Two camera bodies: Do any of you carry two camera bodies that use the same lenses and if so how do you use them? Thinking of getting a second camera body and leaving my 75 to 300 lens...

moguy Loc: St. Charles, MO

Do any of you carry two camera bodies that use the same lenses and if so how do you use them? Thinking of getting a second camera body and leaving my 75 to 300 lens attached. Currently shooting with an Olympus OMD EM10. I like this system to keep the weight down and wonder if carrying another body would defeat the purpose.

dsmith5816 Loc: Live Oak, Florida

I have a Nikon d7000 and a recently purchased d610. I take both with me and shoot dx lens on the d7000 and the fixed lens on the d610. Overkill is my second name. I love them both.

larrywilk Loc: Palm Harbor, FL

moguy wrote:

Do any of you carry two camera bodies that use the same lenses and if so how do you use them? Thinking of getting a second camera body and leaving my 75 to 300 lens attached. Currently shooting with an Olympus OMD EM10. I like this system to keep the weight down and wonder if carrying another body would defeat the purpose.

I recently had a Canon XTi converted to infra red and carry that along with my T3i while out. I usually use the 70-300 on the T3i and a wide angle on the XTi.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

I shoot revolutionary war reenactments and carry two bodies; a Canon 7D with a Canon 70-300mm L series for the far stuff, and a Canon 5D MK III with a Canon 24-105mm f/4L for the nearer views.

mtparker Loc: Cape Charles & Springfield, Virginia

Yes. In fact I often have three bodies with me. I carry a D800, D800E, and a D3X with me to a shoot. Once I get there I decide how many to carry, usually two.

For general use:
A body with a Nikkor 14-24 or a Sigma 12-24.
A body with a Nikkor 24-70 or Nikkor 70-200 VR2
Occasionally a third body with a 8mm or 15mm fisheye

For birds in flight:
A body with a Sigma 300-800 on a big tripod
A body with a Nikkor 200-400/4 or a Sigma 500/4.5 for handheld flyovers

For florals, butterflies, and close work:
A body with a Sigma 180/2.8 OS macro and a tripod
A body with either a Sigma 150/2.8 OS macro or a Sigma 105/2.8 OS macro
Occasionally a body with a short telephoto or short zoom for shooting context

There are many possible variations but this is what I do most often.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

When I upgraded to a Nikon D5200 (24Mp), designated to my field macro-set-up, my D90 (12.3Mp) is now available for my other lenses.

GW Loc: Idaho

moguy wrote:

Do any of you carry two camera bodies that use the same lenses and if so how do you use them? Thinking of getting a second camera body and leaving my 75 to 300 lens attached. Currently shooting with an Olympus OMD EM10. I like this system to keep the weight down and wonder if carrying another body would defeat the purpose.

"Optech" ,makes straps just for carrying two camera bodies....

moguy Loc: St. Charles, MO

Thanks for all the replies. That has been helpful.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

moguy wrote:

Do any of you carry two camera bodies that use the same lenses and if so how do you use them? Thinking of getting a second camera body and leaving my 75 to 300 lens attached. Currently shooting with an Olympus OMD EM10. I like this system to keep the weight down and wonder if carrying another body would defeat the purpose.

Only when I'm being paid to do a gig (like a second shooter at a wedding)...then I carry my epm2 with my em1.

A second em10 (perhaps a used/refurbished one) would be great for you...uses the same batteries.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

I did get a picture of Zone System Grandpappy....

He glues his lenses in and buys cameras.

The picture is over here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-259705-3.html#4368860

Rongnongno Loc: FL

OFF topic:

SonnyE wrote:

I did get a picture of Zone System Grandpappy....

:shock: You seem to have a problem with him... This is not the first time to day you mention him with no other purpose but diss him.

Neubee Loc: Wisconsin

I carry 2 cameras,using a backpack. One is an Oly M10 w/14 to 42mm lens,and a Panasonic G3 w/45 to 200mm. Everthing is interchangeable between models,sure is handy.. See my list of equipment under my posting..

BigBear Loc: Northern CT

I carry 2 50D's.
When shooting people I have a 24-105 f/4 IS with a 580ex speedlite on one and a 70-200 2.8 IS on the other.
When shooting wildlife I have a 70-200 2.8 IS on one and a 300 2.8 IS on the other.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

At weddings I have three with differant focal lenghts. No time to switch lenses. On outdoor shoots I use two. I don't like to change lenses outdoors. - Dave

DHunter Loc: Arkansas

I recently got the BlackRapid.com double slim strap system.

They mount on the tripod insert so you can swing up and shoot a vertical from the hip without the strap being across the back of the camera and viewfinder.

It can be separated and use just one.

I recently used it at an Experimental Aircraft fly in and it was great. Things were moving fast and this allowed me a quick swap.
A few examples of my travels and events.