Daedalus2000 Posted May 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I will help shooting a wedding in a few weeks, and I was thinking of using my SL to do so. I think it will be a whole day affair and I was told to expect to take 1000-1500 images. So, for those of you that have experience with using the SL for events, how many batteries would you recommend having? I have two, but I am not sure if they will be enough. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steppenw0lf Posted May 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2017 Add a third. Maybe 2 batteries are enough for 1500, but if not you will be sorry. (I often get 600 to 700 from one battery). Which lenses will you use ? Manual lenses need less, SL lenses more energy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted May 30, 2017 Add a third. Maybe 2 batteries are enough for 1500, but if not you will be sorry. (I often get 600 to 700 from one battery). Which lenses will you use ? Manual lenses need less, SL lenses more energy. Thanks for your reply. I was thinking of using the 24-90 plus some Canon lenses with the adapter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2017 Add a third. For any sustained shooting: one in the camera, one in your pocket and (after you've exhausted the first) one in the charger. Don't count on getting the maximum number of shots. In the heat of the battle anything can happen, like leaving the LCD on for an hour inadvertently. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irakly Shanidze Posted May 31, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 31, 2017 try to shoot less. the less you shoot, the better pictures will be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Posted May 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 31, 2017 3 is enough if you can charge during the day. I have 5 batteries for each SL but often need only 4 for 12-14h wedding. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted May 31, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 31, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Definitely 3 or even 4 batteries if it's an all day event. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 31, 2017 Shooting a wedding, I get onto my third SL battery and fourth Q battery by the end of the night. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted May 31, 2017 try to shoot less. the less you shoot, the better pictures will be. Absolutely! I as thinking exactly the same... :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted May 31, 2017 Shooting a wedding, I get onto my third SL battery and fourth Q battery by the end of the night. Thanks, I was thinking of getting the Q as well. What lenses do you usually have, 50 on the SL and the Q for wide angle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks to everyone for your replies, I will buy a couple more batteries for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks, I was thinking of getting the Q as well. What lenses do you usually have, 50 on the SL and the Q for wide angle? 28mm Q, 50mm SL and 90-280mm SL Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted May 31, 2017 28mm Q, 50mm SL and 90-280mm SL Thanks! your back must be very strong! :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #14 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks! your back must be very strong! :-) I started my training with a gripped 5dm3 and 200mm f2 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited May 31, 2017 by dancook Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272993-battery-advise-for-event-shooting/?do=findComment&comment=3286158'>More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted May 31, 2017 I started my training with a gripped 5dm3 and 200mm f2 200mm.png One last question if you do not mind. Do you use any flash with the SL and if yes which one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 31, 2017 One last question if you do not mind. Do you use any flash with the SL and if yes which one? I have both the SF-64 and SF-40 which I pair up with my SL and Q respectively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBelly Posted May 31, 2017 Share #17 Posted May 31, 2017 I started my training with a gripped 5dm3 and 200mm f2 200mm.png I always wanted this lens have you used it on the SL? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 31, 2017 I always wanted this lens have you used it on the SL? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, I sold it a while before I got the SL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBelly Posted May 31, 2017 Share #19 Posted May 31, 2017 I'm wondering from memory how it compares with the 90-280 you now own? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted May 31, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I'm wondering from memory how it compares with the 90-280 you now own? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk As someone who loves optimal image quality, I was pleasantly surprised when I heard about the capability of the 90-280mm, it was the first zoom lens I bought in 5 years and I love it They are both have excellent AF speed, but the zoom turned out to be a lot more useful to me than the 200mm f2. I dreamt of using the 200mm f2 for outdoor portraits, and whilst this is something i've always wanted to do - i've never gotten round to it. It really does have a lovely subject isolation and bokeh Edited May 31, 2017 by dancook Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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