Help With Wedding Shoot

Hey Guys,

I have been shooting portraits for a while, and my results I dare say are good enough.

Now I am gonna shoot my sister wedding this Saturday and have a couple of questions if u guys could help me.

- I have only canon 60D, but I will have to rent another camera (thinking 6D) as I will be the only shooter at wedding (except lighting assistant) and I don't want to change lenses on the go. Is this (having 2 cameras on me) a good idea rather than changing lenses?

- I will have the two L lenses, 24-70L f2.8 and 70-200L f2.8 lenses. How does it make more sense, put the 24-70L f2.8 on 6D and 70-200m on the 60D or the other way around. I belevie 6D is a better idea as its a non-cropped sensor.

- Is 6D better than 60D image quality wise? My guess is that they are pretty similar except that 6D's low ISO performance is much better. So I can shoot outside with whatever camera I want, but make sure to shoot with 6D at reception as its dark there. Is this a good plan? I have not used 6D before, how high ISO is acceptable for 6D? (for my 60D grain is pretty visible after even 800 ISO).

- Is there some kind of accessory that will help me to carry 2 cameras at the same time together?

Any tips, I am not new photography at all (I shot night clubs, portraits before) but wedding is pretty respnsible job !!!

Thanks

Van Gogh wrote in post #16186228
- Is there some kind of accessory that will help me to carry 2 cameras at the same time together?
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I'm a happy user of the Black Rapid.
I've used it for corporate events and a wedding.
Good luck!

I use 2 cameras (and the black rapid system). I prefer to have two cameras and just be able to lift and shoot, rather than risk missing an important moment because I am trying to change lenses. More importantly, though, having a second camera means if something goes wrong with one camera, you can keep shooting with the other camera. I have full frame and crop cameras. I put the lens that will yield the best results for the situation on the camera that will yield the best results for that situation. When you are close to the couple, the best lense would probably be the 24-70. I would put that on the camera that gives you the best image quality. If there are significant differences between the placement of the operating buttons in the two cameras, I would put the best lense on the camera I am most familiar with.

check out the camera clip from peak design, they are available at your local henrys store

That lens combo will work fine, assuming there is a decent amount of light. Put the 24-70 on the 6D and the 70-200 on the 60D. Just be sure you know the button placement and how to operate the cameras before Saturday.

If you want to buy a BlackRapid DR-2 strap, send me a PM. I have one I am not using and would be happy to sell it to you.

Most of all, best of luck and have fun!

I'd have the 24-70 on the Full Frame camera so you can at least get some wideish shots. I always have one camera around my neck and one slung over my shoulder. It's always worked for me.

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Thanks for answers guys my guess is I won't even really need to put a flash on the camera that has the 70-200 mm lens as flash won't make much differance or no?

Definitely 2 cameras! you never know when Murphy's law and the various codicils will strike.
multiple memory cards and a safe, secure place to keep them on you.
Flash- depends on the venues if they allow it/when they allow it, and time of day and location. Flash can help even the light and prevent racoon eyes on subjects.
People are stunned how fast weddings progress when you are the photographer.
Grab extra loads of patience and smiles, you'll need them.
Be sure and report back here afterwards.

Van Gogh wrote in post #16186945
Thanks for answers guys my guess is I won't even really need to put a flash on the camera that has the 70-200 mm lens as flash won't make much differance or no?

Depends on the venue. first, you should check if they allow flash. If they do, is the venue small enough to be able to bounce flash? You can easily bounce your Speedlite with your 70-200 if done correctly. If it's too big of a space, some professionals use strobes set up on the side to illuminate the ceremony -if flash is allowed.

Two bodies are good, I agree with the 24-70 on the 6D, and the 70-200 on the 60d. If you can, two full frame bodies can work to your benefit.

I use the spider pro - I love it, the weight is round your waist/hips instead of your neck/shoulders

This for dual cameras:

http://www.amazon.com …ywords=dual+cam​era+srtrap


I have flashes on both camera's.. Usually the 35 1.4 on one and the 70 to 200 2.8 on the other.

Since the wedding is so soon. Rent another 60D.

scorpio_e wrote in post #16189155
Since the wedding is so soon. Rent another 60D.

That would be a solid idea. You won't be able to take full advantage of the full frame sensor if you don't know your way around the new camera.

Staszek wrote in post #16189209
That would be a solid idea. You won't be able to take full advantage of the full frame sensor if you don't know your way around the new camera.

60D (the one I have had for a while) and 6D are pretty much the same. I have the 6D in my hand and all the controls are the same.
I don't see why I shouldn't have the 6D and utilize it for its ability of wide shots as well as low ISO perfomance for reception.:p

Van Gogh wrote in post #16189247
60D (the one I have had for a while) and 6D are pretty much the same. I have the 6D in my hand and all the controls are the same.
I don't see why I shouldn't have the 6D and utilize it for its ability of wide shots as well as low ISO perfomance for reception.:p

I have never used a 60D or 6D before, so I had no idea they were so similar. I have shot many weddings before, so I do know it's no place to be learning how to use equipment. If you feel comfortable using both cameras, then by all means, use both cameras.