Hey folks,
I have a somewhat silly question to ask although it is a serious issue for me. Through out the month I might host several dinners at my place. Crowds range from 20-40 depending on what group it might be. As a host, I do most of the setup and depending on the function, I might cook, or it might be potluck. In either case, I'm busy with getting folks settled in, food laid out, and making sure that all is in order. What I'm not doing, is holding my K1 around my neck and taking images.
For each and everyone of these parties, I get the camera, grip, flash and flash bracket all setup only to find myself up to my neck in everything but taking photos.
Having said all that, here are my thoughts. The K1 with all that hardware are just way too clunky for these house parties. Folks know not to touch the camera if they see it laying out, but to safely put it away I'd have to scramble to the other side of the house. Once off my neck, it won't make it back unless I get a break, which probably won't happen until after the party.
So, I've considered:
1. Minimize my K1's footprint by removing all the brackets, grips, and only using a remote trigger and hope that the flashes I set up are sufficiently setup that the lighting is OK.
2. Using the K1 without the flash but at a high ISO and just LR edit them later and hope for the best.
3. Or Pick up a smaller mirrorless Pentax camera, one that would easily fit around my neck as I serve food and mingle. One with enough high ISO that I won't have to worry about the lighting or simply use the flash triggers if I want better lighting.
Things to note:
1. These are MY social groups so I kind have to host them.
2. I have a few Photog buddies, but I'd rather not infringe on those folks although a free meal might entice them.
3. If it came down to Food or Photos, these folks would rather be served than photographed.
The event photos are for me.
So do I look at something like the Pentax Q or K-01, or just realize I'm only human and can't do it all?
I just hosted Mom's 73rd birthday party last night, and I got off the phone with the folks. They on the other hand would have liked photos, but understand that I was busy...
Thoughts and criticism are welcomed.
Regards,
Rodney