u/dead__wrong

Hey all!

I am looking to get in to wedding photography and plan to reach out to some wedding photographers to see if they need a second shooter so I can get some experience.

TL;DR:
If I try and get a few second shooter gigs will main photographer care if I am on Sony or Fuji? Will that choice limit me in opportunity if I go for a Fuji set-up?

Full details:
I have been a hobby photographer and video creator for 20 years. Worked professionally in other creative fields for last 10+ years. Know my way technically around cameras.

Options I am considering:

Sony Option-
I have an original version of Sony FE 2.8 24-70mm GM. I know a friend with a model 1 version of the 70-200 GM. I would need to invest in a body. A7IV likely or push boat to A7V.

Pros: Full frame, already have good glass, Sony autofocus!

Cons: I would need to invest £1,300-£1,700 on a body, only 1 body, swapping lenses not that I might even want to because holy crap that 70-200mm is a heavy beast!

Fuji Option -
Few years ago I sold my old Canon Eos R as felt it was so bulky and was an effort to take places for a smaller Fuji XS-20. I love that thing, APS-C lenses so much smaller and lighter, quality is still great!

Pros: Smaller, lighter. I have old gear I could trade in and get an XH2S, 16-55mm f2.8 ii as work horse, viltron 13mm for the XS-20. Have two camera setup for about £500.

Cons: Auto focus? Low light performance? Seen something only other day saying Lightroom is rubbish for RAW fuji photos on sharpness. Need to process in different software.

I am kind of leaning to the Fuji option because feel like I will get more bang for my buck. I enjoy shooting Fuji. From what I researched online seems there are fuji wedding shooters out there and the photos look great.

I know not anything clients care about in terms of gear. Would any photographers be like "I can't have you come along shoot with me unless you are the same system/full frame"

Any advice greeeeeeeatly appreciated :)

Hey all!

I am looking to get in to wedding photography and plan to reach out to some wedding photographers to see if they need a second shooter so I can get some experience.

I have been a hobby photographer and video creator for 20 years. Worked professionally in other creative fields for last 10+ years. Know my way technically around cameras.

TL;DR:
If I try and get a few second shooter gigs will main photographer care if I am on Sony or Fuji? Will that choice limit me in opportunity if I go for a Fuji set-up?

(1) Budget, country, and currency:
Budget 500-2,500. UK £s

(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?
Sony Option-
I have an original version of Sony FE 2.8 24-70mm GM. I know a friend with a model 1 version of the 70-200 GM. I would need to invest in a body. A7IV likely or push boat to A7V.

Pros: Full frame, already have good glass, Sony autofocus!

Cons: I would need to invest £1,300-£1,700 on a body, only 1 body, swapping lenses not that I might even want to because holy crap that 70-200mm is a heavy beast!

Fuji Option -
Few years ago I sold my old Canon Eos R as felt it was so bulky and was an effort to take places so it sat collecting dust and never took it abroad with me. I changed for a smaller Fuji XS-20. I love that thing, APS-C lenses so much lighter and the quality is still great!

Pros: Smaller, lighter. I have old gear I could trade in and get an XH2S, 16-55mm f2.8 ii as work horse, viltrox 13mm for the XS-20. Have two camera setup for about £500-£700.

Cons: Auto focus compared to Sony. Low light performance compared to full frame. Seen something only other day saying Lightroom is rubbish for RAW fuji photos on sharpness. Need to process in different software.

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?
Initially wedding because would like to try create a pathway to earn some money. Would also do other stuff for business, agency support and other events. Probably not product photography, want to avoid complex light set ups and studio spaces.

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?
Primarily photography. But having video capabilities is nice.