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Tim Polster · April 24th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Hello,

I am looking at this camera and wanted to ask if anybody has used it for live shows like theatre, concerts, recitals...

Just wondering if the rolling shutter has presented any problems or difficulties in this type of shooting environment.

Thanks!

Mathieu Ghekiere · April 24th, 2008, 06:13 PM

With fast flashing lights it can cause problems...

It has good low light, though!

Steven Thomas · April 24th, 2008, 07:08 PM

I have yet to see a stage light cause a problem with the EX1. The response time for the stage lights are to slow to cause partial exposure with the EX1.

The stage lighting fixtures use mechanical shutters.

Jon Fairhurst · April 24th, 2008, 07:15 PM

Just bring lots of memory cards, or have a good data wrangler by your side...

Raymond Schlogel · April 24th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Had a frame or two with the "rolling shutter" but it was from flashes in the crowd, not from the stage lights. The band didn't have a strobe but in my experience, I'd have to say that the thought of them having one would be a bit scary. You can see the vid here:

http://www.vimeo.com/686350

- Ray

Tim Polster · April 25th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks for your replies.

When you did get a "rolling shutter" issue, how bad was it and what did it look like?

Was it something very noticeable does it fly by and only us vide geeks know to look for it?

Thanks!

April 24th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#1
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	EX-1 and Live Shows/Concerts... Hello, I am looking at this camera and wanted to ask if anybody has used it for live shows like theatre, concerts, recitals... Just wondering if the rolling shutter has presented any problems or difficulties in this type of shooting environment. Thanks!

April 24th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#2
Mathieu Ghekiere Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,195	With fast flashing lights it can cause problems... It has good low light, though! __________________ http://productionsofthe3rdkind.com http://pr3k.com

April 24th, 2008, 07:15 PM	#4
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Just bring lots of memory cards, or have a good data wrangler by your side... __________________ Jon Fairhurst

April 24th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#5
Raymond Schlogel Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 162 Images: 3	Had a frame or two with the "rolling shutter" but it was from flashes in the crowd, not from the stage lights. The band didn't have a strobe but in my experience, I'd have to say that the thought of them having one would be a bit scary. You can see the vid here: http://www.vimeo.com/686350 - Ray __________________ www.undergroundplanet.com

April 24th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#3
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	I have yet to see a stage light cause a problem with the EX1. The response time for the stage lights are to slow to cause partial exposure with the EX1. The stage lighting fixtures use mechanical shutters.

April 25th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#6
Tim Polster Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 2,231	Thanks for your replies. When you did get a "rolling shutter" issue, how bad was it and what did it look like? Was it something very noticeable does it fly by and only us vide geeks know to look for it? Thanks!