Nikon SLR Cameras

Best camcorder and dslr for shooting weddings?

Bob
Bob

First of all I want to mention that I'm new to the world of photography and filming and second I live in Holland, so my English isn't perfect… ( oh, and I'm a student and 18 year old)

So I'm completely new to the world of photography and filming, but nevertheless eager to start shooting…

My primary goal is to shoot weddings. And I have about 1 year to learn everything to shoot professionally a wedding. I already have read many articles about camera's and dlsr's. And I can work a little bit with photoshop and other programs, and I'm continually making progress with those sort of programs… So post-processing won't be a big problem ( and I also have a really good computer, that can handle editing )

Ok, now to the questions:
- Am I going to make it in 1 year?
- What camcorders do I need? For example I could get 2 second-hand Canon XL2 for around 2500 euro (3300$)
and 2 second-handed Canon XH A1 for 3000 euro (4000$)
And other camcorders are sort of out my budget right now,
for example the Canon XL H1and the sony PMW EX3 which cost around 4000euro (5300$) for 1 camera.

- Second question according to camcorders is, should I buy a HD camcorder or a SD. I assume that all my future clients have full-hd televisions and blu-ray players. So i really want to shoot in the best quality, and give that stunning look…

- What DSLR for photo shooting should I use.
For example: a second handed Nikon d700 costs about 1200 euro(1600$)
a d300/d300s costs about 800/1000 euro(1000$/1300$)
a d7000 costs about 700 euro (900&)

-Which books, websites, articles should i read to learn more about shooting video and photos?

Thanks in advance

Added (1). *** On our ''ebay'' I have seen 2 Canon XH A1 for 2800 euro (3700$) I think I can get them for 2500 euro (3300$).
Are those good camera's (for weddings)
And is this a good price?

Palladini
Palladini

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