Two 5D or one 5D and one 40D for wedding?

tonylong wrote in post #5093697
Highlight Tone Priority would be helpful if you're shooting in Jpeg. From what I've seen, HTP works by lowering the ISO by a stop (e.g. from the 200 baseline to 100) and then, in processing, applies a curve to boost the darker tones up a stop but not boost the highlights.

If you're shooting in RAW, the HTP function passes a flag to a RAW processor to apply the curve to the (1 stop underexposed) RAW data, but your RAW converter may handle this in different ways.

If you're shooting in RAW, you may be best served by leaving HTP off and setting up your exposure to handle highlights properly before the shoot. You'll be able to process the image in your RAW software to get the same or better results as HTP gives.

If your shooting RAW+Jpeg, turning it on would give the benefit of an instant jpeg for viewing at the event, while in your RAW converter you can still fine-tune the image to taste.

Thanks, tonylong. That is really useful feedback. I usually shoot RAW+smallest JPEG, but I use the JPEG only for quick viewing and sorting. I'll have to brush up my Photoshop skills now and figure out how to best do what you described (bring the shadows up while leaving highlights alone). I really appreciate you taking the time to explain the options.

adam* wrote in post #5091961
Definately 2 5D's. If you want something fast to back it up then look at a 1dmk2 over the 40D?

Could you please elaborate a bit on the "Definitely 2 5D's"?

cdifoto wrote in post #5093780
You're overthinking it.

Guilty as charged. I'm accused of that all the time whether for good or bad.

If these were my only cameras for me to use as well, I think I'd want the 40D. You have a macro and I can only assume for a reason.

If I had my own business were the cameras stayed in the office or what not then two 5D's would be my choice.

That simple. For a business and business alone you get the best. For you, you get what you like and what maybe fun. Macro lens + LV = fun! 6.5 fps, while I hardly use 5fps, it can be fun and even at weddings. It just depends on the use of the cameras.

I've actually already got 2 5D's so I was more debating if I'd be better served with an additional 40D.

SunTsu wrote in post #5094725
I've actually already got 2 5D's so I was more debating if I'd be better served with an additional 40D.

Well, I'd love to say get the 1D Mk II or III as the perfect companion for your two 5Ds...

SunTsu wrote in post #5094725
I've actually already got 2 5D's so I was more debating if I'd be better served with an additional 40D.

Try it out. Doesn't feel right, sell it or you can always rent one. Mess around at an event or something to get a feel if a 5D and 40D work or the two 5D's are just fine.

You have 2 5Ds already, so stick with it. It is a good setup. Everyone shoots a bit differently, so you'll just need to shoot a few and see what you like. As others have said, you can't really plan out the lenses you will use. It will depend wedding by wedding. The location variable changes a lot. So, it is much more convenient to use zoom throughout the day, and have the primes in those situation where you really need the fast glass. In your case, keep the 24-105 on one camera, and the 70-200 on the other. Then have your other other lens nearby on your belt or in your pelican.

In terms of mixing crop and FF, there are no hard rules against it. There are advantages as others have mentioned, where you get more reach with lenses. But from what I've read, you are not too experienced with weddings. So I'd recommend to just keep it simple. And go out there and shoot lots!

As others have said, I just think for the purpose you're better having 2 cameras which operate the same. The 5D isn't a slouch at focusing and the FF probably does give a slight edge at weddings (i've not seen many wedding photographers shoot from afar). If it works, then keep it. If you want something just because it's fast then surely you need a 1-series. Ask lord_malone, he has the 5D, 40D combo I think and seemed to love it.

If i had the choice.
40D for a bit more zoom.
5D for everythign else.

1 5D and 1 1D3 if you can afford it
if not then 5D and 1D 2 [or N].
if not as well, then go with either of both, i can see 5D is a great camera and sometimes i feel i need 2 of it with different lenses, but i can imagine where i may need higher fps, so i have 2 FF and 1 or say 2 fast cameras if so [even 30D is slower than 1D series and 40D a bit but it can serve as 20D did in many weddings as i saw].

You can probably guess which I picked, and which I use a lot.

Tareq wrote in post #5102695
1 5D and 1 1D3 if you can afford it
if not then 5D and 1D 2 [or N].
if not as well, then go with either of both, i can see 5D is a great camera and sometimes i feel i need 2 of it with different lenses, but i can imagine where i may need higher fps, so i have 2 FF and 1 or say 2 fast cameras if so [even 30D is slower than 1D series and 40D a bit but it can serve as 20D did in many weddings as i saw].

The 1D Mark III is what I was originally going to get, but after all the bad press regarding focus issues, I decided on another 5D. My intent is not to start any arguments, but for me, I'm just not willing to take the chance.

SunTsu wrote in post #5105269
The 1D Mark III is what I was originally going to get, but after all the bad press regarding focus issues, I decided on another 5D. My intent is not to start any arguments, but for me, I'm just not willing to take the chance.

and still i don't know if that focus issues is in all cases or whatever focus modes you use?
Anyway, the most important you need is to have great IQ whether you use 10D or 1Ds3, you should know which bodies you should go with, we can't give you recommendations if you can't decide if you need speed over something else [to me i don't see much to consider speed on weddings that of what i saw in our weddings in the past unless you are different].

I'd be happy with a dual setup whether it be 2 x 5Ds, 2 x 1D2s or 2 x 40Ds.

For me it's about buttons and layouts. Once I start p-ssing around with menus and settings on different systems etc, I choke

cdifoto wrote in post #5091352
As much of a fan I am NOT of the 5D, I'd rather use two of those than a 5D and a 40D, assuming you're buying them for me. Having a 1.3x and a 1.6x, I naturally put the longer lens on the 1.6x, but I'd rather they were both 1.3x or FF.

Hope that makes sense.

Hmm AFAIK, the only FF body is 5d.
means having a lens at 10mm on a 5D = 10mm
on a 1D, since it has 1.3 crop factor then it would be 13mm.
on a 40D (1.6) crop factor, a 10mm =16mm..

I have read a lot that 1D is always mentioned as 1.3 crop factor.

Azzure_7 wrote in post #5105927
Hmm AFAIK, the only FF body is 5d.
means having a lens at 10mm on a 5D = 10mm
on a 1D, since it has 1.3 crop factor then it would be 13mm.
on a 40D (1.6) crop factor, a 10mm =16mm..

I have read a lot that 1D is always mentioned as 1.3 crop factor.

I think cdi was talking about his own setup. 1.3 + 1.6 crop. and his preference to putting the longer lens on the 1.6.

And the 1Ds series are also ff.