Back up camera
Feb 23, 2017 13:04:02 #
catchlight.. wrote:
I am curious why anyone would need a "back up... (show quote)
I always have at least one back-up camera (5D MII) with me, most times more and I use it/them everytime not just when my main rig would fail!!! I have different lenses on each, so I can just grab another body without having to change lenses all the time!!
Feb 23, 2017 13:44:10 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Without going into a long reply there are many peo... (show quote)
Hi Dennis. I agree with you that a second camera for vacations is really not a priority since a good back up today would be an iPAD or iPHONE. As a professional photographer, ( meaning not better than others but I have clients that pay me). Its imperative as you mentioned that I do have backup. Murphy's Law is always active.. LOL..
Feb 23, 2017 15:29:36 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
Does any one have an actual failure that the back up camera saved the day in the last recent years?
What was the issue and camera?
What was the issue and camera?
Feb 23, 2017 15:34:14 #
catchlight.. wrote:
Does any one have an actual failure that the back up camera saved the day in the last recent years?
What was the issue and camera?
What was the issue and camera?
No actual failure for me. In fact, I have not used my spare tire either,so I'm thinking about leaving that at home with my camera just to make you happy.
Feb 23, 2017 16:08:13 #
My backup camera is also my travel light camera...not that my main body is that large or heavy. It uses the same lenses as my main body, so I usually use it with my pancake lenses to keep the footprint nice and small.
Feb 23, 2017 16:25:31 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
catchlight.. wrote:
I carry extra batteries and cards and have never had a falure. I have little fear of a problems that would end the shoot.
Obviously you never owned an Alpa!
Feb 23, 2017 17:56:16 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
RWR wrote:
Obviously you never owned an Alpa!
Yes it almost seems paranoia and caution takes over if your not hanging two lenses around your neck.
I do wonder what the actual failure rate really is with todays build quality?
Feb 23, 2017 18:02:38 #
I carry 3 bodies with me. They all carry different lenses. If one quits I always have a spare. And having different lenses on different bodies allows me to quickly change focal ranges. That is the primary reason I carry multiple bodies. I've never had a camera fail.
Feb 23, 2017 18:03:15 #
MT Shooter wrote:
It all depends upon your NEEDs...
I disagree. It all depends upon your WALLET.
(but if you're making money with your photos it all depends on what you charge your clients).
Feb 23, 2017 18:06:51 #
sarge69 wrote:
Would help if you went out like me with family and forgot a battery in the camera.
Sarge69
Sarge69
I always carry a backup battery. Two bodies use the same battery so I only carry one of those.
Feb 23, 2017 19:20:23 #
if I travel across the country to the East Coast to shoot fall foliage and plan to be there for a week I want a second camera body with me just in case my preferred body has some sort of unexpected mishap. I sure don't want to be in a situation where my photo trip can't be a photo trip! I usually take one to three extended trips each year. Having a second camera with me is insurance that my trip won't be ruined due to a camera problem. (I carry a 5D Mkii and 7D for what it's worth)
There are also many occasions where having a second body is quite helpful to me. For example if I'm hiking into the sand dunes in Death Valley I can put different lenses on each body and then just switch back-and-forth as the compositions dictate. No need to risk damage by having to try to change lenses while in the dunes, and I don't miss great shots because I have the wrong lens on my primary body.
There are also many occasions where having a second body is quite helpful to me. For example if I'm hiking into the sand dunes in Death Valley I can put different lenses on each body and then just switch back-and-forth as the compositions dictate. No need to risk damage by having to try to change lenses while in the dunes, and I don't miss great shots because I have the wrong lens on my primary body.
Feb 23, 2017 20:06:50 #
Feb 23, 2017 21:30:26 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
Photographer Jim wrote:
if I travel across the country to the East Coast t... (show quote)
...so the use seems to be either an additional lens to reduce changes (that's good) or a left over body with a label.
Again I think an actual failure statistic is missing in the equation. "Back up camera" really means "your second camera"...
How about " back up lens" for that moment when your lens starts to smoke or a "backup camera bag" to when the strap fails?
Interesting that "back up camera" is so commonly the rationale. 🤔
Feb 24, 2017 00:59:43 #
Its not so much a concern about camera failure (although I have had two friends have their 6ds fail when we were on a trip) as much as it is insurance against my own self inflicted mishaps (Once in Montana, I slipped, knocking over my tripod, but was lucky the camera landed on a cushy bed of moss). Yes, at times the backup actually functions as a second camera where I can shoot alternating between the two, but my primary reason for having a "backup" with me is still to avoid the problems of being on an important trip half way across the country and not being able to do the photography I came there for.
Feb 24, 2017 02:47:25 #
catchlight.. wrote:
I am curious why anyone would need a "back up... (show quote)
I know a local wedding photographer who drove 20-25 miles for a shoot. She had an F5, an F100 and an N65 with her. She ended up shooting the N65 - but only after she and the pastor used crazy glue to reinstall the instant return mirror.
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