G5 for ROM, reasonable result?

sperry1 · 22nd June 2004

Dear all, appreciate if you guys can give me some precious advise.
Am getting help from my friend for shoting my ROM by using my Canon G5, not sure will it be good 'enough' - (reasonable good result) How should I ask my friend to shot with it? Of cos I knw that getting a pro with a big 'ang pow' will cease all the risk, but unfortunately, I am out of budget. Pls advise..... thanks in advance.

xmen2003 · 22nd June 2004

It should be good enough. You might need an external flash for indoor shoot.

clive · 22nd June 2004

u will need slr for such stuff. coz u need the lesser shutter and AF lag, and also the external flash that slr can provide

megaweb · 22nd June 2004

G5
420EX Bounce with omni-bounce or reflector
P mode
Largest JPEG
Auto WB
ISO 50 or 100
try not to zoom in too often , use wide angle and go closer to the object
Extra Batt BP511
Extra CF
Extra AA batt for 420EX

Adam Goi · 22nd June 2004

Yes it can be done. Add a speedlite to the setup. Good luck!

mr_jason · 22nd June 2004

I used a G5 for my cousin's ROM last year, no problem. You can either use Auto WB, or shoot in RAW if you have at least a 512MB CF. Shooting in Large JPEG is fine if you're sure the white balence and exposure will be correct.

Don't worry so much about the shutter lag. But shooting in ISO50 is a must.

My setup was G5 + 380EX with bounce card.

But since it's your friend who will be shooting for you, does he know how to handle prosumer well? Most people unfamiliar with prosumer or digital cameras as a whole will produce shots which have 'handshake effect' in them, this is especially true in indoor situations when low avilable light means slower shutter speed. If he is not used to G5, then I would recommend you just using a point and shoot flim camera instead. Better to have some decent shots than bad shots right?

sperry1 · 22nd June 2004

Originally Posted by mr_jason

I used a G5 for my cousin's ROM last year, no problem. You can either use Auto WB, or shoot in RAW if you have at least a 512MB CF. Shooting in Large JPEG is fine if you're sure the white balence and exposure will be correct.

Don't worry so much about the shutter lag. But shooting in ISO50 is a must.

My setup was G5 + 380EX with bounce card.

But since it's your friend who will be shooting for you, does he know how to handle prosumer well? Most people unfamiliar with prosumer or digital cameras as a whole will produce shots which have 'handshake effect' in them, this is especially true in indoor situations when low avilable light means slower shutter speed. If he is not used to G5, then I would recommend you just using a point and shoot flim camera instead. Better to have some decent shots than bad shots right?

Many thanks for you guys advises.... Will take note for that.
Two more question, can tripod be used in the ROM room? Is the any rental of equipment - flash for G5, service available here?

mr_jason · 22nd June 2004

Originally Posted by sperry1

Many thanks for you guys advises.... Will take note for that.
Two more question, can tripod be used in the ROM room? Is the any rental of equipment - flash for G5, service available here?

Yes. I used tripod in ROM. It's not very practical for use at the solemnization ceremony itself, because in candids, people do move around. But when taking group shot of everyone when posing it's more useful.

As for rental, you can tru the Consumer and Services Sub-Forum which is under Buy/Sell Sub-Forum.

StreetShooter · 22nd June 2004

Use the 420EX (bounced) for the posed shots.

For the "action" shots, use ISO 200, Av mode f2.0, move in close, take from low angles using the flip-out LCD for dramatic, unforgettable pictures. Can also take from overhead viewpoints using the flip-out LCD.

espn · 22nd June 2004

Note that if you're exposure is not right, at ISO200 you're going to have hell lot of noise. As mega has advised, try not to go above ISO100. And be on the constant pre-focusing as the solemnization moves & goes very fast.

Alternatively, like you mention an "ang pow" is all it takes to settle your ROM. Perhaps, I can help...

StreetShooter · 22nd June 2004

Got noise convert to B&W become grain mah....

Witness · 22nd June 2004

perhaps i could help...PMed u....

jonlou · 24th June 2004

confirm can one lar. i had amazing results with my f420. i'm sure ur camera confirm can one lor.....

hwchoy · 24th June 2004

I am a "seasoned" G5 user. AF would be something you really have to watch for. If you friend is not familiar with it you would miss precious moments. Mega's suggestion to go wide is good, you have better DOF.

Do note that ISO value on cams like G5 and those of DSLR is not the same. I find it is not useful to go more than ISO100 on the G5, the noise is devastating. Try to shoot in RAW so you have a second chance at WB and exposure adjustment.

Frankly, if I were you I would try to borrow an SLR/DSLR or pay someone competent to do it.

22nd June 2004	#1
sperry1 New Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 14	G5 for ROM, reasonable result? Dear all, appreciate if you guys can give me some precious advise. Am getting help from my friend for shoting my ROM by using my Canon G5, not sure will it be good 'enough' - (reasonable good result) How should I ask my friend to shot with it? Of cos I knw that getting a pro with a big 'ang pow' will cease all the risk, but unfortunately, I am out of budget. Pls advise..... thanks in advance.

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megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,106	G5 420EX Bounce with omni-bounce or reflector P mode Largest JPEG Auto WB ISO 50 or 100 try not to zoom in too often , use wide angle and go closer to the object Extra Batt BP511 Extra CF Extra AA batt for 420EX __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase Last edited by megaweb; 22nd June 2004 at 01:22 PM.

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Witness Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: www.maverickatwork.com Posts: 6,768	perhaps i could help...PMed u.... __________________ w maverick.photography b maverick.blogging

22nd June 2004	#2
xmen2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 470	It should be good enough. You might need an external flash for indoor shoot.

22nd June 2004	#3
clive Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,573	u will need slr for such stuff. coz u need the lesser shutter and AF lag, and also the external flash that slr can provide

22nd June 2004	#5
Adam Goi ClubSNAP Idol Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jalan Suka Posts: 5,321	Yes it can be done. Add a speedlite to the setup. Good luck!

22nd June 2004	#6
mr_jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,076	I used a G5 for my cousin's ROM last year, no problem. You can either use Auto WB, or shoot in RAW if you have at least a 512MB CF. Shooting in Large JPEG is fine if you're sure the white balence and exposure will be correct. Don't worry so much about the shutter lag. But shooting in ISO50 is a must. My setup was G5 + 380EX with bounce card. But since it's your friend who will be shooting for you, does he know how to handle prosumer well? Most people unfamiliar with prosumer or digital cameras as a whole will produce shots which have 'handshake effect' in them, this is especially true in indoor situations when low avilable light means slower shutter speed. If he is not used to G5, then I would recommend you just using a point and shoot flim camera instead. Better to have some decent shots than bad shots right?

22nd June 2004	#9
StreetShooter Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Katong Posts: 4,702	Use the 420EX (bounced) for the posed shots. For the "action" shots, use ISO 200, Av mode f2.0, move in close, take from low angles using the flip-out LCD for dramatic, unforgettable pictures. Can also take from overhead viewpoints using the flip-out LCD.

22nd June 2004	#10
espn Deregistered Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 22,045	Note that if you're exposure is not right, at ISO200 you're going to have hell lot of noise. As mega has advised, try not to go above ISO100. And be on the constant pre-focusing as the solemnization moves & goes very fast. Alternatively, like you mention an "ang pow" is all it takes to settle your ROM. Perhaps, I can help...

24th June 2004	#13
jonlou Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SG Posts: 316	confirm can one lar. i had amazing results with my f420. i'm sure ur camera confirm can one lor.....

24th June 2004	#14
hwchoy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tampines, Singapore. Posts: 1,938	I am a "seasoned" G5 user. AF would be something you really have to watch for. If you friend is not familiar with it you would miss precious moments. Mega's suggestion to go wide is good, you have better DOF. Do note that ISO value on cams like G5 and those of DSLR is not the same. I find it is not useful to go more than ISO100 on the G5, the noise is devastating. Try to shoot in RAW so you have a second chance at WB and exposure adjustment. Frankly, if I were you I would try to borrow an SLR/DSLR or pay someone competent to do it.