Photography question: Taking pictures in a resaurant,

[MikeMike]

have a project for a class, and i need some photos for the project.

i have a Dreb(original) with the kit lens, and a sigma 75-300 lens (wont need this i bet)

i just need to know how best to setup some nice shots for a dimly lit area, with spot lighting most likely on each table, and about what i should be prepared to set for, the lcd screen isnt the best to tell how good the shot really is.

i know take lots of photos, but around what iso/shutter speed/etc should i have stuff set at?

 

[Zorro]

what's for dinner ?

 

[DeviousTrap]

Does the camera have to be handheld or can you set up a tripod?

 

[tfinch2]

How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

Winner.

ZV

 

[Heifetz]

But your hand shakes. Use a high ISO for indoor conditions, probably around 800. Get the shutter speed to be around 1/60 so the picture is clear.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

im missing the tripod, thats the issue.

there wont be food that i know of the first time, maybe the second, and then maybe when i set a date up with the hot chick in the group

other than that, its just to get some images of the restaurant first time, i guess i can mess with settings and then figure out what settings produced the best on my camera afterwards.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: tfinch2
How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

im missing the tripod, thats the issue.

there wont be food that i know of the first time, maybe the second, and then maybe when i set a date up with the hot chick in the group

other than that, its just to get some images of the restaurant first time, i guess i can mess with settings and then figure out what settings produced the best on my camera afterwards.

Then get a tripod. You're not going to be happy with the results without it.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: tfinch2
How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

im missing the tripod, thats the issue.

there wont be food that i know of the first time, maybe the second, and then maybe when i set a date up with the hot chick in the group

other than that, its just to get some images of the restaurant first time, i guess i can mess with settings and then figure out what settings produced the best on my camera afterwards.

Then get a tripod. You're not going to be happy with the results without it.

grr... i need to make a makeshift one as i dont have the $$ to go out and buy one.

would a bipod work? or do i NEED a tripod?

and what am i looking at for costs? ive always wanted a tripod for the camera.

 

[montanafan]

You could always just set the camera on a stool or something, it'd be even better if you have a remote for it.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE

Originally posted by: tfinch2
How can we tell you what your exposure should be without us being at the place? Most importantly, use a tripod. Use ISO 100, who cares if the shutter speed is long, the food is static and not going anywhere.

im missing the tripod, thats the issue.

there wont be food that i know of the first time, maybe the second, and then maybe when i set a date up with the hot chick in the group

other than that, its just to get some images of the restaurant first time, i guess i can mess with settings and then figure out what settings produced the best on my camera afterwards.

Then get a tripod. You're not going to be happy with the results without it.

grr... i need to make a makeshift one as i dont have the $$ to go out and buy one.

would a bipod work? or do i NEED a tripod?

and what am i looking at for costs? ive always wanted a tripod for the camera.

You can get a crappy tripod for about 20-30 bucks, but it'll work good enough for a 300d with a kit lens.

Slik makes decent budget tripods. My mom has one.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

 

[montanafan]

Yeah, you can even get a cheap one at Walmart that'll get the job done, but if you end up using one a lot you 'll wish you'd just gone ahead and gotten a better one from the start.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Get a tripod, it'll be worth every penny, maybe check if goodwill or something has one for cheap?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

MicroCenter sells like a $10 tripod.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
MicroCenter sells like a $10 tripod.

this is vic right?

where are you living?

and what would you guys suggest for a good sub $100 tripod?

 

[Eos]

Bogen tripods ftw.

I'm pretty sure they sell some sub $100 'pods.

 

[jiwq]

use mirror lockup if you have it.

get a reflector and shoot near the windows when it's daylight.