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01/09/2009 10:49:04 PM · #1 |
I currently have a Canon 400d and the boxed lens that came with it. I also have a Sigma 28-300mm 3.5 - 56 lens.
I have been taking photos for about three years, upgrading cameras as I can. (I started with a 4mp Kodak DX6490, just to give you an idea. But you wouldn't believe the portraits I took with that camera. Some are still in my portfolio.) The camera doesn't make the picture, the photographer does, I know that and the amount of business I'm bringing in as a portrait photographer proves that.
I am an experienced wedding photographer, although I have always worked with other photographers, using their equipment.
I am currently booked for four weddings in the Spring and am now in the market to upgrade something. I did use my Canon 400d at two small weddings (I was a second shooter) to see how it would do and it just didn't perform the way I need it to. The pictures were dark and noisy with saturation issues. It seemed to get the brighter picture, I had to lower the shutter speed so low that I had blur issues. I adjusted everything. I tried everything. The photos were still the same.
I don't know if my Sigma lens caused this problem or if the camera did.
Either way, I want to upgrade and have been considering the Canon 5D as I work my way up to a Mark III. I've read plenty of reviews about the 5D when used as a wedding camera and I'm really happy about my decision to go with it.
However, should the Sigma do what I need it to do? Some people say the lens is more important than the camera body. I'd really like to know what others opinions are.
It's also possible that you know something about the adjustments of a camera that I don't. If so, please comment. Thanks!!
Message edited by author 2009-01-09 22:51:23. |
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01/09/2009 10:56:07 PM · #2 |
I'd probably look at a 50D or a used 5D and spend money on glass. Take a look at the 50 f1.8, (or an 85mm on the 5D), a 100-400 f4 or 70-200 f2.8 w/1.4 tele for when you can't get close, 24-70 f2.8
Just my advice, I am sure people that have shot many more weddings than I will have better suggestions. |
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01/09/2009 10:57:26 PM · #3 |
If you going to upgrade to the 5D, you won't want to use your sigma lens. That's like buying a ferrari and putting discount tires on it.
I think you'de be pretty happy with some fast 'L glass on the 400d. You should see a big improvement IMO. |
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01/09/2009 11:01:47 PM · #4 |
The first thing i would do if i were u is get some good glass. I would never upgrade a body with low grade glass. Since u say u borrow equipment, borrow some L glass like the 24-70, 17-40 or the 24-105 and see what a difference they will make. I personally dont think the 5d 2D 1d or any D will help you until u get some glass.
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01/09/2009 11:23:11 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by dmadden:
The first thing i would do if i were u is get some good glass. I would never upgrade a body with low grade glass. Since u say u borrow equipment, borrow some L glass like the 24-70, 17-40 or the 24-105 and see what a difference they will make. I personally dont think the 5d 2D 1d or any D will help you until u get some glass. |
And if you go 3D, won't all the wedding guests have to wear those glasses? |
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01/10/2009 12:42:27 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Originally posted by dmadden:
The first thing i would do if i were u is get some good glass. I would never upgrade a body with low grade glass. Since u say u borrow equipment, borrow some L glass like the 24-70, 17-40 or the 24-105 and see what a difference they will make. I personally dont think the 5d 2D 1d or any D will help you until u get some glass. |
And if you go 3D, won't all the wedding guests have to wear those glasses? |
hee hee :) |
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01/10/2009 01:36:32 AM · #7 |
| upgrade both, the order in which you do it doesn't really matter. |
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01/10/2009 02:33:01 AM · #8 |
| I'd say go for the glass. A good lens can really get more mileage out of your Canon 400D, in my opinion. |
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01/10/2009 02:44:40 AM · #9 |
I'd say upgrade the lens, you're going to get much better results with a fast high quality lens, particularly because your major complaint is blurryness and grain (which I assume is from the high ISO speeds to try and prevent the blurring).
If another year or 2 down the line you decide for some reason you absolutely need the 5D (or whatever Canon is at by then), you'll have a good lens to put on it straight off the mark. |
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