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[kenny]

For the parade at the Christmas party what lens would be reccommended? Do I need to use my 35mm 1.8 or will a variable aperture/zoom work ? Wanted to use 18-105 or 70-300 for some tighter shots on characters but thinking it may be too dark and the 35 1.8 would've better

Thx

 

[Skywise]

What's your camera and the aperture of the 18-105?

If you're on Main Street and using something like a canon T3i or higher I'm thinking there might be enough ambient lighting to get decent enough photos with the trade off of being able to zoom in on some shots.

 

[kenny]

What's your camera and the aperture of the 18-105? If you're on Main Street and using something like a canon T3i or higher I'm thinking there might be enough ambient lighting to get decent enough photos with the trade off of being able to zoom in on some shots.

18-105 is 3.5-5.6
70-300 is 4-4.6

Using Nikon d7000 so could crank up the ISO I needed

 

[kenny]

What's your camera and the aperture of the 18-105? If you're on Main Street and using something like a canon T3i or higher I'm thinking there might be enough ambient lighting to get decent enough photos with the trade off of being able to zoom in on some shots.

3.5-5.6. Shooting Nikon d7000 so can crank up ISO if needed

Wasn't sure how successful anyone was

 

[mom2rtk]

A lot of this depends on whether you plan to use a flash. Parts of the parade are very dark, with little to no lighting. It happens at night. There are parts of the parade I had trouble shooting even with my 2.8 lens.

For character shots, I think you're going to need a flash anyway, so having a variable zoom shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

Like mom2rtk stated the Christmas parade is sort of unique in that not all parts are adequately lit. I shot it with one camera with my external flash mounted and kept switching it on and off. It got so confusing causing me to miss some shots. If its possible, I would shoot it with two cameras, one with flash and one set up for no flash. I understand not everyone has two DSLR's, however that is what I found to work best. Otherwise, my recommendation would be to be selective on what I shot. I was so busy switching my settings that I did not fully enjoy the parade. I am very much pro Disney photography, however remember we are there to enjoy the activities. As far as lenses/settings I would select either the lighted or non-lighted portions and choose accordingly to obtain the best results.

 

[mom2rtk]

Like mom2rtk stated the Christmas parade is sort of unique in that not all parts are adequately lit. I shot it with one camera with my external flash mounted and kept switching it on and off. It got so confusing causing me to miss some shots. If its possible, I would shoot it with two cameras, one with flash and one set up for no flash. I understand not everyone has two DSLR's, however that is what I found to work best. Otherwise, my recommendation would be to be selective on what I shot. I was so busy switching my settings that I did not fully enjoy the parade. I am very much pro Disney photography, however remember we are there to enjoy the activities. As far as lenses/settings I would select either the lighted or non-lighted portions and choose accordingly to obtain the best results.

I would totally love to shoot with 2 cameras. I just don't want to carry them!

I really wish I had the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 to use for that parade.

 

[traylorc]

I shot the Christmas parade last Friday...and I elected not to use a flash. That being said...I do feel there are times where a flash would be necessary. But I'm just one of those folks that is not a big fan of using flashes during the night time parades....I just don't like how the photos look when using a flash under those circumstances. I would prefer to use some fast glass and crank up the ISO.

 

[mom2rtk]

I shot the Christmas parade last Friday...and I elected not to use a flash. That being said...I do feel there are times where a flash would be necessary. But I'm just one of those folks that is not a big fan of using flashes during the night time parades....I just don't like how the photos look when using a flash under those circumstances. I would prefer to use some fast glass and crank up the ISO.

I've been back and forth on this for years. I like flash for the characters that come by the parade route (with no lighting) but I dial the flash exposure compensation down so I don't overpower them.

But overall, flash vs. no flash? I'm now on the side of no flash. It's hard to beat the warm tones and ambient light.


IMG_5869B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5845B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5806B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


IMG_5666B by mom2rtk, on Flickr


Here's one from a prior year with flash. I like the shot, but not as much as I like the flashless shots the next year.


mk2partyparademickey by mom2rtk, on Flickr


This one definitely needs to be flashless. These last shots were the year I swapped back and forth with the flash:


Once Upon a Dream by mom2rtk, on Flickr