Group shot - help needed for tommorow

[thepixies]

Hi,

tommorow i need to shot a group of 8 people, in a line. at a local stadium.

the day will be overcast, and naturally lit from above. but it may be a little dark in there.

i think i will need to use fill flash..would that be a good idea?
also what f stop would i need, to keep everyone in focus?

i'm shooting with a canon 350d, with a sigma 2.8 20-40 lens.

any help would be much appreciated.

 

[mysteryscribe]

You shouldn't have a problem if they are in a line the depth of field wont really be an issue.. At least 5.6 but 8 would be good to. 11 16 22 are all okay..

 

[JIP]

Just remember even with digital nothing replaces Shoot Shoot Shoot make sure you get many exposures of the group. Even in a small group like that someones bound to blink, look the other way, or just have a bad expression with multiple shots you are bound to get a good one. And yes F/8 should be good for your group just shoot it check the screen for the right exposure and reshoot till you get the right one. I know, a little basic but you asked.