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**rzarector** · 02-06-2014, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Wired

I think the iis is just fine for live music. 6400 isn't terrible and quite usable on that camera. I normally use auto white balance. I would try manual WB and change the temp manually for the LED lights?

Totally. I have found to under expose while shooting in RAW. Then bring it back in and lower saturation on magenta a tiny bit. maybe some on red. Then an overall photo de-sat seems to help alot.

an then of course, hit B&W and lots of details comes back. I can often adjust basics in B&W, then bring back to color and fix any other issues.

got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique.

Wired · 02-06-2014, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by rzarector

Totally. I have found to under expose while shooting in RAW. Then bring it back in and lower saturation on magenta a tiny bit. maybe some on red. Then an overall photo de-sat seems to help alot.

an then of course, hit B&W and lots of details comes back. I can often adjust basics in B&W, then bring back to color and fix any other issues.

got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique.

haha thats what I do! we call that exposing to the right.

helps to recover highlights too. and yes, B&W can always fix a bad shot. I was shooting K3 in November at this one venue that had abnormally bad light. At the best of times there is two floods on the stage. Surprisingly I still got some decent images.

Iso 1000

Racer X 69 · 02-06-2014, 02:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by rzarector

got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique.

This forum is a virtual encyclopedia when it comes to photographic knowledge. There are many great members here who are always willing to contribute and point one in the right direction. I have presented a few questions here and every time the help has been very good, and friendly.

And it is essentially free.

Can't beat that!

**rzarector** · 02-14-2014, 04:49 PM - **1 Like**

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!

dansamy · 02-14-2014, 05:31 PM

Shiny!

mikemike · 02-16-2014, 09:42 AM

Congrats!

Kombivan · 03-16-2018, 10:55 AM

I'd put the Mrs into respite and go for a run some where I haven't been before.

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02-06-2014, 02:23 PM	#46
rzarector Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 161 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wired I think the iis is just fine for live music. 6400 isn't terrible and quite usable on that camera. I normally use auto white balance. I would try manual WB and change the temp manually for the LED lights? Totally. I have found to under expose while shooting in RAW. Then bring it back in and lower saturation on magenta a tiny bit. maybe some on red. Then an overall photo de-sat seems to help alot. an then of course, hit B&W and lots of details comes back. I can often adjust basics in B&W, then bring back to color and fix any other issues. got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique.

02-06-2014, 02:28 PM	#47
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	Originally posted by rzarector Totally. I have found to under expose while shooting in RAW. Then bring it back in and lower saturation on magenta a tiny bit. maybe some on red. Then an overall photo de-sat seems to help alot. an then of course, hit B&W and lots of details comes back. I can often adjust basics in B&W, then bring back to color and fix any other issues. got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique. haha thats what I do! we call that exposing to the right. helps to recover highlights too. and yes, B&W can always fix a bad shot. I was shooting K3 in November at this one venue that had abnormally bad light. At the best of times there is two floods on the stage. Surprisingly I still got some decent images. Iso 1000

02-06-2014, 02:30 PM - 3 Likes	#48
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by rzarector got that tip from a few posts on here combining technique. This forum is a virtual encyclopedia when it comes to photographic knowledge. There are many great members here who are always willing to contribute and point one in the right direction. I have presented a few questions here and every time the help has been very good, and friendly. And it is essentially free. Can't beat that!

02-14-2014, 04:49 PM - 1 Like	#49
rzarector Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 161 Original Poster	Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!!

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dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Shiny!

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mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Congrats!

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Kombivan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery Posts: 576	I'd put the Mrs into respite and go for a run some where I haven't been before.

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