weddings(crop or full frame)

what do you use for weddings

  • crop camera ect (d300 d90 7d k7)

    Votes: 17 39.5%

  • full frame ect(d700 d3 5d 5dmk11)

    Votes: 26 60.5%
  • Total voters
    43
scottthehat

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Hi all,
After seeing a wedding thread about lenses on tp,
I see that the sigma 17-50mm f2.8 is leading the way, I believe that the sigma is not full frame, so does this mean lots of people use crop dslr for weddings.

If you would like to put what you use down i think people would be interested as there seems to be lots of people asking about weddings at the moment.
also would be nice to know what lenses you use on what.

Thanks scott.
 
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Previously, FF (5D) plus x1.3 (1D3) crop.

Just about to let my 5D go so will try my next one with x1.3 and x1,6 (60D).

To me, it is all about the lenses and the togs creativity.

Oh yes, and making sure that the bride and bride's mother look fantastic !
 
unless the high ISO capability of say the D700 is needed, it doesnt matter. A2 size prints of excellent quality can be produced from a crop sensor.......do you need more?

A lot of snobbery around this subject, for most crop produces excellent results.

Full frame all day long
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Dman

But then your S5pro is no slug for weddings..........really dont understand why you are selling it, I won't let mine go, it's no longer easily replaceable..............
 
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Full frame - all day.

Dave Pickett said:
unless the high ISO capability of say the D700 is needed, it doesnt matter. A2 size prints of excellent quality can be produced from a crop sensor.......do you need more?

A lot of snobbery around this subject, for most crop produces excellent results.


Dman

But then your S5pro is no slug for weddings..........really dont understand why you are selling it, I won't let mine go, it's no longer easily replaceable..............
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The high iso capabilities are one thing, and only one thing. It is very nice to have. But FX photographs have a quality about them that you just don't get with DX photographs and gives a little edge.
 
scottthehat said:
im thinking of getting a d700 or d3 but not sure which.
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being realistic I would probably go for the d700. Its a fantastic camera and most of what the d3s offers over and above it isn't worth the double the d700 money for weddings.
 
I would love a D700 with a 24-70 but I dont really think I can stretch to it at the moment so will probably end up with a D300s with a 17-55
 
I think most amateurs get hung up on gear-me included.I've been watching some Kelby training videos recently and it was a real surprise to watch people like David Ziser more than happy to shoot using a 50D and a Canon 18-200mm lens.His other main gear was a 5DMK2 and 24-105L.He also uses a load of Sigma fisheyes and the 70-300 DO.
If guys like that are happy to use a 50D and 18-200mm lens!!!

Gary
 
vulcan2912 said:
I think most amateurs get hung up on gear-me included.I've been watching some Kelby training videos recently and it was a real surprise to watch people like David Ziser more than happy to shoot using a 50D and a Canon 18-200mm lens.His other main gear was a 5DMK2 and 24-105L.He also uses a load of Sigma fisheyes and the 70-300 DO.
If guys like that are happy to use a 50D and 18-200mm lens!!!

Gary
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exactly.
 
boyfalldown said:
being realistic I would probably go for the d700. Its a fantastic camera and most of what the d3s offers over and above it isn't worth the double the d700 money for weddings.
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cheers, i like the fact the d700 has a few other features over the d3, and iso i believe to be about the same, but the d3 has better build and also has the shutter rated to 300.000 which makes i difference, i missed the d700 brnd new for £1325 the other day and also the d3 on heres for £1800 which i umed and ard about:bonk:
but im thinking more along the lines of a new d700 and selling one of my d300.
 
vulcan2912 said:
I think most amateurs get hung up on gear-me included.I've been watching some Kelby training videos recently and it was a real surprise to watch people like David Ziser more than happy to shoot using a 50D and a Canon 18-200mm lens.His other main gear was a 5DMK2 and 24-105L.He also uses a load of Sigma fisheyes and the 70-300 DO.
If guys like that are happy to use a 50D and 18-200mm lens!!!

Gary
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i agree my d300 is spot on for studio work as its set to iso 200 and does that perfect,
i just feel that the limit of the d300 is at iso 1600. now the d700/d3 alows me to use iso6400 with the same results i will be very happy.
 
scottthehat said:
cheers, i like the fact the d700 has a few other features over the d3, and iso i believe to be about the same, but the d3 has better build and also has the shutter rated to 300.000 which makes i difference, i missed the d700 brnd new for £1325 the other day and also the d3 on heres for £1800 which i umed and ard about:bonk:
but im thinking more along the lines of a new d700 and selling one of my d300.
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yes the iso between the d3 and d700 is identical - they share a sensor and image processing so the images from the two, everything else being equal will be the same
 
Dave Pickett said:
unless the high ISO capability of say the D700 is needed, it doesnt matter. A2 size prints of excellent quality can be produced from a crop sensor.......do you need more?

A lot of snobbery around this subject, for most crop produces excellent results.

Dman

But then your S5pro is no slug for weddings..........really dont understand why you are selling it, I won't let mine go, it's no longer easily replaceable..............
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It's a bit slow for my liking but having said that, it's purely down to ISO. I can go to 4000 without an issue in a dim church with the D700, having two means I can have two lenses on the go and just get on with it. The S5 is ok outside but I don't like going into any part of the day knowing that I'll need a lens change if I have to go longer/shorter at any time.

Also, as Hugh says, there's something about a full frame image that really does have a certain feel to it.
 
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