Rick Posted November 26, 2012 Share #41  Posted November 26, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) As opposed to this subtle and discreet belt contraption. Jeff  Never not funny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 26, 2012 Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Rick, Take a look here Carrying two M's at the same time?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Printmaker Posted November 26, 2012 Share #42  Posted November 26, 2012 This is a Leica IIIG http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/Leica_IIIg  If I were ever to carry two bodies, I would have one in my bag. I have never felt the need to have more than one actually on my person at the same time, as one tends to look like Dennis Hopper in Apocalypse Now.  Back then we all looked like Dennis Hopper because zoom lenses really sucked and 36 frames was never enough. I carried a M4 with a 35 and a Nikon F with a 105. Light meter went in the breast packet and a dozen rolls of film went in the vest/jacket pockets. And... we were young and dumb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 26, 2012 Share #43 Â Posted November 26, 2012 I gave up carrying two cameras years ago. Â Even with one I want to reduce rather than expand the technological options available to me, so I increasingly take only one lens. It has had nothing but a positive effect on my photography. Â I couldn't agree more Peter! I've found the same, it's an extremely refreshing experience. Instead of messing around and fiddling with gear, you can actually concentrate on photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted November 26, 2012 Share #44 Â Posted November 26, 2012 I gave up carrying two cameras years ago. Â Even with one I want to reduce rather than expand the technological options available to me, so I increasingly take only one lens. It has had nothing but a positive effect on my photography. I agree Peter. Although at times I do find it useful to include my compact X1 which serves two purposes. Backup in case of failure (rare); and alternative focal length lens for touring diversity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 26, 2012 Share #45  Posted November 26, 2012 As opposed to this subtle and discreet belt contraption. Jeff  Well done, really, on finding a decade-old photo...:D:D  I had a dodgy moustache in those days, too  Regards,  Bill Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 26, 2012 Share #46 Â Posted November 26, 2012 Instead of messing around and fiddling with gear, you can actually concentrate on photography. Â Ironically, the reason some carry two cameras is to avoid having to fiddle with lens changes. One lens on each camera (the same camera model) and one can concentrate on just pics. Â I've worked many ways, with many different camera systems. Depends on the system, the weather, the subject matter, whether I'm using a car or walking, and so on. The bag is usually in the car or hotel, but in bad weather it might be on me. (With film Ms I didn't worry so much about rain; I'm hopeful the new M might alleviate that concern.) Â An M is so small that even if I decide to use two, I can sling one over each shoulder and, if I wear a light and loose fitting jacket, nobody knows I've got a camera or two under there. It's second nature to bring either to my eye quickly and seamlessly. Â I may go out on any given day with only one camera with lens, or with an extra lens in a small pouch or pocket, or with two cameras. But, if the latter, there's a reason...and that reason always has to do with what will best facilitate the efficient making of pics that day. And my mood. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 26, 2012 Share #47  Posted November 26, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well done, really, on finding a decade-old photo.  You posted the pic in 2010 and commented on your use of the belt system.  As I recall, you had a Leica watch back then, too.  It's ok, Bill. Just better not to judge others as amateurs or poseurs based on their photos or practices. To each his own. It's all good (mostly).  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted November 26, 2012 Share #48 Â Posted November 26, 2012 Where can I get a Leica watch? Â Presumably it does not keep time but looks ueber cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 26, 2012 Share #49 Â Posted November 26, 2012 All joking aside, I'm buying a new M so I can have a second body to use two lenses at once. I will even consider a third soon after. Having one for 35, 50 and 75 would be wonderful. Having the ability to jump between lenses while shooting commercially makes a hell of a difference. Stopping to change lenses not only takes time but it can kill energy and flow of a shoot. Also the down time once you realise you sensor has inhaled a mouth full of gunk which needs cleaning out before you can start shooting. Â Personally though, for my own photography, I enjoy having just one body and one lens. I photograph what I see and for me that is mainly 50mm and 35mm. I'm happy to fix myself to one of these. Â I certainly wouldn't wander around with two cameras around my neck or so that is visible on me - You're just going to attract way too much attention and blow your cover. iMO, of corse. If you can manage to do it then good luck and go for it. Â Also as someone has stated earlier I think you're more likely going to come across as intimidating to begin with. So In a sling bag to the side and ready to roll would be best I think. Something you can just dump or quickly grab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 26, 2012 Share #50  Posted November 26, 2012 You posted the pic in 2010 and commented on your use of the belt system. As I recall, you had a Leica watch back then, too.  It's ok, Bill. Just better not to judge others as amateurs or poseurs based on their photos or practices. To each his own. It's all good (mostly).  Jeff   Who's judging? I'm just touched to have my very own stalker...  Regards,  Bill Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 26, 2012 Share #51 Â Posted November 26, 2012 ... this says "well heeled amateur poseur" to me... Â Judgment. Â Just following the facts...easy to feel stalked I guess, when you're trying unsuccessfully to duck them. You made the comment about stopping the digging when you get the bottom of the hole...good time perhaps to heed your own advice. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 26, 2012 Share #52  Posted November 26, 2012 Ducking nothing, old boy, just amused by your assiduous attempts at muckraking. Carry on, do - it's fascinating to see what motivates some people  Regards,  Bill  Sent from another Galaxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 27, 2012 Share #53 Â Posted November 27, 2012 Where can I get a Leica watch? Â Presumably it does not keep time but looks ueber cool I put one in the buy and sell some time ago and nobody wanted it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 27, 2012 Share #54 Â Posted November 27, 2012 Put down the gloves Fellas. All this points out is that luckily, on the matter of belts and pouches Bill came to his senses. Every one has a shirt, some trousers a jacket or what ever they look back and wonder how the hell they thought it worked. Â Either way, I'm sorry fellas but that thing you attach to your hip and those god awful pouches on belts (really, what were you thinking Bill ) are tragic what ever way you look at it. Though I think the moustache may have been a nice touch. Was it a Handlebar variety? Waxed? Anyways...Lets all pretend it didn't happen that way for the credibility of the whole forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 27, 2012 Share #55  Posted November 27, 2012 it's fascinating to see what motivates some people  Just cursed with a good (visual) memory, and a delight in juxtaposing thoughts (and images). Comes in handy for my photography.  I did hope to get a groan and laugh instead. Laughing at oneself is good therapy; I do it often enough.  Sorry to offend.  Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 27, 2012 Share #56 Â Posted November 27, 2012 Jeff, you are kinda creeping me out. Why are you spending such an effort looking up old posts from Bill, to find a picture he posted in the past, to use, to try and bust his balls about being judgmental? Weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted November 27, 2012 Share #57 Â Posted November 27, 2012 Not having a camera, as distinct from from an iPhone, with you always, means you are not really a photographer. Â I'd say it depends upon whether you are the sort who wanders around on the off chance something might appear worth snapping or the kind who has something in mind (however vague) before picking up a camera. I know many fine photographers who fall into the latter category who never carry around a camera all the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 27, 2012 Share #58 Â Posted November 27, 2012 A photo taken with a phone is still a photo. Why would a photographer using a phone, all of a sudden, not be a photographer? Â If my phone didn't leave me disappointed with the quality every time I used it, believe me, I would be using it all the time. The camera is just a box between me and my photo. A leica is a lovely box though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted November 27, 2012 Share #59 Â Posted November 27, 2012 Jeff, you are kinda creeping me out. Why are you spending such an effort looking up old posts from Bill, to find a picture he posted in the past, to use, to try and bust his balls about being judgmental? Weird. Â I'm done with it. Start with a quick joke (took seconds to do a quick search based on memory)...expect a quick laugh, but instead get a denial and get called a stalker. Yep, weird. Â Moving on. Â Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 27, 2012 Share #60 Â Posted November 27, 2012 OK guys. Cut it out please. This thread is about carrying cameras, not about ad hominem posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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