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When extreme high ISO is better than nothing: a rundown on my experiences shooting ballet

Started Jul 5, 2013 | Discussions thread
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Re: When extreme high ISO is better than nothing: a rundown on my experiences shooting ballet

I shoot enough stage to know my starting point will be EV7 or 8, based on Sunny 16. Then its experience & histogram feedback. Sometimes, I have to stop down if the costumes are light & reflective. I'll get familiar with lighting cues and whether I need to go up or down a stop, usually with ISO. Always in manual and I just don't use the camera meter. I do carry a little Digisix meter and use it sometimes, especially if its staged shots for promotion. Since my first K10 in 2007, have only shot DNG's, K5 DR is a wonderful thing.  P

Shooting dance is a passion and I'm very lucky to a great relationship with a local conservatory.  75 to 80 percent of what I shoot in rehearsal & performance, I delete for any number of reasons.  I was late, I was early, dancer out of character, the move wasn't very good, my framing was wrong, I was too tight, etc etc.   Had a great time recently shooting an aerialist for Cirque du Soleil.  I was on a press pass, editorial only and finally got permission for the performer to show on her sites.  Same technique but way up.   Tanya Burka

I don't know of any way to meter this.

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