Anyone else shoot concerts?

[imported_Marc Kurth]

I see that we have some talented concert shooters on this board - how about the rest of you? Do you bring your camera to concerts just for fun like me?

Yeah, I'm old - so I actually do know who these guys are........These were shot with a D70 and cheap glass from cheap seats because photography is just a hobby for me.

ZZ at 300mm, f5.6



Marshall Tucker Band



Marshal Tucker Band


Marshall Tucker Band



Little Texas



Little Texas


Little Texas

[chrisfotos]

nice shots! i really like the range you chose. it looks like you didn't use any flash at all? im shooting a band show for the first time tomorrow for fun, and im glad i stumbled upon your thread. otherwise, i would have left my 70-200 at home.

[Snarfy]

wow, the lighting must have been great to be shooting at 300mm 5.6! some great shots.

[imported_Marc Kurth]

Originally Posted by chrisfotos

nice shots! i really like the range you chose. it looks like you didn't use any flash at all? im shooting a band show for the first time tomorrow for fun, and im glad i stumbled upon your thread. otherwise, i would have left my 70-200 at home.

Depending upon the venue, you may not be allowed to shoot with big lenses. That's why I used the little D70 and a compact 70-300mm zoom for these.

Being discreet is the key, but I doubt that I’ll get away with it at the Aerosmith concert this summer.

[imported_Marc Kurth]

Originally Posted by Snarfy

wow, the lighting must have been great to be shooting at 300mm 5.6! some great shots.

ISO 1600 is my friend

[Abel]

The ZZ TOp image is very nice...

ive shot a bunch of shows and i must say shooting concerts is a blast for me..

ive always loved live music and when i got into photography it was natural for me to try and combine the two together.

[imported_JeromeL]

i agree with abel. great comp there on the first. i started out doing concerts for my friend's local bands.

[imported_ScottBuckel]

Marc - these were shot at ISO 1600! I am used to seeing much more noise than that. I really like the images.

Reminds me I remember seeing ZZ Top at a bar in Texas when they had a $1 cover . . .I guess that really dates me . . .

Scott

[bassderek]

I agree with others, the ZZ top picture is my favorite of the bunch.

I do some shooting at local small venues w/ local bands, but I haven't done any bigger concerts. Its definitely interesting working with lighting, especially if its constantly changing.

[ehannigan]

Ozzy at a private show in Hollywood for the new CD "Scream"



Slipnot at San Manuel



Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas

[ehannigan]

Originally Posted by ehannigan

Ozzy at a private show in Hollywood for the new CD "Scream"



Slipnot at San Manuel



Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas

Aarrgghh - will fix straightaway.