Andy (aka Squep) DJ'd at Rohstofflager again and this time I had my new Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens with me.  Unfortunately, the DJ 'stage' was much more challenging this time around, a shaky little stand slapped up beside the bar in a small space. 


Regardless, a couple of the photos came out pretty fracking groovy. And I learned allot about what what works, what does not and ideas to experiment with next time. (Initial blog post on my first shoot with Andy: Squep @ Rohstofflager) Here are a couple thoughts:

• I need something to provide a vibration-resistant surface on which to place the camera. Much of the stage, anything wood, and even my monopod are to susceptible to the boom-boom-boom bass from the speakers.
• The fixed zoom on my new lens limits where it can be used more than I expected. Also, the slower lenses I have are great for more 'artsy' photographs. I need to start swapping lenses out mid-show, which concerns me--the environments at such venues are usually somewhat hostile, with all the humidity, smoke, people, spilled beers, and other hazards.
• There are some dark, hazards corners in clubs.  A small flashlight would be a great tool to have with me next time.
• In some of the photos there are these globe-shaped halo distortions that seem to come from light sources.  I'm not sure what the proper description of these are in photo-geek circles, but need to find out.  I suspect the answer to to start using one of those horse-blind like things mounted on the end of the lens.  They always struck me as some sort of silly penis extension device every time I'd see a tourist with them, but apparently they have a purpose beyond looking 'serious'.