The Wedding Kit

tim wrote in post #2104767
Once I get my arse into gear and complete the wedding FAQ i'm working on it'll have more details of what I use and why.

Yeah...ditto that comment... I still have to finish my section as well Tim. See my "How busy are you?" post...lol

Nice stuff though Miz

Wow mizuno, that's almost the exact kit I use.
Add two 430EX's and pocketwizards and we're like twins.

I DO want to add a macro for ring shots though. Thinking that just getting a tube onto the 70-200 would suffice... or use one of my many FD lenses.

My wedding kit is the same as my gear list below.

subtle_spectre wrote in post #2106728
My wedding kit is the same as my gear list below.

Same here. No point making a new thread about it. Although I appreciate the needle shot of jealousy.

No no you got it wrong. It allows ME a chance to bug people about the 24-105...AGAIN. And remember...it's ALL about ME!

lots of stuff goes in the car, but generally the only things used are the 1d2, 16-35 and 70-200 + flash and lighting gear.

coreypolis wrote in post #2106998
lots of stuff goes in the car, but generally the only things used are the 1d2, 16-35 and 70-200 + flash and lighting gear.

How true...

well, most of it is on my sig, but my main setup is this:

30D + BG-E2 + 24-70 f2.8L + 580EX (2GB CF with 1GB spare)
350D + BG-E3 + 70-200 f2.8 + 430EX (2GBCF with 1GB spare) (i also bring a spare 430EX as backup, or as a slave to the 580EX)

other stuff in my bag
100mm f2.8 Macro (for ring and flower macro shots)
50 f1.4 and 85 f1.8 for low light no flash churches
15-30 EX DG f3.5-4.5 for wide angle shots

hope this helps!

I want to play!!!!

Canon 10d with a 70-200 2.8 Lenses
Canon 20d with a 24-70 28. Lenses / 12-24 4-5.6 Lenses
Canon 580ex and 550ex Flashes

Um, thank you. I've been getting headaches trying to sort out the appropriate lenses and such these past couple of days. I appreciate it.

Let's see,
20D/30D
Sigma 24-70 (need to upgrade a little soft wide open but nice range)
50 1.8
85 1.8
18-55 kit lens
580EX
430EX
Flipit Flash Bracket
Lumiquest 80/20 w/inserts
Photoflex Q39 x-small softbox (arriving today
7GB of CF cards
Lots of odds and ends

Eventually:
24-70L
135L
35L
70-200L
ST-E2 or PWs

No flash bracket some of you?

I personally use

1x 20D + BG-E2
1x 20D + BG-E2 - my girlfriends, handy as a backup, or one 17-40 and one with 85mm 1.8 on for candid shots

580EX, off shoe cord, stroboframe bracket
another 580EX/550/430 - whatever I can get my hands onto

10-20 Sigma - reception shots, and surroundings/buildings​/gardens
17-40L - group shots, general purpose
50mm 1.8 - for the odd candid
85 1.8 - more candids (now prefer it to my 50mm, as much better quality)

And since my Sigma 70-300 is broken, the last couple of weddings, I've successfully shot with my Sigma 120-300. Long range bridal portraits/candids..
http://www.warrenwilli​ams.co.nz/weddings/ima​ges/27-2.jpg
http://www.warrenwilli​ams.co.nz/weddings/ima​ges/28.jpg
Pretty long range,

Look at my sig. Everything but the 600IS. Also add 2 580's and 1 550, a couple PW's, a bracket...

I use the following:

5D with BGE4 and primarily 24-70, 17-40 if i need UWA
30D with BGE2 and 70-200 or 50 f/1.4
580, 2 430's all with omnibounces and adding a lightsphere soon
white lightning x800 for formal pictures
9.5GB of CF cards
plenty of batteries for camera and flash
epson p2000 with two extra batteries
laptop

i think that is pretty much about it

I have most of your kit, minus the 2nd 580 (I'm working on it!) What advice do you have for low lit reception halls, besides bounce? Also, I still have challenges with over exposure in natural sunlight, I have tried bouncing, etc, any advice?