freitz Posted October 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted October 6, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Curious what everyone is using for their backup to their M? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 Hi freitz, Take a look here What is you M Back up?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jeffry Abt Posted October 7, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 7, 2015 A Nikon Df with an old AF 85mm f/1:4. I rarely use it but it is a nice setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted October 7, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 7, 2015 Same here. The Df with manual lenses especially is by far the closest experience to a RF in a DSLR. Even fits easily into a "M" bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 7, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 7, 2015 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/247129-do-you-have-a-backup-camera/ Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 7, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 7, 2015 As is so often said ad nauseam the only genuine backup is the same camera, another M, and there really are some people who buy them. But the logic of that has always escaped me, instead of having a backup camera I could have an entirely different camera that can do all the things an M can't do! So a Sony RX100 is my favourite to carry alongside an M, or a Holga, anything in fact that won't be left in a drawer waiting around as a backup. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted October 7, 2015 Share #6 Posted October 7, 2015 I'm off to Carmel Ca for a well earned vacation. In my trunk, Safari/35mm Cron ASPH/XVario/X1/Nikon D90+Various Nikon Lenses.. Wifey has V-Lux 4 & 40...Back up is the first camera available if the one your shooting with goes "xits up"... MacBook & Card Reader to download daily work... Cocktails @ Mission Ranch & chauffeur driven limo ready and waiting.. Oh sxxt' nearly forgot Uncle Amex '()' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 7, 2015 Share #7 Posted October 7, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) A question of terminology if you don't mind. Do you make a difference between "backup camera" and "spare camera". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@McLeica Posted October 7, 2015 Share #8 Posted October 7, 2015 My iMemory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffry Abt Posted October 7, 2015 Share #9 Posted October 7, 2015 A question of terminology if you don't mind. Do you make a difference between "backup camera" and "spare camera".Not for sure ...but I think my spare camera is my backup? But it could be that my backup camera is in all actuality is just a spare. My mind is now in a muddle! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share #10 Posted October 7, 2015 Anyone use a A7s as a "spare / backup ." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted October 7, 2015 Share #11 Posted October 7, 2015 A "Spare" is a BackUp!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 7, 2015 Share #12 Posted October 7, 2015 Mine is now the Q. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted October 7, 2015 Share #13 Posted October 7, 2015 As a traveler who is always looking to reduce the weight and bulk of stuff I carry, it would be counterproductive to carry a backup that weighs more than my main camera, and/or does not allow interchangeability of lenses between them. My current backup is a second M240. Previously I have used a Panny G1 micro 4/3 w/M adapter and Sony Nex 6 w/M adapter. I did not want to spend on a second M8 or M9 at the time, but the M240 seems like a long-termer for me. Barring Leica's return to the form factor of a film M I don't see anything they could offer in a new model that would persuade me to upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted October 7, 2015 As a traveler who is always looking to reduce the weight and bulk of stuff I carry, it would be counterproductive to carry a backup that weighs more than my main camera, and/or does not allow interchangeability of lenses between them. My current backup is a second M240. Previously I have used a Panny G1 micro 4/3 w/M adapter and Sony Nex 6 w/M adapter. I did not want to spend on a second M8 or M9 at the time, but the M240 seems like a long-termer for me. Barring Leica's return to the form factor of a film M I don't see anything they could offer in a new model that would persuade me to upgrade. Yes I agree Ideally a second M would be the best option. I think I'm leaning towards the A7s for low light capability and close focus with the adapter from Voigtlander. Also rather cheap on the used market right now in comparison to a second M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayewing Posted October 7, 2015 Share #15 Posted October 7, 2015 Like bocaburger I like to travel light. On my longer trips I take my Ricoh GXR with M mount. It is very small and light and takes the same lenses as my M240 though as it has an APS-C sesor it alters the effective focal length. I prefer to take my photographic gear and laptop in my hand luggage when flying and it adds very ittle to the bulk or weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 7, 2015 Share #16 Posted October 7, 2015 A "Spare" is a BackUp!! If a spare is a backup then a backup must be a spare i suspect so my only replacement in case of damage or loss is an M8.2 but i rarely travel w/o a Sigma DP2, a Fuji X-E2 with M lenses and/or a Panny LX100. FWIW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 7, 2015 Share #17 Posted October 7, 2015 M8 ... or even M4... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted October 8, 2015 Share #18 Posted October 8, 2015 I'm off to Carmel Ca for a well earned vacation. In my trunk, Safari/35mm Cron ASPH/XVario/X1/Nikon D90+Various Nikon Lenses.. Wifey has V-Lux 4 & 40...Back up is the first camera available if the one your shooting with goes "xits up"... MacBook & Card Reader to download daily work... Cocktails @ Mission Ranch & chauffeur driven limo ready and waiting.. Oh sxxt' nearly forgot Uncle Amex '( )' have a great time!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted October 8, 2015 Share #19 Posted October 8, 2015 In an emergency, an iPhone. Since the photographer rarely appear in an M photo, it comes in very handy for taking selfies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted October 8, 2015 Share #20 Posted October 8, 2015 M4-P. That and a brick (or two) of film is lighter and smaller than another whole system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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