On May 12, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Graywolf wrote:
> > But sinse you are being so helpful perhaps you could answer a question > that has always perplexed me. What f-stop should I use? > > -graywolf > > Why the one that you have:-). Paul > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> If you can get far enough away, use a 50mm lens. If not, use a 35mm. >> Don't use anything wider than 35, since you have the space and can >> avoid it. You'll probably have to shoot from a ladder to get >> everyone's face in the pic with that large a group. But since you'll >> have outdoor light, you shouldn't need a tripod. But see if you can >> steady the camera on the top step of the ladder as you shoot. Shoot >> in open shade or on a slightly cloudy day if possble. Check your DOF >> to make sure everyone is in focus. Tell the subjects to make sure >> they can see the lens. >> Good luck. >> Paul >> On May 12, 2007, at 5:32 AM, Charles Wilson wrote: >> >>> Dear All, >>>> I have to take a picture of about 30 people in group. I was >>>> wondering if >>>> any >>>> members might have a suggestion of what lens I should use and some >>>> general >>>> tips on taking the shot. >>> Any ideas on the size/type of output required, available space >>> for the >>> shoot, lighting and the style of presentation required? >>> >>> It will be like a shot taken at school with people lined up in >>> groups. It >>> will be taken outside and I wont be using flask. Will be using my >>> ist D. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Charles >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
