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bradf

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« on: March 17, 2010, 02:00:15 am »

Hi all,
I'm going down to Canberra in a couple of weeks where there is a major Impressionist Exhibition.Here in Oz its a great opportunity to see masterpeices without having to fly to Paris  :-))
My question: How to take the best shots ? I'm guessing flash is a no no ....although I'm not certain of that. I would probably want shots of the paintings as well as some with my kids standing next to them...you get the idea.
I have a Canon 500D and 3 Canon lenses:
18 - 200mm f 3.5-5.6
50mm prime f1.8
10-22mm f3.5-4.5
Which of these would work the best if I only wanted to carry one in ?
If the answer is 'none' :-))  fair enough but what should I be looking to get - the lenses I've been looking for an excuse to buy are:
1. Sigma 30mm f1.4
2. Canon 17-55 f2.8
3. Canon 100mm f2 or 100mm f2.8 macro

My gut feeling is to use my existing 50mm for most shots and carry the 10-22 in my pocket for a couple of shots of the gallery. I don't know if 50mm on my 1.6 crop is going to be 'right' though ??? Im saving a few $$ by not having to fly to Paris :-)) so SWMBO might let me buy a new lens.
Thanks for your opinions !!
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michael

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« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2010, 08:21:16 am »

Check with the gallery before you walk in the door. Most do not allow any type of photography.

Your best bet will be to simply buy the catalog.

Michael
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bradf

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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2010, 03:16:04 am »

Many thanks - I'll check and you're probably right.
Its an honour to be made to look so stupid by someone so esteemed :-)))))
Brad.
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