If you can get far enough away, use a 50mm lens. If not, use a 35mm. Don't use anything wider than 35, since you have the space and can avoid it. You'll probably have to shoot from a ladder to get everyone's face in the pic with that large a group. But since you'll have outdoor light, you shouldn't need a tripod. But see if you can steady the camera on the top step of the ladder as you shoot. Shoot in open shade or on a slightly cloudy day if possble. Check your DOF to make sure everyone is in focus. Tell the subjects to make sure they can see the lens. Good luck. Paul On May 12, 2007, at 5:32 AM, Charles Wilson wrote:
> Dear All, >> >> I have to take a picture of about 30 people in group. I was >> wondering if >> any >> members might have a suggestion of what lens I should use and some >> general >> tips on taking the shot. > > Any ideas on the size/type of output required, available space for the > shoot, lighting and the style of presentation required? > > It will be like a shot taken at school with people lined up in > groups. It > will be taken outside and I wont be using flask. Will be using my > ist D. > > Regards > > Charles > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
