2 important tips for event photography. 1. Know your subject. I photograph motorcycle events I know who what and when to shoot. Don't just spray and pray. 2. Know your venue or location and its limitations and or restrictions. Some places allow photos some have restrictions, ask in advance and be prepared. And even if you're working never forget to take a moment to enjoy it.

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Great advice. :)

I hope everyone heard that as a spectator/fan you used a point and shoot because the band did not put in restrictions using a point in shoot camera but many bands will not allow DSLR/Interchangeable lenses since Mirrorless is being used more and more. Most of the time you need a press pass just to even bring in a DSLR or mirrorless to Concerts. Many events also prohibit flash photography! Not always guarantee but smaller the better. An M4/3 camera and a Leica camera I have seen got by the security basically because of size. Whereas they wouldn't let my Mid-level DSLR passed the gates at an outside music concert.

David you covered a wide range of options for this subject so one go in with small affective camera or really go town with one very best camera. It just matter of budget time and what one wants to get out of the concert. Nice coverage on it

Great video, take a breath 🤣🤣🤣

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to remember that! :)

Great video! Thanks for this! It boggles my mind how few pictures are advertised for zoom lens showing low-light settings. They’re all outside shots. This is so helpful…thanks!

Thanks for that,very helpful!

Dude! I always love your energy!! I am ready for touring to come back for sure! Thanks as always for your great advice, and geez...breathe!!! #Adorama #CreateNoMatterWhat

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Can’t wait to get back on the road. :)

Awesome video. New concert photographer here. Looking to improve and these tips really helped

Great information, thanks

David I bought a Nikon P6000 for concert use. It is small and the door staff don't even give is a second glance. For under $100 it works great. For shows that I am paid to shoot that is a different story but we still carry the P6000 anyway.

Thanks! 😊

My digital fixed-lens "bridge" camera allows me to take both closeup and telephoto shots without pausing to switch lenses; can be f-stopped into "prime lens" territory by maxing out its exposure compensation, ISO and aperture; and costs a heck of a lot less than or DSLR or mirrorless digital camera setup. I have long since stopped looking my DFL as something that I'm "stuck with" until I can afford a "pro upgrade."

Great shooting

Awesome, very informative :)

is the 24-70 wide enough for when you are at the from row at 24??for those cool - up and close, guitar-solo in the face shots?

Have you ever looked at the "tweeners", 1 inch sensors with wide aperture such as the Sony SX10 MKIV that has a huge zoom range of 24mm-600mm 35mm equivalent?

Would love an updated video on this question!

@ofmetalphilosophy4837

Жыл бұрын

I have been shooting gigs for a while now. I prefer my primes on MFT and they work brilliantly. Happy to show the results

I've always used a 50mm f/1.8, but I want to break away and use zooms. I'm torn between the 24-70mm f2.8 or a 24-120 f/4. I want the reach, but is it worth a full stop loss of light?

David, given your strategy to shoot manual and the low light capabilities of modern cameras, do you set the ISO on auto with a top limited at say, 8000? If not, why not? Overall, nicely done!

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I shoot on manual exposure (and that includes ISO). Here’s a video I did about it: www.askdavidbergman.com/20190801-exposure-for-concerts/

@paulabevan

2 жыл бұрын

Because. You have To be in control of what your doing auto iso is a no no , I’m shooting concerts a lot small and large venues , my starting point is normally 1600 iso at 2.8 I used be canon now I’m Fujifilm, kind of regret it a bit , with canon I could stop down or lift up in the wheel very quick , not on the Fuji so quick , may I’m missing some thing

Big looks suitable

You just answered some of my questions. I've been thinking of upgrading. Wasn't sure if it should be camera or lens. I decided lens, and you confirmed. I'm lookin at the 24-70mm (the Sigma, though. To save a few bucks. Is that wise?) I photograph a lot of children's theater--a group I work with. I've been using the 18-135 kit lens on my 80D. Ok images. But I want better. Eventually I would like to expand and be able to do other events. And eventually upgrade the body. Thanks for this video.

@MrPankrishUK

2 жыл бұрын

should work fine

@kajaselko6830

29 күн бұрын

Did you buy SIGMA 24-70mm 2.8 DG OS HSM for canon? How is it working for you? I'm thinking about buying it

Hello I’m looking to upgrade from a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 & my smart phone for concert photography. I’m looking at the (Big zoom cameras) 1. Cannon power shot Sx740 (40x optical zoom) 2. Panasonic LUMIX Zs80 (30x optical zoom) (Non big zoom camera) 3. Cannon G5x Mark II or mark I 4. Cannon g7x mark iii or mark ii (Mirrorless) 1. Sony Alpha A6000 2. Cannon EOS M50 mark ii or mark i 3. Cannon EOS M200 Im not a professional, just a fan. So I like point and shoot cuz I assume that’s all I’m able to bring in. I also like the panasonic and power shot sx740 as they have a big zoom, unless you don’t think a zoom that far isn’t needed. (For seating at concerts I tend to sit the section behind floor seats. So usually section as close as I can without standing). What would you suggest out of the ones I listed or do you still suggest a mirrorless (if I can bring it in as a fan). Thank you!

Thanks for publishing this video, it has been very useful. I have started shooting for our local theatre group, but need to upgrade my camera, as With maximum aperture, iso 1600, I struggle to get a shutter speed faster than 1/15. This gives be some great shots (about 10%) and a lot of movement blur. I’ve always liked the EOS cameras, and am considering a M50 Mark II, the M200, M6 Model II (in that order). Will these all be suitable or is this an alternative. I am price sensitive so an RP or R not an option for me!!! Thanks In advance. Richard

@DaKeezl

Жыл бұрын

Save your money on full frame. Anything else is rubbish for low light photography.

Im no professional just a enthusiastic trying to capture memories for my kids i take sport photos ai have canon eos kiss eos x5 would a canon 1dx mark 1 be a worthy upgrade?

While I appreciate your videos, this particular one sounded more like a Canon commercial. Wouldn't it have been more beneficial to your viewers for you to mention other camera manufacturers which have cameras and lenses just as suitable (and perhaps more) for concert photography?

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, but I'm most familiar with the Canon lineup (I am a Canon Explorer of Light, after all). All of those lenses have equivalents across other brands. Usually I mention that in my videos, so apologies for not specifically pointing that out.

My point and shoot did good even though it was on Shutter Priority but I’ll try manual next time at a Bieber show, I didn’t want to deal with so many during the show while trying to enjoy the show lol it’s a Sony rx100 vii did good with zoom too but photos were grainy bc I didn’t pay attention to the ISO

i have my first small concert gig do you think it would be okay for me to use my powershot sx120 in a small venue ?

what aerplugs do you use?

BEST advice at the end! Take a few pics and PUT THE CAMERA AWAY to enjoy the show!

hello! I am looking into getting the ef 70-200 mm lens for the m50 body. In your experience has it been too heavy for such a small camera body? also, since the m50 kit comes with an ef lens, do I still need an ef adapter?

@BrainsForBreakfastTV

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 70-200mm lense and it is the best lense I have! Really worth it and the detail you get is incredible

I got a concert I want to record in August, and I barely understood anything you said. 🙃

You forgot to cover shooting video David?

This is all fine a good if you are professional hired either by the venue or the band. Just try and get inside the gate with anything other than a cell phone. Point a shoots are nice but I was stopped from bringing my old Canon G9 at a concert. Most college indoor sports won’t let you in with any lens that is more than 6 inches long. Same goes for sporting events like rodeos.

@dunnymonster

3 жыл бұрын

Same experience, none of the concerts I've been to in the past 2 to 3 years allow cameras other than the smallest point and shoot. I use the Panasonic Lumix TZ100 which has a 1" sensor and 250mm equivalent zoom. The pictures are decent but low light means it's tough to shoot. At 250mm my max aperture is f5.9, I'm using minimum 1/200th sec to prevent performers being blurred and crazy ISO's as high as 6400. Better than nothing but I sure miss the days when I could take my DSLR 🙁

@Shoikan

3 жыл бұрын

Look at it from the artists perspective: if you're talking about a concert, usually artists (not talking about really big artists, just the 'average band') will be stuck with a really really restrictive contract with their label, maybe even deep in debt with that label for recording their latest album. Often the only way they can make money, is by doing concerts and selling merch. Now along comes a photographer, who tries to take pictures with a technically decent camera and posts them wherever. There's no saying the pictures will be any good at all, with the accredited photographers there has usually been at least some culling of the really crappy ones. And the artist no longer has any control over their own image. Maybe you'll post a picture on which the singer looks like they've sniffed half a yard of coke right before the concert. Or as if they're not enjoying the performance at all. Or whatever. Though I have tried taking a decent camera to a concert too when I just started, I do see now what the reason behind it is, like it or not from a personal perspective.

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

I get it. I've been on both sides of this and it's not an ideal situation.

Mr. David, are you happy in your personal life, or are you smiling at the camera? Because you appear in your videos with a wide smile, with my regards.

@MurrayNJ08

3 жыл бұрын

Huh? 😂

Looking for a good camera to shoot concerts as a fan. Many venues don't allow guests to bring cameras in with interchangeable lens. Best point and shoots for concert photography?

@ofmetalphilosophy4837

Жыл бұрын

LX100 II

David could you comment about access passes?

@Shoikan

3 жыл бұрын

In Europe, you need to request access from either the artist, the venue, or the organizer. They all tend to have their own 'quota' of press allotted. I used to shoot through a concert/festival review site that had excellent contacts in the Netherlands (where I used to live). We were with about 40 photographers all in all, and you could simply sign up for a concert or festival you wanted to shoot and the people running the site would go after the accreditation for you. If you want to do it yourself, I would suggest doing some free and publicly accessible concerts and festivals first (retro festivals, etc, etc, etc), and build a bit of a portfolio. Then contact smaller venues and/or lesser known artists that are close to you, show your work so far, and request access. Some will want to know what you're going to do with the shots (if you have a media outlet you'll be shooting for), some may even get you to sign a contract (not that uncommon for larger venues and better known artists). In general, when you do get to shoot from a pit, at a venue, for a more well known artist or festival, expect you get to shoot during the first 3 songs of the set, then you'll most likely be asked to pack up your gear. At festivals you tend to be able to shoot a little from the audience afterwards, for regular concerts that tends to be frowned to a larger or smaller extent. Also, don't feel bummed if you get rejected when you ask for accreditation: there is simply only so much space in front of a podium. If they've got their quota of photographers filled, or they are expecting requests from larger media outlets, you'll get bumped from the list. Don't fret, there'll be other opportunities.

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Please submit at www.AskDavidBergman.com

Take home message: buy everything Adorama sells 😂 Thanks for the video, David

@Shoikan

3 жыл бұрын

He completely skipped over the excellent low light performance of the Nikon cameras, well.. Nikon at all really. And the Sigma lenses. And.. and... and..... :(

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shoikan I'm most familiar with the Canon gear (I'm a Canon Explorer of Light, after all!). But of course the lens recommendations all transfer over to other systems. :)

@Shoikan

3 жыл бұрын

David Bergman I agree. It is more about the 'class' of the camera than the brand. And I certainly can't disagree with a word of what you said (and besides, I am a very mediocre hobby shooter anyway). Would be curious to see what you think of my 'stage work' but I can imagine I'm not the only one saying that. Excellent video in any case!

This is going to sound like a really snobby thing to say, but if you can't shoot in manual mode, you probably shouldn't be in a photo pit/have a photo pass. That doesn't mean you're always going to use it, but you need to know exactly what your camera is doing. If you're shooting from the crowd, 99% of national/international touring acts will not allow you to bring in anything but your phone or a P&S at best. And there are even more acts that are saying no cameras at all. And as a last note, if you DO get a photo pass and you end up in the photo pit with a cellphone (which I've seen) or a consumer-style P&S camera, you can expect to be kicked out and possibly black-listed by the venue or the band. So if shooting shows is something you want to do in the future, don't get yourself locked out from the beginning.

Could you redo this video but with Nikon gear...

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m most familiar with my own Canon gear, but there are similar cameras and lenses available for other brands.

I've been lucky enough to take lots of concert photos at my local small town venues for free (except for ticket price) 90% unknown bands but also some more well know bands/artists and maybe a few future big names. Never sold any pictures to magazines as just a hobby, but do wonder about what happens if a try to put a photo book together. Do I need the artists permission?

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

In most cases, yes. It's a commercial use. Also depends on if you ever want to work with that band because they likely won't be happy about an unauthorized photo book. Check with a lawyer to be sure.

@wayneclayton5426

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidBergmanPhoto Thanks. So does that mean magazines/music sites have to clear all concert photos with the band before use??

@DavidBergmanPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

Wayne Clayton No. Those would be considered editorial, not commercial uses. There is no implied endorsement from the artist when a story is written about them.

@Bad_Wolf_Media

3 жыл бұрын

I would counter-point David's comment about the commercial vs editorial used. In most cases with larger acts, at least in the US, there WILL be a photo release/contract required to get a photo pass. Even if it's for a review, the bands want to keep a grip on where the photos are going. You have to submit the name of your publication and most of the time the release will state that they can only be published in the approved publication. If you're shooting from the crowd, I would be surprised if any publication would purchase photos if you weren't on assignment for them in the first place. It's going to open them up to potential liability if the acts don't like what gets posted.

You shouldn't be pushing the 1DX MK3 on a video clearly aimed at Ams and beginners. Why not suggest second hand 5dmk3 or 4 or similar. I get you are sponsored by Canon but it did feel just like a commercial pushing their new line up.

I never called them concerts. It's always, "going to shows"

@mikeyp8100

3 жыл бұрын

same here tbh loll

Good video but your are going too fast...it's like you have to say what you need to say in a minute. take it easy so we can understand what's going on here. you going fast ruined the whole video for me.