This question has been asked since cameras were invented and I have no doubt will continue to be asked for many years to come, ‘Which is the best brand of camera for Wedding Photography?’

I’ll admit right up front that I shoot Canon and would never switch. Why you may ask do I shoot with Canon? Well to be truthful the reason is because I had a Canon film body and a couple of lenses that were over 20 years old, so when I went into Wedding Photography I just stuck with what I knew. I was happy with what I had so I saw no reason to change when I moved into their more professional range.

But if you are just starting out and have no real preference for a particular brand or a serious amount of money tied up in a particular brand then you will probably be asking yourself this very question.

Well my answer is really quite short. Any of the reputable DSLR brands will serve you well. Do not attempt to shoot weddings with anything less than a DSLR, please. You simply don’t get the extras to fully control your camera and the difference between even a cropped sensor and those found in even high end non-DSLR cameras is enormous. A 10MP DSLR would be a much better choice than a 16MP Point and Shoot

Don’t be swayed by a friend’s recommendation or the opinion of someone you think knows about photography on which camera to buy. Certainly listen to what they have to say but just because it suits them doesn’t mean it will be best for you. When deciding, seek out all the cameras you are thinking of and go and handle them. Play with them and see if they fit well in your hand and are easy to use. It’s a big investment, so take your time and maybe go back and try some again. This is a very personal choice so that is why there is no one answer. The camera has to become part of you and something you will need to use instinctively, so the more comfortable you find it, the easier you will find it to use. Read the rest of this entry »