2.- About Professional Equipment
Recently I hear much less concerns about quality of digital photography however once in a while I answer
questions about equipment wedding photographers use.
The best advice I can give you concerning wedding photography equipment is this: don't worry about it! That
doesn't mean you shouldn't make sure your wedding photographer has high quality equipment and knows
how to use it. It just means that a specific type of camera should not be your first concern.
Bottom line: the quality of your wedding photos depends much more on the photographer's skill, experience,
and judgment than what type of camera is used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of larger format cameras?
As a rule, the larger the negative, the higher the quality or "resolution." If you want the highest possible
quality regardless of price, the 4 x 5 or 8 x 10 view camera is the way to go. The "4 x 5" refers to the size of
the negative - four inches by five inches. In contrast, 35 mm negatives measure approximately 1 x 1.5 inches,
so compared to 35 mm film, the 4 x 5 negative is 13 times larger. The higher resolution of the 4 x 5 is most
noticeable with print sizes greater than 20 x 30. Otherwise, a smaller format is all you need.
As far as disadvantages, the following general rule also applies: the larger the format, the higher the cost and
slower the speed. If you need really big prints ( ex, 40" x 60"), then a larger format is worth the extra money. If
not, ask your photographer what he recommends. Always remember - professional photographers always
work with professional equipment and won't change it by request. However, you might have certain
expectations from your photographer so understanding what equipment will he or she use, will help to make
sure you get what you want.
What about digital wedding photography?
Digital photography has come a long way in recent years, and many photographers are now using digital
equipment exclusively with excellent results. Some statistics show about 70% US wedding photographers
partially or full converted to digital.
If in doubt as to whether your wedding photographer is using the right equipment - again - ask lots of
questions. Just remember that, even though you may have well meaning friends with opinions on the matter,
unless your friends are professional photographers, they are not experts. Hire a photographer you feel you
can trust, then trust his or her ability to choose the right equipment!
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Recently I hear much less concerns about quality of digital photography however once in a while I answer
questions about equipment wedding photographers use.
The best advice I can give you concerning wedding photography equipment is this: don't worry about it! That
doesn't mean you shouldn't make sure your wedding photographer has high quality equipment and knows
how to use it. It just means that a specific type of camera should not be your first concern.
Bottom line: the quality of your wedding photos depends much more on the photographer's skill, experience,
and judgment than what type of camera is used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of larger format cameras?
As a rule, the larger the negative, the higher the quality or "resolution." If you want the highest possible
quality regardless of price, the 4 x 5 or 8 x 10 view camera is the way to go. The "4 x 5" refers to the size of
the negative - four inches by five inches. In contrast, 35 mm negatives measure approximately 1 x 1.5 inches,
so compared to 35 mm film, the 4 x 5 negative is 13 times larger. The higher resolution of the 4 x 5 is most
noticeable with print sizes greater than 20 x 30. Otherwise, a smaller format is all you need.
As far as disadvantages, the following general rule also applies: the larger the format, the higher the cost and
slower the speed. If you need really big prints ( ex, 40" x 60"), then a larger format is worth the extra money. If
not, ask your photographer what he recommends. Always remember - professional photographers always
work with professional equipment and won't change it by request. However, you might have certain
expectations from your photographer so understanding what equipment will he or she use, will help to make
sure you get what you want.
What about digital wedding photography?
Digital photography has come a long way in recent years, and many photographers are now using digital
equipment exclusively with excellent results. Some statistics show about 70% US wedding photographers
partially or full converted to digital.
If in doubt as to whether your wedding photographer is using the right equipment - again - ask lots of
questions. Just remember that, even though you may have well meaning friends with opinions on the matter,
unless your friends are professional photographers, they are not experts. Hire a photographer you feel you
can trust, then trust his or her ability to choose the right equipment!
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