just a test - sammi

igpenguin · 7th March 2002

Sammi Cheng, her previous concert in Singapore.

YSLee · 7th March 2002

Wah.. so lucky!

baiyun · 7th March 2002

wah..the pic quite clear..
what settings u use? me also going to try take pics on her coming concert.....share some tips?

Bluestrike · 7th March 2002

Wow lucky chap...

But it would be better if can zoom in a bit closer.....

igpenguin · 8th March 2002

Hi,

This was on assignment. Somehow the writer and the record company neglected to get a press pass for me. So I shot from the audience seats reserved for media, which was pretty close to the stage (ie the over-expensive seats).

The other press photogs were all in the "pit", which while closer to the stage, is quite a bit lower than the position I was in. The stage was 360 degrees too, so while the other photogs were walking round and round following Sammi everywhere, I had a more relaxing time - I can't move about in my seat anyway. And still had enough opportunities to shoot when the angle is right.

Spot-metering on face, ISO1600, 80-200 lens (multiply 1.5times on digital format) f2.8, prolly around 1/80 or 1/125s. The spot-light will overwhelm your view through the viewfinder. Flare courtesy of the lack of a lens hood.

I am looking to shoot more concerts and arts stuff. So if you need a photog, please do email me and I am more than happy to show you my portfolio.

Thanks!

elutris · 15th March 2002

I really like this shot.

Guess I don't need to say why as it's quite obvious.

I especially like the way she is back lighted ... causing a glowing outline around her upper body...

7th March 2002	#1
igpenguin Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,108	just a test - sammi Sammi Cheng, her previous concert in Singapore.

8th March 2002	#5
igpenguin Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,108	settings Hi, This was on assignment. Somehow the writer and the record company neglected to get a press pass for me. So I shot from the audience seats reserved for media, which was pretty close to the stage (ie the over-expensive seats). The other press photogs were all in the "pit", which while closer to the stage, is quite a bit lower than the position I was in. The stage was 360 degrees too, so while the other photogs were walking round and round following Sammi everywhere, I had a more relaxing time - I can't move about in my seat anyway. And still had enough opportunities to shoot when the angle is right. Spot-metering on face, ISO1600, 80-200 lens (multiply 1.5times on digital format) f2.8, prolly around 1/80 or 1/125s. The spot-light will overwhelm your view through the viewfinder. Flare courtesy of the lack of a lens hood. I am looking to shoot more concerts and arts stuff. So if you need a photog, please do email me and I am more than happy to show you my portfolio. Thanks!

7th March 2002	#2
YSLee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,259	Wah.. so lucky!

7th March 2002	#3
baiyun Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Area Posts: 430	wah..the pic quite clear.. what settings u use? me also going to try take pics on her coming concert.....share some tips?

7th March 2002	#4
Bluestrike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: There lor~ Posts: 4,843	Wow lucky chap... But it would be better if can zoom in a bit closer.....

15th March 2002	#6
elutris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Upper Bukit Timah Posts: 235	I really like this shot. Guess I don't need to say why as it's quite obvious. I especially like the way she is back lighted ... causing a glowing outline around her upper body...