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Hello to all TP'ers out there. I have been a member for a while and have really enjoyed reading all the posts. It has really benefitted my photo taking since deciding to really get stuck into it.
I need some help please. I bought a nikon D60 7 months ago and have really enjoyed taking photos with it. I had to retire from playing basketball through injury and photography is now my new past time. the lenses I have are 18-55 3.5-5.6 and a 55-200 4-5.6, both vr dx.

My sister has asked me to take photos at her wedding. The problem is she is getting married in an old Victorian building in London that due to it's heritage doesn't allow flash photography inside the building. I am worried that the D60 won't be able to cut it in low light situations due to the sensor size. I have taken indoor pictures but with the iso as high as it goes i don't like the grainy look. Anything lower it just doesn't get a crisp feel.

Can anyone give me some advice please. Will a step up in camera help? If so what would you recommend. Can you also suggest what would be the best lens for the job. It is not a big room. I am thinking 50mm 1.4 or 2.8?

Is a full frame sensor camera the only option or can it be done without spending the earth? I really hope it can.

If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it.

Kind regards

Jon
 
I can't comment on how good any Nikons are at high ISOs but you would definitely benefit from some faster glass, at least f/2.8 and probably a nifty fifty.
 
If it were me I'd hire a D3s and some fast glass. Yes it'll cost you, but surely that's better than a load of horrible grainy photos and a Sister that is devastated her wedding photos were ruined.

Failing that, buy a d7000 or a d700 and some fast glass.
 
I've got the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D. It's a lovely lens, works well in low light and not expensive either.
I believe though that the D60 is similar to D40X in respect that it will not AF with this lens. Manual focus with this lens is very easy though and gives excellent results.
I upgraded my D40X to a D80 to overcome this limitation, but it really wasn't necessary as I still always use my lens in manual focus to get more creative options.
Remember it's not how much money you spend on your equipment it's how well you use it, so I don't think you need to spend the earth.
 
If you to step up from the d60 but not spend on fullframe pro bodies then look at the d7000. Its the best high iso performing dx body that nikon currently make and is a big leap up from the d60 in terms of features and quality.

I think a 35mm 1.8 afs prime would be a good starter for low light lens. Its relatively inexpensive and *** the right focal length for a dx body imo - u can get small group shots without havin to go too far away. Usually gettin close for portraits is less of a problem (just watch the angle distortion) and its fine.
 
He'll to everyone who posted here.
Thank you to you all. Some awesome suggestions what great knowledge you have. I will have a look at the rental option and weigh the cost up against upgrading my kit. Whilst definitely get a new lens. It seems a 1.4/2.8 will hold me in good stead for the future regardless of which camera option I go for.

Thanks again for all the great advice.

Kind regards

Jon
 
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