This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/9/07 1:25:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Taking pictures inside an arena is a real hassle. You are usually too far > away for the flash to be any good, and that results in a really dark picture > - > does anyone have any ideas or tips for doing this well? > as someone who has had to do this recently, a lot depends on your camera. i know that the lighting is usually horrid indoors, high ceilings, strange lighting, and you are usually too far away to get good shots. it also depends on your camera. sadly, most point and shoot cameras, even digital, can't do a very good job, since they don't have a very long telephoto or wide open lens setting. when i shot at winona last winter, i used my "big" camera, with a 200mm 2.8/f lens, and even then got some blur. i also increased the film speed, but that isn't always enough. maybe someone else has had experience with a different small camera.....i just found it to be a challenge. when i was at the minnesota horse expo it was darn near impossible to shoot inside with my small camera. laurie ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
