I just learned what a monopod is while reading this thread. Something I will likely get. Chris <pohutukawa_flower@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1166405612.264588@ftpsrv1... have you considered using a monopod? takes up almost no floorspace and can be discreetly adjusted to eyelevel even when seated, and is of great assistance especially if you already have a steady hand,

I have a Canon 30d. I don't think a tripod would be practical for this but I do have the Iso setting options. This is what the auditorium looks like. http://www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/rental/am%%202.html About 25 years ago I tried to take pictures at a concert with an SLR film camera that I borrowed from school and they came out awful. I'm hoping that I could do a little better this