AboutMartin Seymour Expertise I have worked in most aspects of still photography, using film and the wet process for 50 years. Employing all film formats 35mm to 8x10 sizes, I went over partly to digital cameras in 02, also PC editing of pictures.
I still find film work more demanding , as you have to get it right at the start with no auto settings on the camera to cover my mistakes.
Pictorial work is my personal interest.
Its is not a good idea for me to suggest a particular make of equipment just a type, and its uses.
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Expert: Martin Seymour Date: 4/21/2004 Subject: Digital recommendations
Question If budget wasn't a concern, what digital camera/set up would you recommend for someone doing weddings and location portraits? My concerns would be a system that is flexable enough to work on location, yet offer superior digital results for smaller prints to large prints.
Thanks.
Answer Hi Mike
Well that's a good question how long is a peace of string.
Can I assume that you are an accomplished photographer because there is a lot more to good wedding photography than good equipment? To see an experienced photographer at work it appears easy but there's more to it than first appears. I suggest you go to a few wedding and take note at what happens. And do not forget the great responsibility that you take in offering to do this job, as there could be legal responsibilities involved!
A couple of thousand £ should start you off plus the PC and soft ware. And the insurance in case you get sued for cocking it up.
Any of the well-known makes is ok as quality is high these days. A zoom lens will cover every situation that you are likely to encounter, I have the 28-200 m/m A/F and it's not been off the camera in the last year!
Get lots of PRACTICE WITH THE NEW CAMERA BEFORE ATTEMPTING A REAL ASSIGNMENT!!!!
Also how is your work to be edited /displayed PC –software?
Good luck.
MARTIN,
