameras are allowed" and I arrived at the show in a cab and literally had nowhere to put my camera and they didn't have a cloak room or anywhere to keep it.
I had to stash it in a storm drain.
I would. . . um. . .
Honestly, I'd probably cry
Like, I couldn't stash my camera somewhere. I'd be a nervous wreck the whole time.
and if I'd bought tickets, I couldn't just give up on them and go home
Though if I HAD to, I'd probably do the latter over the former.
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edited April 2011
If I can get some decent light in the apartment I was thinking of taking a set with the kids. The sun is out so it might be possible.
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edited April 2011
Cool thread. I'll try to dig up some pics to post.
I've got a Olympus IS-1, cira mid-1990s. Nice camera, been fine for anything I've wanted to do. Sadly there seems to be an issue with the film loader lately. You pull the film out across the shutter and when you close the back, little teeth are supposed to catch the notches to advance the roll. It just spins now, and only occasionally will load.
Is it repairable? Any ballparks on what something like that might cost? I'm sure there's place around here to do it, just have no idea what it'd be. Think I might replace the batteries and see if that helps. Thanks.
So, it's an electronic winder? Are the teeth visible? Maybe you're not pulling it far enough out for the spool to catch? Some of them also have a slot or tab that helps catch the film. I dunno, man. It's hard to guess what the cost would be without knowing why it's not catching. Maybe you're hearing the motor turn, but a gear is out or something, so the spool isn't actually spinning. You could try marking a spot on the spool to see if it's actually changing position.
Anyway, one of you guys should buy me a Fuji X100. Or you can split the cost. I'm not picky, really.
Well, I got my 400mm 5.6L over Christmas, but I haven't had much time to use it. I got it mostly for bird shooting, but the couple times I've gone out to the reserve, I haven't been able to get the kind of sharpness I'd like. I'm wondering if my camera-body has a touch of back-focus. My 450D has no way to adjust it, and I'm reluctant to have it serviced without knowing whether I am expecting too much from the lens, or if I just suck at using it properly. Here's some shots from our last time to Sauvie Island. As I said, I'm not really happy with them
Also, Kadith if your'e till around what scope/ccd do you use for shooting? I've done some DSO shooting with my 450D and an 800mm f4, but the processing is really time consuming to do all the alignment, stacking and color adjustment, and my tripod really isn't very good. Plus I don't get to do much, since it is cloudy in Portland all fall/winter/spring, so my season won't start again till May.
So, it's an electronic winder? Are the teeth visible? Maybe you're not pulling it far enough out for the spool to catch? Some of them also have a slot or tab that helps catch the film. I dunno, man. It's hard to guess what the cost would be without knowing why it's not catching. Maybe you're hearing the motor turn, but a gear is out or something, so the spool isn't actually spinning. You could try marking a spot on the spool to see if it's actually changing position.
Anyway, one of you guys should buy me a Fuji X100. Or you can split the cost. I'm not picky, really.
Yup, it's a motorized winder - I slip the top part of the film under a tab, then make sure the end (beginning) of the roll is flat and within a small marked area. When I close the back, the teeth grab the holes and pull the film out of the can. There's a grinding/whining noise like it's spinning, but not catching. Yeah, it was kind of a long shot, but just wanted an idea if it's going to be like $50 or like $500. Just weird, since it's been unused for a year, or more. That's why I'll give the batteries a shot first.
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I have one almost as long, but the girth on hers is ridiculous, and puts mine to shame.
Don't know if I'll end up taking it in with me though, I have no idea what the crowd is going to be like.
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The sun was wreaking havoc on me on the 4th one but I still like the shot.
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I've taken my 350D to front-row-centre for three Against Me! gigs with the crowd going nuts behind me. I usually take a thick hoodie and some towels in my messenger bag which I wear at the front to act as a cushion against the edge of the stage and wrap the strap around my neck. Watch your surroundings for crowd-surfers overhead and make sure you use your elbows to stay at the front. Detach anything that could be shaken off (lens cap, rubber eye-piece surround, and the remote all go in your pocket). If it's looking like it's getting too crazy then whip the strap off and bury your camera in the towels in your bag and you can make your way back from the stage.
Just don't be that obnoxious prick that stands in front of everyone taking pictures, be considerate.
Some venues also have issue with "pro" cameras. In that case they always do bag-check at the door, so I'll substitute the thick jumper for a thick hoodie, remove the lens and wear the camera with the strap over one arm / neck underneath the hoodie and slip the lens into one of the pockets at the front. The 50mm is small enough not to stick out too much if you position it right. The only problem is you just look like a fatty and then have to get the lens on / hoodie off once you're inside.
When I got inside, I saw no fewer than 5 professional level cameras.
Still pissed.
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Sometimes it depends on the band, but for HoB the venue decides. I love performance photography, but I guess I'll either have to find it elsewhere, or get a press pass
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Just don't go in there shooting with a flash. I swear to god. I don't even care if you know what you're doing with fill lighting and are somehow not going to ruin your own pictures blah blah blah. It's hard enough to look out from the stage with the lighting rig pointed right in your face. Every single camera flash made me want to stop playing music and spit on someone.
edit: Not a direct response to you, Sheri. Your post wasn't up when I opened the page earlier. Dealing with a shitty mid scale or larger venue can be a pain in the ass. Even there, bands can probably still get you on the press list, though. Just plan it out earlier. Contact the band or label a month or so out and show them your website and whatever.
It's cool
Does contacting the band really help even for larger musicians? I mean, not Lady Gaga-style, but if it's still a pretty big band, do you think that might still work? I've never tried, but I do love me some concert photography.
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ANYWAY
this wasn't at the zoo it was on my porch
back to the zoo
i like animals
You might have better luck contacting the record label to at least get put in touch with the right person. That said, I think you'll see more and more musicians in the more popular bands keeping up with their own social networking junk, rather than some publicist or handler. They want publicity. They want well taken photos. Just make it clear to them that you're a professional, that you're not trying to do this to make money for yourself, at least in the short term, and that you will make the photos available to them for use with proper credit or whatever.
I went to a vans warped tour once
and they wouldn't let me in with my camera because "it has a detachable lens" and "only amateur cameras are allowed" and I arrived at the show in a cab and literally had nowhere to put my camera and they didn't have a cloak room or anywhere to keep it.
I had to stash it in a storm drain.
Need some stuff designed or printed? I can help with that.
The first time it happened to me the bouncer just said I had to leave it in my bag and not take it out. He threatened something like if the guys on stage saw me with the camera I'd be ejected.
30 seconds later I was talking with the drummer and the bassist and they said to just go right ahead as long as I didn't use the flash.
Since then I've avoided it by stashing the lens / camera in pockets and under clothing and happily letting the bouncers search my bag. It's not as if they have time for a full strip-search.
I would. . . um. . .
Honestly, I'd probably cry
Like, I couldn't stash my camera somewhere. I'd be a nervous wreck the whole time.
and if I'd bought tickets, I couldn't just give up on them and go home
Though if I HAD to, I'd probably do the latter over the former.
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I've got a Olympus IS-1, cira mid-1990s. Nice camera, been fine for anything I've wanted to do. Sadly there seems to be an issue with the film loader lately. You pull the film out across the shutter and when you close the back, little teeth are supposed to catch the notches to advance the roll. It just spins now, and only occasionally will load.
Is it repairable? Any ballparks on what something like that might cost? I'm sure there's place around here to do it, just have no idea what it'd be. Think I might replace the batteries and see if that helps. Thanks.
Anyway, one of you guys should buy me a Fuji X100. Or you can split the cost. I'm not picky, really.
No pictures really worth showing off yet, but here's my turtle Blastoise, just because he's super cool.
Now if only someone would just pay me
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pretty much all the venues in st. pete and tampa allow cameras
although getting a press pass would probably be better
I am getting a job soon as a photographer for the school paper but I keep running into paperwork problems that are making it take forever.
EDIT: woops
Yup, it's a motorized winder - I slip the top part of the film under a tab, then make sure the end (beginning) of the roll is flat and within a small marked area. When I close the back, the teeth grab the holes and pull the film out of the can. There's a grinding/whining noise like it's spinning, but not catching. Yeah, it was kind of a long shot, but just wanted an idea if it's going to be like $50 or like $500. Just weird, since it's been unused for a year, or more. That's why I'll give the batteries a shot first.
That's a nice looking camera.
Yes cuz they'll also let you up front
Then kick you out after the third song (that is the average from what I hear)
I have the gear to shoot from farther away
I dunno, I'd have to do some thinking on it.
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Vivian Maier
I like her work a lot
I adore it
still very much enamored with black and white photos that are mostly spontaneous