X-Pro 1 as second Wedding Camera

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Hi All,

I'm very much thinking of buying an X-Pro 1 to use as my second wedding camera (along side a 5D2) and also to have something smaller to carry around with the family etc.

What are peoples thoughts on such a camera for this use, and is there anyone out there doing similar?

Thanks and I hope everyone had a grand Xmas.

Jamie
 
Seems weird why you'd want a second camera that has zero compatibility with your existing equipment.
 
My opinion is its not up to the job the AF isn't particularly quick in low light and not suitable in many churches or registry offices. I know some people do use them for weddings but there will be a high proportion of OOF shots. I stick with a second Canon body.
 
Alongside my Nikon set-up I have a Sony RX1, it's fantastic to have a completely silent, barely noticeable body to hand that has stunning image quality. I have another Nikon body as a spare though, although 90% of my shooting is at 35mm your second body really needs to have the same lens mount as your main.

As something to use with family etc it's great having a tiny set-up that you can just grab and use. As much as I love my D750 / Sigma 35 Art combo, it's a bit weighty!

The X-Pro1 is a very odd choice, great camera but superseded by the X-T1, the X-E2 would probably be a better option in a similar price range.
 
aren't weddings about hanging two DSLR's around your neck and shooting many images

isn't the DSLR with the appropriate lens(es) the perfect wedding camera(s) ……don't buck the well established trend
 
I've not used one for a wedding, but a mate has asked me to be second shooter at one soon, so I am considering using my X-Pro for candids when he's doing the formal stuff. It's strengths are its discreetness (relatively small and unthreatening compared to an SLR), it is quiet, light in weight with a fast prime on it, excellent image quality and usable at higher ISO's if you're not using flash. The EVF is also useful in low light. Downsides are its AF isn't great compared to an SLR, and it is a different user experience to an SLR. Using an X-Pro alongside an SLR could get frustrating because of this latter point.

There is an X-Pro1 thread further down this forum, it might be worth a read of that to see if anyone has any experience of using them for weddings in there?


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