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Camera Advice For Shooting a Wedding Video
Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:20 pm
I'm shooting a family members wedding video in a few weeks and I need some advice on camera selection. I've never shot a wedding before, but it's a family member so I can take some chances,
I've shot stuff before on a cheap Nikon, but I'm probably going to rent a good DSLR. I'm trying to decide between a Canon 5D mk iii and a Sony A7sII. I am open to any other suggestions that anyone has, but from what I've read these two are very good lowlight (Which I will need) and have great dynamic range.
I know Canon has a million lenses and the Sony is far more limited, but I'm just not sure which to get. Also, a good lens suggestion would be appreciated too.
I've shot stuff before on a cheap Nikon, but I'm probably going to rent a good DSLR. I'm trying to decide between a Canon 5D mk iii and a Sony A7sII. I am open to any other suggestions that anyone has, but from what I've read these two are very good lowlight (Which I will need) and have great dynamic range.
I know Canon has a million lenses and the Sony is far more limited, but I'm just not sure which to get. Also, a good lens suggestion would be appreciated too.
This post was edited on 4/20/16 at 10:28 pm
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Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:23 pm to Jack Ruby
Just put disposables everywhere
Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:27 pm to Breesus
I meant video, not stills, sorry for not being more specific, will amend original post.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:31 pm to Jack Ruby
just hire somebody else to do it and save yourself the frustration.
Posted on 4/20/16 at 10:49 pm to Jack Ruby
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I'm shooting a family members wedding video in a few weeks and I need some advice on camera selection. I've never shot a wedding before, but it's a family member so I can take some chances,
I've shot stuff before on a cheap Nikon, but I'm probably going to rent a good DSLR. I'm trying to decide between a Canon 5D mk iii and a Sony A7sII. I am open to any other suggestions that anyone has, but from what I've read these two are very good lowlight (Which I will need) and have great dynamic range.
I know Canon has a million lenses and the Sony is far more limited, but I'm just not sure which to get. Also, a good lens suggestion would be appreciated too.
If you want to go with Canon, then the Canon 80D paired with the new EF-S 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 USM lens that was just released is what you should use for video.
If you want 4K, then you should go with a Panasonic GH4.
The real answer is you should hire someone who knows what they are doing.
The f/3.5 isn't the best for super low light. The reality is you need a lighting setup that will make the conditions more bearable. Or you need to get a lens that goes down to f/1.8 or f/2 so that you can open up the aperture.
This post was edited on 4/20/16 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 4/20/16 at 11:29 pm to lynxcat
I'm the one they hired...for free I might add, it's family, I'm doing them a favor, the video doesn't have to be Malick, it just needs to be filmed in a somewhat coherent manner which I can do. I've already built my own steadicam rig, vest, arm, everything, and also have tripods. I have made videos for family members before so this isn't a totally new thing for me.
And I'm probably not going to shoot 4K, just 1080 and probably quite a bit of 60fps. Doesn't the 80D have really good follow focus/autofocus? I've looked a little bit into this one, but I always heard the Mark iii had better images/dynamic range.
Also, will a low aperture lens like a f/1.8 or 2 be good for shooting wide shots or should I get a 2nd lens with higher f stop?
And I'm probably not going to shoot 4K, just 1080 and probably quite a bit of 60fps. Doesn't the 80D have really good follow focus/autofocus? I've looked a little bit into this one, but I always heard the Mark iii had better images/dynamic range.
Also, will a low aperture lens like a f/1.8 or 2 be good for shooting wide shots or should I get a 2nd lens with higher f stop?
This post was edited on 4/20/16 at 11:30 pm
Posted on 4/21/16 at 8:12 am to Jack Ruby
80d has the best auto focus system (dual pixel auto focus is what they call it) in the DSLR world.
Typically wide angle lens have low f stops. The telephoto lens are where your f stop typically is variable up to about f/5.6 at the high end.
Canon makes amazing STM lenses that are great for video. The USM one I listed is great but super low light might concern me.
Typically wide angle lens have low f stops. The telephoto lens are where your f stop typically is variable up to about f/5.6 at the high end.
Canon makes amazing STM lenses that are great for video. The USM one I listed is great but super low light might concern me.
Posted on 4/21/16 at 9:07 am to lynxcat
You need a Red Weapon 6k at least.
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