So a friend asked me to take some shots of her exhibit at our university's art gallery (which is similar to any museum setting).
Since i'm still getting used to the Canon, and never really take museum photography, I was wondering if you guys have any tips. Also, there is no flash permitted. I'm bringing a tripod though so i'm not too worried!
Here's what i'm working with:
-Canon 500d
-Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (Macro)
-Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS (Telephoto)
-Of course, a kit lens haha
Quite a few museums don't allow tripods so it might be worth checking their policy and if you can't use it take a monopod or ask if you can go in before/after normal opening times when they may alow a tripod to be used.
Also, do you have the option near you to rent a lens for the day? My local camera store rents lenses by the day for very reasonable prices. For example, I just looked and the 50mm 1.4 is $20 per day. If you could get something like that, you'll have so many more options for longer exposures without compromising ISO.
in addition to no flash and no tripod, most museums won't let you bring in a backpack, which i what I normally use for my photography equipment....so make sure you take a sling-style bag or you'll have to check your gear at the front!
I'm a bit confused - I got the 500D with the two kit lenses which for me were the 18-55 and 55-250... what is the third kit lens that you have???
Depends on how big the pieces in the exhibition are... if they're big paintings, I'd use the 18-55, zoomed most of the way out. If they're small, intricate pieces, I'd use the 55-250, zoomed most of the way in (but that means you'll have to stand a fair bit back from the piece in order to get the shot - I'm talking 3 or 4 metres).
Excellent that you're bringing a tripod :D Hopefully they'll allow it!!!
Use a monopod, it takes up less space and is easier to move. Use the 18-55 lens as it has acceptable wide-angle and if you need a longer lens than 55, use your feet to get closer. You may want to use ISO 600-800 the help with get a faster shutter.
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Also, do you have the option near you to rent a lens for the day? My local camera store rents lenses by the day for very reasonable prices. For example, I just looked and the 50mm 1.4 is $20 per day. If you could get something like that, you'll have so many more options for longer exposures without compromising ISO.
Depends on how big the pieces in the exhibition are... if they're big paintings, I'd use the 18-55, zoomed most of the way out. If they're small, intricate pieces, I'd use the 55-250, zoomed most of the way in (but that means you'll have to stand a fair bit back from the piece in order to get the shot - I'm talking 3 or 4 metres).
Excellent that you're bringing a tripod :D Hopefully they'll allow it!!!