How do I capture the best shots ...

[msabas]

I am going to be shooting outdoors in the evening this weekend. I know there will be lights from the location but there is going to be lots of motion people moving back and forth.. In the past I have had issues with motion blur on my images.. I know shutter speed will play into action as well as apeture..but should i pack a flash for this. to eliminate motion blur?

[auddii]

If you are expecting low light, then is sounds like flash would be the way to go (especially if you have problems with motion blur. You can also increase your ISO levels, although keep in mind that it will increase the noise level. Also, make sure you shoot with your aperture wide open and bring your "fast" lenses with you (can open to the widest aperture).

[msabas]

Thanks for the help

[Paulo]

Hi Mariano,
Aubrey shared some great info. If you're going to be shooting with your Nikon D200 and D80, what lenses will you have available and lighting for the evening? I shot with the D200 for a few years in the past and may be able to contribute additional suggestions.

Pixelation/Noise in an image is often subjective to the viewer. Some are more sensitive to it and other's won't notice it at all. If you use noise cleaning software in your post production process, it becomes less of an issue. Unless the images were so noisy that noise-ware completely flattens out all the detail of the image. As a photographer, that’s where you just have to find your comfort zone with practice.

From my experience, 800-1000 ISO was as far as I pushed on the D200 and still effectively apply noiseware in post without destroying too much detail. The D80 seemed to handle 1000-1600ISO better.

If you have something that you can bounce the flash off (i.e: stofen diffuser, large bounce card, white tent, etc…), it usually more pleasing to the eye than direct flash. You may be able to get away with a single flash but you’ll find it leaves you very limited. 2 or more that you can trigger off camera would be better.

Originally Posted by msabas

I am going to be shooting outdoors in the evening this weekend. I know there will be lights from the location but there is going to be lots of motion people moving back and forth.. In the past I have had issues with motion blur on my images.. I know shutter speed will play into action as well as apeture..but should i pack a flash for this. to eliminate motion blur?