pls note that I have a canon 40d with a 1.6 crop sensor...I have not shot any pics above ISO 800; wedding photgraphy is new to me/assisting and most of my pics are landscapes, my true love
What lenses would you suggest and is there a model/camera body that you might recommend
last question, made my way out to the Grand Canyon/Sednona in Dec., the big 50, what are some of your favorite places for taking lanscape photo's
Ok, I own a 17-40 f/4 and a 70-200 f/4, primary applications were landscape, I own a Canon 40D with a 1.6 crop factor.
Should I replace both lenses and if so, in what order since the budget is a bit tight, I think photojurnalistic photogrpahy is my preference, while understanding at a wedding you need to shoot formal scenes as well
Thank you for the information...at this time I do not own a full frame camera (do you have a preferred brand and model) my camera is a Canon 40D with 1.6 Crop sensor
Man that is a great picture; will want to speak to you about flashes for weddings
My camera is the Canon 40D with a crop factor of 1.6...what lenses would you recommend and is there a full sensor camera that you can recommend, am on a budget
IMO, you need to cover the full focal range from very wide to tele (10-200 in my case). You need to be prepared for gettign shots in a bathroom (10mm) and the back of the church (200mm).
Sometimes you can use flash and sometimes you cannot (ceremony usually).
You want to provide a varied look to your images, which of course chaning focal length will give you to some degree, but you also need some shots wide open - F8 will look very different than 1.2.
Beyond that it's up to you - what do you 'see'? What lens will let you capture what you 'see' best? What you 'see' mixed with what you have for gear becomes your style (you can't very well shoot a natural light image at ISO 6400 with an 85 1.2 if you lack a 5D2 and that lens).
Go shoot something. When your gear stops you from capturing what you 'see', your vision, then go buy the gear that will let you capture it.
Robert Butts wrote:
Chris outstanding website with amazing photo's
pls note that I have a canon 40d with a 1.6 crop sensor...I have not shot any pics above ISO 800; wedding photgraphy is new to me/assisting and most of my pics are landscapes, my true love
What lenses would you suggest and is there a model/camera body that you might recommend
last question, made my way out to the Grand Canyon/Sednona in Dec., the big 50, what are some of your favorite places for taking lanscape photo's
Tks,
Bob
Thanks so much Bob. The 40D is a good camera for weddings, particularly on a budget. And the best "normal range" lens for weddings with the 40D is the Canon 17-55IS. It is constant 2.8 aperture throughout the 27-88mm equivalent range, and image stabilized making it just about the perfect general use lens. But it is pricey at around $1000... An excellent alternative is the Tamron 17-50 2.8, which I own for my Rebel XSi. It has all the speed and range of the Canon, but lacks IS and USM. But only costs around $400 and is much lighter and more compact than the Canon. Secondly you'll need a fast telephoto for shooting candids and from the back of the ceremony, and your first choice should budget allow would be the Canon 70-200 2.8IS, and the non-Is 2.8 version if your budget doesn't allow the 2.8IS...
And what body do I recommend for wedding photography? Well the 1D3 is the best body Canon makes for wedding photography, with its superior AF, dual card slots, and most ideal and efficient 10mp file sizes. And once you step up to the pro series body, your 40D will serve well as a second/backup body.
Regarding landcsape photography, I'm in love with Utah at the moment. I spent a few days in Zion last month, here's a gallery from that trip, all shot with the 1Ds3 and mostly 24-105L:
I've driven through Sedona, but not with a camera. It was beautiful and I plan to return soon. I'm looking into taking the family to Slide Rock state Park to distract themselves so I can shoot! Thanks again for the kind words, I appreciate it. Good luck,
Personally I prefer the f4 to the 2.8's in the zooms. In fact I even got the 2.8's and quickly sold them. The additional size and weight just didn't suit the way I like to shoot. So I use the 70-200 f4IS in low light all the time. But I also have some very fast primes to fall back on. I'll have a 50mm or 85mm f1.2 on another body just in case. After all you'd never show up at a wedding with just one camera would you?
My "personal" opinion would be to keep the f4 and get a 50mm f1.4 and an 85 1.8. They're going to give you maore creative options than switching to a 70-200 2.8.
prof_fate wrote:
Go shoot something. When your gear stops you from capturing what you 'see', your vision, then go buy the gear that will let you capture it.
Simply the best peice of advice I've ever seen of the forums.
flash wrote:
Personally I prefer the f4 to the 2.8's in the zooms. In fact I even got the 2.8's and quickly sold them. The additional size and weight just didn't suit the way I like to shoot. So I use the 70-200 f4IS in low light all the time. But I also have some very fast primes to fall back on. I'll have a 50mm or 85mm f1.2 on another body just in case. After all you'd never show up at a wedding with just one camera would you?
My "personal" opinion would be to keep the f4 and get a 50mm f1.4 and an 85 1.8. They're going to give you maore creative options than switching to a 70-200 2.8.
flash wrote:
My "personal" opinion would be to keep the f4 and get a 50mm f1.4 and an 85 1.8. They're going to give you maore creative options than switching to a 70-200 2.8.
Gordon
Similarly, I shoot with the 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200 2.8IS when I can, and also have a fast 50 and/or 85mm on my belt for those low light/natural light opportunities. In much experimentation I've found this to be by far the most effective strategy.
