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You know I also have the 18-55 kit lens tucked away in my bag, I have never been a big fan of it, any thoughts on its performance in this situation?

I should be far enough away that 85mm should be able to catch the full plume, most of the show is usually staged in one area. Thanks for the advice. :)

Is it a good idea to use the long shutter niose reduction? I have never used it.

Ok, so I left town without checking my camera bag. The only lens I have with me

is my 85mm 1.8 usm. I should yield pretty descent results with this lens on a

tripod, right? I really wanted to use my 24mm 1.4 L. This will be the first

time shooting the 4th with my 20d. What do you all suggest.

I rented this lens for the week end, I brought it to the zoo, and shot with it

around the house. It is mounted on my 20d. Here is one of my favorite shots of

the day.

 

http://photosbycasey.zenfolio.com/p439722203/?photo=h080CFB03#135068419

 

Has anyone shot with this lens much? The posted reviews to me are to generic, I

would like to hear, from some people who shoot wildlife photography, as their

favorite subjects. Thanks in advance..

Thank you all for the advice. I will try most of these lens out soon at the photo shop. I think I will side with a prime lens like the 28mm maybe wider, I just don't really like using wide zooms. Thank you all again.. Casey

I am looking for a sub thousand dollar lens that is wide enough for family

portraits and still produces that creamy bokeh effect on my 20D. I recently

purchased the 85mm f/1.4 which is great for portraits but is too long for

family shots. I have been looking at a 50mm f/1.4 but i am afraid that it is

too long on a 20d also. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...

Thank you all for your comments, I wish I could emphasize how informal this wedding is and small. I have ahd a chance to take some test shots with my camera and my weak little lens, I really believe that it will do quite nicely, yeah a fast prime would be great, but it wasn't exactly a even trade for for the 20d for my evolt ;P I have always had the knack for posing and composition and i'm kinda crazy to, so I am just going to have fun with it. And just leave the heavy stuff for the hired hand. lol

I just traded my E-500 for a 20d. I am following my mentor as a second shooter

for a wedding scheduled next week. I have purchased a Tamron 18-200mm 1:3.5-6.3

lens to take with me. I have learned quite a bit about this camera already, but

sure could use some good pointers as far as this specific camera goes. Most

shots will be indoors, shady incandecent lighting, and wood ceilings of all

things. Flash is not allowed during the ceremony but I will have my 430ex with

me. My mentor photographer, always has and always will shoot film, so when it

comes to digital she is not a whole lot of help. Anywords of wisdom or shooting

tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance..

sorry, this did not post as I had expected it to. Leave it to photo.net not to have a undo button, :)

I snapped several test shots of my wife shooting b&w, I like them but I would

like to see what a pro's eye has to allow. Thanks in advance..

 

http://photosbycasey.zenfolio.com/p549772374/?photo=h3DF11CF5#1039211765

 

http://photosbycasey.zenfolio.com/p549772374/?photo=h3DF11CF5#943405309

I have been looking at some minature softboxes for my flash. Which one do

you "Pro's" recommend. I want the portabliity when shooting formals, I tend to

move around the location looking for creative shots. I have been looking at the

photoflex lightdome xs. What would you prefer?

Do you think that my 14-45mm 4/3'rds lens is to wide for a walk around lens? My

only other lens available at the time is a 50-150mm. I want to use this lens

during the reception, and post-ceremeony. Is this a good idea or should I stay

back and use teh zoom? Thanks in advance..

Thanks, for you comments, I think I will use my flash most of the time. I do use a bracket with my Fl-50 flash along with a Photoflex lightdome xs to diffuse. I will be shooting the ceremony and the formals, show I will have to take the ceremony pictures without a flash. you was right about TIFF, you can change WB effeciently, Raw is my usual record mode. I am just going to have to deal with the noise of higher iso's, but I will use a tripod(s).

I am getting ready to shoot my fathers wedding comming up in may. It is very

informal, -his 3rd wedding- I have shot a couple weddings and formals before.

But I have really not shot many without a flash. Is the best results achieved

by using a tripod, it seems to be more of a hinderance than a help, but I

really need to stabilize shots. I would prefer to use low iso's, I am using a

Olympus E-500 with two kit lenses 14-45mm & 50-150mm, what would you recommend?

Is no flash really better? My light condtions are descent plus I shoot in Tiff,

so I can make Wb changed easily in PS. Thanks