Backup, what?

[kshapero]

I primarily use a Bessa R3M, all manual camera, a Leica MP wannabe. Actually a great wannabe. Now most cameras nowadays are filled with electronics. One thing goes wrong you got problems, therefore a backup is a good thing. But I am all mechanical, I have even memorized the EV Charts http://www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm, so why would I need a backup camera?
😱

 

[kshapero]

I know, for the other lens, but what a hassle.

 

[FrankS]

The only times you really need a backup is if you're on a paid assignment or on a once in a lifetime vacation location. Day to day, not really. Another camera is good to have for faster/slower or B+W/colour film.

 

[flashover]

Ah heck now you have ruined my theory on the backup. I guess I will have to stop buying cameras now.

 

[FrankS]

It is fun to have and use different cameras.

 

[Kin Lau]

For day to day stuff, a backup isn't necessary.

For "very important" stuff like weddings etc, then yes, it's necessary.

At other times, especially when my wife & I go on a photographic outting, then backup's are good to have.

 

[flashover]

I get a sore shoulder carring my camera bag around. Those darn backups. Just glad my wife dosen't know the diff between my Leicas, Pentax, Kiev and Nikon. There are all just those dam cameras.

 

[kshapero]

For "very important" stuff like weddings etc, then yes, it's necessary.
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Speaking of which, I was at a wedding last night and these disgusting wedding photgraphers had $10,000 flash outfits making me blind every two seconds with their Nikon D2x's. I knocked off three rolls of 800 ISO with no flash. My retina or is it my cornia is fritzing!!!😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
(man those big Nikons looked cool:bang🙂
Rangefinder, rangefinder, there I feel better.

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

I've carried a backup for years on the off chance that something will go wrong.

I've never needed it.

Granted, you can apply this anecdotal logic to the statement, I've worn seat belts for years, and I've never needed it. But I wouldn't advise it 😉

 

[kshapero]

When is the last time a camera killed anyone? They kill my budget......

 

[peter_n]

But I am all mechanical, I have even memorized the EV Charts, so why would I need a backup camera? 😱

So I use two M7 bodies of the electronical variety. One of them goes off to DAG to be calibrated with a lens. I had a local RFF shoot last weekend and my backup cam is an M6TTL (mechanical). When I got it out the lens lock mechanism was bust and lenses didn't register the proper framelines. It is now in the shop being fixed. As you say One thing goes wrong you got problems and how true that is. So maybe I should get an electronic backup? 😉

 

[kshapero]

So I use two M7 bodies of the electronical variety. One of them goes off to DAG to be calibrated with a lens. I had a local RFF shoot last weekend and my backup cam is an M6TTL (mechanical). When I got it out the lens lock mechanism was bust and lenses didn't register the proper framelines. It is now in the shop being fixed. As you say One thing goes wrong you got problems and how true that is. So maybe I should get an electronic backup? 😉

Wow, I guess I am glad I have, due to GAS, 6 or 7 other bodies sitting around here after all. reality whew!

 

[rpsawin]

Wait for the R4M this April.

Bob

 

[kshapero]

Wait for the R4M this April.

Bob

can a person hold their breath that long?

 

[Kyle]

I never carry two cameras on me. However, its nice to choose whether I want to shoot with the M2 or the ZI that day. Also, when My ZI had infinity problems, it was nice to have the M2 to keep shooting with!

 

[peter_n]

Wait for the R4M this April.

Bob I'm seriously thinking about the R4A. I have a 24mm lens that I love and that cam would be perfect for it. Might sell the M6TTL and get an R4A. Then I'll have a reliable electronic backup too! 😀

 

[BillBingham2]

I look at my backup as a second body. I'm starting to use my M6 as my primary for 15/40/105 lenses and a Bessa T with a 25 attached all the time. The T is out of the case, hanging from my shoulder and gets ziplocked if it rains, the M goes into the bag.

I like the idea of backup, but I put it to work. Cameras get sad when they do not have film run through them from time to time.

You might look at a second body for wider lenses (e.g. 25/4) but one that can focus and mount both of your primary lenses. I'm a T lover, so that would be my 2cents, but there are other options.

B2 (;->

 

[Kin Lau]

When is the last time a camera killed anyone?

Frequently found words here at RFF are "my wife would kill me if ....." 😀

 

[back alley]

i don't think i see a second (or 3rd) body as a back up.
i like having at least 2 of the same body of at least one camera. 2 bodies and 2 lenses on one outing for some serious shooting.
in winter, i like this set up because i can shoot 2 rolls of film before i need to change film and i can use 2 different lenses without having to change them in a snowstorm.

 

[kshapero]

i don't think i see a second (or 3rd) body as a back up.
i like having at least 2 of the same body of at least one camera. 2 bodies and 2 lenses on one outing for some serious shooting.
in winter, i like this set up because i can shoot 2 rolls of film before i need to change film and i can use 2 different lenses without having to change them in a snowstorm.

nice! I was thinking of a Bessa T but now the R4M.................hmmmmmmmmm