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When do you purchase the second camera body?
Apr 30, 2012 15:15:00 #
SteveR wrote:
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Why? Thinking I would be a good target for a heat seeking missile??
LOL
Apr 30, 2012 18:36:23 #
MT Shooter wrote:
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No, I understand that security is on anybody with a camera quicker than you can spit.
Apr 30, 2012 18:43:58 #
SteveR wrote:
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Cameras aren't as big a threat there as they used to be since the introduction of Google Earth. But I understand Google has to announce to the Government in advance anytime they are doing a record of any facility, whether it exists or not! LOL
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Apr 30, 2012 20:31:48 #
If I just drove 3 hours to a wildlife refuge or hiked 3 miles into the woods the last thing I want is for my camera to sh*t the bed. The extra body is insurance that I didn't waste the entire day. And, yes, I have two identical bodies.It avoids mistakes.
May 1, 2012 06:01:38 #
two of the same also...everythang interchanges batteries and such...weddings it comes in handy
May 1, 2012 06:12:18 #
maybe never.i did to upgrade.i started off with a sony a200,moved up to a sony a 550. i could put the 16-80 mm lens on one and the 100-300mm on the other and do just fine.most times i take the a550 and 2 lenses and don't worry about changeing lenses.it doesn't bother me to set the iso to 400 or 800.OK i'm likly to stick a 50mm f1.7 and a 2x converter in the bag.
May 1, 2012 06:20:52 #
I guess I don't get this for the average amateur shooter.
I can see if you are a pro and your livelihood depends on getting the shot or if you've spent a ton of time and money getting to a location, you really need that "second body" insurance.
But for the casual shooter? Is changing lenses really that much of a pain that you are contemplating spending another 2000.00 on a body and planning on having two camera bodies slung around your neck...?
All for removing the 15 seconds it takes to change lenses?
And I guess the other thing that perplexed me is this; are different amazing photo ops popping up so rapidly that you have to go back and forth between two wildly different focal lengths?
That's not been my experience...as the other poster said...spend a day with one lens (like a 50mm) and milk it for all it's worth. It's an eye opener.
I'm just wondering about your motivation or circumstances.
I can see if you are a pro and your livelihood depends on getting the shot or if you've spent a ton of time and money getting to a location, you really need that "second body" insurance.
But for the casual shooter? Is changing lenses really that much of a pain that you are contemplating spending another 2000.00 on a body and planning on having two camera bodies slung around your neck...?
All for removing the 15 seconds it takes to change lenses?
And I guess the other thing that perplexed me is this; are different amazing photo ops popping up so rapidly that you have to go back and forth between two wildly different focal lengths?
That's not been my experience...as the other poster said...spend a day with one lens (like a 50mm) and milk it for all it's worth. It's an eye opener.
I'm just wondering about your motivation or circumstances.
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May 1, 2012 06:32:26 #
did not think i needed a second camera,last year my pro friend and i were shooting a dog parade,he brought his dog,a very big dog,he handed me his 5d with the 70-200 2.8 i had my 7d with the 17-40,it was great to have the option to change as needed,
we got some great shots
we got some great shots
May 1, 2012 06:38:15 #
I bought my second camera when I was ready to upgrade, not just to have a second camera. How many pictures do you take, how often do you shoot and what you shoot all determine if you need a second camera. I love having two cameras but unless you make a living with them it is a big investment.
May 1, 2012 06:58:29 #
When I upgraded to the 7D, I was going to sell my 50D but changed my mind when the 50D was at the ready with a wide angle. Was it fate or did I secretly want to keep my old friend at my side a while longer? I don't know but I got a shot I wouldn't have gotten without it.
May 1, 2012 07:06:01 #
I have the same the same 7d and 50d 70-200 /4
17-40 /4 50mm 1.4 looking for 24-105 /4 next
17-40 /4 50mm 1.4 looking for 24-105 /4 next
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May 1, 2012 07:15:24 #
lorvey wrote:
So are you suggesting I should get a warm and fuzzy assistant? I already have one, but she is not into changing lens, at least I don't think I want her touching my lenses.
SteveR wrote:
Even with my Nikkor 28-300mm I was constantly switching to my 10-24mm wide angle on vacation. Thank goodness I had an assistant to help me with the changes. She also made good sandwiches and kept me warm at night!
So are you suggesting I should get a warm and fuzzy assistant? I already have one, but she is not into changing lens, at least I don't think I want her touching my lenses.
I like the fringe benefits that SteveR gets with his version of a second body!
May 1, 2012 07:41:13 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Cameras aren't as big a threat there as they used to be since the introduction of Google Earth. But I understand Google has to announce to the Government in advance anytime they are doing a record of any facility, whether it exists or not! LOL
I heard that Dick Cheney had his house removed from Google Earth, but that might just be a rumor. I doubt that you'll find any interesting gov't secrets by scanning Google Earth.
May 1, 2012 07:46:00 #
lorvey wrote:
Is it better to have two camera bodies from the same era or even the same model, or is it better to wait a few years in case there are significant technological improvements? I have a Sony a580 with four lenses - a 35mm fixed, a 18-80mm Zeiss, a 70-300 Sony, and a Sony 100mm macro. I get tired of changing from one lens to another whenever the situation changes. I'm just curious about how others handle this dilemma.
The problem with buying a second body is that it leads to more bodies. As others have said, it's no fun changing lenses in a hurry when you are shooting. I have a D7000, and I got a used D70s on ebay. I use the same dual strap setup that MT has. Tele on one and W/A on the other. Ideally, I would like to have multiple copies of the same body, but I have to realistic. I still haven't won the lottery.
May 1, 2012 09:11:25 #
lorvey wrote:
Is it better to have two camera bodies from the same era or even the same model, or is it better to wait a few years in case there are significant technological improvements? I have a Sony a580 with four lenses - a 35mm fixed, a 18-80mm Zeiss, a 70-300 Sony, and a Sony 100mm macro. I get tired of changing from one lens to another whenever the situation changes. I'm just curious about how others handle this dilemma.
Using two camera bodies can eliminate the issue you mention above. Here's an example: Over the weekend I photographed a 3-stage bicycle event using a 60D and 5D mkiii. With permission given, I prowled the unplanted farm field edges along a quarter mile stretch of roadside locations to capture single riders, small lead groups, and the large peleton of serious amateur and pro cyclists.
As shown, these images were taken a minute apart. With two camera/lens combos, it was possible to quickly capture what I was thinking at this fast paced event. IMHO, two bodies are definitely better than one; especially, if you have background details you wish to include!
60D 24-105L f/11 1/500 ISO 1000
5Diii 70-200L f/14 1/400 ISO 1250
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