What to Do? - PhotoCamel

lputman · 11-10-2009

I am planning my first attempt at head shots using the 5D with the 85 1.8 on it and depending upon light would like to shot with an aperture of 4.0. Is that a good starting point? If so, what would be a good working distance from the subject. I don't want to have to crop a lot except to make an 8x10 but still have a good crisp photo. It will be taken outside with natural light and reflector. I might try flash depending upon the weather. Any tips would be appreciated.

Rense · 11-10-2009

for distance: just try some distances with a friend or neighbor.
Check the DoF you want with DoFmaster, that gives you the aperture, next choose the ISO (or adapt lightning) so that the shuttertime > 1/85.

11-10-2009	#1
lputman PhotoCamel Supporter Bactrian Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 2,240 CamelKarma: 14732 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	What to Do? I am planning my first attempt at head shots using the 5D with the 85 1.8 on it and depending upon light would like to shot with an aperture of 4.0. Is that a good starting point? If so, what would be a good working distance from the subject. I don't want to have to crop a lot except to make an 8x10 but still have a good crisp photo. It will be taken outside with natural light and reflector. I might try flash depending upon the weather. Any tips would be appreciated. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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11-10-2009	#2
Rense PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Arnhem Posts: 17,960 CamelKarma: 23797 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: What to Do? for distance: just try some distances with a friend or neighbor. Check the DoF you want with DoFmaster, that gives you the aperture, next choose the ISO (or adapt lightning) so that the shuttertime > 1/85. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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