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JFAHEY · 03-01-2012, 11:05 AM

Venues make the stink about cameras. Rick Springfield allows his fans to. Now that you guys bringing up the big lens may not acceptable makes me

I just looking for input

Darren Healy · 03-01-2012, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by JFAHEY

Venues make the stink about cameras. Rick Springfield allows his fans to. Now that you guys bringing up the big lens may not acceptable makes me

I just looking for input

Is there anything in the ticket small print regarding photography ?

**ChipB** · 03-01-2012, 01:42 PM

I had an issue with one of the local venues where I live, so I contacted the Dir of Sales/Customer Service - got special permission to bring my camera and lenses to the next event.

Try it - can't hurt!

newarts · 03-01-2012, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by JFAHEY

Wahoo...I got my 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens..
And Rick Springfield Concert is just 2 days away. Now to get the setting for low light and all other important camera tips to get awesome pictures of the Rickster

You did the right thing.. You'll like the long lens for a long time. Add a Raynox 150 close-up lens later & you'll be able to photograph pretty much the entire range of stuff that can be photographed with a hand-held camera - from a tiny ant up close to a bluebird almost too far away( they are always almost too far away!)

Put the 18-55mm lens on the camera for when you enter; don't make the long lens too obvious. Don't even carry a camera bag maybe?

vonBaloney · 03-01-2012, 03:53 PM

Or just carry a ton of gear out in the open with a laminated something or other around your neck -- "I'm THE photographer!"

RioRico · 03-01-2012, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

Or just carry a ton of gear out in the open with a laminated something or other around your neck -- "I'm THE photographer!"

Security guys at my loocal casino (Jackson Rancheria, Amador County, California) don't fall for that one. But if the head of security lives next door and we're not enemies, much can happen, eh?

JFAHEY · 03-01-2012, 06:33 PM

i got word the lens shouldn't be a problem....

now to figure out the low light, shutter and whatever else to set my camera at for concerts...looking at manual but if anyone has quit tips it would be appreciated

**ChipB** · 03-07-2012, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by JFAHEY

Hi...New here and an inspiring photographer.
I had got a new camera for a present (Pentax Kx) with the small lense. 30-55mm lense

I am going to a Rick Springfield concert on March 3 and looking to get a better lense. Unsure what to get. My seat is center section, row 5 and aisle seat.

Any help in knowing what type of lense to get and what to have setting at...

Rick is one that does not stand still that long

JFAHEY, just checking back - how'd things go at the concert? Get any good photos?

**jbinpg** · 03-07-2012, 02:11 PM

@jfahey - Rick will likely be playing that double-necker electric of his so you will want a bit wider shot now and then

@rio - Robin Trower !!!! Loved Bridge of Sighs after he split from Procul Harum. Didn't even know he was still making music.

Jean Poitiers · 03-07-2012, 02:50 PM

Looks like you got a lot of good advice ... I have the DA 55-300, but have never shot in the conditions of a concert. Please let us know how it went ... Thanks.

Allez et bonne chance, J

JFAHEY · 03-07-2012, 03:16 PM - **1 Like**

Here's a few. Adjusting anything like White balance or such I didn't really do.

Clicker · 03-08-2012, 09:49 AM

Wow a little late on the 'welcome" but thanks for posting some concerts photos

You can download a free photo editor called "photoscape" and snazzy up some of your images to share on your blog, friends...US!

03-07-2012, 02:50 PM	#25
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Bonjour ... and welcome Looks like you got a lot of good advice ... I have the DA 55-300, but have never shot in the conditions of a concert. Please let us know how it went ... Thanks. Allez et bonne chance, J

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03-01-2012, 11:05 AM	#16
JFAHEY New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12 Original Poster	Venues make the stink about cameras. Rick Springfield allows his fans to. Now that you guys bringing up the big lens may not acceptable makes me I just looking for input

03-01-2012, 11:19 AM	#17
Darren Healy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Glenrothes , Fife Photos: Albums Posts: 27	Originally posted by JFAHEY Venues make the stink about cameras. Rick Springfield allows his fans to. Now that you guys bringing up the big lens may not acceptable makes me I just looking for input Is there anything in the ticket small print regarding photography ?

03-01-2012, 01:42 PM	#18
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	I had an issue with one of the local venues where I live, so I contacted the Dir of Sales/Customer Service - got special permission to bring my camera and lenses to the next event. Try it - can't hurt!

03-01-2012, 02:08 PM	#19
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by JFAHEY Wahoo...I got my 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED Lens.. And Rick Springfield Concert is just 2 days away. Now to get the setting for low light and all other important camera tips to get awesome pictures of the Rickster You did the right thing.. You'll like the long lens for a long time. Add a Raynox 150 close-up lens later & you'll be able to photograph pretty much the entire range of stuff that can be photographed with a hand-held camera - from a tiny ant up close to a bluebird almost too far away( they are always almost too far away!) Put the 18-55mm lens on the camera for when you enter; don't make the long lens too obvious. Don't even carry a camera bag maybe?

03-01-2012, 03:53 PM	#20
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	Or just carry a ton of gear out in the open with a laminated something or other around your neck -- "I'm THE photographer!"

03-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#21
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by vonBaloney Or just carry a ton of gear out in the open with a laminated something or other around your neck -- "I'm THE photographer!" Security guys at my loocal casino (Jackson Rancheria, Amador County, California) don't fall for that one. But if the head of security lives next door and we're not enemies, much can happen, eh?

03-01-2012, 06:33 PM	#22
JFAHEY New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12 Original Poster	i got word the lens shouldn't be a problem.... now to figure out the low light, shutter and whatever else to set my camera at for concerts...looking at manual but if anyone has quit tips it would be appreciated

03-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#23
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,717	Originally posted by JFAHEY Hi...New here and an inspiring photographer. I had got a new camera for a present (Pentax Kx) with the small lense. 30-55mm lense I am going to a Rick Springfield concert on March 3 and looking to get a better lense. Unsure what to get. My seat is center section, row 5 and aisle seat. Any help in knowing what type of lense to get and what to have setting at... Rick is one that does not stand still that long JFAHEY, just checking back - how'd things go at the concert? Get any good photos?

03-07-2012, 02:11 PM	#24
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	@jfahey - Rick will likely be playing that double-necker electric of his so you will want a bit wider shot now and then @rio - Robin Trower !!!! Loved Bridge of Sighs after he split from Procul Harum. Didn't even know he was still making music.

03-08-2012, 09:49 AM	#27
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Wow a little late on the 'welcome" but thanks for posting some concerts photos You can download a free photo editor called "photoscape" and snazzy up some of your images to share on your blog, friends...US!

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