mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) we always discuss how many lenses we have or should have, but never how many bodies that go with them and how we can juggle so many lenses with the bodies we have. I find changing a lens one of the most disruptive and time consuming task, let alone the chance of dropping the lens and or loosing the image I wanted to take. Furthermore dust will creep into the body and the weather might as well not help! All in all another body may go very well towards allowing you to take that extra image. And did I mention laziness? This is what I have come up with: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/88058-how-many-bodies/?do=findComment&comment=933007'>More sharing options...
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Shootist Posted June 15, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2009 I have 2 M8's and rarely use both at the same time, I don't mind changing lenses. But other times I do use both and change lenses on both of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryink Posted June 15, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 15, 2009 And did I mention laziness? This is what I have come up with: Those who die with the most toys win. So do you wear your grill and a big gold medallion when your chillin through the ghetto with that sweet gear? I'll bet da babes love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMSeattle Posted June 15, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 15, 2009 I own just one M8. I'm a professional photographer so I'm used to changing lenses on my DSLRs. DSLR zoom lens have reduced the numbers of changes. You need to be deliberate and be able to change quickly with eyes closed. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/88058-how-many-bodies/?do=findComment&comment=933062'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted June 15, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 15, 2009 To my way of thinking, changing a lens now and then doesn't compare to the inconvenience of carrying three bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 15, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 15, 2009 ...I suppose you will never have an out of body experience now... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted June 15, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) To my way of thinking, changing a lens now and then doesn't compare to the inconvenience of carrying three bodies. interesting... i find that carrying lenses in a bag is more inconvenient than carrying two cameras, one on shoulder and one in hand, and no bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted June 15, 2009 I own just one M8. I'm a professional photographer so I'm used to changing lenses on my DSLRs. DSLR zoom lens have reduced the numbers of changes. You need to be deliberate and be able to change quickly with eyes closed. i hate zooms, even on dslrs... and still, however fast you are, pulling a lens out of a bag, taking off the lens and putting the new one on, and putting the old one back in the bag takes much longer than simply lifting the body with the correct lens to your eye. Of course this makes sense if you use a limited amount of lenses like i do, and i generally go around with just two bodies and four lenses, the third one being more of a backup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted June 15, 2009 And did I mention laziness? This is what I have come up with: Those who die with the most toys win. So do you wear your grill and a big gold medallion when your chillin through the ghetto with that sweet gear? I'll bet da babes love it. yup that's me... when and in which "ghetto" did we meet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted June 15, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 15, 2009 ...I suppose you will never have an out of body experience now... Regards, Bill I carry a modern "pocket camera". Not that much smaller than my old IIIc but dust-sealed and with a much sharper lens which runs from 25-125mm. And I can get 800+ shots on "a roll". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 15, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 15, 2009 I have two fewer bodies than would be considered vulgar in some circles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted June 15, 2009 I carry a modern "pocket camera". Not that much smaller than my old IIIc but dust-sealed and with a much sharper lens which runs from 25-125mm. And I can get 800+ shots on "a roll". i would love to do that but the image quality takes too much of a dive for me to feel that i could use a pocket camera. the minimum gear i can bear to carry is one m8 with a 28cron. and i carry it ALL the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenerrolrd Posted June 15, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 15, 2009 Three ,if you are serious and work with two. I always work with two identical bodies for my street and travel photography. One for wide angles and one for normal to telephoto. Before I go out I try to determine what lenses will work best in a given environment and light. For example ..in the evening I guess that I will eventually run out of light..so its fast lenses only. Near water or events that limit mobility ..you may want a slightly longer set of lenses. In NYC you can go really wide and I often use an 18 or the 21. Point is I have 2 bodies and 3-4 lens that match my guess as to what I need. A working model for me might be the 21/1.4 on one body and the 50/1.4 on another. Tighter streets make it a 35/1.4. The 90/2 is in a vest or jacket(no bag). I spend no time changing lenses and can explore a subject with two FOVs. Most of the time one lens works best ....but which one. The moment is often gone before you can change. You only need a 3rd body if you expect to have two working when you need them. I have an upgraded M8 as a back up to my 2 m8.2 .....and I cant tell them apart when I am working. It takes time to learn to work with two bodies(use Upstraps or you will drop them) or swing them into something. The benefits are (1) you will more frequently have the right lens on the camera when you need it (2) you will be more likely to really cover a subject increasing your likelyhood of getting the one shot you wanted (3) you will be able to keep the camera closed and minimize changing lenses on the street and (4) you are carrying your backup.. Costs more and takes more effort to maintain for sure but when timing matters two bodies give you a better chance of success. Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted June 15, 2009 Three ,if you are serious and work with two. I always work with two identical bodies for my street and travel photography. One for wide angles and one for normal to telephoto. Before I go out I try to determine what lenses will work best in a given environment and light. For example ..in the evening I guess that I will eventually run out of light..so its fast lenses only. Near water or events that limit mobility ..you may want a slightly longer set of lenses. In NYC you can go really wide and I often use an 18 or the 21. Point is I have 2 bodies and 3-4 lens that match my guess as to what I need. A working model for me might be the 21/1.4 on one body and the 50/1.4 on another. Tighter streets make it a 35/1.4. The 90/2 is in a vest or jacket(no bag). I spend no time changing lenses and can explore a subject with two FOVs. Most of the time one lens works best ....but which one. The moment is often gone before you can change. You only need a 3rd body if you expect to have two working when you need them. I have an upgraded M8 as a back up to my 2 m8.2 .....and I cant tell them apart when I am working. It takes time to learn to work with two bodies(use Upstraps or you will drop them) or swing them into something. The benefits are (1) you will more frequently have the right lens on the camera when you need it (2) you will be more likely to really cover a subject increasing your likelyhood of getting the one shot you wanted (3) you will be able to keep the camera closed and minimize changing lenses on the street and (4) you are carrying your backup.. Costs more and takes more effort to maintain for sure but when timing matters two bodies give you a better chance of success. Roger blimey... am i looking into the mirror? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustafasoleiman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted June 15, 2009 I have two fewer bodies than would be considered vulgar in some circles. Ahem... i apologise for the bluntness sir... I do hope i am not too forward in asking what would that number be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted June 16, 2009 Share #16 Posted June 16, 2009 You have to have something to shoot while your camera is in the shop, right? (From the guy whose M8 is making a 4th trip to Solms, this time my fault) Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted June 16, 2009 Share #17 Posted June 16, 2009 I would not mind having a second body to work with at present. I am engaged in a reportage project in school and I have missed shots while changing lenses. I'd keep the WATE on one and my lux-35-asph on the other. However, I'm not convinced that my next major purchase will be another Leica body. For my almost 2-year long project on the streets of Whitechapel I never yearned for a second body. The pace was much slower. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted June 16, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 16, 2009 I added a second body to my M8.2. To get experience with film I went for a M7. Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted June 16, 2009 Share #19 Posted June 16, 2009 Usually one body / one lens + sometimes a second body (loaded with different film) in the bag. M4-P / M7 is a quite useful combination for me, this way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted June 16, 2009 Share #20 Posted June 16, 2009 i would love to do that but the image quality takes too much of a dive for me to feel that i could use a pocket camera. the minimum gear i can bear to carry is one m8 with a 28cron.and i carry it ALL the time. Then no doubt you will surely have taken some superb photos; could you bear to point me towards any of them in the photo fora? I'm ashamed to say that I'm completely unfamiliar with your work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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