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moonchilddave · Nov 14, 2010, 12:46 PM

Been playing with my Panasonic FZ-100 for a few weeks now and am about to test it out on what I mainly bought it for - photographing and shooting video at a rock concert with a huge light show! As I'm mainly just a hobbyist (not even close to a pro) I'm looking for any tips or pointers in shooting in a situation like this. Video is top priority with photos being secondary.

I had figured on at the very least - turn off the AF assist beam and using the digital viewfinder. I also know that zooming in and out should be kept to a minimum.

Any other pointers from people who have done this before - especially as they may relate to my particular camera would be much appreciated.

PS: I've got a 32G Class 6 (Transcend) SDHC card, and I'm figuring on about 2 hours of video (although in my test it made it about 2.5 hours) with the one battery that came with the camera fully charged. I plan to shoot in 720p.

BillDrew · Nov 14, 2010, 7:31 PM

Since you are not likely to be able to bring in a tripod or monopod, spend a bit of time figuring out how to hold your camera steady. Looking for a pole to lean against would help. Sitting is better than standing, ...

moonchilddave · Nov 21, 2010, 7:39 AM

Thanks... I'm pretty pleased with how things turned out!

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven - Verizon Center
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkfPXbFx0i4

I still have some learning on the photos part:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...3&l=d980cf730f

I shot most of the photos in IA (auto) mode.

musket · Nov 23, 2010, 5:54 PM

Great video.. where you using the camera's mic or an external mic?

moonchilddave · Dec 1, 2010, 8:01 AM

Thanks - I was quite pleased with the video! I was using the camera's internal mic for this show. I also just taped Halford & Ozzy this past Monday and the audio didn't come out quite as well - probably because it was a tad bit louder at that show. I may have to try hooking my other mics I have in to the camera and see how that goes.

Nov 14, 2010, 12:46 PM	#1
moonchilddave Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	Concert Photography / Video? Been playing with my Panasonic FZ-100 for a few weeks now and am about to test it out on what I mainly bought it for - photographing and shooting video at a rock concert with a huge light show! As I'm mainly just a hobbyist (not even close to a pro) I'm looking for any tips or pointers in shooting in a situation like this. Video is top priority with photos being secondary. I had figured on at the very least - turn off the AF assist beam and using the digital viewfinder. I also know that zooming in and out should be kept to a minimum. Any other pointers from people who have done this before - especially as they may relate to my particular camera would be much appreciated. PS: I've got a 32G Class 6 (Transcend) SDHC card, and I'm figuring on about 2 hours of video (although in my test it made it about 2.5 hours) with the one battery that came with the camera fully charged. I plan to shoot in 720p.

Nov 21, 2010, 7:39 AM	#3
moonchilddave Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks... I'm pretty pleased with how things turned out! Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Beethoven - Verizon Center http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkfPXbFx0i4 I still have some learning on the photos part: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...3&l=d980cf730f I shot most of the photos in IA (auto) mode. Last edited by moonchilddave; Nov 21, 2010 at 7:43 AM.

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Nov 14, 2010, 7:31 PM	#2
BillDrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hay River Township, WI Posts: 2,512	Since you are not likely to be able to bring in a tripod or monopod, spend a bit of time figuring out how to hold your camera steady. Looking for a pole to lean against would help. Sitting is better than standing, ...

Nov 23, 2010, 5:54 PM	#4
musket Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,782	Great video.. where you using the camera's mic or an external mic?

Dec 1, 2010, 8:01 AM	#5
moonchilddave Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks - I was quite pleased with the video! I was using the camera's internal mic for this show. I also just taped Halford & Ozzy this past Monday and the audio didn't come out quite as well - probably because it was a tad bit louder at that show. I may have to try hooking my other mics I have in to the camera and see how that goes.