I'm reminded of some questions I've had while processing photos of a granddaughter's graduation in a large hall.
I've shot images in generally dark locations, and of other granddaughters in figure skating shows, etc, and used different techniques. I've decided that--"it depends".
For just generally dark locations, I've just cranked up the ISO.
For the figure skating shows, what seems to work best is manual control, for exposing the best-lit areas (shows with spotlights and other concentrated lighting).
For yesterday's graduation in the DC-area cl