Just One Camera?
Jun 30, 2023 10:58:53 #
I have 3 Nikon DSLRs. I use the D810 and D750 but I no longer use the D7000.
Dodie
Dodie
Jun 30, 2023 11:40:41 #
I have 3 bodies: D800e, D4, D5. They all do slightly different things.
The D4 is my go-to everyday camera. It has good medium to high ISO capability and the colors are good.
The D5 is my low light camera. It's mostly equivalent to the D4 but the dynamic range is a bit limited when real high ISO is needed. The two bodies are almost interchangeable so when shooting an event I usually put the 24-70 on one and the 70-200 on the other. Sometimes I will use the 200-500 instead of the 24-70, depending on how far away from the action I am. Having two bodies with different lenses makes it easy to swap focal lengths without changing lenses. I deal with the images on different cards by renaming the files using the subject, date, and time for the filename. That way I can order the files chronologically without having to remember which body was in use.
The D800e is for documentation. Has more megapixels for finer resolution.
The D4 is my go-to everyday camera. It has good medium to high ISO capability and the colors are good.
The D5 is my low light camera. It's mostly equivalent to the D4 but the dynamic range is a bit limited when real high ISO is needed. The two bodies are almost interchangeable so when shooting an event I usually put the 24-70 on one and the 70-200 on the other. Sometimes I will use the 200-500 instead of the 24-70, depending on how far away from the action I am. Having two bodies with different lenses makes it easy to swap focal lengths without changing lenses. I deal with the images on different cards by renaming the files using the subject, date, and time for the filename. That way I can order the files chronologically without having to remember which body was in use.
The D800e is for documentation. Has more megapixels for finer resolution.
Jun 30, 2023 12:07:46 #
Jun 30, 2023 12:25:54 #
ONLY --
ONE (1) camera for me --
Currently, it's a Canon 5Ds --
Of the Six Lenses I own Four (4) were purchased way back when I shot with film.
ONE (1) camera for me --
Currently, it's a Canon 5Ds --
Of the Six Lenses I own Four (4) were purchased way back when I shot with film.
Jun 30, 2023 21:24:13 #
larryepage wrote:
I may have a second camera in the car, but have also stopped carrying multiple cameras otherwise. Careful research has demonstrated that extreme focal lengths (beyond 24 or 120mm) are rarely necessary. It has also informed my decision of which camera to select.
"careful research" Please tell me more! For me, Beyond 120mm is ALWAYS necessary!! But I guess it depends on the kind of photography that YOU do!
Jun 30, 2023 21:27:42 #
larryepage wrote:
I may have a second camera in the car, but have also stopped carrying multiple cameras otherwise. Careful research has demonstrated that extreme focal lengths (beyond 24 or 120mm) are rarely necessary. It has also informed my decision of which camera to select.
Careful research by whom?
I use the 200 end of my zoom a good amount.
"Rarely necessary" depends on the user and the shot desire.......
Jun 30, 2023 21:55:44 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Longshadow wrote:
Careful research by whom?
I use the 200 end of my zoom a good amount.
"Rarely necessary" depends on the user and the shot desire.......
I use the 200 end of my zoom a good amount.
"Rarely necessary" depends on the user and the shot desire.......
By me for my needs. Please read my signature notes. They are there for a reason.
I endorse every photographer doing the same. Much better than following the confusing nattle and babble here.
Jun 30, 2023 21:56:42 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Retired CPO wrote:
"careful research" Please tell me more! For me, Beyond 120mm is ALWAYS necessary!! But I guess it depends on the kind of photography that YOU do!
Please see my response to Longshadow.
Jun 30, 2023 22:13:56 #
larryepage wrote:
By me for my needs. Please read my signature notes. They are there for a reason.
I endorse every photographer doing the same. Much better than following the confusing nattle and babble here.
I endorse every photographer doing the same. Much better than following the confusing nattle and babble here.
Your signature line dose NOT imply that what you said was regarding you.
Better to have stated "Careful research by me has demonstrated that extreme focal lengths (beyond 24 or 120mm) are rarely necessary for my needs..."
Then there would be no question.......
And I don't read signature lines more than once, initially, NEVER for each post that a poster makes.
Jun 30, 2023 23:04:25 #
larryepage wrote:
Please see my response to Longshadow.
It was simply a poorly worded post. Don't write to be understood. Write so that you cannot be mis-understood!
Jun 30, 2023 23:27:34 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
This is a discussion about personal choices and approaches. Jerry set that for us at the beginning. My post as written fits it fine.
Jul 1, 2023 01:41:27 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jerryc41 wrote:
Back in the 1970s, I bought a Miranda Sensorex, and that was my sole camera (I think) until I bought the Nikon F Photomic. Today, I can't imagine having just one working camera. Do any of you have just one working camera?
I used to have 3 Canon bodies and more than a dozen Canon and 3rd party lenses to go with them, I have significantly simplified things and now only use a Nikon Z fc and 5 lenses.
Jul 1, 2023 02:57:20 #
imagextrordinair
Loc: Halden, Norway
jerryc41 wrote:
Back in the 1970s, I bought a Miranda Sensorex, and that was my sole camera (I think) until I bought the Nikon F Photomic. Today, I can't imagine having just one working camera. Do any of you have just one working camera?
Changing lenses can be time consuming and a pain, plus sensor/ lens contamination at an outdoor shoot is also a problem.
Three 1DX Mk3's for me and well worth the investment in time saved, plus I'm good for 1.5 million images and always have a backup.
Jul 1, 2023 05:21:55 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
I have 2 cameras D750 and D500, in the car I usually carry both, the D500 with a tamron 150-600 G2, and the D750 with an Irix 11mm for landscapes. Also in the case is an 18-300 (Dx) lens, a 24-120, a 14-24 and a 100mm macro.
When walking, it depends on what I plan to shoot, the lighting, and how long the walk.
When walking, it depends on what I plan to shoot, the lighting, and how long the walk.
Jul 1, 2023 05:50:41 #
I'm ashamed to say I have too many cameras... 10.
3 Full-frame Nikons and Canon
4 APSC Nikons and Fujifilm
3 Micro 4/3
3 Full-frame Nikons and Canon
4 APSC Nikons and Fujifilm
3 Micro 4/3
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