People Conference proceedings

Conference proceedings · 06:58 AM

The K-5 didn't fail to impress in the indoor low-light setting.
Focusing was spot on every time.
Exposures right on the money, but P-TTL needed some tweaking (usually -2 FEC regardless of lens).
Sharpness, impressive.
Rendition, had me pleased, especially from the FA ltds.

Here are some of the results from this conference:

A few Aussies may be able to recognise this country singer:

The Venue:

All shot with either bounced flash (AF540FGZ) or ambient light alone.

**Ash** · 06-20-2011, 07:08 AM

A couple from the associated social event, late at night...
Again, K-5 works its magic with AF accuracy and high ISO performance:

Lex Madera · 06-20-2011, 07:11 AM

Who's the lady in the red blouse in #4? ;-)

downunderman · 06-20-2011, 07:22 AM

Good shots ash

**Sailor** · 06-20-2011, 10:56 AM

These are impressive, Ash. Good job. I've not had much opportunity to use my K-5 in low light, but I'm looking forward to giving it a work out.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 06-20-2011, 11:15 AM

wonderful results Ash, did you use any type of flash in any of the photos? thanks Bob

**Ash** · 06-20-2011, 12:13 PM

Thanks all.
Lex, that lady is an influential doctor in Queensland. And a pleasant young lady.

Bob, P-TTL bounced flash was used for #4, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
The others were adequately lit by continuous stage lighting but needed some white balance correcting to render colours nicely in the shots.

**crewl1** · 06-20-2011, 05:16 PM

Nice set.

kwetiaw · 06-20-2011, 05:33 PM

great work ash! do you use 2 different bodies? k-5 and ? ?

**Ash** · 06-20-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks to you both.
No kwetiaw, not for this event as it was not all that fast-paced. I had ample time to switch lenses when I needed to, and there was usually only one thing happening at a time for me not to worry about going from wide angle to long telephoto in a split second.

So I loved using my FA ltds in this setting - it made a significant difference to my results IMO.

kwetiaw · 06-20-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Thanks to you both.
No kwetiaw, not for this event as it was not all that fast-paced. I had ample time to switch lenses when I needed to, and there was usually only one thing happening at a time for me not to worry about going from wide angle to long telephoto in a split second.

So I loved using my FA ltds in this setting - it made a significant difference to my results IMO.

ah good stuff. good to see or learn from another photographer. I've done my 2nd event/conference coverage about 2 months ago now (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/136491-event-photography.html)

i agree with you, most conference are slow paced. i found having 2 bodies help during the after party, cocktail party after the conference,. one equipped with somewhat wide lens for group shots and one with tele to capture the speaker when they are announcing this and that.

lucky you got your LTDs as it helps to bump the IQ.

**volley** · 06-20-2011, 06:57 PM

Impressive results Ash! Not only the performance of the K5 but mainly the excellent capture of the event.

**Ash** · 06-20-2011, 08:05 PM

Thanks volley.
Much appreciated.

K-9 · 06-20-2011, 08:32 PM

All well exposed and composed. Nice work in the low, mixed lighting.

**Ash** · 06-20-2011, 08:53 PM

Cheers K-9. The K-5 is a very reliable tool in this setting.

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06-20-2011, 07:08 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	A couple from the associated social event, late at night... Again, K-5 works its magic with AF accuracy and high ISO performance:

06-20-2011, 07:11 AM	#3
Lex Madera Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia, Austria, Ukraine Photos: Gallery Posts: 188	Who's the lady in the red blouse in #4? ;-)

06-20-2011, 07:22 AM	#4
downunderman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Port hedland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	Good shots ash

06-20-2011, 10:56 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	These are impressive, Ash. Good job. I've not had much opportunity to use my K-5 in low light, but I'm looking forward to giving it a work out. Jer

06-20-2011, 11:15 AM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	wonderful results Ash, did you use any type of flash in any of the photos? thanks Bob

06-20-2011, 12:13 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks all. Lex, that lady is an influential doctor in Queensland. And a pleasant young lady. Bob, P-TTL bounced flash was used for #4, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The others were adequately lit by continuous stage lighting but needed some white balance correcting to render colours nicely in the shots.

06-20-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Nice set.

06-20-2011, 05:33 PM	#9
kwetiaw Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	great work ash! do you use 2 different bodies? k-5 and ? ?

06-20-2011, 05:47 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks to you both. No kwetiaw, not for this event as it was not all that fast-paced. I had ample time to switch lenses when I needed to, and there was usually only one thing happening at a time for me not to worry about going from wide angle to long telephoto in a split second. So I loved using my FA ltds in this setting - it made a significant difference to my results IMO.

06-20-2011, 06:07 PM	#11
kwetiaw Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	Originally posted by Ash Thanks to you both. No kwetiaw, not for this event as it was not all that fast-paced. I had ample time to switch lenses when I needed to, and there was usually only one thing happening at a time for me not to worry about going from wide angle to long telephoto in a split second. So I loved using my FA ltds in this setting - it made a significant difference to my results IMO. ah good stuff. good to see or learn from another photographer. I've done my 2nd event/conference coverage about 2 months ago now (https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography/136491-event-photography.html) i agree with you, most conference are slow paced. i found having 2 bodies help during the after party, cocktail party after the conference,. one equipped with somewhat wide lens for group shots and one with tele to capture the speaker when they are announcing this and that. lucky you got your LTDs as it helps to bump the IQ.

06-20-2011, 06:57 PM	#12
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Impressive results Ash! Not only the performance of the K5 but mainly the excellent capture of the event.

06-20-2011, 08:05 PM	#13
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks volley. Much appreciated.

06-20-2011, 08:32 PM	#14
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	All well exposed and composed. Nice work in the low, mixed lighting.

06-20-2011, 08:53 PM	#15
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Cheers K-9. The K-5 is a very reliable tool in this setting.