 Brian L. Wolfer |
What camera?? Weddings! Im not sure what kind of camera to get to shoot really good wedding photos. I want to shoot at a pro level. Im not scared at all to spend money but I want something really logical . like I was thinking of getting the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II but I think 16.3 mp might be a little overkill, or is it? I was also thinking the Nikon D2x. oh I dont know, please tell me what you guys think. I will love you!! thanks Brian
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Bob Doyon |
Hello Brian, Do you have the experience for weddings? If so, what did you use in the past? Do you own digital now? When is the wedding? Learning to use your digital will take time, even for pro's. As for 16.3MP that is your wallet crying. I know people on this site that use 6.3MP to take pro wedding photos. Stick around, you'll receive more feedback soon. Good Luck.
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Michael H. Cothran |
I applaud you for at least having the DECENCY to want to use "pro" level equipment when shooting a wedding. You did not mention film cameras (in which case I would recommend a 645 medium format camera). Here's my two cents on digital equipment: 1. Whatever you buy, always have a backup! There'll come a time when you will need it. Either of the high end Nikon or Canon bodies you mention would be great. It's true that you could shoot a wedding with 6 MP, but as "hired" pro, you want to have an advantage over Uncle Ned's P&S camera. Most important in body consideration is file writing time. You need a camera that can keep shooting and writing files with minimum waiting and delay. Buy large memory cards (1-4 GB), and keep several on hand, and buy enough NMH batteries to cover all your memory cards. 2. More important than the body, I would invest in the very best glass that Nikon or Canon has to offer. Each has 2.8 zooms which would be excellent - such as the 24-70 or 28-70. Either of these lenses could shoot an entire wedding. 3. Flash - Again, buy high end flash units with external battery packs. Norman and Quantum are good brands. Quantum also makes battery packs for the Nikon and Canon flash units. As with the camera bodies, you will definitely need backup flash equipment. 4. Buy a quality comfortable bracket for your camera/flash assembly. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Karma Wilson |
The 1DS Mark II Would be my choice for weddings and MPs have nothing to do with it. I'd have it because of the full frame sensor which would mean that you could get away with one really excellent lens (though I'd suggest two, one having a longer zoom than the lenses mentioned). As far as I know the Nikon isn't in the full frame range yet, which means that you would need to get a super wide angle for your group shots. You could shoot a wedding with a 20D but you'd need a lot more glass--and glass good enough to shoot "pro" weddings is so expensive you'd be better getting the camera. Besides, the camera also has other advantages like weather sealings that could be very beneficial in outdoor weddings. Karma
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Brian L. Wolfer |
Thanks so much for all the input from all, now I have a direction to go in! I am a intermediate photographer really looking to step up my game. before I start doing weddings I am going to be building my studio and really be working on my craft non-stop. would you guys think it was unrealistic to start shooting pro level photos and weddings and more by six months?
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Christopher A. Vedros |
Working on your craft BEFORE doing weddings. What a refreshing approach. Brian, I've seen more & more people take the approach, "Okay, I've figured out how to use this thing, now how much should I charge for my first wedding?" No offense to any of the amateur wedding shooters out there - if you've found someone to pay you, then who am I to judge? Brian - nothing is unrealistic if you set your mind to it and work hard at it. Good luck to you.
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Brian L. Wolfer |
thanks chris! anybody that took the time to give me a few pointers I think thats really awesome.. thanks to all brian
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