wmjivey

Looking forward, for his Recital I ever to own the 18-105 or rent it at least, good times with this camera

John

Sorry for the delayed response, I couldn't remember how I shot some of my sons jazz trumpet performances. (55-210 wide open at 6.3 and it was a bit sketchy, with the 18-105 we were allowed on stage in a club jazz setting and at f4 it came out pretty good with stage lighting.)

 

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Playing with my a6000/1.8-50mm, I seem to be able to get smooth video in my dim living room with the following settings:

 

Record Setting: 30p 50M

Program Auto

ISO = 2000

1/90th Shutter Speed

 

I have to believe with stage lighting you should be fine, or even bump up the ISO a bit more. 60p/50M also looks very smooth, just fyi.

 

As an amateur percussionist myself, any shutter speed over 1/60 should be clear and pleasing unless he goes into full death metal mode with a ton of body movement - otherwise timpani, session, etc. with slightly blurred hands looks cool to me.

 

Hope this helps.

Well he will be playing the Marimba so I can bump up the speed alittle bit. I hope it works thanks for the advice.

Ok guys and dolls, I need help, my son the percussionist has advance to a point he will be doing a solo with his University Symphony, I would like to record this and know from taking pictures before in this low light environment I need to have special settings. It will be in the College auditorium with a lit stage. I will be in the audience with a tripod and the SEL50/1.8

I read in low light to use the 24FPS setting with ISO 2400. Please Help its this Friday

John

Go Pro Silver 4 with back LED is $250 at Sam's and Costco. Great Deal

John

Just was at Costco they now carry the Hero silver 4 for under $300 what a steal!!

John

Saw this on a FB site for Sony 6000, 6300, 6500 users

http://petapixel.com/2016/10/15/gary-fong-shot-hollywood-film-sony-mirrorless-cameras/

Now we know the true video power of this camera

John

Yep thats the one, I wanted the ProWhite model but couldn't afford the matching lens.

John

If any of you regulars haven't picked up one of the amazing little Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f/2.0 lenses, the silver version for Sony E is still $329 and is Prime eligible.

 

I know silver doesn't look "Pro", but you can always tell the snobs it's the expensive, limited edition "retro" model! :)

 

Dave

But it looks great on my silver body :)

John

I think if they make it easier to use other brand lens, or Sony A mount without adapter I think I would sell everything to get it.

JOhn

As usual you are right on with the help, I should of paid attention to the sensor before the trip,

1 Check lenscap

2 Check Sensor

My List grows...

John

I the middle of my vacation in Cancun I noticed my sensor is very dirty, after researching how to do it. I decided after three years a good professional cleaning should be done. It's gonna cost $65 which is really not that bad pricing out what I need to buy to do it myself. The repair center is surprised I haven't cleaned it yet they say the Sony's are dust magnets. Anybody seen this?

John

I tried it last week and did something wrong and just got black screens, maybe I forgot to take off the lens cap, was drinking White Russians before I ventured off in the field. Good luck to you

John

I'm reading the Amazon's are rebranded Eneloops at half the price, keep getting bargins

John

I bought the Neewer tt880 with trigger, The website said it is a rebranded Godox tt685s

I doubt if I will be using it heavily since I just dipping my toe in the water. but I know if I am using it I don't want to wait for long recycle time.

John

Thanks Dave I will take a look

John

Just bought a new flash and trigger that uses AA batteries, should I invest in rechargeable if yes any good brands, or just use high quality batteries

Thanks.

John

Also, picked up a Neewer tt880 flash and trigger for $140. My research show it is a rebranded Godox tt685s, if it is I made out the reviews online are almost nonexistent.

John

They are on sale for $73, picked one up the reviews are good for such a cheap lens.

John

Heads up Amazon prime members, in acouple hours the Neewer 35 1.7 manual lens for Sony emount will start should be under $100

MM

Heads up Amazon prime members, in acouple hours the Neewer 35 1.7 manual lens for Sony emount will start should be under $100

MM

And speaking of DPreview, check out the photos taken by one of our members ZackieDawg in the Sony Alpha / Nex E-mount (APS-C) Talk forum. You will see just what the 6000/6300 can do with birds and wildlife. Research on what to get, look at photos taken by others, money is nothing to waste

John

I have to say Obi Wan Dave has his finger on taking great shots on cruises with minimal weight. I met him lugging around 7 pounds of equipment in Alaska and started to listening to his sweet whispering in my ear. My son now has all the large lugables and I have the Sony A6000 with several lens that weight less than that large lens I took last time. GO MIRRORLESS

John

Of course if you have any experience with a higher level camera, you can rent a really nice camera and lens for a couple hundred dollars. It is a great way to test the waters before you buy. Look at Lens Rentals and Borrow lens for their gear

John

Thanks for the tip I will put in my look at list!

John

Thanks Dave, I was coming to that conclusion also and now need to find the funds to pop for one. I see acouple on CL that would work just have to free up some cash. I don't want to cheap out with an important shooting as this. Sometimes I wish I would keep my photos to myself and then I won't be voluntold, for special projects.

John