nagya Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 no remote flash setups are possible. But I did talk to the owner of a rental company so I will be renting the 70-200 F2.8 for the ceremony (actually for a week which gives me plenty of time to practice). That will help a lot I'm sure. Thanks to one very helpful response I feel like all is not lost. So my equipment has changed to that lens with a canon 350D and a speedlite 480 ex. A tripod and a remote. and a lot of prayer that I'm not in over my head ;-) Thanks again you all are GREAT!!! I can sleep again......no more panic attacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charity borg Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Is it possible to re-stage the ceremony? I have had two weddings where I had similar restrictions. If you are able to restage important parts of the ceremony immediately after I highly recommend it. That way you are able to use flash and get the best possible results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Naka Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Besides the tripod. I recommend a quick release mechanism for the camera/lens tripod. A bracket on the lens and the matching clamp on the tripod. This is a LOT easier and safer to do than trying to screw on/off the lens on the tripod in a hurry. There are all different QR mechanisms, and you might even have one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hovland Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Look on dpreview.com for information about xt noise at high ISO's- it's pretty good. Getting the image is more important than avoiding a little noise. If you want, tell her ahead of time that the image quality may not be as good and make a dated and time-stamped note in your log about warning her- that would be evidence in court if there is a fight over this. If you have trouble with focus use the edge of the groom's dark suit against the background, which will probably be lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_hovland Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 You don't mention having a shorter focal length lens for other pictures. If nothing else take the kit lens or you will be in trouble. Personally I use fill flash a lot at events- try your 480 at minus 1 or 2 stops and use ISO 400 or 800 to reduce battery drain and speed up recycling. Test this before hand to see which effect you like. I think that a lot of available light pictures look scabby because the light is too diffuse and there are too many deep shadows. Even at -3 stops fill will add dimension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagya Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 Thank you all so much, again this has been a huge help. I reserved the 70-200 2.8, so at least I feel better equipped. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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