Does the D40 has the capacity to shoot a wedding event?

[rateeg]

Does the D40 has the capacity to shoot a wedding event?
and indoor reception?


If it is, any tips on the settings including iso, shutterspeed and aperture?
I'll be using a kit lens of 18-55mm and 50mm 1.8.

 

[Destin]

It definitely has the ability to shoot a wedding/event.

I'm not going to comment on settings because in my opinion, if you are shooting weddings or events, you need to already know the answer to that question. You need to be VERY good with your camera before you consider shooting a wedding.

 

[o hey tyler]

Well, it's got a CCD Sensor, which won't handle noise that well. The 50mm will be the lens you are pretty much restricted to using if it's a low light scenario.

We have no idea what your wedding venue is like, and there's no way anyone can recommend settings. It's your responsibility to go to the venue, simulate the lighting or at least get a baseline. You may want to consider renting a flash or a fast 2.8 zoom.

 

[Destin]

Well, it's got a CCD Sensor, which won't handle noise that well. The 50mm will be the lens you are pretty much restricted to using if it's a low light scenario.

We have no idea what your wedding venue is like, and there's no way anyone can recommend settings. It's your responsibility to go to the venue, simulate the lighting or at least get a baseline. You may want to consider renting a flash or a fast 2.8 zoom.

The 50mm is MF only on a d40. I had that combo for a while, and the combination the the short focus pull, thin DOF, and small, dim viewfinder make focusing in anything but bright sunlight nearly impossible.

 

[Big Mike]

Does the D40 has the capacity to shoot a wedding event?
and indoor reception?

The camera does, yes...but does the photographer?

 

[o hey tyler]

Well, it's got a CCD Sensor, which won't handle noise that well. The 50mm will be the lens you are pretty much restricted to using if it's a low light scenario.

We have no idea what your wedding venue is like, and there's no way anyone can recommend settings. It's your responsibility to go to the venue, simulate the lighting or at least get a baseline. You may want to consider renting a flash or a fast 2.8 zoom.

The 50mm is MF only on a d40. I had that combo for a while, and the combination the the short focus pull, thin DOF, and small, dim viewfinder make focusing in anything but bright sunlight nearly impossible.

Didn't realize it was a MF only lens. Is the 35mm f/1.8? That might be a better bet in this situation. I shoot Canon so I don't know Nikon Terminology.

 

[3bayjunkie]

is it an indoor wedding or outdoor?

 

[rateeg]

I'm just a noob so please bear with me.
I'm trying to learn how to shoot indoor weddings and this is my chance.

Im really concerned about my manual lens for it has no zoom.
I need to back up or get near the subjects in order to get the focal length.

 

[Destin]

Well, it's got a CCD Sensor, which won't handle noise that well. The 50mm will be the lens you are pretty much restricted to using if it's a low light scenario.

We have no idea what your wedding venue is like, and there's no way anyone can recommend settings. It's your responsibility to go to the venue, simulate the lighting or at least get a baseline. You may want to consider renting a flash or a fast 2.8 zoom.

The 50mm is MF only on a d40. I had that combo for a while, and the combination the the short focus pull, thin DOF, and small, dim viewfinder make focusing in anything but bright sunlight nearly impossible.

Didn't realize it was a MF only lens. Is the 35mm f/1.8? That might be a better bet in this situation. I shoot Canon so I don't know Nikon Terminology.

It is an AF lens, but the D40 doesn't have a focus motor in the body and therefore only AF-S lenses will autofocus on it. The 35 1.8 will AF on a D40, and is a better choice.

 

[3bayjunkie]

have you ever seen the movie "wedding crashers"?

 

[PASM]

Some nice shots/snaps for posterity? The camera can do this with the right lens (or two). The results will be variable. What you lack in equipment needs to be made up for by engaging approach to the task. Think on your feet and anticipate situation/light.

I'm just a noob so please bear with me.
I'm trying to learn how to shoot indoor weddings and this is my chance.

Im really concerned about my manual lens for it has no zoom.
I need to back up or get near the subjects in order to get the focal length.

 

[JeffieLove]

I'm just a noob so please bear with me.
I'm trying to learn how to shoot indoor weddings and this is my chance.

Im really concerned about my manual lens for it has no zoom.
I need to back up or get near the subjects in order to get the focal length.

you should not be shooting a wedding. If you are going to admit to being a noob, you shouldn't be shooting a wedding.

Just saying.

 

[KmH]

You don't have the whole story, so you can't really say that.

The OP did not say they would be the only photographer.

 

[DecadentDashes]

In defense of the OP, they may not be the only one shooting the wedding, and just want to gain some experience.

However, if they are, shooting a wedding with just a d40 kit and prime is asking for disaster. I don't know a lot about wedding photography, so anyone can feel free to correct me, but I don't think I've ever seen a wedding photographer who didnt use at least 2 cameras - one for shooting and one for a backup.

 

[enzodm]

From what I understood, a possible priority list for the equipment needed for a wedding could be:
1) photographer
2) lenses
3) lighting setup
4) camera body

So, d40 could be ok, yes.