Is a Canon EOS Rebel XSi good for Concert Photography?

Mai 18th, 2009 | Published in Canon | 4 Comments

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D L (1 comments) says:

Mai 18th, 2009 at 22:57 (#)

its not the best tool for the job but its 1000x better than a point and click. you will need a lens more expensive than the camera to get really great shots.
Candid Chris (1 comments) says:

Mai 18th, 2009 at 22:59 (#)

The camera is fine but you’d be struggling with a kit lens (18-55).
If you were upfront with a tripod and four ‘bodyguards’ it might work.
You need a fast lens, f/1.2 – 1.8, to do a proper job.
Digital One Photography (1 comments) says:

Mai 18th, 2009 at 23:41 (#)

Yes….I also own one. Be sure you have a 200-300mm lens and be sure that you are get close enough to the stage. Set the ISO setting to around 800-1600 for starters. Then take the photo when the stage lighting is shing on the subject. You have to do some practice shots and be sure to carefull support the camera and lens to avoid camera shake causing blur. Be sure that the shutter speed is set at about 1/250 or perhaps 1/125 and the aperature is wide open.
Cat Lover (1 comments) says:

Mai 19th, 2009 at 02:02 (#)

Good advice from the others about getting a fast lens. But you must remember this—-most concerts do not allow DSLRs. If they allow cameras at all, it has to be a small point & shoot. Getting a DSLR is a good idea, but don’t expect to take it to concerts.