I'm starting to get into wedding photography & i'd love to upgrade to a very nice, but affordable camera. I love Nikon & Canon, but I haven't decided what camera to get :) Any advice?
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I personally think that it's a person behind the camera, not necessarily the camera.
With that said, chose wisely, as you will be buying into the system. Read reviews, pricing, gear that is compatible with the camera, etc.
I like my Nikon, but Canon is a great camera as well, it's up to you to :o)
I shoot canon because the first camera I ever held was my uncle's Canon F1, and Canon was always the pinnacle for me. You'll end up spending more on lenses than anything else, so it's probably wiser to look at lens quality than body quality. I know nothing about the Nikon system, but I have photographer friends that swear by them...
As to what you should buy, my advice is to get the cheapest full frame body you can purchase, then invest in the highest quality lenses you can. You could probably start with just a 70-200 2.8, but your glass is something you don't want to go cheap on. They outlast the bodies anyway...
Permalink Reply by Nelz on August 13, 2009 at 4:49pm
I agree about the whole feeling better in your hand part. My first camera (Nikon D60) didn't give me what i have now with my Canon 40d.
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Permalink Reply by Nelz on August 13, 2009 at 4:51pm
I have my Canon 40d and i think i've decided to stick with Canon. As soon as i get a chance i'll upgrade to a newer Canon.
This is a professional's recommendation for getting into wedding photography... I agree with him after a year of wanting to poke my eyes out using a D80, you do need to invest a couple thousand dollars. I'd say pick a brand and stick to it (I had been on Nikon since I was a kid so I knew how to handle Nikons better) I currently have a D700, love it, and am getting another one. http://laurencekimblog.com/index.php?link=140
