ted_smith
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Hi
I am about to shoot my first wedding! It's a 'mates rates' affair wherein the couple weren't going to have a photographer at all due to funds. So I agreed to do it on the basis of them understanding I'm not a trained or even practiced wedding photographer. That said, I'm really reading up on what I need to do and things to make sure I get it right...anyway, that's another issue.
What I've come to ask is this - my cameras are a Nikon D70s and a Nikon F80. My lenses are the Nikon 20mm 2.8 prime, 50mm 1.8 prime, 60mm 2.8 prime and 80-200mm 2.8 Zoom, a Manfrotto tripod with ball and socket adjustable quick release head and mono-pod option, and circular reflector\diffuser.
In my view, while it's not the most professional gear, I think it will suffice. In 2005 the D70s was pretty much state of the art and the F80 was released in 2000 - I've read several threads dated back then wherein people used it satisfactorily for weddings. Lets face it, compared to a lot of the middle line cameras used 20 years ago I'm sure they're superb.
I just wonder, does everyone else share my view or will I look like an idiot shooting a wedding with these? I have enquired about hire, but even a D200 is like £100 a day!
Ted
I am about to shoot my first wedding! It's a 'mates rates' affair wherein the couple weren't going to have a photographer at all due to funds. So I agreed to do it on the basis of them understanding I'm not a trained or even practiced wedding photographer. That said, I'm really reading up on what I need to do and things to make sure I get it right...anyway, that's another issue.
What I've come to ask is this - my cameras are a Nikon D70s and a Nikon F80. My lenses are the Nikon 20mm 2.8 prime, 50mm 1.8 prime, 60mm 2.8 prime and 80-200mm 2.8 Zoom, a Manfrotto tripod with ball and socket adjustable quick release head and mono-pod option, and circular reflector\diffuser.
In my view, while it's not the most professional gear, I think it will suffice. In 2005 the D70s was pretty much state of the art and the F80 was released in 2000 - I've read several threads dated back then wherein people used it satisfactorily for weddings. Lets face it, compared to a lot of the middle line cameras used 20 years ago I'm sure they're superb.
I just wonder, does everyone else share my view or will I look like an idiot shooting a wedding with these? I have enquired about hire, but even a D200 is like £100 a day!
Ted