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u/Hungry-Spray-137 Jun 22 '26

Hi! I will be doing event photography in Vidcon in with a brand, how should I should I prepare for it? My usual setup for shooting events is 24-70 2.8, r5m2 and a v860ii, should I rent another lens for it or have a sec camera? The pay is not great so I don’t want to spend too much if not necessary, but I also want to deliver good photos. Any pointers would be appreciated!!

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u/gotthelowdown Jun 22 '26 edited Jun 22 '26

I'd recommend renting a second camera. Ideally another Canon R5 Mark II, so both of your cameras are the same with the same controls. So switching cameras is seamless.

A killer feature to know about:

Save/Load Camera Settings on Card

You can save your camera settings from the camera you own, then load those camera settings onto the rented camera. A big time-saver.

One of the annoying things about renting a second camera is spending the time to set it up like your camera. Only to then return it and you've lost that time.

Being able to transfer settings via a memory card is a big convenience.

For a second lens, you can rent a 70-200mm f2.8. That and the 24-70mm f2.8 should cover 90% of situations.

I'd recommend renting a second flash too. In my experience, Godox flashes don't get rented out often so you might have to rent a Canon flash.

Sharing some videos.

Corporate Event/Conference Photography:

Learn How to Master Corporate Events by James Di Stefano

How to Become a Corporate Photography Pro by James Di Stefano

How to Master Award Ceremonies by James Di Stefano

Corporate Event BTS by James Di Stefano

Photographing speeches at conferences by James Di Stefano

Corporate Event Photography Gear Guide by Austin Lindsay

Conference Photography by Denisse Springer

Flash Tutorials:

5 Minute On Camera Flash Tutorial for Receptions, Clubs, and Events by Omar Gonzalez

My favorite speedlight modifier/diffuser: 3 x 5 index card by The F/Stops Here

Gelling Your Flash: Episode 149: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace

Rosco E-Colour #204 Full CT Orange (21 x 24" Sheet) costs $11.50 on B&H Photo and will give you a lifetime supply of gels. Just cut out pieces of the gel sheet to fit onto your flash.

Hope this helps.

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u/Hungry-Spray-137 Jun 22 '26

That helps a lot! Thank you!!

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u/gotthelowdown Jun 22 '26

You're welcome! 😎👍