Greetings From MD

[Xbrandon_graffX]

Hello everyone. I am a photographer from the Hagerstown, MD area. I like Concert Photography and Pin-Up/Boudoir Photography. Pretty novice at both but I always have my camera just in case. Would like to start my introduction with a question if you may.

Havent photographed a concert in a while, what is the best lens to use? Kit lens or 50mm/1.8 prime? And when using a speedlite whats the best settings for both the light and best mode for the camera? Will most likely be low light venues. Any help is appreciated.

 

[snowbear]

Welcome aboard from the greater Waldorf-La Plata metropolis of Charles County!

As far as concerts - that depends a whole lot on the venue and what they allow. I've had a little luck with a P&S from three rows from the front (though noisy) and from midway back in a small theater with an 18-135 kit lens using just stage lighting (sport mode, IIRC). More often than not, I just leave the camera home and enjoy the show.

Nikon Coolpix P&S:


Nikon D40 & 18-135 kit lens:

 

[Xbrandon_graffX]

Welcome aboard from the greater Waldorf-La Plata metropolis of Charles County!

As far as concerts - that depends a whole lot on the venue and what they allow. I've had a little luck with a P&S from three rows from the front (though noisy) and from midway back in a small theater with an 18-135 kit lens using just stage lighting (sport mode, IIRC). More often than not, I just leave the camera home and enjoy the show.

Nikon Coolpix P&S:


Nikon D40 & 18-135 kit lens:

Thank you! Its usually in little fire halls or rec halls. Just little local bands. I usually hate taking a camera but sometimes ill just go to a show just to practice. My pictures. So usually they arent picky.