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Jan 20, 2019 10:54:24   #
BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan
 
Sometimes I wish i had two so I wouldn't have to change lenses on site. And if I were a pro, especially in active scenes I would definitely want the easy access.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:05:49   #
epd1947
 
julian.gang wrote:
Is having more than one camera for different purposes a good idea?...Julian


I believe it is yes - the camera is a tool and not all tools are best suited to the job at hand. I own a variety of cameras and lenses across several brands and formats - when I am going out to take photos I select from among them the items best suited to my purpose (or my mood) in that moment. For example, a small and discrete camera tends to work best in street photography while a full framer might be a better choice if you are capturing landscapes with the intention of creating gallery sized wall prints - and so on.

The downside is that you need to become familiar with the operating parameters of each of the cameras you own - the basics of photography do not change but how to work within those parameters does camera to camera.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:21:28   #
gonzo.3800
 
my hz10w Samsung is great for no hassle depth of field on a sunny day, flowers and other close ups. Everything else my canon 80d

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Jan 20, 2019 11:22:06   #
BigGWells Loc: Olympia, WA
 
I have always believed there is a big difference between need and want. I shoot primarily drag racing, it is very fast pace. Depending on the event, I may carry 1, 2 or even 3 bodies and lens combo. My main setup is my D5 with a 70-200. I use my D810 mostly with my 24-70. My D500, about 100% of the time has the 24-120 on it. It simply depends on the shot I am after. With the fuel flying around in the air, as well as cute little chunks of rubber, it is not real fun to change lens's out there. Now I will change my D5 setup to my 150-600, 200-500 or a 600. Remember, there is a difference between need and want.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:35:37   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
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.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:36:29   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
I use a 5D and a 7D for many reasons. But, 5D is better overall camera full frame and the 7D non full frame has better breach etc. The best part of this pair is the feel and work the same in your hands with a lot of common controls in the same location.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:44:43   #
dglueck Loc: Rochester, NY
 
I use a 5DIII with 24-105 for landscape and 7DII with 100-400 with or without 1.4x extender for action/wildlife. The 7D for crop factor and more fps than the 5D.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:46:49   #
markie1425 Loc: Bryn Mawr, PA
 
julian.gang wrote:
Is having more than one camera for different purposes a good idea?...Julian


For me, yes.

A Canon DSLR for photographing high school reunions. Otherwise, it's too clunky to carry around the city.

A four-thirds Lumix for everyday use. Small enough to carry around, large enough sensor for good results.

Several small Canons for use when I need to carry just a pocketable camera.

And an Olympus Tough Camera for freezing or inclement weather.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:46:54   #
Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb
 
The best part for me I don't have to think if it my 5D or 7D they work the same.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:53:22   #
Flickwet Loc: NEOhio
 
Brucej67 wrote:
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.

Bingo! Horses for courses as they say. D700 for general work, D300’s for back up, D2X with 80-400, Oly m43 em-5 for IR, and 50-200 withe-620 for the kayak.

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Jan 20, 2019 11:56:27   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
OK, for my lack of knowledge, what exactly is a ridge camera? I may need one of those as well. :~)

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Jan 20, 2019 12:02:04   #
epd1947
 
foxfirerodandgun wrote:
OK, for my lack of knowledge, what exactly is a ridge camera? I may need one of those as well. :~)


A "bridge" camera typically is an advanced level point & shoot with a wide ranging zoom lens - they are most often styled like a DSLR.

For examples, and to see what I mean - Google some or all of the following

Sony RX10 (any in the series - they are up to Mark IV now)
Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 or FZ2500
Panasonic LUMIX FZ300
Nikon Coolpix P900 or P1000

And there are lots of other examples

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Jan 20, 2019 12:06:05   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
epd1947 wrote:
A "bridge" camera typically is an advanced level point & shoot with a wide ranging zoom lens - they are most often styled like a DSLR.

For examples, and to see what I mean - Google some or all of the following

Sony RX10 (any in the series - they are up to Mark IV now)
Panasonic LUMIX FZ1000 or FZ2500
Panasonic LUMIX FZ300
Nikon Coolpix P900 or P1000

And there are lots of other examples


Thanks! I do have a Nikon S8100. It has a zoom, but do not remember the focal range. I normally take it along on short trips when I don't want to carry one of the DSLR's. It does produce what I condsider to be very good images though.

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Jan 20, 2019 12:06:37   #
willy6419
 
Personal choice and budget. I use D500 cropped version with longer lens for wildlife, faster focus and continuous shutter, a D750 full frame with wide angle for landscape and rarely change lenses in dirty conditions. The software and controls are very similar, but set up for their primary use.

Mostly, I take the one I expect, but often do hikes with both, sometimes I wish I had a Sherpa, but the cotton carrier is a dream for me.

If the software and controls weren't very similar, it would be confusing.

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Jan 20, 2019 12:17:37   #
tomad Loc: North Carolina
 
Not necessarily, but if you have two...

I bought the original Sony RX10 and later the RX10IV which has better active focusing and a much longer lens. So for convenience, especially when travelling on a photo trip I keep the original RX10 set up for landscapes and the IV set up for wildlife or moving subjects. I frequently take trips that involve both landscape and wildlife photography interchangeably and this keeps me from continually having to change the settings on one camera back and forth.

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