I will try to answer for every question
Why 6500
1)I testing all 3 cameras in real situation and took as many as possible shoots
2) usually i shoot around 3-4K with 5D , but 5D can shoot only 3ftp and memory buffer is limited - i get too many pictures because i use my Canon 5D technique for Nikon D3
(Nikon D3 has almost unlimited buffer)
Nikon doesn't have 24L,35L
Canon doesn't have unlimited buffer
I tried to decide which camera will work better for me (i shooting the same scene with 1Ds3,D3 and 5D)
I think this experience is impossible to get reading any forum.
Great shots there, very nice. And I feel the same way about my 1DsMk3: I like to say shooting weddings with it is like hunting rabbits with an elephant gun. I don't bring it to a wedding unless I have to...
But 6500 shots in 8 hours? That's a shot every 4.5 seconds! Why not just shoot video and pull out captures? Seriously, I found that I get just as many keepers if I think more and shoot less. The fact is that there are only so many angles that work, moments that happen, etc.,So I like to work smarter, not harder.
I'm another who thinks that a shot every 4 seconds is a bit much, but more than that is the 12 (12!) days spent editing the images post-event.
How on earth can that be a profitable business model.
I do think there are some super shots here, and the OP is clearly a talented photographer. So much so that I've little doubt he could do as well with 70% fewer shots. I wonder how you see something unfolding in front of you welded to a viewfinder like that.
There's also a wide mix of PP styles at play (with some looking almost HDR) and that could make for an interesting album design.
Radiohead wrote:
I'm another who thinks that a shot every 4 seconds is a bit much, but more than that is the 12 (12!) days spent editing the images post-event.
How on earth can that be a profitable business model.
I do think there are some super shots here, and the OP is clearly a talented photographer. So much so that I've little doubt he could do as well with 70% fewer shots. I wonder how you see something unfolding in front of you welded to a viewfinder like that.
There's also a wide mix of PP styles at play (with some looking almost HDR) and that could make for an interesting album design....Show more →
well, I think, by actually reading every post (may I suggest you do the same) that he does normally take A LOT less but he was testing some new gear and went nuts with it. I dont want to speak for him but I dont think he takes 6k every wedding he does.... he also didnt say how much they paid, maybe it was worth while...
eminavn wrote:
I will try to answer for every question
Why 6500
1)I testing all 3 cameras in real situation and took as many as possible shoots
2) usually i shoot around 3-4K with 5D , but 5D can shoot only 3ftp and memory buffer is limited - i get too many pictures because i use my Canon 5D technique for Nikon D3
(Nikon D3 has almost unlimited buffer)
Nikon doesn't have 24L,35L
Canon doesn't have unlimited buffer
I tried to decide which camera will work better for me (i shooting the same scene with 1Ds3,D3 and 5D)
I think this experience is impossible to get reading any forum.
Since I work full-time, 6500 images would be absolutely impossible for me to filter through. But I'm glad you were able to!
I personally need to work on shooting smarter. I think I could nail more shots and ignore the useless ones.
After reading your reasoning for taking so many with your cameras, I can understand your perspective. There's no better way to learn your equipment and determine your favorites than by shooting similar shots with multiple cameras. Many would think this is irresponsible, but you got some really great shots.
I, for one, am really glad you did this because it means all of us can learn from your experiment without having to repeat it.
So you're saying that a 5D with 6400 ISO capability (with the same quality as the D3) and an unlimited buffer would be the perfect camera?
There are some outstanding shots there, among them the bride seated on the sofa, 4th from last, but never mind your photography--who was the pickle-puss with the lavender necktie, 15th shot from the last?
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Only nit pick is that I see quite a bit of noise in several of the shots particularly in the blacks. The look like they were underexposed really bad and pushed hard during processing. May just be my macbook pro screen.
No, I see a lot of noise in many of the images. I like the emotion though and some of the creative points of view. Doesn't look like the father of the groom was too happy.
I too shot my last wedding with 3 cameras. I had a Nikon D3, Canon 1d MKIII and Canon 1DS MKIII. I took close to 3000 shots. I had an assistand who took close to another 1000. It was an important wedding as one of my best friend and family was getting married. I always get nervous when I shot friends and family. Well That one was my 6 wedding this year.
I had the highest keeper shots with my Nikon D3. I love the 14-24 and 24-70 and the feature to shot auto ISO. I set up the camera in manual mode to the right speed and exposure and trust the camera will do the auto ISO.
Like the 1ds MK3 for my formals and for some important part of the ceremony and detail shots. After the formals I put this camera away.
I like the 1D MK3 becuase It's fast and I can use my 24 L, 35 L and 135 L.
I shot close to 45 Gigs. I am happy because I was able to get the shots that I need made my bride and groom happy and More business will come to justify this investment.
I think in the future I'm going to just use my 1ds MK3 and my D3 and leave my 1dmk3 home. I keep my primes on the Canon and use the D3 for zooms.
