A7RV Event W/Silent Shutter and No Flash

[Willy81]

I love shooting with my A7RV on Silent Shutter at events (of course flash will not fire in Silent Shutter Mode). Recently I shot an event where it was desired to not use flash. It's amazing how well a modern camera deals with these conditions.

I was totally pleased with the results. The facility had two types of overhead lights and light from side windows (mixed lighting required some color correcting in post).

I used a slow shutter speed because of low light, you can see how the ISO fluctuated and was generally high but A7RV handled it beautifully. I could have opened the aperture, but I generally wanted to maintain some DOF. Below chart shows camera settings and fluctuating ISO for this event (Exposure Plot):



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I enjoy content, simplicity and light weight: A5100, A6500, A7C and A7RV w/ G + GM Glass

 

[LarryRC]

I love shooting with my A7RV on Silent Shutter at events (of course flash will not fire in Silent Shutter Mode). Recently I shot an event where it was desired to not use flash. It's amazing how well a modern camera deals with these conditions.

I was totally pleased with the results. The facility had two types of overhead lights and light from side windows (mixed lighting required some color correcting in post).

I used a slow shutter speed because of low light, you can see how the ISO fluctuated and was generally high but A7RV handled it beautifully. I could have opened the aperture, but I generally wanted to maintain some DOF. Below chart shows camera settings and fluctuating ISO for this event (Exposure Plot):

I agree modern cameras are amazing. Are you open to oosting some photos?

 

[Willy81]

I love shooting with my A7RV on Silent Shutter at events (of course flash will not fire in Silent Shutter Mode). Recently I shot an event where it was desired to not use flash. It's amazing how well a modern camera deals with these conditions.

I was totally pleased with the results. The facility had two types of overhead lights and light from side windows (mixed lighting required some color correcting in post).

I used a slow shutter speed because of low light, you can see how the ISO fluctuated and was generally high but A7RV handled it beautifully. I could have opened the aperture, but I generally wanted to maintain some DOF. Below chart shows camera settings and fluctuating ISO for this event (Exposure Plot):

I agree modern cameras are amazing. Are you open to posting some photos?

Unfortunately, I would not post photos from this very private event (client would not approve). Client and others loved the photos.

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I enjoy content, simplicity and light weight: A5100, A6500, A7C and A7RV w/ G + GM Glass

 

[Meh007]

Just curious, with electronic shutter, did you get any issues with distorted subjects (assuming some of your subjects were not totally static)?

 

[Willy81]

Just curious, with electronic shutter, did you get any issues with distorted subjects (assuming some of your subjects were not totally static)?

Out of 150 images, I only had a couple blurred (motion blur because of slow shutter speed but still acceptable content). Actually, the blur added to the creative look. Generally, there was not a lot of fast movement. I would not recommend using Silent Shutter if the event had fast movement / action. In the event of fast motion in the scene, I have the C1 button programed to toggle between Mechanical and Silent Shutter. I shoot a lot of BIF and obviously would not use Silent Shutter because of the distorted subject.

I have another event scheduled in a few days (similar environment and activity). I will shoot with Silent Shutter and no flash. The client of the upcoming event viewed results of this event and requested similar results.

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I enjoy content, simplicity and light weight: A5100, A6500, A7C and A7RV w/ G + GM Glass

 

[Impulses]

Are they really quiet events or is there another reason you're going with silent/e-shutter?

 

[Willy81]

Are they really quiet events or is there another reason you're going with silent/e-shutter?

Yes, there really are quiet events where the sound of a shutter can draw attention or be annoying / not desired.

I would say in most cases with a silent shutter the client and guest didn't even realize I took a shot. When the client reviewed the images after the event, they comment they hardly knew I was there (no sound, no flash).

There were a half dozen group / posed shots the client requested (mechanical shutter would be fine, also could have used flash for group shots but did not need).

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I enjoy content, simplicity and light weight: A5100, A6500, A7C and A7RV w/ G + GM Glass