In addition to FireOpal's comments, I would possibly suggest getting your hands on a 50mm f/1.8 II lens before the event (it's only $110 brand new at B&H). I'm assuming your 50D came with the 28-135mm IS lens, which isn't the fastest lens. Regardless, any kit lens isn't going to have a large maximum aperture. The 50mm f/1.8 will give you a large aperture and will help you achieve hand-holdable (is that a word?) shutter speeds.
Or, if you know someone that shoots with Canon gear, maybe they would have a fast lens they could loan you for the day...
All that aside, I would say go for it. You're never going to get comfortable with something until you get your feet wet.
Last edited by natek313; 11-12-2009 at 05:36 AM.
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