Concert Photography Made Easy with Telephoto Lenses!

[@Kinss_photography]

Great video, and knowledge

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

Thank you Kinss! -R

[@Mr.Scary13]

I’ve been using the Tamron 35-150 mm f 2-2.8 on my Sony a7 III for most of my concert photography.

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

Hi Scary! That Tamron has a great range. It would fit most everything in the pit area. I'm kind of old school and not a 3rd party guy but there have been a lot of improvements. I think more people use 3rd party on SONY's than anything else. I've been thinking about playing with one. Thanks for watching! -R

[@SloopJohnBeeRockabilly]

It’s obviously partly down to how close to the stage you are. If I am real close I use a Sigma 18-35 f1.8. But I have a Nikon 85mm f1.8 prime for close ups or if I am a bit further back. 👍📸

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

Hi SloopJohnBee! Sometimes I am resting my camera and elbows on the stage itself. I have been places where 80mm is almost to much for the band members up front. I carry 2 Nikon D800's one with a Nikon 28-105mm f3.5/4.5 and the other with a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8. I try to keep the aperture up so that I don't have depth issues. I love the 80-200mm because it is really sharp and I can reach into the back for drummers really easily. Places with lower stages sometimes are a problem. Thanks for watching! -R

[@montazownianr1]

Easy with Telephoto Lenses... cameras are not allowed at concerts... only at special permission.

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

Hi Montażownia nr1! Not always true there are a lot of free public festivals and shows in our area and a lot of big names! Usually there are no issues with photography. It depends. As a courtesy we always ask permission from the artist/venue/management even if free and we request media access. Most pay to get in shows have to have media access of some type. 99% of the time we are working for a publication so we will have access. There are a lot of issues when using longer focal length lenses. Focusing is the biggest issue at close range. Too much power is another problem. There are drawbacks. Look for public free shows in your area. We get notice of them in our water bill and we monitor the surrounding area. Thanks for watching! -R

[@martingilchrist7063]

Sounds like you used an old tape recorder for the audio, this is the second time I've tried your channel and the last. AUDIO IS GARBAGE!!!

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

We did have some audio trouble at first on this video. We made some corrections and from our in end the audio was fine. We are working with a new video editing program and that was part of the issue. We have changed PC's, software and upgraded our mic's. We monitor our audio in 5 places. Thanks for letting us know and we will continue to work on the issue. Thanks for viewing! -R

[@SloopJohnBeeRockabilly]

It’s a hell of a lot better than a few months ago. It has been addressed somewhat. I’m not an audio expert so don’t know how to address the quite basic sound. Maybe just the microphone used. Used various clip on mics when I used to shoot videos for work, and there’s a lot of difference. But presumably sound can be softened in post. Don’t know as I was just speaking on videos and relying on the tech guys. As for this video it’s fine for me. I can hear everything fine.

[@robertc.maxfieldiiphotography]

Sloop I think it was the software I was using a while back and getting use to the new software now. We'll find the gremlins and get it done. I am not an audio expert that's for sure but learning! -R