It meant that I could push the ISO higher (at 6400), and use a slightly faster shutter speed, freezing the action just that little bit more. The auto-focus still couldn't cope when the lights went into flash mode though...
After a slight delay whilst a few audience stragglers were rounded up, Ed Medhurst took to the stage, playing bluesy slide guitar on a 12-string. I had the 50mm lens on the camera, but swiftly abandoned that for the 85mm lens once I realised that everyone was going to remain sat down. On one hand, it meant that I could shoot from different distances more easily than with people pressed up close to the stage. On the other hand, of course, I had to make sure I wasn't getting in the way too much... Next up were Empire 35, playing their brand of alt-rock/grunge. Loads of energy, and plenty to keep me interested behind the lens. The biggest challenge was to get the auto-focus to lock onto Sean, on guitar/vocals - it didn't like it when his hair was over his face (which was most of the gig!). Finally, we had The Invaders, playing 70s-influenced rock (for example, Led Zeppelin). A different style of music, and a different kind of energy. Daryl, the bass player, in particular seemed to be enjoying himself. A great night of varied music, and I look forward to getting up there again soon - results here. |
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