what camera do you use for weddings...and why?

[craigsexton]

just looking for your input as to what camera system / model you use for weddings and why you chose it.

Craig

[joshranwest]

Nikon D200. Ease of use, light, smaller than my D2X. I have also been using the D200 for a while, and just love it.

LENS - 50mm f/1.4
LENS - 85mm f/1.8
LENS - 28-70mm f/2.8
LENS - 70-200mm f/2.8
Dynalite JackRabbit II battery pack (for external flash)

[Kiron Kid]

F100
N90s
FE-2
FE
FM

Kiron Kid

[heartseye]

Craig....I am SO tempted to go into this...but I won't. How could it possibly help you to know this?

[craigsexton]

heartseye, it doesn't help me at all. I was just simply curious to see what gear other people use for their wedding photography. It's not going to change what I use.

I probably should have done a poll however.

I currently use a:
5D with 28-75 f/2.8
30D with 70-200 f/4.0L.
430ex flash with flip-it pro
Metz 45cl4 wireless

I did recently buy a 1DmkII to try out at my next wedding to see how much better the AF really is. And I have to admit that I'm curious to see if people are using the mkI or mkII's more than the 5D. But all in all, just wanted to get a feel for the diversity out there.

Afterall, the camera's just the tool. The art comes from the photographer!

[heartseye]

Thanks for the reply, Craig......that's certainly my feeling too....cheers...Bob

[Mark McCall]

I remember asking other photographers what they use when I upgraded from 35mm to 645.
I think it's a valid question.

30D (because it's faster to navigate than my 1D)
30D & 20D backup
Metz 45CL-4
Metz 54Mz-3

Tamron 28-200 F3.8-5.6
Tokina 17-35 F2.8
Canon 70-200 F2.8 IS "L"
Peleng 8mm Fisheye
Sigma 12-24mm F4-5.6

Custom Bracket (modified in house)
Pocket Wizard transmitter/receiver
Red Wing Quick Stand light stand
Bogen tripod

[KellyL]

I appreciate reading this as well.

[james23p]

Digitial:
D80 with a D50 as a backup

When Film is requested:
FM3a and FE2

Wish list: I was hoping the Fuji S3 would come down more when the S5 came out but darn if it doesn't hold its value.

[MVB]

I use 2 Olympus E1s, 14-54mm Olympus lenses,& 40-150mm. I like them alot they give me what I want & they just feel right. One is mainly just as backup as I have not needed it yet.
Mitch