Hi Marco, > Ok decided to shot at ISO 1600... Noisy, yes a little, > but usable.
Yes, the main area where the noise shows up is the grey wall above the confessional box. If you have the chance, try to avoid getting that wall in the finder ;-). Or go to ISO 800 when you cannot avoid it - do remember to go back to ISO 1600 afterwards! Actually, in real life this isn't good advice - you don't want to be messing around with the ISO setting during the shoot, just try to avoid that wall ;-). Contrasty subjects (like the colourful crowds ;-) may help distract the viewer of your pictures... > First of all to catch as more background light as I can, > secondly to get some shot WITHOUT flash... Your shots DO look a lot more professional than your first attempt. They have a much more "natural look" to them, I like it! Good thing you practiced, this gives you confidence with your new equipment. > I can shot some spots near the alter from 1/8 to 1/50 > without flash, so this can make let me take some more > "candids", hoping that the bride will smile a lot. ... and sit really still ;-). What I want to say is: mind moving subjects with these slow speeds (when NOT using flash). It may be better to use flash as a fill-in feature. This would help you freeze subject movement with these shutter speeds... > Ok, I will shot moving subject in M mode at 1/30 or 1/40, > and more static ones from 1/13 to 1/25 always opening at > full my lens... Very good, but why not use this mode ALL the time? This would IMOHO make your shooting easier - give you more time to focus on the things that are happening, rather then thinking about what mode to use... I've shot some dogshows and there as well, you don't have time to think about camera settings. This might not be the ideal comparison, but regarding the action and lighting conditions... > I think I wont change my 17-85, I can get enough close > to catch the bride and groom hands (exchanging rings...) Looks like you're planning this really well! My guess is you're a bit nervous fopr the shoot, but hey - that's just healthy. You've prepared yourself and your equipment so have confidence! Surely you'll mess up a couple of shots, but at least you'll see immediately and have a chance to correct yourself. Overall, you'll do fine and you should be able to return with a lot of "keepers". Finally, if you have time to do so, try to get a couple of pictures from an unusual angle (like from the pulpit, choir or chancel). It's always nice to have 1 or 2 pictures that provide a bit of an overview... Usually, the couple likes pictures that give an overall impression - the way the "crowd" see the ceremony... The lady-altar may also be an interesting place. Over here, it's a tradition for the bride and groom to go to the lady-altar ALLONE and light a couple of candles for the loved ones that are no longer with us. We asked the photographer to be there too, make a shot or two and than buzz off! This resulted in what turned out to be the best picutere of the entire wedding. Not just emotionally ;-) Good luck and please share your results! Cheers, Stefan * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
