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aaronh
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Hey everyone,
First let me say, I've greatly enjoyed following this forum for a while now. I've posted a couple times but have mostly been an observer. Thank you to all of you regulars with your great experience and knowledge. I have learned so much trying to keep up with you guys and have been inspired by all the different styles of photography you all represent! Thanks so much!
Now to my question:
I am looking to move up to full frame in the near future. I'm thinking I'd like the 5D mark 2. However, with all the recent speculation about 5d3 (X, 7d3, ????) I'm not sure when to jump in. I don't have the budget for what I assume the 5d2's replacement will cost and I think I'll be happy with what the 5d2 offers. I have been using a Canon 60D for a while now and I'm currently training under a wedding photographer as a second shooter.
I am shooting my first solo wedding on June 29th so I'd like to get a second body before then. Here's what I'm unsure of: Do I buy a 5d2 kit new now? Do I wait and see what happens in Feb/March? And then, if/when I decide to get a 5d2, is it worth buying used for the savings? Or do you guys think buying new is a better idea? I don't have all the money now but in the next couple of months I should have around $2500 to upgrade.
I have the following lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, and 35mm f/1.4L. And on that note, for you wedding photographers out there, do you think I should pick up another lens for it? I most likely will be able to borrow a 10-22 (for use on my 60D, obviously) and a 24-70. I'm thinking I should maybe borrow those and see what I end up using before I purchase something on my own. What are your thoughts?
Sorry if this is scattered, I'm hoping if I ask enough questions, enough people will respond that I'll get my bases covered
Like I said before, I've done several weddings as a second shooter, so I do feel confident in my ability to shoot a wedding (I'm not trolling), I just haven't had to worry as much about having my mid-focal length covered because usually the other guy focuses on that.
Thanks so much for your input/advice. I'd love to hear any of your thoughts. I had a pretty good idea what I wanted to do but now things seem to be moving quickly with 5d3 talk and I feel a little tossed about...
Have a good one!
First let me say, I've greatly enjoyed following this forum for a while now. I've posted a couple times but have mostly been an observer. Thank you to all of you regulars with your great experience and knowledge. I have learned so much trying to keep up with you guys and have been inspired by all the different styles of photography you all represent! Thanks so much!
Now to my question:
I am looking to move up to full frame in the near future. I'm thinking I'd like the 5D mark 2. However, with all the recent speculation about 5d3 (X, 7d3, ????) I'm not sure when to jump in. I don't have the budget for what I assume the 5d2's replacement will cost and I think I'll be happy with what the 5d2 offers. I have been using a Canon 60D for a while now and I'm currently training under a wedding photographer as a second shooter.
I am shooting my first solo wedding on June 29th so I'd like to get a second body before then. Here's what I'm unsure of: Do I buy a 5d2 kit new now? Do I wait and see what happens in Feb/March? And then, if/when I decide to get a 5d2, is it worth buying used for the savings? Or do you guys think buying new is a better idea? I don't have all the money now but in the next couple of months I should have around $2500 to upgrade.
I have the following lenses: 50mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II, and 35mm f/1.4L. And on that note, for you wedding photographers out there, do you think I should pick up another lens for it? I most likely will be able to borrow a 10-22 (for use on my 60D, obviously) and a 24-70. I'm thinking I should maybe borrow those and see what I end up using before I purchase something on my own. What are your thoughts?
Sorry if this is scattered, I'm hoping if I ask enough questions, enough people will respond that I'll get my bases covered
Like I said before, I've done several weddings as a second shooter, so I do feel confident in my ability to shoot a wedding (I'm not trolling), I just haven't had to worry as much about having my mid-focal length covered because usually the other guy focuses on that.
Thanks so much for your input/advice. I'd love to hear any of your thoughts. I had a pretty good idea what I wanted to do but now things seem to be moving quickly with 5d3 talk and I feel a little tossed about...
Have a good one!