Topic: Nice Concert Photography Blog

[Frank in JC]

While I think any of those cameras are great, Full frame is great especially for you with the landscapes.  Go with what makes you money... 

I think a 70-200mm should be plenty fine for concert shots with a full frame, if you need more, get closer!  Plus with that size you can cropcropcropcrop.

I'm very jealous you're going full frame, the 5D is a very nice camera.  Does the grip increase the buffer?  I know with Nikons adding a grip ups my D300 from 7 to 9 shots per second.

For the record, it goes from 6 to 8 fps, but only with 8 AA batteries or the Nikon EN-E4A (~$400 for the battery, charger, and battery chamber cover).  The normal EN-EL3E in the grip doesn't increase the speed since the camera needs 11-12V.  Also, I'm pretty sure it does not affect the buffer capacity, which is determined by the shooting modes and settings.

Of course the only application I've had for 8 fps so far is, "Hey, listen how fast this freakin' camera is!"   

[stirinthesauce]

Sanjay, not sure if the grip increases the fps on the 5d

[Sanjay]

While I think any of those cameras are great, Full frame is great especially for you with the landscapes.  Go with what makes you money... 

I think a 70-200mm should be plenty fine for concert shots with a full frame, if you need more, get closer!  Plus with that size you can cropcropcropcrop.

I'm very jealous you're going full frame, the 5D is a very nice camera.  Does the grip increase the buffer?  I know with Nikons adding a grip ups my D300 from 7 to 9 shots per second.

For the record, it goes from 6 to 8 fps, but only with 8 AA batteries or the Nikon EN-E4A (~$400 for the battery, charger, and battery chamber cover).  The normal EN-EL3E in the grip doesn't increase the speed since the camera needs 11-12V.  Also, I'm pretty sure it does not affect the buffer capacity, which is determined by the shooting modes and settings.

Of course the only application I've had for 8 fps so far is, "Hey, listen how fast this freakin' camera is!"   

Thanks for the correction...

Honestly I have never had a need, for what I do, to go that fast.  I doubt I ever well.  3fps is fine with me even.

[Frank in JC]

While I think any of those cameras are great, Full frame is great especially for you with the landscapes.  Go with what makes you money... 

I think a 70-200mm should be plenty fine for concert shots with a full frame, if you need more, get closer!  Plus with that size you can cropcropcropcrop.

I'm very jealous you're going full frame, the 5D is a very nice camera.  Does the grip increase the buffer?  I know with Nikons adding a grip ups my D300 from 7 to 9 shots per second.

For the record, it goes from 6 to 8 fps, but only with 8 AA batteries or the Nikon EN-E4A (~$400 for the battery, charger, and battery chamber cover).  The normal EN-EL3E in the grip doesn't increase the speed since the camera needs 11-12V.  Also, I'm pretty sure it does not affect the buffer capacity, which is determined by the shooting modes and settings.

Of course the only application I've had for 8 fps so far is, "Hey, listen how fast this freakin' camera is!"   

Thanks for the correction...

Honestly I have never had a need, for what I do, to go that fast.  I doubt I ever well.  3fps is fine with me even.

I'm trying to figure out some kind of project out that could exploit the frame rate.  Obviously it's great for sports, but I'm not in a position to photograph professional athletes at work.  Maybe crashing surf/turbulent water?  Using the frame rate to hedge your bets?  I dunno.

[Sanjay]

Perhaps pop a water balloon, or something like that?  I always liked those pictures where the balloon held it's shape.

[Frank in JC]

Perhaps pop a water balloon, or something like that?  I always liked those pictures where the balloon held it's shape.

Funny you should mention it, I've actually been thinking of some kind of balloon popping stuff, using a dart.

Some of my interest in photography (not to mention science and engineering) was definitely influenced by Harold Edgerton's stroboscopic work at MIT.  The image of the rifle bullet piercing a series of balloons is etched into my memory. 

Recently there was a program on Discovery about the high-speed camera work they're doing at the university today.  They demonstrated with a water balloon being thrown directly in a person's face.  Wow.  At 8fps though, I might get one usable frame.

[Sanjay]

You would be lucky to get a good one, but it's worth a try.

Either that or know any well endowed women who have a trampoline?   

[stirinthesauce]

Either that or know any well endowed women who have a trampoline?   

I vote for experimentation with this!  Oh, and frank, if you do so, you must post pics 

[Frank in JC]

Either that or know any well endowed women who have a trampoline?   

I vote for experimentation with this!  Oh, and frank, if you do so, you must post pics 

I'd be too mesmerized to take photos.