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Best Camera for wedding pic's?
i have mine and my sisters cameras to take my brothers wedding pic's with. which one should be my main and the other for backup. i think only the pros will know this one but all help is welcome. Both are Canon Rebels Mine is the DS126151 XTi 400D EOS and hers is DS126191 XS EOS. now i have read that memory cards help the camera alot, is this true? because i only have a SanDisk 2.0GB Compact Flash and hers has a SD HC 8GB Dane-ElEC. for all you wedding Photographers should i rent a better lens for this or use what i have. im not looking to go into this im just trying to help my brother out. thanks again for all your help.
Let me thank you all. and i am trying to do just what you all are asking me to do. lol. i should have given you more info. 2nd go around for both of them and i would never dream of trying to take any wedding pic's inside because i know how those will turn out. i was just trying to give them the best i could. they both know im a rookie and that's giving me to much credit. here i will post one of the best pics i have ever taken so you can see what i see and where im at. and last but not least not one of you answered my question so you you help me please.
Let me thank you all. and i am trying to do just what you all are asking me to do. lol. i should have given you more info. 2nd go around for both of them and i would never dream of trying to take any wedding pic's inside because i know how those will turn out. i was just trying to give them the best i could. they both know im a rookie and that's giving me to much credit. here i will post one of the best pics i have ever taken so you can see what i see and where im at. and last but not least not one of you answered my question so you you help me please.
Answerer 0 2012-02-07 22:07:27 +0000
The camera won;t make a difference if you don;t know how to use it.
This was taken with a XSi about 5 years ago: http://flic.kr/p/9mhSeA
This was taken with that XSi last year (more or less): http://flic.kr/p/9bWK3U
What is different? My understanding of photography! I could put a Canon 1D-X in your hand (8000$ camera) and it won;t make lick of difference because you don;t understand the basics of photography.
You won;t be helping your brother out ... you'll get shite pictures of the most important day and he/she will blame you for it even if you are just trying to help.
This is a picture a family member took of my brother's wedding: http://flic.kr/p/agJQG6
Here is one I took around the same moment: http://flic.kr/p/afw7wX
You will most likely produce images like my family member ... nothing like: http://flic.kr/p/aCQRVY
It would be best if your brother hired a pro to do the pictures.
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The picture you linked clearly shows that you don't understand photography ... I'm not saying this to be a jerk but you attempted to mimic a shallow DoF in post processing instead of doing it correctly in camera and on top of that, you did a really horrible job of it.
You can clearly see on the edges of your model that the background is in focus and that you did a half-assed job of blurring the scene (if you ARE going to try this fake this type of work, learn how to use layers and masking layers).
You were trying for this:
http://flic.kr/p/appbzY
http://flic.kr/p/8uqayf
http://flic.kr/p/9XLiRF
This was done all in camera ... no faked blur, very little actual post processing (corrected the white balanced and tweeked exposure a smidgen).
You are a typical amateur who thinks that post processing can compensate for a lack of skill or knowledge and while that's all well and fine when you are shooting for fun, it doesn't fly when shooting something important like a wedding.
My suggestion to you is to DELETE your editing program ... just get rid of it until you have a good foundation in photography. Learn about exposure, composition, depth of field ... and you won;t have to "fix" your pictures in post.
Finally, either camera will be fine, photography is 70% skill, 20% lens and 10% camera. Sure, a camera with a better ISO performance would be nice but you can work with what you have. I suggest you rent the following lenses 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 and a 50mm f1.4 plus 2 TTL flashes like Canon 580EXII.
The camera won;t make a difference if you don;t know how to use it.
This was taken with a XSi about 5 years ago: http://flic.kr/p/9mhSeA
This was taken with that XSi last year (more or less): http://flic.kr/p/9bWK3U
What is different? My understanding of photography! I could put a Canon 1D-X in your hand (8000$ camera) and it won;t make lick of difference because you don;t understand the basics of photography.
You won;t be helping your brother out ... you'll get shite pictures of the most important day and he/she will blame you for it even if you are just trying to help.
This is a picture a family member took of my brother's wedding: http://flic.kr/p/agJQG6
Here is one I took around the same moment: http://flic.kr/p/afw7wX
You will most likely produce images like my family member ... nothing like: http://flic.kr/p/aCQRVY
It would be best if your brother hired a pro to do the pictures.
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EDIT++++++++++
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The picture you linked clearly shows that you don't understand photography ... I'm not saying this to be a jerk but you attempted to mimic a shallow DoF in post processing instead of doing it correctly in camera and on top of that, you did a really horrible job of it.
You can clearly see on the edges of your model that the background is in focus and that you did a half-assed job of blurring the scene (if you ARE going to try this fake this type of work, learn how to use layers and masking layers).
You were trying for this:
http://flic.kr/p/appbzY
http://flic.kr/p/8uqayf
http://flic.kr/p/9XLiRF
This was done all in camera ... no faked blur, very little actual post processing (corrected the white balanced and tweeked exposure a smidgen).
You are a typical amateur who thinks that post processing can compensate for a lack of skill or knowledge and while that's all well and fine when you are shooting for fun, it doesn't fly when shooting something important like a wedding.
My suggestion to you is to DELETE your editing program ... just get rid of it until you have a good foundation in photography. Learn about exposure, composition, depth of field ... and you won;t have to "fix" your pictures in post.
Finally, either camera will be fine, photography is 70% skill, 20% lens and 10% camera. Sure, a camera with a better ISO performance would be nice but you can work with what you have. I suggest you rent the following lenses 24-70 f2.8, 70-200 f2.8 and a 50mm f1.4 plus 2 TTL flashes like Canon 580EXII.
Answerer 1 2012-02-07 02:37:27 +0000
Are you even vaguely aware that wedding photographers just about have a coronary when they read a post like yours? I am NOT a wedding photographer, but even I just broke out in a sweat.
Please don't do this! You are obviously not at all ready for this. Your poor brother and new sister in law will be disappointed, and you'll probably end up in a huge argument.
Hire a professional, or at least someone close to that level. You can always try to find someone who might be willing to have YOU run around with your camera, as well, just try to stay out of his/her way.
Now please don't curse and call me names....... I gain nothing from telling you this, but YOU would still have a brother happy to speak to you if you let someone else deal with the photos.
Are you even vaguely aware that wedding photographers just about have a coronary when they read a post like yours? I am NOT a wedding photographer, but even I just broke out in a sweat.
Please don't do this! You are obviously not at all ready for this. Your poor brother and new sister in law will be disappointed, and you'll probably end up in a huge argument.
Hire a professional, or at least someone close to that level. You can always try to find someone who might be willing to have YOU run around with your camera, as well, just try to stay out of his/her way.
Now please don't curse and call me names....... I gain nothing from telling you this, but YOU would still have a brother happy to speak to you if you let someone else deal with the photos.
Answerer 2 2012-02-07 04:34:34 +0000
The photos are based on the photographer. Without the knowledge of how to use the cameras, they will all produce average quality snapshots- nothing of professional quality. I would use which ever camera you like best, and shoot on auto, since you will want to enjoy the wedding, rather than worrying about settings. It is nice that you want to help your brother, but hiring a professional photographer is probably the best option.
The photos are based on the photographer. Without the knowledge of how to use the cameras, they will all produce average quality snapshots- nothing of professional quality. I would use which ever camera you like best, and shoot on auto, since you will want to enjoy the wedding, rather than worrying about settings. It is nice that you want to help your brother, but hiring a professional photographer is probably the best option.
Answerer 3 2012-02-07 03:05:02 +0000
*head desk*
Disaster waiting to happen if you follow through with this and shoot the wedding.
*head desk*
Disaster waiting to happen if you follow through with this and shoot the wedding.
Answerer 4 2012-02-07 12:05:54 +0000
The memory card is absolutely at the bottom of things to worry about here.
The best camera is the one in the skilled and experienced photographer's hands.
If you want to help brother, why not offer to pay for a photographer as a wedding gift?
Good luck.
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I suppose I don't understand what you are actually trying to ask. You already have two cameras. Are you going out and buying another? I'd say a good flash is more important than the camera body, and while the Rebel is not a go-to body for a professional, it will certainly get the job done. If the question is about flash cards, my answer is not to worry about how "good" the card is, but do have more than one for each camera. 2G is not much memory. especially if you are going to shoot in RAW.
Renting a good fast lens is certainly an option. I am not so familiar with Canon's lineup, but I use a 17-50 f/2.8 a lot. If you have a 50mm prime lens, that will work as a short telephoto and portrait lens. If you are going to be far from the action, a 70-200 f/2.8 is handy. I imagine all those can be rented. If you are not used to shooting wide open, beware the shallow DoF. And if you are outside in bright light, you won't need wide open apertures anyway.
BTW, your picture is exactly what I am tallking about. Over-saturated and fake blur, background intrusive etc etc. Not a terrible snapshot. But mediocre at best for documenting someone's special day. If your brother and fiance are good with that, then have a go at it. Here is a site for first time wedding shooters:
http://www.rokkorfiles.com/Wedding101-pa…
Good luck.
The memory card is absolutely at the bottom of things to worry about here.
The best camera is the one in the skilled and experienced photographer's hands.
If you want to help brother, why not offer to pay for a photographer as a wedding gift?
Good luck.
*EDIT*
I suppose I don't understand what you are actually trying to ask. You already have two cameras. Are you going out and buying another? I'd say a good flash is more important than the camera body, and while the Rebel is not a go-to body for a professional, it will certainly get the job done. If the question is about flash cards, my answer is not to worry about how "good" the card is, but do have more than one for each camera. 2G is not much memory. especially if you are going to shoot in RAW.
Renting a good fast lens is certainly an option. I am not so familiar with Canon's lineup, but I use a 17-50 f/2.8 a lot. If you have a 50mm prime lens, that will work as a short telephoto and portrait lens. If you are going to be far from the action, a 70-200 f/2.8 is handy. I imagine all those can be rented. If you are not used to shooting wide open, beware the shallow DoF. And if you are outside in bright light, you won't need wide open apertures anyway.
BTW, your picture is exactly what I am tallking about. Over-saturated and fake blur, background intrusive etc etc. Not a terrible snapshot. But mediocre at best for documenting someone's special day. If your brother and fiance are good with that, then have a go at it. Here is a site for first time wedding shooters:
http://www.rokkorfiles.com/Wedding101-pa…
Good luck.
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