How many cameras? (Page 14): I don't know anybody who can do it in their sleep. That's why they use two bodies. A question was asked sometime ago about what's the most limiting speed...

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Chris T wrote:

Well, in adverse conditions - wind, rain, snow ... it's better to have a film changing bag at the ready (or, any kind of protective cover) ....

But, in situations like that, you aren't really expected to change lenses in no time flat ....

Only, inside ... and at outdoor events, like weddings, etc. ...

Some folks can do it, in their sleep, yaknow, Richard ....

I don't know anybody who can do it in their sleep.
That's why they use two bodies.

A question was asked sometime ago about what's the most limiting speed of a DSLR?
One of the major limitations was the photgographer - and I would suggest that messing around changing lenses is another good reason to "miss moments".
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-504366-1.html

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Chris T wrote:

Well, one way to do it is with two bodies, Lee ...

But, it also could be said ... it doesn't take that long to change a lens .... if you already have the lens in your bag, and ready to be attached ...

Some have it down to mere seconds .....

And exactly how do you do that?
Do you leave your lenses in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't
Do you just drop the replaced lens back in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't.
Do you leave your bag open to the elements to get easier access? I don't.
If you do not post process your images how do you get rid of all the dust and lint spots caused by lenses that are not clean?

All of the above is part of why I use two bodies sometimes.

n3eg Loc: West coast USA

pmsc70d wrote:

Over the months I have been viewing UHH, I've seen lots of posts and photos indicating that some members have not just one or two, but many DSLR bodies...do you use them all? How do you use them differently? Thanks

I have zero DSLR bodies, Chris. I have an Olympus E-M5 II for serious stuff, an Olympus E-PL5 for serious stuff that requires a camera that looks like a point-and-shoot, a Panasonic GM1 for stealth shooting with a pocket sized camera, and a Kodak S-1 for fun and my Kodak collection. All four could fit in one DSLR sized bag with lenses.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RichardTaylor wrote:

I don't know anybody who can do it in their sleep.
That's why they use two bodies.

A question was asked sometime ago about what's the most limiting speed of a DSLR?
One of the major limitations was the photgographer - and I would suggest that messing around changing lenses is another good reason to "miss moments".
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-504366-1.html

Oh, come on, Richard ... it's easy ... check the dot or line on one device, then the dot or line on the other ... connect ... twist until it locks ...

What's the big deal?

If I can go thru the motions, verbally ... you can bet I can do it in my sleep!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

n3eg wrote:

I have zero DSLR bodies, Chris. I have an Olympus E-M5 II for serious stuff, an Olympus E-PL5 for serious stuff that requires a camera that looks like a point-and-shoot, a Panasonic GM1 for stealth shooting with a pocket sized camera, and a Kodak S-1 for fun and my Kodak collection. All four could fit in one DSLR sized bag with lenses.

That's neat, n3eg ... clever that you can put all four of those in one bag with all you need for them ....

Aren't you worried about them rolling around in it, and doing damage to each other?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

RichardTaylor wrote:

And exactly how do you do that?
Do you leave your lenses in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't
Do you just drop the replaced lens back in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't.
Do you leave your bag open to the elements to get easier access? I don't.
If you do not post process your images how do you get rid of all the dust and lint spots caused by lenses that are not clean?

All of the above is part of why I use two bodies sometimes.

Not me, Richard ... but, then ... I don't shoot any of those hasty situations, anymore ....

But, some photographers keep an open bag with their lenses turned back end upwards, with the caps loose, to make changes quicker - they have it down to a science!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Quinn 4 wrote:

The question should be what is the camera going to be use for. People use one camera do one thing and use another camera for something else.

Sure they do, Quinn ...

But at an event, where you bring two or three bodies, you're probably planning to use them all - right there ....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

canon Lee wrote:

Your quote proves to me Chris that you lack experience. Further more, there are beginners here that you are imparting incorrect info. Be careful Chris to only share your experiences not what you think is the right info... I wont begin to inform why you are incorrect. No doubt you have not shot action shoots..

Of course I have, Lee ... you don't get to be as old as I am - with 50 years in the biz behind me, and not have shot fast-moving events. Of course - if it's sports - you need as many cameras as you can carry. But, nobody shoots sports 24-7. With things like weddings - two cameras is enough. And keep your lens changes at the ready in an open bag ... in order to be able to change quickly ....

Do not ASS U ME Lee, for, if you do, you make an ASS out of U and ME, too ....

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

canon Lee wrote:

Your quote proves to me Chris that you lack experience. Further more, there are beginners here that you are imparting incorrect info. Be careful Chris to only share your experiences not what you think is the right info... I wont begin to inform why you are incorrect. No doubt you have not shot action shoots..

AHMEN!

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

RichardTaylor wrote:

And exactly how do you do that?
Do you leave your lenses in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't
Do you just drop the replaced lens back in the bag without any lens caps on? I don't.
Do you leave your bag open to the elements to get easier access? I don't.
If you do not post process your images how do you get rid of all the dust and lint spots caused by lenses that are not clean?

All of the above is part of why I use two bodies sometimes.

Sometimes I do leave the bag open - and it bit me once. When I switched to digital, I kept a 28-80mm lens that had been kitted with my last film camera, a Canon EOS Elan, because it filled a "gap" between the 18-55mm lens kitted with my new Canon Rebel and the telephoto zoom lens I already had. One day while walking with my wife, I tripped over a root just after changing lenses ... and I watched the 28-80mm roll down into a deep ravine. I hope the squirrels found some use for it.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

cjc2 wrote:

AHMEN!

Clearly, you didn't read my response to Lee, now, did you, Chris?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

rehess wrote:

Sometimes I do leave the bag open - and it bit me once. When I switched to digital, I kept a 28-80mm lens that had been kitted with my last film camera, a Canon EOS Elan, because it filled a "gap" between the 18-55mm lens kitted with my new Canon Rebel and the telephoto zoom lens I already had. One day while walking with my wife, I tripped over a root just after changing lenses ... and I watched the 28-80mm roll down into a deep ravine. I hope the squirrels found some use for it.

Bags do bite, occasionally, RE ... you have to snap them sharply on the nose to get them to stop ... but don't do it too often, or they'll get their zippers in a twist!

Or, some enterprising youngster crawled down the ravine, and is probably using it now in his classes as a rather clever magnifying glass ... ever think of that?

That'll teach you to watch where you walk - especially when talking to the missus, at the same time ... they CAN be quite distracting - can't they?

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Chris T wrote:

Clearly, you didn't read my response to Lee, now, did you, Chris?

I wrote this AFTER I read your response!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

BlackRipleyDog wrote:

I make the investment on one camera in one eco-sys... (show quote)

You know, Ripley ... I think I read somewhere that the newer multi-MP bodies can really improve on older, cheaper lenses. So, perhaps, it isn't necessary to upgrade to all the latest fluorite lenses in order to take advantage of the 46MP sensor in the D850. Think about it ... even when you upgrade from your current D800 to the D810 .... btw - that's a pretty insignificant jump ... had that occurred to you, Ripley? ... Since they're BOTH 36MP .... goes against your already established upgrade pattern ... no?

BTW ... do you think the "fabric" to which your wife refers ... is hardware, or threads?

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

cjc2 wrote:

I wrote this AFTER I read your response!

Oh, well, Chris ... in that case ... I now detect a seconding ... if that be the case ... thanks ...

So be it!