From the tone of your post it sounded like you are just starting out. I think that is why the first two posters are giving the advice they are. I would say that you know the situation better than any of us. If its one that there would be no heart ache if your work was lacking, or you couldn't produce what is expected and there would be no harm I might say go for it. Being forced in over your head teaches some people to swim.


But if you were like a dozens of other posters saying they wanted to shoot their first wedding, without ever even helping at one, you have to ask yourself why would you take the chance at ruining the pictures of one of the days that are the most important in someones life. Put it this way, look at my profile and the equipment I own. I know a lot of wedding photographers that would love to have most of my kit, but I wouldn't hire myself for a wedding. Owning the equipment just doesn't give you the skill set to do it.


So if there is no one that would be harmed, go for it.


I found this interesting, you may have already seen it:


[View:http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=3580]


It is at Canon's web site and digital learning center. There are also video's showing how others make commercials with the 1D Mark IV. Watch those as well.


One of the tutorials tells you what kind of sound you can use.


Also one thing you haven't mentioned. How are you going to stabilize your camera hand held. Most of the options I have seen are very expensive, and will cost more than your camera.


Good Luck





Also


Sean


When are we going to see the video of you racing down the street in your car. We have seen the pics.....