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Apr 13, 2013 10:56:58   #
Annie_Girl Loc: It's none of your business
 
For personal things I only carry one, and typically only will bring 2 lenses. Actually sometimes I will go on a family vacation and only take my cell phone. Id rather enjoy my family than spend time getting a perfect picture.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:01:34   #
howlynn Loc: pueblo west, co
 
Harvey wrote:
I was just looking at that double strap and I think I am going for one - Which do you recommend the sling or the harness?quote=jerryc41]Sometimes I like to bring two cameras when I go out shooting. I have one with a tele and the other with a wide angle. I use an OP/Tech double strap arrangement to carry one on each shoulder.

I'm wondering how many of you carry two cameras when you're out shooting or when you go on vacation. On the one hand, you don't have to stop and change lenses, but on the other, you have to carry two cameras.
I was just looking at that double strap and I thin... (show quote)
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I use the dual harness -cameras attach to straps just under your armpit, you will have to by connection straps. Works great for two camera's.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:10:25   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
BigBear wrote:
I do it in the woods. ;-)

I've heard that about bears. :D

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Apr 13, 2013 11:13:04   #
Shutterbugsailer Loc: Staten Island NY (AKA Cincinnati by the Sea)
 
What I carries depends on the following criteria; When my day's activities might include taking snapshots I carry a Kodak Z950 travel zoom. When my day's activities will include taking pictures, I carry my Canon SX50 bridge camera. When my day's activity is photography. I carry either my Panasonic G1 micro 4/3 or Canon Rebel T3 with whatever lens I feel will best capture my primary subjects. The SX50 tags along in case something else falls out of its range.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:15:38   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Shutterbugsailer wrote:
What I carries depends on the following criteria; When my day's activities might include taking snapshots I carry a Kodak Z950 travel zoom. When my day's activities will include taking pictures, I carry my Canon SX50 bridge camera. When my day's activity is photography. I carry either my Panasonic G1 micro 4/3 or Canon Rebel T3 with whatever lens I feel will best capture my primary subjects. The SX50 tags along in case something else falls out of its range.

"Snapshots," "pictures," and "photography." I love the three categories.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:27:25   #
rebride
 
I have now bought a second backup camera. A smaller/lighter body, but both have same sensor and image quality. How cool is that? It's like my old Nikon/Nikkormat days again.
I have the smaller one with me most all the time. Carry both for 'serious' photo ops. One around neck, Ken Rockwell non-pro amateur style, other in easy access camera bag.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:31:37   #
RaydancePhoto
 
I carry 2. DSLR, usually with a long zoom and a Sony RX-100. That will cover most anything I would want to do.

I also carry at least one slave flash and softbox and reflector, not on my person, keep them in the car.

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Apr 13, 2013 11:39:33   #
bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.
 
since i'm not a pro i am good with 1 camera and as many lenses as i want,changing in the field is no hassle. if i am worried about dust i can change them in a transparent bag.

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Apr 13, 2013 12:21:24   #
hamtrack Loc: Omaha NE
 
It seems that what we have here is a whole lot of arrows being totted by a whole lot of indians and I would like to have them all so I could add to my collection and confusion.
Harvey wrote:
LOL -This Old Bear is now too old to run thru the woods anymore and need a tripod to support myself as much as my camera. and camera shake is more present with much exertion.
Harvey aka GryBear

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Apr 13, 2013 12:37:52   #
PhotoArtsLA Loc: Boynton Beach
 
I just pre-ordered the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera (PCC) and a couple of lens adapters. It will always be at least my second camera for the field. Well, third. Need two DSLRs, one for backup. Looks like I will need to be more creative with my carry-on. A hassle to lift a bit more than 50 pounds into the overhead bin. Itching to see if my 12-240 Angenieux (and my super speeds, not to mention the gorgeous 10mm Switar) will cover the sensor, which is close to the size of the Super 16mm film spec. Certain olde cinema lenses had bigger image circles and covered the Super 16mm frame. Otherwise, I will have to concocted a story where some minor vignetting makes sense, or test a 3-5% zoom in for quality. The cool thing, my 300/2.8 with matched multiplier will offer a 900mm f/2.8 and a 1,800mm f/5.6 with the PCC.

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Apr 13, 2013 13:43:36   #
Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA
 
A few years ago I was shooting in Montana using my original first generation 5D, when I came a hair's breadth away from a mishap that would have left me without a camera on the third day of a ten day trip a thousand miles from home. I vowed then that as soon as i was able I was going to get a backup body to carry on important trips. Eventually, I bought a 5D MII body, and my first gen 5D became the backup. Since then I carry both whenever I am very far from home for any extended time. I will (may) leave the backup home when shooting locally. I do not, however, actually carry both strapped to me at the same time.

I have considered selling off the original 5D body (the resale price of which dropped a good deal once the Mark III model hit the market) and taking what I can get for it and getting a lighter (the original 5D is a brick) "crop sensor" body (possibly a used 60D) to act as the backup and for the occasional times I want to use my 100-400 lens and benefit from the "free extra reach" afforded by the crop sensor. In those cases I can get a much bigger file from the 60d's 18Mp than cropping down the original 5D 12Mp file. I haven't fully made up my mind about this, but I'm thinking hard about it before I lose more value on the 5D body.

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Apr 13, 2013 21:12:20   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
I did a trial run today with my present equipment.
I put my 350d Rebel with a 100-300 lens on my camera/binocular harness - the large heavy combo hung low on my chest.
I put my Bridge camera on a neck strap and it hung properly just above the DSLR and they worked well together - no interference when I lifted either into shooting position. I could even drive with them on.
The lighter camera did not bother my neck and the heavier DSLR was fine with the two straps over my shoulders.
Now I just need to find a belt held bag to hold the 18-55 and other necessary "Stuff" - I have several to sort through to choose from.

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Apr 13, 2013 21:17:37   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
The one thing i am going to look for is a collapsible light/flash reflector your post reminded me of that often forgotten item - dang my kit is getting bigger. LOL

RaydancePhoto wrote:
I carry 2. DSLR, usually with a long zoom and a Sony RX-100. That will cover most anything I would want to do.

I also carry at least one slave flash and softbox and reflector, not on my person, keep them in the car.

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Apr 13, 2013 21:32:38   #
BigBear Loc: Northern CT
 
jerryc41 wrote:
BigBear wrote:
I do it in the woods. ;)


I've heard that about bears. :D


There's a picture for that. hehehhe

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Apr 13, 2013 21:35:38   #
BigBear Loc: Northern CT
 
Harvey wrote:
LOL -This Old Bear is now too old to run thru the woods anymore and need a tripod to support myself as much as my camera. and camera shake is more present with much exertion.
Harvey aka GryBear


I actually don't run either ... that's why I have a 300 with a waddle.

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