julian.gang wrote:
Is having more than one camera for different purposes a good idea?...Julian
Idea? I've always had more than one camera and more than one type of camera. And yes, they get used for different things or types of shots.
I have 4 DSLRs:
Pentax K-3 (24MP) - for Close-ups, and Landscapes; have not had it long or used it much yet, sucks in low light / high ISO.
Pentax K-5 (16MP) - has been my main digital camera for pretty much everything, especially good at low light / high ISO. I've taken the most shots with it of my digital cameras.
Pentax K-20D (14MP) - my first DSLR, general use and as a second (different lens left on) or back-up on road trips. Oddly, for some reason some of my best images were made with this camera.
Pentax K-100D (6MP) - CCD Sensor, converted for full time IR (667 nm) use. With AA filters gone resolution seems higher than 6MP.
Other Digital Cameras:
Fujifilm X100T (16MP) - My newest camera. Purchased for my wife and if I like it I may buy a Fujifilm X-Pro2 and some lenses for myself to use. Tricky and slow working for Close-ups or Macros due to short 23mm lens. Mainly intended as a Street Photography camera.
Kodak P712 (7.1MP) - Old and nearly dead, about ready for the trash. Used now for quicky snap-shots, often of my hounds.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 (12MP 2:3) - Quick Snap-shots; it actually shoots RAW!
Samsung ST150F - Quick Snap-shots; too small, hard for me to hold.
Film Cameras:
Omega 45F - 4x5" studio rail full view camera; I rarely use it today as it is not well suited for location work.
Gunlach 4x5" Vintage Wooden Folding Field Camera (Model ?) - For shooting large format film, mainly for B&W as I still like the look of Silver Prints.
Asahi Pentax K2 DMD - My film camera workhorse! Av AE.
Asahi Pentax K1000 - Backup camera; all manual.
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic - Uses M-42 Screw Mount Takumar Lenses; lenses also usable for digital cameras.
Several other vintage 35mm cameras, a family Argus 75 (620), Polaroid SX-70; not used, more or less a collection.