My Wedding Photography Kit for 2023

first I need to rob a bank, body R3 6.5k, lens 24-70mm 2.3k, 50mm 1.8k, 85mm 3.2k --- around 14000 euro just for gear, crazy, not possible

Stunning canon colours... danngg

How high of ISO do you use on the R3?

I don't shoot Canon, do Sony FF , and just bought what is supposed to be their best 24-70 2.8 GM, II well, it is not even close to the IQ I can get with my prime lenses, the convenience is there for sure, but ...for me, I think I will stick to primes for events and just use th 24-70 for family gatherings ...or return it ... Canton may be different , Sony, not ......

Wow bro!! You have a great appearance. Thumbs 👍 up for you, I'm subscribing right now.. 🏃

Wow bro!! You have a great appearance. Thumbs 👍 up for you, I'm subscribing right now.. 🏃

I thought the EF 50mm 1.2 was your all-time favorite? I'm guessing my EF 50 adapter issue is a moot point now?

Used to do extra work years back with my 5d mk2 now im getting back to shooting and buying a new camera, I'm looking at the R6mk2 with the 24-70 2.8f L IS Usm, what you think? Or should i go R5?

Hi Zach! I want to be a wedding photographer. I am curious what lenses you would buy if you had a sigma 35 1.4 and a sigma 85 1.4 lens already? I want a third lens but i cant decide. Thank you

Hey Zach, first time on your channel.
Two questions:
1. At this point in 2023, R3 or R6 with a grip?
2. Why not the 28-70mm f2.0 instead of using the f2.8 variant?
I'm at a crossroad with my gear right now and would love your insight.

What about 28-70 f2.0?

Nice setup! Probably would be my choices too if I had $15k to blow on camera gear! I should start shooting more weddings now that Ive moved to Vegas ha. Consider adding a good instant camera as well as an Instax printer, either square or wide. You'd be surprised what a hit they are when you give a few to the guests or the wedding party to capture moments and they get a kick out of getting prints in their hands right there.

Not a very good review. Beautiful bag? 70% of the video for a camera, cards (wow revelation) and clothes…

Thanks for the great video, very informative and I love to hear the thinking behind lens choices. I currently have the 24-70 2.8 on my R5 almost all the time. On my second camera I throw the 85 1.2 on it most of the time. After reviewing my photos I realized I don’t shoot lower than 2.8 on the prime very often. A super shallow depth of field isn’t required most of the time since, like you, I obsess over having my subject very sharp. I’m seriously considering putting a 70-200 2.8 on my second camera now and using it as my 85mm portrait lens.

My kit - 2xR3's, (and also R5 and R6 for backup bodies, but I highly prefer the R3's over the R5/R6 for weddings for many reasons, so, R5 and R6 basically collect dust as backups...). Lenses - RF 28-70 f2.0, RF 85mm f1.2, RF 70-200 f2.8, RF 16mm f2.8 and basically all the older EF prime/zoom lenses whenever needed.

Thank you for the video and the tips! Do you use any battery saving mode or eco mode on the R5 for weddings?

thanks for sharing.

Great video

I have the exact same kit but I'm planning on selling my R5 for another R3. Also curious why yoi don't have a 70-200, I find it crucial for the ceremony and reception.

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Congrats on the full time!

So no more 70-200?

These are amazing

It's interested to hear that RF 50 1.2 & RF 85 1.2 are in your camera bag. I own R5 with RF 50 1.2 and likely will also get RF 135 1.8. I was always concerned spending the money on 85 while having 50, they are different lenses but both can achieve similar look with 50 being more versatile. With RF 24 & RF 35 coming up in the coming months I am thinking of 24 / 50 / 135 or 35 / 85. Any thoughts?

Awesome video man. Absolutely love your bags! And I have a couple Cuts hoodies and a t-shirt and they're awesome!!!

mate your photos are incredible, 24-70 is a goat at weddings. The canon r5 with the rf 24-70 is probably the best set up, autofocus blows away the sony for photos. What's the autofocus on the 1v like? I'm rocking the EOS 50E film camera same lens, ef 50 1.8, but the 50e only has 3 points ahahahaha, a 5d like autofocus on a film camera sound awesome.

Nice! What about the 28-70 F2, love the color rendering of it!

hi zach ... so how many rolls of film do you shoot on a typical wedding day - and do you shoot the same image on film and digital? If you have the 2 digital on the hold fast strap how do you keep the other gear on your body - bag?

I love the 24-70! Great video!

fuck hiring you as a wedding photographer, i'd be hiring you as a stylist lol

Hey Zach. You really hit the nail on the head with your kit. The only addition I have different is RF 70-200 F/2.8. Every one of those 4 lenses are spectacular. I use all of them for the various types of work that I do. I also scooped up an R5 recently and wow. I finally get it. Not that the R6 ain't great, but I finally get it with the higher resolution. Hope to finally take the plunge into the R3...soon.....hopefully...For the 2023 year I also made some investments into to my studio flash kit for the on location volume work I do. I'm on the Godox/FlashPoint system; added 2 more AD400's and another V1; the ProFoto stuff is super duper nice too, props. Any who, enough of my ramblings. Take care and have a great and profitable 2023.

Hi ! Thanks for the video ! Do you use filters on your lenses ? I used to have protect filters from Canon but now that I've RF 50mm 1.2 I don't want to loose quality or other but I should probably protect it, I don't know... And another question : do you take your two bags on weddings? How do you manage on the wedding day with your bags ? Thank you so much

It’s so great to see you doing your thing and loving it! I tried doing a couple of my friends weddings, and I definitely admire you for your perseverance.

Great video!
What are your backup cameras for the R3 & R5?

Love it!