wedding camera's

What is your favorite camera to use at weddings?

 

Although obsolete, I still really like the 1Ds Mark 3. The duel cards sure adds a lot of safely comfort in case that one of

the cards fails. I just bought the 5D Mark 3, also has the duel cards. The 1Ds Mark 3 just feels better in my hands

campared to the 5d mk 3.

 

So lets hear about what others like best!

<p>Add a battery grip to your 5d III to simulate that full camera feel like your 1Ds had. I sold my 1ds III to get the 5d III as well. I couldn't justify the 1Dx much less two of them.</p>

<p>Though most people here seem to think I'm nuts I'm still running a pair of D200's. I have never worried about dual cards as I've never had them. In 11 years of digital I've only had one problem with a card. This camera does everything I want it to do so I just keep going with it.</p>

<p>Rick H.</p>

<p>I still love to use my 5D2s. Both are wearing battery grips - both for extended shoot time, and (more importantly) for improved vertical shooting ergonomics. The balance, and weight, are quite nice, even when paired with larger lenses.</p>

<p>Yes, they don't have dual cards as an option, but, given the failure rate of good quality CF cards (especially ones that you've verified are in proper working order), I don't consider that even a remote risk. I also mitigate that by shooting with both cameras interchangeably. So, even were somebody to knock one camera out of my hand (that has happened), and into the path of a bulldozer (not that though ;) ) I would still have aprox. 1/2 my exposures, which is typically more than enough to meet my required deliverables. <br>

The caveat of course is that the method requires a fair amount of discipline. However, even when I have to 'up'grade, I'll still use two cameras. </p>

<p>I looked at the 5D3s seriously, and shot and played with one for a few days, and, at least until a 5D2 dies, there simply isn't any compelling advantage, as a wedding shooter, for me to 'up'grade. I may consider a 1Ds3 though. The focal point linked spot metering seems like something I might appreciate.</p>

 

<p>"Though most people here seem to think I'm nuts I'm still running a pair of D200's"<br /><br />Nothing wrong with a D200. I have a D200 and a D7000 and maybe it's just because I've had it longer but in some ways I am more comfortable with the 200.</p>

<p>Nikon D4 and recently added a D4S. Love the low light capabilities as my D300 and D700 weren't cutting it any more. Dual card slots are great & I'm playing around with fusion now so that's a definite advantage. Like Marcus, I shoot with both cameras (one has the Nikkor 24-70 zoom and one with Nikkor 85 mm lens 1.8). It's a set-up that works great for me although I'm not too thrilled carrying around that kind of weight but then again, I'm a lightweight myself.</p>

<p>I carry a 1Ds Mark III mainly for it's durability and safety of dual cards. I always have a 40D strapped on me as well. The 40D does the brunt of the work. The two sensor formats gives me many more options and flexibility than using only one sensor size. Doesn't matter what camera you use, all the clients care about is what you deliver. :)</p>

<p>My favorite camera to use at weddings isn't necessarily the best over-all camera to use at weddings.</p>

<p>I've always shot with a Leica M camera (film then digital), mostly as a supplement to some sort of 35mm DSLR (currently a Sony SLT A99). </p>

<p>I've equally liked using a Medium Format camera when possible (film then digital), which many would see as over-kill for wedding work … but I like the discipline, challenge, and the results … especially for portraits and formals with strobe lighting.</p>

<p>The camera I like least, or am ambivalent about, is whatever 35mm DSLR I'm using (Canon, Nikon, Sony, they're all fundamentally the same IMO), but fully realize it is a necessary evil and a must have to complete the job.</p>

<p>I don't care what is acceptable to clients. As my long ago mentor once quipped when I asked why he put so much into his photography when most clients wouldn't know the difference … <em>"It is our craft, not theirs. I wouldn't hire my best client to be a newbie photo assistant, so why should I gauge my work against their tastes, expectations and requirements?"</em></p>

<p>Different strokes for different folks.</p>

<p>- Marc</p>

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I really didn't see this subject going in so many directions! Pretty cool.

I use pair of D7100s and about six lenses for everything. I'm totally happy with their operation. I also use a simple D5100

with the fold out screen for shots at down low or up high. A few flashes, Gary Fongs and tripod.

 

And, I too still have my D200s and use them for certain projects and assignments.

currently I'm using a D3 for 90% and a D800 for 10% D3 usually has the 24-70 and d800 has the 70-200 on. Occasionally I'll use a D2x

or D300 but that's rare now.

 

Dave

<p>RB67.</p>