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It's not a camera for the professional user. But, with it's lens mount you can affix any number of pro L-series lenses, many of which are or can be quite a bit more expensive that the camera itself. This is actually a better situation to find yourself in, to be honest. You should always put the bulk of your investment in lenses anyway as a good pro lens will outlive all of your camera bodies for years to come. If you get into that type of investment, it really locks you into your brand so be sure you want to stick with canon before investing in pro glass. L glass can also make up for what the camera body lacks. For now, the only downside to your body is a lack of good ISO performance at higher sensitivities. You've got decent resolution already. As someone has already mentioned, the canon 5D would better suit the needs of a professional (or even non professional) as the increase in resolution from 10mp to 12mp and the benefit of higher pixel pitch from a full frame sensor in a more rugged body will make the job easier. But, less easy, the job can be done with what you've got given you make the necessary investment. Your kit lens will not likely be sufficient. It is possible, as all things are, to take your xti and kit lens and make a living. People these days seem to be less impressed with technical superiority than they are with cost. So if you can learn to make great images with what you've got, then more power to you. If you can afford it, look into a 24-70mm f/2.8L USM and a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. With those lenses, you're pretty close to being able to handle semi-pro jobs. They are about a $3000 investment together.
With a quality lens and an external flash, yeah.
At least until you can afford a truly professional body like the 5D.
Rebels are entry level cameras. They were never meant to be used as heavily as the usual pro needs to use their equipment.
There are also major issues concerning the quality of the sensor and other components when compared to a true pro camera.
But ... there are a lot of people running around shooting weddings with Rebels, and doing acceptable work.
Just - PLEASE! - don't be one of those who has a Rebel with a kit lens and a pop-up flash and goes out advertising themselves as a "professional" wedding photographer.
If you have to use that body ... at least put a decent lens on it and invest in a 580 EX flash and flash bracket.
Then practice with it for a few months before you go out and offer your services to the paying customer.
It would suffice as a backup camera body but I would not recommend using it for your main camera. It is not a professional model and it looks it. If you are doing a wedding you want to project a professional image and using a consumer camera will not do this. Any one who has experience with slr cameras will think that you are not a pro. That said it will perform well if you have a good lens. Think at least as much as the camera cost good. A good flash 580 ex, a diffuser and a flash bracket will also be required. I have seen many wedding photographers using a 30D and your image quality will not differ from that as long as you are using a good lens. Another thing I would probably get would be the battery grip. It will hold an extra battery and will at least make the camera look more professional. Make sure you have extra batteries, CF cards and an extra lenses, flash and camera. If something breaks and you can't continue shooting you have now ruined the most important day in someones life. Think hard before doing this especially if this isn't for a friend or family member.
You can use it, but you shouldn't use the kit lens. Well, ok you can, but it's reasonable to invest in a better lens if you're going to ask people to pay. Also it's a good idea to invest in a proper flash. Internal flashes aren't pro. The xti is not a professional camera so you shouldn't be mislead into believing so, but it is a good camera.
I'm in agreement with Jim. But since the pro EOS cameras are pricey you may want to do some freelance work with with your xti. No major jobs like weddings. Maybe stock or small gatherings in order to earn enough money to but a pro camera. Or perhaps buy a 2nd hand pro camera.
I love my xti but it was not meant for heavy duty pro work
I'd say it's ok as long as you have a great lens, but if you can afford to go one step up, the 40d is great and the 5d is even better.
Its not a pro camera, The sensor is not as sensative as a pro. You are limited to the external flash (no slave, no studio lights). Also APS-C sensor and pro do not go together.
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