Concert photography with the X100
  • JalapenoJalapeno
    Posts: 17
    Hello all... just shot a concert the other night (The Wood Brothers and Rayland Baxter) and I used just my X100. I actually brought along my X-Pro1, as well; however, that ended up staying in the bag because the X100 performed so well. I was surprised with how well its AF performed, given how poor the lighting was... only downside I noticed was the write speed when shooting in burst mode. FYI, I used an ISO range from 2000 to 3200. You can see the rest of my images here. Enjoy!





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  • davidpulchradavidpulchra
    Posts: 102
    What AF mode did you use?>
  • JalapenoJalapeno
    Posts: 17
    davidpulchra said:

    What AF mode did you use?



    I used AF-S (and spot metering)... old school focus & re-compose method. EVF exclusively.

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  • gafergafer
    Posts: 134
    Nice shots!
  • phdezraphdezra
    Posts: 62
    Some really nice shots; I love that first one in B&W with the lights!
  • WilzWorkz7WilzWorkz7
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    There you go~~

    Good shots.
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  • p3t3orp3t3or
    Posts: 449
    Indeed it performs well if of course you can get close enough.
  • JalapenoJalapeno
    Posts: 17
    p3t3or said:

    Indeed it performs well if of course you can get close enough.



    it performs well regardless... i just so happened to be able to get close :)

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  • seagrove01seagrove01
    Posts: 23
    I took a look at these images and the ones on your website with great interest. I have shot a multi-day jazz festival in Florida for 14 years and was wondering what it would be like with a fixed focal length camera (I have the X100s on pre-order). As I have extraordinary access to the crowd, musicians, and stage area, it would be a big change. Thanks for posting these images as I transition to something other than strictly DSLR shooting...
  • JalapenoJalapeno
    Posts: 17
    seagrove01 said:

    I took a look at these images and the ones on your website with great interest. I have shot a multi-day jazz festival in Florida for 14 years and was wondering what it would be like with a fixed focal length camera (I have the X100s on pre-order). As I have extraordinary access to the crowd, musicians, and stage area, it would be a big change. Thanks for posting these images as I transition to something other than strictly DSLR shooting...



    in this setting, i was actually planning on using my x-pro 1 (with a slew of primes); however, i was actually surprised by how well the x100 performed during the opener so i never bothered to break it out. fyi, i sold off all of my canon dslr gear last year and now exclusively shoot mirrorless.

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  • p3t3orp3t3or
    Posts: 449
    FYI if you're interested in seeing more Concert work: White Rabbits
  • nole0202nole0202
    Posts: 66
    seagrove01 said:

    I took a look at these images and the ones on your website with great interest. I have shot a multi-day jazz festival in Florida for 14 years and was wondering what it would be like with a fixed focal length camera (I have the X100s on pre-order). As I have extraordinary access to the crowd, musicians, and stage area, it would be a big change. Thanks for posting these images as I transition to something other than strictly DSLR shooting...



    The X100 beats the pants off any pre 2010 DSLR in bad lighting conditions. You should not have any problems with the X100S. Just remember to use "spot" for bad lighting conditions.
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  • JalapenoJalapeno
    Posts: 17
    p3t3or said:

    FYI if you're interested in seeing more Concert work: White Rabbits



    great stuff!

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  • rosifrankrosifrank
    Posts: 14
    Fine work !!
    I also like shooting in small Clubs with the X100.

    Frank
  • Colin_NichollsColin_Nicholls
    Posts: 78
    Awesome photos, I've also shot a band with the X100 here:http://www.colinnichollsphotography.com/blog/2012/12/fuji-x100---band-night Feel free to check them out, found it a challenge with the autofocus tho and fast moving subject, wicked photos from you, well done.
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  • p3t3orp3t3or
    Posts: 449
    That second photo is so close!
  • canadacanada
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  • canadacanada
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    http://www.flickr.com/photos/72426454@N04/8541660433/in/pool-x100enthusiasts"

    "Stefano Bollani Danish Trio in theatre"

    took some b&w as well...will post later
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