Canon body opinion wanted

What would you say is the best two body wedding combo for shooting ceremonies, formals and receptions? There is a need for low light performance even though fast glass and speedlights are already in hand.

Can't do this unless you specify Full frame or cropped sensor.

RT McAllister wrote in post #9074307
Can't do this unless you specify Full frame or cropped sensor.

Yes you can. 5D Mark II and the 1D Mark III make a great combo for shooting weddings. Of course it is also dependent on your glass and lighting.

2x 5D2 for economy and light weight, great high iso in low light.

This is my favorite wedding photographer doing a canon class. In one episode he talks about his gear. I found it very enlightening.

http://cpn.canon-europe.com …lass/shooting_w​eddings.do

jacuff wrote in post #9074315
Yes you can. 5D Mark II and the 1D Mark III make a great combo for shooting weddings.

Oh sure... let's throw that "mutant" 1D into the fray.

I was never keen on mixing sensors. The math hurts my head when buying glass

Edit: I actually read the OP's question wrong. Thought it was another one of those, "What 2 lenses would you carry if had to shoot the whole day in your underwear" posts.

Carry on folks.

RT McAllister wrote in post #9074450
I was never keen on mixing sensors.

I used to shoot 2 full frame cameras, but switched to a 5D and 1D because of the way the 1D handles.

A close second suggestion would be the 5D Mark II and 7D combo. It's not a combo I've tested though. In fact, my only experience with a 7D was 5 minutes during the third quarter of a football game. I had already made my deadline so I let a friend use my 1DIII while I tried out his 7D. The 7D is a really decent camera, but I'd still pick a 1DIII over it. I could see how paired with a 5DII it would be part of a good wedding combo.

I've had a 1DIII and now have a 5D along with a 40D. The 40D doesn't seem to handle the higher ISO's well so I figured it'll go.

I've heard the 1DIII and 5D is a good pairing but the low light focusing of the 5D has been an issue and I understand the 5DII isn't really much better. I didn't want to jade opinions so I could get objective replies.

So, what bodies would YOU get? Money's not a big objection but I want to stay Canon.

I love having two 5DII's. Ideal, imo

Bobby

I used 7D and 40D. More popular would be 5DII and 7D - 5D2 for most shots, and 7D when you need fast accurate AF. I was impressed with the pre-release 1D4 I used recently, and it had much the same button layout as the 7D which made it really easy to control. The 1D2 I picked up once was a bit confusing.

i used to shoot with 2 x 5d2 .. sold one of the 5d2 and now i shoot with 1 x 5d2 and 1 x 1d3 .. perfect combo .. and it turns your lens collection to double

with the 5d2 AF .. it is a bit whatever .. but when its paired with the 580 assist, it works .. but i dont think it really bothered me much knowing what i am buying into ..

tim wrote in post #9074807
I used 7D and 40D.

But those are both 1.6x sensors. I wonder if the OP is asking about different crops(?) There are fans of this type of arrangement because you can basically turn one EF lens into 2 by taking it from say a 5D to a 7D. Personally though, I'd rather have a truck load of 1D 4's.

But I see more mixed crops out there due to somebody just upgrading to a FF and keeping the crop for a backup. Nothing wrong with that. Of course if you only buy EF-S glass and go FF you're kinda' screwed.

RT McAllister wrote in post #9075226
But those are both 1.6x sensors. I wonder if the OP is asking about different crops(?)

I'm looking for opinions either way. I have a 1.6 crop and full frame. I had a 1.3 and didn't mind it either. I'm really on the fence here and that's why I'm asking. I like full frame but the only choices are IDSIII or 5DII. Nobody's suggested the 1DSIII yet but the 5DII is sure popular even though it wasn't well received when it was launched.

you know I shoot nikon...but the reason I didn't buy D3's when I switched over was that when working all day with two cameras, lenses gear etc...I personally prefer the smaller cameras, less weight. That's why I didn't suggest the ds3. It's a lovely camera.

both 40D's on the cropper for me now since I love the 17-55 2.8 IS and I am poor!!!

RT McAllister wrote in post #9075226
But those are both 1.6x sensors. I wonder if the OP is asking about different crops(?) There are fans of this type of arrangement because you can basically turn one EF lens into 2 by taking it from say a 5D to a 7D. Personally though, I'd rather have a truck load of 1D 4's.

But I see more mixed crops out there due to somebody just upgrading to a FF and keeping the crop for a backup. Nothing wrong with that. Of course if you only buy EF-S glass and go FF you're kinda' screwed.

That's why I said 5DII/7D would be a more popular combo, I was just saying what I use. The downside of the 5DII/7D combo is you need EF lenses for the 5DII, which can be more expensive than crop lenses. You also lose the 17-55 F2.8 IS, which until the 24-70 F2.8 IS comes out is the best standard zoom for wedding photographers IMHO. The reason I don't have a 5DII isn't because of the camera cost, it's because there's no 24-70 F2.8 IS and i'd have to buy a 35L - so probably US$8K. The 7D cost US$2K or so. Photography's a business, the more you spend the less profit you make.