Multiples of Same Camera (w/ diff lenses) in the Past for PJ?

[shanefking]

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1 hour ago, Dennis said:

It's an excellent question. For my work, I always carried two bodies (on me). Because I always thought: "What about I need to quickly to take another kind of photo..."

Until 2015-2016, when I decided to switch to one body only (usually w/ a 35mm) and a second body (back up) in the bag, w/o lens attached. It was the best decision I've ever made. I feel freer with any kind of movement. I can lay down, jump, and climb. Much better for my ninja style 🥷. Of course, it's a commitment. On one side, you are very free and light (which is crucial for me). On the other hand, If I want to take a picture w/ a more-telephoto lens, I have two solutions: wait these '7-10' seconds to switch lens or start immediately to shoot and work towards the scene (human zoom). Of course, it's not the same, but it usually works fine. 
Curiously, with practice and experience, I became much faster w/ one camera/lens kit and less lazy. I usually shoot w/ prime lens only, and the longest lens in my bag is 58mm. So, there is not much difference. All of this w/ documentary and fast work

When I use my M10 w/, of course, a 35mm attached, the other lenses are in my Domke bag. I switch lenses only when needed or when I want another POV. Note: I think like Robert Capa, " If your pictures are not good enough.... you know...."... I much prefer to 'smell' the scene and not take the picture from far away, even if it's only a few meters.

I actually did an assignment for a travel magazine in January using M10+21+35+50, and it worked like a charm. Yes, one body only. I can't share the picture. Not been published yet, but I will hopefully do it soon.
In my experience, I believe that carrying one camera only is more effective, rather than carrying two just in case I MAY need a different type of shot. But it's me, usually against the current 🤷‍♂️

And for my personal stuff, street photography and travel, I usually bring w/ me one body and a few lenses. I'm not the guy that think, what if... I just live the present and hope for the best 🤞I want to fully enjoy the process, and carrying less gear make it more pleasant.  

Well said!  And Thats awesome Dennis, I can’t wait to see it!  

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[Photojournoguy]

1 hour ago, Dennis said:

It's an excellent question. For my work, I always carried two bodies (on me). Because I always thought: "What about I need to quickly to take another kind of photo..."

Until 2015-2016, when I decided to switch to one body only (usually w/ a 35mm) and a second body (back up) in the bag, w/o lens attached. It was the best decision I've ever made. I feel freer with any kind of movement. I can lay down, jump, and climb. Much better for my ninja style 🥷. Of course, it's a commitment. On one side, you are very free and light (which is crucial for me). On the other hand, If I want to take a picture w/ a more-telephoto lens, I have two solutions: wait these '7-10' seconds to switch lens or start immediately to shoot and work towards the scene (human zoom). Of course, it's not the same, but it usually works fine. 
Curiously, with practice and experience, I became much faster w/ one camera/lens kit and less lazy. I usually shoot w/ prime lens only, and the longest lens in my bag is 58mm. So, there is not much difference. All of this w/ documentary and fast work

When I use my M10 w/, of course, a 35mm attached, the other lenses are in my Domke bag. I switch lenses only when needed or when I want another POV. Note: I think like Robert Capa, " If your pictures are not good enough.... you know...."... I much prefer to 'smell' the scene and not take the picture from far away, even if it's only a few meters.

I actually did an assignment for a travel magazine in January using M10+21+35+50, and it worked like a charm. Yes, one body only. I can't share the picture. Not been published yet, but I will hopefully do it soon.
In my experience, I believe that carrying one camera only is more effective, rather than carrying two just in case I MAY need a different type of shot. But it's me, usually against the current 🤷‍♂️

And for my personal stuff, street photography and travel, I usually bring w/ me one body and a few lenses. I'm not the guy that think, what if... I just live the present and hope for the best 🤞I want to fully enjoy the process, and carrying less gear make it more pleasant.  

Thank you so much for sharing, love the perspective and thought process. Right now I’m the same way (minus the extra lenses). What I got on me is my ride or die (hopefully just ride though of course). And great point on ninja style, have seen you commit to that style of capturing. When talking to my dealer about a black body with or without script on top, I ended up choosing no script because I told him I didn’t want the script to blow my ninja cover.

I’ve long admired your stunning style and it’s the type of aesthetic that resonates with what I try to capture. Sometimes I’ll see or capture something and think, “that’s a Dennis shot style right there.”

[Photojournoguy]

3 minutes ago, shanefking said:

Well said!  And Thats awesome Dennis, I can’t wait to see it!  

Yes big +1 right there! Forgot to mention that separately, congrats Dennis!!!

[Dennis]

Thank you so much, PJ-guy 🙏🙏🙏 So kind!

I ask and learn A LOT in this place (LUF). There are some topics I don't know anything about, lol. So, I ask (and write) a lot. But the most important thing, IMHO, it's to have a clear idea on your mind about what one really wants... Questions such as 'why?' and 'what for?' are basic. The 'how-to" comes later. So, it doesn't matter how people think and do. I do it my way. Try and fail. Until I'm happy. The minimalistic approach (in terms of # of choices) really makes the difference. And one body only, it makes sense to me.

Again, thank you!

 

[jankap]

2 hours ago, Dennis said:

When I use my M10 w/, of course, a 35mm attached, the other lenses are in my Domke bag. I switch lenses only when needed or when I want another POV. Note: I think like Robert Capa, " If your pictures are not good enough.... you know...."... I much prefer to 'smell' the scene and not take the picture from far away, even if it's only a few meters.  

I don't like the recommendation of Capa. Of course far away is nonsense too. But if you here write scene, then I agree. A scene is subject + environment.

As an amateur I am more an observer. My hair rises, if I see those full format filling portraits, taken without any idea. The same with wildlife animal portraits sometimes, the tramcar to the zoo would suffice.

Edited March 4, 2022 by jankap

[Dennis]

2 minutes ago, jankap said:

I don't like the recommendation of Capa. Of course far away is nonsense too. But if you here write scene, then I agree. A scene is subject + environment.

As an amateur I am more an observer. My hair rises, if I see those full format filling portraits, taken without any idea. The same with wildlife pictures sometimes, the tramcar to the zoo would suffice.

Agree. Context is king. Being close doesn't mean so close, or w/o environment. But being close enough, it makes me feel I'm there... Like this picture

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I prefer to be close and shoot w/ a 28 rather than farther w/ a 50. With the latter, probably the picture would have been cleaner. But I like it better w/ 28 🤷‍♂️

 

[jankap]

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Very good! That is what is I am aiming at, too.

[PCPix]

On 3/4/2022 at 8:22 PM, Dennis said:

I decided to switch to one body only (usually w/ a 35mm) and a second body (back up) in the bag, w/o lens attached. It was the best decision I've ever made. I feel freer with any kind of movement. I can lay down, jump, and climb. Much better for my ninja style

This is the essence of minimalism and the joy of using M’s... 

When you are doing your ninja moves Dennis, which 35 is your preferred option?