NDP shoot advice

tanwn · 13th July 2006

Will be going NDP this weekend, is tripod allowed? which wide angle lens is more suitable, Canon 10-22 or 17-55? thanks. I believe 100-400 more appropriate than 70-200 for zoom shots.

tOGGY · 13th July 2006

Well, I have a hand at it last week. Below are some feedback.

The lighting at the front sucks. So all the energertic drummers and dancers during the finale fronting the grandstand did not turn up well for me.

Go for the fast and low light lens.

There is a display where lots of blue and white light poping up. A wide lens is a good option this year. Be ready for it and change lens fast. The light pops on and off. It is somewhere in the first half.

The multitude red lions makes great shoot this year. 200 to 300 mm should be fine. Watch out for the last one with the flag.

There is a band display from a school. This is right in the beginning before the contingent marhing in. The multiple change of flags by a bevy of ladies makes it interesting to shoot.

The march past is wonderful. The contingents are great. 70 to 200 suffice if you are at the grandstand.

Some motivators are great. Cheerful and energetic. 85mm won't go wrong.

Most important - Bring a tripod. And two cam if you have strong shoulders. Happy shooting.

+evenstar · 13th July 2006

tripod is allowed of course..

13th July 2006	#1
tanwn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 153	NDP shoot advice Will be going NDP this weekend, is tripod allowed? which wide angle lens is more suitable, Canon 10-22 or 17-55? thanks. I believe 100-400 more appropriate than 70-200 for zoom shots.

13th July 2006	#2
tOGGY Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 522	Re: NDP shoot advice Well, I have a hand at it last week. Below are some feedback. The lighting at the front sucks. So all the energertic drummers and dancers during the finale fronting the grandstand did not turn up well for me. Go for the fast and low light lens. There is a display where lots of blue and white light poping up. A wide lens is a good option this year. Be ready for it and change lens fast. The light pops on and off. It is somewhere in the first half. The multitude red lions makes great shoot this year. 200 to 300 mm should be fine. Watch out for the last one with the flag. There is a band display from a school. This is right in the beginning before the contingent marhing in. The multiple change of flags by a bevy of ladies makes it interesting to shoot. The march past is wonderful. The contingents are great. 70 to 200 suffice if you are at the grandstand. Some motivators are great. Cheerful and energetic. 85mm won't go wrong. Most important - Bring a tripod. And two cam if you have strong shoulders. Happy shooting.

13th July 2006	#3
+evenstar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,453	Re: NDP shoot advice tripod is allowed of course.. __________________ the SEARCH FUNCTION is there for a reason. USE IT!