Having more than one camera for more than one purpose!
Jan 20, 2019 07:20:47 #
I have aD3s converted to IR, D500 for wildlife with 200-500, D810 for landscape and night sky photography.
Just trying out the Z7 For landscapes etc
Just trying out the Z7 For landscapes etc
Jan 20, 2019 07:21:12 #
I have different uses for my different cameras.
Digital:
DSLR - action, sports, wildlife & studio (OVF).
Mirrorless - light weight travel kit, knocking around kit
Film:
SLR 35mm - General shooting
SLR 120 - landscapes, portraits, studio
4x5 - landscapes, portraits, but mostly for honing my craft and relaxing as the pace is somewhat slower.
Digital:
DSLR - action, sports, wildlife & studio (OVF).
Mirrorless - light weight travel kit, knocking around kit
Film:
SLR 35mm - General shooting
SLR 120 - landscapes, portraits, studio
4x5 - landscapes, portraits, but mostly for honing my craft and relaxing as the pace is somewhat slower.
Jan 20, 2019 07:41:57 #
I have four digital cameras: one bridge camera on semi-permanent loan to my daughter, one bridge camera that lives in my truck, a DSLR, and a new mirrorless that I’m learning to use. And then there are the film cameras that I still play with once in a while. My wife thinks one is enough.
Jan 20, 2019 07:44:09 #
I got the D500 for my primary interests: wildlife and sports, but it works fine for everything else I shoot (landscapes, buildings, travel photography)...
... however, if I could afford one, I'd buy a D850 for the rest.
I see a lot of avid photographers out in the field with two cameras on them: usually to avoid having to switch lenses I think, or rather to save the time required to switch lenses by having two cams, though rarely do I see them with two of the same body.
... however, if I could afford one, I'd buy a D850 for the rest.
I see a lot of avid photographers out in the field with two cameras on them: usually to avoid having to switch lenses I think, or rather to save the time required to switch lenses by having two cams, though rarely do I see them with two of the same body.
Jan 20, 2019 07:57:22 #
Yes, I use a Canon 5D Mark III and Mark IV. I have one set up on a Canon 24-70 f/4 L IS Lens and the Mark III set up on a Canon 70-200 F/4 L IS Lens. When I am on a shoot they are on me at all times. I can cover the wide shots and the long shots instantly without changing lenses.
Jan 20, 2019 07:59:02 #
I do out of habit, while shooting a wedding the camera I was using fell and needed repair, I luckily had a backup camera in the car. It is also helpful when you want to shoot with more than one lens in the field, instead of changing lenses and exposing the sensor to dust you can mount the different lens on each camera ahead of time.
julian.gang wrote:
Is having more than one camera for different purposes a good idea?...Julian
Jan 20, 2019 08:02:01 #
ed2056
Loc: Warwick, RI
Well, I guess i’m The only one who has a film camera in my bag at all times. My D750 is my main body and my F100 loaded with Tri-X or Tmax is in there too. Just can’t let go of film.
Jan 20, 2019 08:08:18 #
julian.gang wrote:
Is having more than one camera for different purposes a good idea?...Julian
Probably, one for photographing and one (pocket size) for a backup when/if the primary fails. Other than that, I need to learn the primary camera first.
Jan 20, 2019 08:12:20 #
I do not upgrade that is buying a new camera to replace the old one if it's still working. However, I do have more than one cameras for different purposes.
Jan 20, 2019 08:17:34 #
kdogg
Loc: Gallipolis Ferry WV
Blaster34 wrote:
Probably, one for photographing and one (pocket size) for a backup when/if the primary fails. Other than that, I need to learn the primary camera first.
My digital kit has two bodies, 7D&7DII with an assortment of lenses. Also carry a Rollie 35 S with Tri-x 400 for street photography. I've been using this setup since my film days and it still serves me well. Also have an assortment of MF and LF film cameras I use on occasion.
Jan 20, 2019 08:25:22 #
foxfirerodandgun
Loc: Stony Creek, VA
I have had, and have learned most of its functions, two Nikon D70s. One with my macro lens mounted; one for my grab & go for "snapshots"; and one (D7200) that I am in the process of learning how to use all of its functions for serious photography. Do I need all three, probably not, but I had purchased the first D70s in 2006 and got such a good deal on the second one that only had 3240 +/- shutter actuations that I could not pass up. I use all three but mostly now use the D7200.
Jan 20, 2019 08:28:49 #
Things change over time. I used to carry 3 bodies. A black body for B&W with a chrome body for color. The third was in the bottom of the bag as a back-up.
Today when I go out with a long lens and tripod, I carry a second body with a 24-70. You never know when something will pop up right in front of you.
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Today when I go out with a long lens and tripod, I carry a second body with a 24-70. You never know when something will pop up right in front of you.
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Jan 20, 2019 08:29:02 #
I have one Primary Camera. One backup to the Primary. I have a Bridge camera for micro and flowers, and a SLR film camera for Black and Whites.
Jan 20, 2019 08:34:01 #
In the same system, two cameras are a lot easier. If different systems, lots of huh? What? Where was that, etc.
Tiny one for convenience, larger for fun.
Tiny one for convenience, larger for fun.
Jan 20, 2019 08:35:31 #
Gene51 wrote:
Yes. I often have 3-4 cameras I use on a regular basis. I recently sold off a D3S because I found myself not using it as much - but few cameras since could equal it's low light/high ISO performance. I use D800, D810 and a Sony RX10M4, and I keep a lightly used D70S around for IR conversion when I get around to it. What I don't do is keep cameras that use interchangeable lenses from different mfgrs.
Right. I forgot about my D70 IR conversion.
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