sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

I only have one dslr a Nikon d-100. would love a d-90 or anything newer but I suffer from NMS (no moola syndrome) Now for 35mm film thata another story with a F, FE, n-55,n-60 n-75, n-90 and a n-90s. The n-90 has what i consider to best the best and brightest viewfinder Nikon ever made.

I do have the md-100 battery grips for my d-100, It does extend the ammount of time you have before recharging and since I have big beefy bear paws for hands makes the camera more comfortable to use.

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

I returned to Jerry's original question and am perfectly satisfied with my answer. I often do some very complicated work with DSLRs and at times dangerous work. It is essential I operate without having to stop and think..oh...now where did they put this button or in the case of the 1DsII, which two buttons do I engage to accomplish this...etc.... I like the operating system of the 5DII a great deal and would find it advantageous to be using two bodies that operate the same. Your answer indicates we obviously are not performing similar task with our DSLRs. In my youth, working for a major news magazine and wire service...I often carried four Nikon Fs, two with B&W and two with color tranny film...often at different ASAs. You can learn to keep track of all that in your head which is why I shoot (most of the time) in manual RAW. So from my perspective it makes a great deal of difference where all the little buttons and gizmos are....if that's o.k. with you?

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

That's where I am. I'm not poor-- but I'm putting two children through college-- and just don't have that much extra ca$h laying around, so I have only one-- that I was able to purchase from a modest inheritance gift. I'd love to go FF, but just can't justify it at this time.

The lack of regulation, restraint, ethics (pick your poison) by those in the financial world put a serious dent in my nest egg-- to where I'm looking at working until 70 or incineration.

Rob O' Loc: Freakin' Hot Arizona

This question is pretty interesting because before today, I've always carried one DSLR with me. But my wife and I took a day trip to a state park and I took my DSLR with a 70-400, and slipped a Sony NEX-3 in my vest pocket with an 18-55 on it. It was GREAT! Not having to switch lenses and still getting telephoto and wide angle shots meant one of the most enjoyable outings in a long time.

NEX-3 at 18mm


DSLR at 400mm

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

The camera is just a tool. One can make wonderful images, images that make you happy (that's what is most important) and that you can share with others with just about any digital camera out there. If your existance, bread and butter, etc. come from making images for other people who pay you then...you need to use the finest tools you can get your hands on and afford. I could take great pleasure in one of these point and shoot cameras and the luxury of having time to just take photos of what I want to...just for the pure pleasure of it...but I also need to eat and I'm counting on one person to provide for me in my older years.........ME! (I'll be 65 in a month and don't intend to retire as long as the work is there and I can do it...)

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I get what you are saying. I would just like to have a little more time to take photos-- take trips etc. I am currently working 65 hours a week (Yes, I am very happy to have a job!)-- but since I'm on salary, that's 40 (wink!) I get compensated for. I tell people that I'm on the "Retirement Installment Plan" -- I take my retirement in 3-week installments-- annually.

;-) ;-)

raynardo Loc: Oceanside, CA

I believe it comes down to the type of photography one does.

If one has all the time in the world to set up and create the shot, probably tripod and all. Then one camera body will work fine.

On the other hand if one has to be quick in shooting their photos like a photojournalist or sports photographer, then I would believe it would be advantageous to to have more than one camera body.

The advantage of the second body it there's a good chance you'll have the correct lens for for shot you need on your camera. Knowing fairly well in advance of what I'll be up against will determine what lenses I put on my two identical camera bodies.

All of my four lenses for these two Olympus bodies are now zooms, ranging from 7mm-14mm on up.

So, it's not a blanket answer, but rather one that is determined by your photography requirements. And yes, money will also play a factor in your decision.

There are now very nice strap systems that allow one to carry and shoot with two cameras. I'm a big fan of the Black Rapid Double Strap, it is more comfortable to carry two cameras with this than to have one camera draped around one's neck.

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

That's me.
One stinkin' (and not so top-of -the -line but beautiful DSLR) Oh, and a P&S to carry around every day. That's it and I'm thankful to have those little babies. Just sayin'.

zneb240 Loc: New South Wales - Australia

Sorry Jerry, playing catch up here as I missed your first post on having more than one DSLR.

I had a stroke a few years ago and have lost a lot of function in my right arm & hand and am now somewhat fumble fingered. Rather than risk dropping my stuff whilst changing lenses etc, I elected to have two identical bodies. Nikon 200-400mm never comes off one and 70-200mm lives on the other (sometimes changed to 18-200mm for convenient walking around). Two identical bodies, different lenses. I would recommend this arrangement for anyone a little less able - saved my bacon many times.

rts2568

To sodapop
From rts2568

Who the hell cares what you carry in the way of photographic gear, only those who enjoy more, just carrying the best, I surmise, those who have little regard for photography otherwise.

Just so long as you get your desired photographs, that's what counts - that's what photography is all about, making do with what you've got and getting the results you can be proud of.

Raynardo has put it so informatively, 'the right sort of gear for the right job'?


rts2568

kmohr3 Loc: Rockford, IL

I have 2, I carry T2i daily (kind of my kick-around camera for in the car). On the weekends when I go on a shoot with friends and relatives I will use my T4i - and sometimes both.

madcapmagishion

I only have one DSLR as that is all I can use at one time.
I don't rely on my DSLR to make a living, if I did I would have two DSLR's maybe.
When I go out on my daily photo walk, all I take is my one DSLR and one lens also.
Usually my 55-300mm VR but lately I have fallen in love with my new
50mm f/1.8 FX lens and am having a hard time taking it off of my one DSLR.

marty wild Loc: England

You need a back up plan! In case things go tits up! Death is a serious issue when on a model shoot. NO! no! Not physical death. But looking like a spare prick at a wedding damages your self a-steam quote Man with broken camera need not ask people to smile. But man with two cameras still gets paid.

:-D

ringo Loc: australia

I get by with one but because i shoot a lot of sport (mainly Australian Football and Motto cross) it would be great if I could have 120-400mm on one and 70-200mm on the other.I live in hope

Larrie Loc: NE Ohio

Ive been using my 7D so much that my 500D was going unused. I have been planning to sell the 500D but kept putting it off. Good thing I had a promised shoot when I had to send the 7D in for service