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Best Lens for Wedding Reception
Sep 2, 2015 13:56:44 #
Yongnuo makes excellent, inexpensive flash attachments. They are at least 50% cheaper than Nikon flashes. Have a great time at the wedding.
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Sep 2, 2015 14:14:31 #
I have the Fong light sphere, but I prefer the Magsphere from MagMod (magnetmod.com). The website looks nice, but finding products still isn't a strong point for this start-up company... To get started with them, if you didn't go with a more expensive kit, would be a magsphere and a maggrip. These are appropriate for a full sized speedlight. There's smaller modifiers from B&H for smaller flashes if you chose something other than say an SB-800 or similar.
Sep 3, 2015 06:18:25 #
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I don't see the Lens as an issue. The 105 would be ok, but your legs become the zoom. Can be an issue. I shot two cameras on each hip, D700 with a 70-200 and my D800 with 24-70. Good combination. Both have Quantum Trios on them and the T3 battery pack is on a belt on my hip connected to both.
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Sep 3, 2015 10:34:06 #
For candid shots a good flash indoors will work well. Get a used Nikon for your n300- Once you take a few shots -most will be at the same general distance. Do a few test shots and the light and white balance will probably be the same -same room same light. Keep your shutter speed up a bit . I sometimes set the ap. up to isolate the individuals from the crowd for those shots. I shoot manual-but not much changes with the flash-might need to tweak the flash at closer distances-or up the ap. if too bright. I like the background darker to get nice shots.
Sep 3, 2015 10:38:20 #
Sep 3, 2015 10:59:20 #
ralphc4176
Loc: Conyers, GA
I am not familiar with the guide number of the flash in your camera, but you really need a shoe-mount or other external flash, if not for the wedding reception, then for other future shoots. A powerful external flash will let you shoot ideal ISO speeds at normal shutter speeds and (usually) small apertures; i.e., you get much better photos. And a flash can be used to "freeze" many actions, if the camera is set right, because the sensor will only "see" what is illuminated by the flash for the duration of its output.
Sep 3, 2015 11:24:42 #
All the lenses you own at present are kind of slow in low light. I would say buy a flash but make sure you know how to use it otherwise the couple could be very disappointed in your results.
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Sep 3, 2015 12:51:46 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Cryppy wrote:
I've been asked to shoot a wedding reception but I... (show quote)
If I were you, I will bring the that two primes pf 50mm and the 105mm, I belief it's f1.8 of faster. Putting them on your two camera bodies, then you don't have to switch lenses from group to portrait. You don't use the built in flash which will make harsh lighting. just set the ISO around 200-400 ISO if the lighting condition is good. I belief both of your camera will handle the noise well in this ISO range. Use Aperture priority and set the min. shutter not lower than 1/200 sce. Have fun!
Good luck!
Sep 3, 2015 12:56:24 #
Thatt you need ask such a basic question suggests to me that it would be irresponsible of you to do the job considering your lack of experience and knowledge .
Sep 3, 2015 13:26:23 #
Bill gomberg wrote:
Thatt you need ask such a basic question suggests to me that it would be irresponsible of you to do the job considering your lack of experience and knowledge .
and here we go...........................................................
Sep 3, 2015 14:20:13 #
Royalruler wrote:
Agree with CHG CANON 24-70 2.8 with a flash.
While the 24-70 2.8 is an outstanding lens, I have one. You three guys do realize the kind of money your talking about don't you?
Renting might be an option though.
Sep 3, 2015 17:33:19 #
Sep 3, 2015 17:42:39 #
Maik723 wrote:
That's not fair Dude.
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Sep 3, 2015 18:29:46 #
Cryppy wrote:
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An external flash is absolutely a must have. Without it the noise you will experience will make your shots look very muddy and generally unusable. Use an ISO of 800 (some people may tell you to shoot at 400 but 800 will save your battery life), the D300 will handle that nicely and you will have minimal noise in your shots. Be sure to have a fully charged battery in the camera with one backup battery in your pocket. Same for the flash -- a new set of batteries in the flash with a fresh set in your pocket. Have fun and get some great shots.
Sep 3, 2015 18:34:41 #
Yes, you need a flash. Take time to learn the settings and controls before you go. I was stymied for a few minutes when the bride decided on outdoor group shots as the sun set. I had not used either flash for a while and Iwas scrambling for a while. Fortunately, it was a rather disorganized group and it took them a while to gather! Whew! Used my Nikon D300 with the Nikon SB-600 flash and my Nikon D800e with my Nikon SB-900 flash. The bride and groom are pleased. Whew!
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