Indoor event photography

soggy316

soggy316

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As a favour to a friend I will be the "official" photographer at his wife's dance class event. I figured that this is as good a time as any to buy some stuff

What would I need for getting good results at this event?

I have a D90, + i figure my 50mm f/1.8 is a decent enough portriat lens

Would a old MF 135mm be better for indoor portrait photography, and if so , where in Fort would i find a store that sells old nikon lenses

Would I necessairly need a external flash, and if so, where fort would I get used flashes (like a used YN 460).

I have a el-cheapo tripod, which i know is not the best, but functional enough for me at the moment.

I am not aiming to go "Pro" here, just looking to "level up"
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Any and all help appreciated
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I think a MF lens would be too much of a headache to use. Try to get a Nikon 55-200mm instead and bump up the ISO or use a flash in bounced mode.
 
I figured as much the 55-200 would be the way to go, I was just hoping someone would suggest an epic (and dirt cheap) MF lens that I could but alongwith the 55-200.
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What about the flash? are used flashes worth going for (if so where)? Or would a home-made flash diffusor or bouncer suffice?
 
Focusing with MF lens could be a pain especially if you are covering an event.IMO,MF lenses can be best utilized for landscapes,Portraits.

I use SB600 coupled with my D90 and bounce it off ceiling for indoor photography.

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If you are right in front near the stage, 50 mm will be enough by itself. Use a hotshoe mounted flash and bounce off the ceiling, thats it. I wont recommend a 55-200 since it is very slow focusing.

MF - NOOOOoooooooooooooooooo

EDIT : find out about the stage lighting before the event, maybe you wont need flash at all. Thats what I find is true most of the time.
 
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