X-pro as wedding system

Marco Stacchiotti

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Would you use this system compared to a 5d mkIII. Currently I work with a 1D mk IV for sports pictures and I'd like to add a camera for wedding.

Thanks for your comments
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Think its too early to say yet, as I have not seen any real info other than the guys being lent stuff to promoite Fuji, shooting a wedding is a pretty tough shhoting environment and one needs reliable systems, with accurate focus capable of keeping up with fast moving situations. I am sure image quality will be excellent, however as a working tool for weddings, no real data to suggest it will or won't be any good.
 
As a back-up, definitely. Although the APS-C is up up2snuff with the FF badboys, u'll still need a FF or larger to get the traditional family, guest group portrait shots. For all else I'd say the XP1 will give the DSLR a run for the money.
 
As a back-up, definitely. Although the APS-C is up up2snuff with the FF badboys, u'll still need a FF or larger to get the traditional family, guest group portrait shots. For all else I'd say the XP1 will give the DSLR a run for the money.
Why would you need a full frame to get the traditional family guest group shots?
 
For a primary weddind system, the 5dmk3 is way better. It will focus in very low light condition, and accept a wide range of lenses including the 24-105 LIS and the 70-200 2,8 lis 2 , two great workhorse.
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Wow, aside from powerdocs post this thread is totally off the tracks. Op should post this on the professional board to get a more well measured responses by people that are experienced and not just armchair quarterbacks.

I haven't used the xpro yet, but have used the x100 at weddings on and off since last march. It works very well for candid shots and in tight quarters were the d700 would otherwise overwhelm. The autofocus is too slow, particularly in low light, to be of value in any other scenario in which clients are expecting to see results.

User reports here indicate the xpro autofocus performs similarly to the x100. In order for the xpro to be a viable option as a main or backup camera it would need an af system drastically superior to the x100 in terms of speed and reliability, a larger buffer a well thought out flash system, and hey, an array of decent lenses doesn't hurt either.

Not seeing any of that right now. Perhaps that will change though I expect it won't. Fuji hasn't designed this to a professional tool for wedding photography. It's an advanced point and shot camera, just like the x100. And it will excell when viewed from that perspective, imo.

All that said, if I was a wedding guest, I would very likely bring an xpro instead of my m9.
 
Better usage of sensor realestate w/lens combo. To get everyone in the shot if you have a large family/group using a 24mm or 18mm if necessary.
In theory, yes but practically, super wide angle lenses for group shots are a pain because of lens distortion especially on a FF. I never use wider than 35 mm for groups but usually I prefer longer than that.

Moti
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I'm an amateur in photography. Today I do a lot sports, swimming mostly, pictures. The 1D is awesome. I run a Sigma 120-300 f2.8 and the Canon 24-105L f4. I still have my old 1D mkII, as backup. Basically would it be better having this kind of RF body to complete my Canon gear.

Of course I will wait for tested IQ of the FUJI. May be 1Dx is the answer, wait and see.
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agree, but you haven't seen my FAMILY......
Lol, in such a case, or when I have limited distance from ther group, I ask them to stop moving and take a series of shots with the camera in vertical position, to be combined later into a panorama which also provide a much higher resolution. Works a charm.

I will also shoot one with a super wide angle as backup in case something goes wrong with the stitching but till now, never had to use it.

Moti

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Not sure I understand your first point, perhaps you may want to clarify as to why the comments have gone off topic?
 
Haven't tried stitching, afraid I might make someone's aunt and uncle into scarface, LOL On the note of distortion, the EXR processor has a distortion correction feature for the Xmount 18mm f2 kinda getting of topic pls e-mail
 
I have many canon gear. I am going to buy the X1 pro, because it's a nice complementary system.

But if I had to chose between my canon gear and the fuji, I will choose the Canon, because it's more versatile.
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It's an advanced point and shot (sic) camera, just like the x100. And it will excell when viewed from that perspective, imo.
At about £3K with the current lenses. An advanced point and shoot (I think that's what you meant). That's it then, I'm not buying one.
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Marco Stacchiotti wrote:
I'm an amateur in photography. Today I do a lot sports, swimming mostly, pictures. The 1D is awesome. I run a Sigma 120-300 f2.8 and the Canon 24-105L f4. I still have my old 1D mkII, as backup. Basically would it be better having this kind of RF body to complete my Canon gear.

Of course I will wait for tested IQ of the FUJI. May be 1Dx is the answer, wait and see.
Maybe it will sound odd to you, but if you are really serious about doing wedding photography, you shouldn't invest anything at this stage in new photography gear for the simple reason, that you already got almost everything you need for a good start. I did my first wedding with much less than you have.

You might want to buy one fast prime, but a 50mm 1.8 for 90 euros will do. also a flash if you haven't got is necessary but that is all. The rest you can rent per job.

On the other hand, if you have money to invest in it, it should be spent on good study and serious training before anything else. Then, start practicing as a second shooter for other photographers in order to gain experience and to build a good portfolio.

I know it sounds like a long way but if you want to take it serously, there aren't many shortcuts here.

One day in the future, based on the skills and experience you have gained, you may decide that your actual gear isn't good enough. Then will be the right time to buy a new gear but then you will know for yourself what you really need.

Good luck,

Moti

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Would you use this system compared to a 5d mkIII. Currently I work with a 1D mk IV for sports pictures and I'd like to add a camera for wedding.

Thanks for your comments
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Marco,

Apologies if i'm missing something obvious here, but the 1D mk IV is also a fine wedding camera......

Comparing the focus system of the XPro - which likely may be good - it will undoubtedly not be as quick as that of the 1D mk IV. Fast focus is something you want when taking wedding pictures (yes I can talk from experience here).

I wouldn't go investing in another camera/lens setup just for weddings as you think your canon gear isn't perfect for it. Just hire a few add ons and muck around. On the other hand if you want to try it to try that is something different again. Also you mentioned the 1Dx as possibly being better - that is overkill. The 5d2 (or 5d3) is better suited. Enjoy! :-)

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You do not stitch them in middle of the face ;-)
You jus cut the mask over the whole persons - like a puzzle pieces.
Haven't tried stitching, afraid I might make someone's aunt and uncle into scarface, LOL On the note of distortion, the EXR processor has a distortion correction feature for the Xmount 18mm f2 kinda getting of topic pls e-mail
 

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