What does it all mean? I don’t have a clue! Just keeping it real again! But seriously… the technicality of all of the different camera settings can become a science. Just when you get one science perfected, camera companies release the next big thing… a new camera with more bells and whistles! It can get expensive to continue upgrading to the next big thing every few months! Clients want to know why professional photographers charge so much, right? Well it is because we have to drop $3000 or more on a camera every couple of years, and the four or five lenses that we need to keep in our bag cost just as much… just for one lens! I’m telling you… all these dollar signs that I see in my head are making my head swim!
So I’ve mostly been shooting with the Canon 50D. But I’ve been putting a lot of thought into upgrading to a full frame camera! Can some of my more experienced photographer friends who currently shoot with full frame cameras please explain to me why this is necessary, or why it is not? Anyone who knows me, knows that if there is ANY way for me to save a dollar without sacrificing quality… I will find it. I’ve always been really good about not spending tons of money on the latest and the greatest toys. I’ve never felt the need to buy a full frame simply because I am happy with what I get from my 50D. However… I noticed an issue with grain the other day when I was shooting at a 600 ISO. I also had an issue with shooting my Canon 24-70 2.8 L series lens on the 50D. I later found out that other 50D owners were not happy with that lens either, but thought that lens was perfect on a full frame camera.
So how does the science of ISO work on a full frame camera verses my 50D with a crop factor? Will I notice less grain at a 600 ISO on a full frame? Are full frame cameras really worth the expense? What can a full frame camera do for my wedding photography business that my 50D can’t? I am reaching out to those of you who are more experienced in this area before I make my decision. Will you help me?
Oh… and I’ll share one of my money saving tips for camera gadgets. Ready?
I thought I just HAD to have an Expo disk for setting a custom white balance on my camera. The Expo disk is pretty cool, right? Well guess what? There are less expensive products out there that do the EXACT same thing. One such product is the Mennon USA White Balance Cap that not only sets your custom white balance, but it is light weight, plastic, and has a wrist strap connected to it so it is easier to carry around if you are shooting weddings! And the difference in the price makes this a very SMART purchase! You can check out the Mennon USA White Balance Caps here.
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