andybarton Posted March 27, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm off to shoot a brass band tomorrow evening. This will be in a Church Hall, so goodness only knows what the light will be like. I will be using the DMR, but I thought that I would also take along the M2/50 Summicron, plus some Tri-X, just for a laugh. What's it like rated higher than 400, should that be necessary? TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elansprint72 Posted March 27, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 27, 2007 Hey, I'm slightly out of date here but I used to push Tri-X to 1600 (ASA in those days ) for motor racing shots, the grain gets bigger but adds "character". Presumably Tri-X has moved on a bit since the 70s, so it should be OK. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 27, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 27, 2007 I'd certainly go up to 800 without being too concerned. A better alternative though might be some Neopan 1600 at 800 or 1600 if the light's bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted March 27, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 27, 2007 I will be using the DMR, but I thought that I would also take along the M2/50 Summicron, plus some Tri-X, just for a laugh.TIA You won't have time to laugh. Rate it at 800 iso and do a clip test after reading the Massive Development Chart. Then you see the output and only ruin one frame. Enjoy the evening. Don't be afraid of taking a tripod, otherwise you might find yourself wide open and waving about ..... (cue for Pete the Engine) Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted March 27, 2007 The tripod is by the door, along with the R8/DMR and nearly every lens I own, bar the 560 (I though that one might be a bit intimidating, and working from the car park could be too much of a challenge...) The M is, of course, in KISS mode, and I have the R4 in case of really dire emergencies. I have a roll of Neopan 1600 if the going gets tough, and the Weston and Invacone are well lubed. Could be a long night... Thanks for the advice, Gents. PS - if the band don't bite, I'll see if they are up for a "Camera Club" visit. After all, Tara Fitzgerald might be there... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4-2 Posted March 27, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 27, 2007 Hello, allow me another advice. Church Hall sounds like high contrast. Tri-x is ok, but for overviews i would choose the ASA- setting as low as possible(320), for close-up´s no problem with pushing. And if possible, sleep until afternoon. Good luck Jup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted March 27, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 27, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tri-x is pretty good up to 800 ISO http://www.pbase.com/mark_antony/image/59983420 My favourite for low light was Kodak TMZ (3200) especially if rated at 1600: http://www.pbase.com/mark_antony/image/59765841 Is a sax brass or woodwind? Anyhow have fun! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted March 27, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 27, 2007 One final word of advice: do not go anywhere near Bacup on a Wednesday evening. Thay need fresh meat for their pies for the Friday market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted March 27, 2007 I'd prefer to be well hung. But, that's another story (and forum... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budrichard Posted March 28, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 28, 2007 Hello,allow me another advice. Church Hall sounds like high contrast. Tri-x is ok, but for overviews i would choose the ASA- setting as low as possible(320), for close-up´s no problem with pushing. And if possible, sleep until afternoon. Good luck Jup. Correct! You need to tailer your exposure and subsequent developement to the tonal range of the picture you plan to take. If you just expose at 800 ASA and Push for a high contrast scene, you will lose detail in the shadows. Of course sometimes one can't avoid doing that. -Dick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted March 28, 2007 Share #11 Posted March 28, 2007 Andy, you'll need a Noctilux and ear plugs. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertnl Posted March 28, 2007 Share #12 Posted March 28, 2007 Andy, An M + a 50 + Tri-X can indeed be fun in a church setting. The example I'm showing was taken with that very combination at the end of a concert in an Amsterdam church: [ATTACH]31331[/ATTACH] With the ISO set @ 400, I was able to shoot 1:2 and 1/125 sec. If the light is only very dim I'd consider a Neopan 1600: [ATTACH]31332[/ATTACH] Gilberto Gil @ Irving Plaza, NYC, again shot with a 50. All the best, Norbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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