What f/ ????

[brandon93]

What 'F' stops should i use to take a group photo? Let say 30 PAX....

[YqArts]

Originally Posted by brandon93 What 'F' stops should i use to take a group photo? Let say 30 PAX....

That depends on your

• Distance from the group
• The Focal length of your lens

My guess would be F8-F11?

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by brandon93 What 'F' stops should i use to take a group photo? Let say 30 PAX....

Wrong forum.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419033

Originally Posted by Headshotzx Here's my take. If you're not a strobist kind with at least 1 umbrella, diy a bounce card from www.abetterbouncecard.com. If they are standing in line with your plane of focus: For single row, use f/4 - 5.6 For double row, use f/5.6 For triple row, use f/8 For anything larger than that, find a higher spot where you are above the group and shoot f/8 - f/11 Cheers, Zexun

[CS TAN]

If there are two rows of people, which row should the camera focus on?

[paesyl]

Normally group photo will have 3 rows.
Focus about 1/3 depth beyond 1st row instead of the face.
I use f11 to get more in focus

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by CS TAN If there are two rows of people, which row should the camera focus on?

Good question. I'd probably focus on the front row, manually adjust (or not at all) so that the focus is a bit to the back, and shoot at f/5.6.