Recent content by bono1985

I wasn't sure where to post this but i was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on purchasing a HD Camcorder priced between £150-£200, i want to use it to create some short handheld camera films, amongst other things, any advice would be greatly appreciated..

Will this the Nikon 50mm F1.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens be ok for my Nikon D5000 for indoor gig photograpy, will it autofocus?

I have been recommended the Nikon 35mm 1.8 and the nikon 50mm 1.4, which is better for gig photography. I am swaying towards the 35mm mainly because its cheaper and i dont have a lot of money. Also i have a Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DX VR Lens unused that i want to sell towards purchsing one of the...

Is the 50mm 1.8 not recommended for the Nikon d5000 then?

I started a thread on here last week about live music photography. I have just purchased a Nikon d5000 with the basic 18-55mm lens. I was wondering which lens would be best to buy for gig photography i have been told the nikon 50mm 1.8, but i have read this doesn't work as well with he nikon...

Thank you, i really appreciate the advice. To be fair i wasn't going to go straight into photographing band's like Metallica and Kings Of Leon. I review smaller gigs, most of which are half empty or in some cases quarter empty. I'm using it as an experiment to begin with, if the photos aren't...

I was only kidding mate, i just wanted some tips to start me off that's all. I didn't want to go straight into a photo pit and not really know what i am doing and panic. I'm not on here to argue pal, just to get some help and advice.

I'm sure you knew all the right settings when you had your first SLR Zukabak!!!

Cool, cheers my man. I am sure i will pick it all up everybody starts somewhere right?

Just getting some tips, that's what this forum is for right?

Picture control and high iso NR?

How about image quality and active d lighting

What maxiumum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed shall i go for?

I am a music journalist i review gigs for a living, so will have no problem getting my equipment in. I am trying to incorporate photography into reviewing gigs.

Will i not get any decent shots with these lenses then?