People Theatre Photos - Night Letters

Theatre Photos - Night Letters · 05:07 PM

A few weeks ago, I was asked by a theatre group to take a few production photos for their production, Night Letters. They originally wanted me to take photos at one of their rehearsals, but had some production issues which meant they had to reschedule me to shooting during a live production, with audience members present, and I was very grateful for the quiet shutters of the cameras I was using, a K-7 and K-5, and also the HSM of one of the lenses I was using.

I used the K-7 with the Sigma 70-200/2.8 and the K-5 with the Pentax-FA 35mm/2.0, and the lighting conditions meant that I was shooting at ISO3200 the entire shoot. I didn't have any issues with the K-7 in terms of AF accuracy, but the K-5 was front focusing, and in the end, I had to switch to using manual focus with that camera. Also, after using both cameras side by side, I realised that the the K-5 shutter sound is actually a fair bit quieter than the K-7, which is something I hadn't really noticed previously.

**Bob Harris** · 03-12-2011, 05:19 PM

very nice series, quite crisp and clear, just like I was in the front row. thanks for sharing. Bob

**Ash** · 03-12-2011, 05:22 PM

Nicely portrayed and a fine series on all counts James.
Did well mate.

daacon · 03-12-2011, 07:40 PM

I have done a few of those back when the kids were thesbians - and know the challenges - these are very good.

pop4 · 03-13-2011, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

very nice series, quite crisp and clear, just like I was in the front row. thanks for sharing. Bob

Originally posted by Ash

Nicely portrayed and a fine series on all counts James.
Did well mate.

Originally posted by daacon

I have done a few of those back when the kids were thesbians - and know the challenges - these are very good.

Thanks for looking guys, and I'm glad you enjoyed them.

[sarcasm]I myself am quite surprised at how the photos turned out, considering I was shooting with the K-7 which is terrible in hi-ISO situations, I mean, even the K-x is better at hi-ISO than the K-7, while I probably should've chucked the front focusing K-5 in the bin once I saw the low light conditions that I would be shooting in...[/sarcasm]

**Scottnorwo** · 03-13-2011, 04:39 PM

Super shots . lighting look tough but you did a great job. I get to shoot my son's play this coming Friday from the front row. the lighting at his school is much better as I shoot with my K10d and the 55-300 lens.

JMR · 03-13-2011, 05:02 PM

A fine series. I especially like the 8th image. The lighting enhances the drama and vice versa.

JMR

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	very nice series, quite crisp and clear, just like I was in the front row. thanks for sharing. Bob

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Nicely portrayed and a fine series on all counts James. Did well mate.

03-12-2011, 07:40 PM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I have done a few of those back when the kids were thesbians - and know the challenges - these are very good.

03-13-2011, 05:49 AM	#5
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris very nice series, quite crisp and clear, just like I was in the front row. thanks for sharing. Bob Originally posted by Ash Nicely portrayed and a fine series on all counts James. Did well mate. Originally posted by daacon I have done a few of those back when the kids were thesbians - and know the challenges - these are very good. Thanks for looking guys, and I'm glad you enjoyed them. [sarcasm]I myself am quite surprised at how the photos turned out, considering I was shooting with the K-7 which is terrible in hi-ISO situations, I mean, even the K-x is better at hi-ISO than the K-7, while I probably should've chucked the front focusing K-5 in the bin once I saw the low light conditions that I would be shooting in...[/sarcasm]

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Super shots . lighting look tough but you did a great job. I get to shoot my son's play this coming Friday from the front row. the lighting at his school is much better as I shoot with my K10d and the 55-300 lens.

03-13-2011, 05:02 PM	#7
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	A fine series. I especially like the 8th image. The lighting enhances the drama and vice versa. JMR

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