Shooting a birthday party at night.

[Flaviow49]

which the best configuration to shoot a birthday party at night. I have nikon D800 with flash SB700. I'm thinking put my camera in aperture priority, to get depth of field I want, and ISO 1600. My question is if I need to use exposure compensation due SB700 flash? What configuration do you recommend?
Thank in advance. Flavio

[Andrew1]

My best suggestion is to try it out ahead of time and see which is best. Be prepared to make changes at the party though. Lighting, distance, ceiling height and a few other things may come into play.

[Flaviow49]

Thank you I will try it out ahead of time and see which is best. Flavio

[Shadowman]

which the best configuration to shoot a birthday party at night. I have nikon D800 with flash SB700. I'm thinking put my camera in aperture priority, to get depth of field I want, and ISO 1600. My question is if I need to use exposure compensation due SB700 flash? What configuration do you recommend?
Thank in advance. Flavio

Do you really need such a high ISO with flash?

[William W]

Do you really need such a high ISO with flash?

Not answering for the OP, as I don't know: but a general comment and an answer to your question -

It Depends.

Maybe, as for three more common reasons:

1. to save on recycle time if it is likely that shots will be rapid
2. to save on (or to make adequate) power if the flash is extended near or at its distance limit (high bounce, big distance etc.)
3. to be able drag the shutter at a suitable speed in low ambient light


WW

[Shadowman]

Not answering for the OP, as I don't know: but a general comment and an answer to your question -

It Depends.

Maybe, as for three more common reasons:

1. to save on recycle time if it is likely that shots will be rapid
2. to save on (or to make adequate) power if the flash is extended near or at its distance limit (high bounce, big distance etc.)
3. to be able drag the shutter at a suitable speed in low ambient light


WW

The only reason I could see doing so is if you were going to reduce flash intensity to prevent redeye, washed out look of skin, or reflections on shiny objects. But there are other ways of handling without increasing ISO. Hopefully OP can shed more light on my inquiry.