What camera to buy to photograph weddings?

Question:So anyway, I want to get into photographing weddings.

I don't really have any photography experience, but I just think that it looks really fun and like a good way to make money.

So I was looking at these two really great cameras-one is like a Canon and it has like 12 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom. I really like it cause it comes in pink, and fits in my pocket.

The other one I like is a Nikon with like 8 megapixels.

Which would be better?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: So anyway, I want to get into photographing weddings.

I don't really have any photography experience, but I just think that it looks really fun and like a good way to make money.

So I was looking at these two really great cameras-one is like a Canon and it has like 12 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom. I really like it cause it comes in pink, and fits in my pocket.

The other one I like is a Nikon with like 8 megapixels.

Which would be better?

No no no, you've got your information allll wrong.

EVERYONE knows that red ones are better because they go faster !

As luck would have it, cell phones do come in red, and really the resolution IS good enough for a wedding. I mean it isn't like they are paying you a whole lot are they ??? One megapixel is quite adequate, everyone knows that each megapixel over that is just snob value.

Canon versus Nikon ???? Nah, they're just for a wannabes, go all out an get a red motorola cell phone. Just think how impressed all your friends on myspace will be !

hehehehe. Lizzie :oP

Definately the pink one! Without any experience in photography, nobody will take you seriously anyway. The pink one will just be more appropriate for you.

Okay....you're joking, aren't you?

well.. I don't think people would want you to be taking pictures of their weddings for money if you're planning on using a point and shoot camera.
I'd at least get an entry level DSLR camera like a canon rebel xti.

Neither.
Do you think anyone would hire you to shoot a wedding with a point and shoot camera?
You need training and a professional SLR or Medium Format camera, lenses and flash.
It might sound fun but this is the most important day in someones life. There is no room for error. You need to know what you are doing before you even attempt it. If you were lucky enough to get hired you would probably be sued after wards.
Take some classes and try to get a job as a photographers assistant. After doing this then you can go out on your own.

I think the pink one would be better. NOBODY would take you seriously and suspect that you are the real photograper, so you would get some great candid shots at the reception.

Also, if the Nikon is black, it might depress someone at the ceremony and make them cry. A pink camera is guaranteed to keep everyone happy. If the Nikon is silver, it might be too reflective and also cause some people to cry from having too much light reflected into their eyes.

The Canon's that have 12 MP and 4X optical zoom also give you the added benefit of 4X digital zoom, so you can zoom in close enough to see the lace on the bride's garter when the moment is right. Or the ring.

So I would get the pink one. What brand was that again?

I see a disturbing trend in the industry where photographers are moving towards these pink and yellow cameras. Sure, they may take better images than my old pinhole camera but for me, I just cannot justify the lofy price. Too darn technical for me anyway.

I'm thinking go with the pink one, Barbie and Ken would defently cater their reception to your camera choice.

Enjoy

I think the new Nikon CoolPix comes in Blue! Then you can be the brides "something blue" as well as their photographer.

ha ha.

I would suggest a pink Razor camera phone....you could take in all those phone calls from eager clients while you work!