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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Are two cameras enough for two photographers during a wedding? | |
I carry and use only one camera during a wedding, but I bring two. Some people like to "dual wield" to avoid changing lenses, having options, maybe one has a flash on it the other doesn't, maybe one has higher megapixels for portraits, whatever. There are a variety of reasons for carrying two cameras. But some guys only use one. But don't mistake only using one camera, for not needing a spare.
It comes down to this. It comes down to this, if a camera stops working, you're now the most useless person in the room.
Your backup doesn't need to be a full fledged copy of your primary camera. When I teach workshops people ask me all the time what can a $3000 camera do that a $1000 can't. Like why spend more; the difference is durability. Professional cameras and lenses really are made to last longer. But everything mechanical breaks at some point. And 99% of the time it will break while you're using it. So having something, ANYTHING, is better than standing around taking up space.
Just grab yourself a used 40D or D2x and you'll be fine. It's like buying a fire extinguisher, you'll never want to use but you'll be glad it's there when you're facing a potential disaster.
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