What's in my Wedding Camera Bag (+ making the switch to mirrorless!)

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An updated peek at what's in my wedding camera bag! New lenses + mirrorless camera kit for portrait and wedding photography! 📸 ALL LINKS BELOW 👇
➡️ Free 4-Part Light & Airy Style Guide Mini-Series: guide.chelseanicole.com
➡️ Wedding Photography Timeline Video (+ Free tool! 📋): • Wedding Photography Ti...
➡️ More details on my shooting and editing course, Shoot to Edit: shoottoedit.chelseanicole.com
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MY FULL GEAR KIT: kit.co/chelseanicole
CAMERAS
Nikon Z6II Mirrorless: amzn.to/3c0HjYt
Nikon Z6 Mirrorless www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3JVDJC?
LENSES
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S: amzn.to/3C4rdrp
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S: amzn.to/3F8CRnc
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8: amzn.to/2r7tfFv
Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR: amzn.to/2KoQMdc
Nikon 105mm 2.8 VR Macro: amzn.to/2HAG2q5
Nikon 50mm 1.4: amzn.to/2JDlZbn
OTHER GEAR
Dual Camera Strap: www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGOJS92?...
Flash Diffuser Kit: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
KZfaq KIT:
Camera: Sony A7s amzn.to/2zgRRCg
Audio: Sennheiser lavalier amzn.to/2MSYZXw
Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
This video is an update on what I bring with me for photographing weddings!
Recently did the full switch from DSLR to Mirrorless, retiring my trusted and well-loved Nikon D4. And after a full wedding season shooting with this new gear setup I'm sharing my thoughts on the Nikon Z6 II, the new lenses I've added to my photo bag, other lenses and cameras (Oh hey, Nikon Z9! 😍) I plan to buy this year, and as well as what lenses I use at different parts of the wedding day.
Hope you enjoy this little update into my gear bag! If you did, you may also enjoy these videos:
🎥 What's my wedding day styling kit: • Wedding Photography De...
🎥 Wedding photography timeline breakdown (+ free tool): • Wedding Photography Ti...
Happy shooting!
xo Chelsea
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@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

*QOTD* : Have you done the switch from DSLR to mirrorless? 🙂

@taiga2339 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea! Just subscribed to your channel right now and I'm loving your content. Currently using the Z6 and D750 as backup. Loving it! Planning to go for the Z6ii soon.. Cheers!

@amarapeterson1574 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought the z6 ii today!! So excited. Coming from d610

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

@@amarapeterson1574 congrats!! 😃🎉 you’re going to love it!

@WilkinsonStarLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Currently own a d750 was thinking of switching to mirrorless is the z6ii a good replacement ?

@WilkinsonStarLtd 2 жыл бұрын

Also do you use the sb500 on top of the z6 and use it as a speedlight ?

@pegshealth 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed with how spot-on you are with your videos. I've been shooting over 2 decades and a lot of videos are guys - but you have broken into that genre with extremely articulate, concise, and complete videos that make your channel attractive to tune into. While you do come across as very sweet and friendly, you also clearly have a command of your business in terms of knowledge and presentation. I'm so glad to have found you, a talented photo educator. And, yes, having moved over to mirrorless 5 years ago due to the toll that DSLR's took on my wrists, it's a never-look-back situation. I think if I was going on an Amazon jungle-like trip, I might pull out a DSLR for its ruggedness - but, anyone who saw the dropped Sony A1 take a rolling fall at the last Winter Olympics - lol - mirrorless is probably more rugged than it may first appear. :)

@xeler8r 2 жыл бұрын

That difference of the 35mm vs 85mm at 7:59 is incredible. Wow.

@dr.chrisfragiskatos8341 2 жыл бұрын

I just got my Z9 a couple weeks ago, totally love it and the transition to mirrorless has been much easier than I expected. I don't shot weddings, mostly just couples, families, engagements, and headshots. If you get one, you will love it, especially once LR fully supports all its raw file formats. On a side note, my buddy lives in and shoots in Vegas and would love to pick your brain if you ever had a free moment chat with him.

@HaimGreen 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the video ,very simple very informative, One thing I can guarantee your work is very pop up from other wedding photos and shooting that I saw, something is very unique and the atmosphere you Create in those shots are amazing , plus your 🔥

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words Haim! 🙏🏻❤🤗 I'm so happy you found this video valuable!

@lauriegreer1466 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you love it. I love mine too😍🙏🏻❤️

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you're loving yours too Laurie!! 🥳 #teamnikon

@james22939 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great video your so talented I love taking photos as a hobby you’re inspiring me to get better everyday

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! That makes me so happy to hear. 🙂🙏🏻 One of my favorite parts of being an artist is that there is always room for growth. It makes each day a fun, new adventure!

@james22939 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaNicole yeah but for my having cerabal palsy and general anxiety disorder makes it hard to follow my dreams

@lizle9322 2 жыл бұрын

Love my mirrorless camera and so does my back!

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously!! 🤣🙌🏻

@begaqincer 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video , Great information and Your beautiful any tips for moving from a D5500 to the mirrorless cams

@thebmorephotography 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Z9 great AF for many different subjects the adapted F mount lenses seem to be even better on the Z 9 than my D850s and the 70-200 S lens is my absolute favorite. .. only other S Lens is 14-24 rest of just use FTZ 2

@RemyOrtiz Жыл бұрын

I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend swapping out your D4, Z6, and F 70-200 for a 2nd Z6 II or a Z7 II, for any ultra high res needs, and the Z 70-200. The Z 70-200 is the BEST lens in Nikon's lineup and may be the best lens from ANY brand, trading blows with Canon's RF 28-70 f/2L.

@jonaskrutov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another fantastic video.👏🏻 Today I have an 85mm and love it. Have been thinking about buying a 50mm but now I'm thinking, what do you think, 35 or 50, argument ?? // Jonas

@abidalisolangi3578 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙂 thanks Abid!

@stevelandphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Just finally switched completely over to MIrrorless cameras. 1 Z9 and a 2nd on the way for the weddings. a few F-glass left but mostly Z now. 1st wedding this year next week with it all swapped over.

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

🙌 🙌 What's your fave Z / S series lens? I'm loving how clean and sharp the glass is. Very eagerly anticipating the announcement of the new 85 f/1.2. Have a killer first wedding of the year next week Steve!

@stevelandphotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaNicole i have picked up the 70-200Z and 50 1.2Z last week. The 24-70 2.8 is amazingly crisp and works great at the reception. The 85 1.8 is also great. Im thinking my fav will still be the 70-200 for its versatility as it was on the f mount.

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevelandphotography yeah, 70-200 is a sweeeet lens! 😍

@TonyButtittaphotography Жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaNicole Hi there, curious as to how you handle shooting mirrorless when it comes to the reception. I am struggling hard to focus in the dark without the use of the red IR beam from the flash. Have you found a work around. Right now, I shoot with the Z7II for the portraits, wedding etc then switch back to my D810 for the reception.

@TonyButtittaphotography Жыл бұрын

@@stevelandphotography Hi there, curious as to how you handle shooting mirrorless when it comes to the reception. I am struggling hard to focus in the dark without the use of the red IR beam from the flash. Have you found a work around. Right now, I shoot with the Z7II for the portraits, wedding etc then switch back to my D810 for the reception.

@randallboas6260 10 ай бұрын

Hey EJ research more about that about looking at cameras because if they overheat

@jimwlouavl 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll be interested in your Z9 thoughts. I bet the autofocus will be great for weddings. I hope Nikon comes out with something between the Z9 and the Z_II bodies. I also sadly gave up my 85 1.4D when I went mirrorless last year.

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim! I can't wait to get my hands on the Z9 and test it against the Z6 II. I'll definitely share my thoughts once I do! But the piece of gear I'm most eager for is definitely the 85mm 1.2... According to Nikon rumors it might be announced as early as this month! 🤩🤞🏻

@jimwlouavl 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaNicole Can’t wait to see your portraits with it.

@davecallen7655 2 жыл бұрын

Using my 50mm sigma f mount art lens on Z6 mk1 and have found its focusing almost as good as the Z lenses. Images pin sharp. Only downside is its weight x Ps Love your hair, I think it's become your logo and makes your blogs stand out from the crowd. You can never change ge it now lol 😆

@lynelljansen8057 2 жыл бұрын

I've bought the z 6 ii. And the z 50 love them both!! I remember saying I am not buying a mirror less. Haha.

@lauriegreer6046 2 жыл бұрын

I am so bummed to hear that they’re coming out with the 85 mm 1.2! I just bought the 85 mm 1.8 about a month ago! I guess I should research a little more LOL😜 Oh well! I love it anyway. Thanks for the video Chelsea! You’re the best!

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Aww yea.. It hasn't 'officially' been announced yet (only that another 85mm is on the road map), but has been rumored for a while. Also, earlier this month Nikon filed a patent for it! I imagine the price point will be much higher. But if it's in budget, you could always sell your 85 1.8. The great thing with lenses is they hold their value well. But even if not, the 85mm 1.8 is still a super legit lens! 🙌 I love mine!

@ozarksdigitalcreations9254 2 жыл бұрын

The 85 1.2 has been a rumor for the last 2 years so there’s no telling when it will actually come out and how long it will be on back order. You definitely didn’t go wrong getting the 1.8, it’s an incredible lens for it price.

@lauriegreer6046 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys. I feel better now knowing it isn’t happening next week!😂

@deviank8860 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Iam a Nikon user too, could you please make review for your nikon 85 mm 1.4 D ! because I plan to buy one an attach to my old body nikon d800, thank you..

@jokoyoh2012 2 жыл бұрын

Chelsea, I'm from Indonesia. I've switched my Nikon DSLR to Sony Mirrorless because the mirrorless camera make my photography job easier. And I like your wedding pictures tone too. Do you have any free camera raw photoshop preset? Would you share it?

@xeler8r 2 жыл бұрын

At 8:37 - Have you used the Fong flash diffuser? The Mag Mod seems out of stock. :-(

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Aw darn! Before the Magmod I used Gary Fong's Lightsphere as a flash diffuse.Just for evening/reception photography when I'm unable to bounce my flash off a neutral surface (my preferred method.)

@jen43072 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chelsea! Do you find that with any of the F mount lenses that you needed to make microadjustments on with AF Fine Tune, that they aren't as sharp with the adapter on the Z cameras? I have a 70-200 third party lens that I had to have my AF Fine Tune adjust for me and got good results on the d850, but find it is front focusing on my z7ii and don't have a way to make any micro adjustments. Advice?? The speed of the autofocus is fine and looks good on the back of the camera, but when I got photos on my monitor, I noticed it. Thanks and have a great day!

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jen! All my adapted lenses have been sharp using the Z cameras so I haven't needed to make any adjustments. But it's possible it's because it's a third party lens. That said, Nikon still has a AF fine tuning option inside their mirrorless cameras, so you should be able to make micro adjustments for that particular lens. Sounds like you just need a subtle adjustment to correct the slight front focus.

@jen43072 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChelseaNicole I will look for that! I thought with no mirror that wasn't possible! Thank you!! 🙏🏽❤️

@ChelseaNicole 2 жыл бұрын

@@jen43072 It isn't possible on Canon's mirrorless cams, but Nikon still gives us the option thankfully! 😊 Hope it does the trick for you! ❤