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do many of you folks shoot with a combined kit of rf and dslr/slr?
i was thinking of carrying an rd1 with the tiny 50...along with the d90 and 24/85 combo...of course i could just add the 50 to the d90 kit but...
i was thinking of carrying an rd1 with the tiny 50...along with the d90 and 24/85 combo...of course i could just add the 50 to the d90 kit but...
charjohncarter
Veteran
I use my DSLR only for flash work; so I don't carry it much. But I do use RF and SLR at the same time. My problem with SLRs is focusing when I have a A 28mm or 20mm lens on. So I'm thinking of getting a better AF SLR body for my wide work. Most of my RFs are fixed lens cameras because I like the flash sync. My Leica and Bessa are for outdoor stuff.
KarlG
Established
Similarly to charjohncarter, I use a DSLR when I'm shooting studio / fast paced events where TTL comes in handy, or where I need high ISO / AF (e.g. weddings).
I use a pretty basic Canon DSLR kit - 2x 5D MkII bodies with a 24/1.4, 50/1.4 & 85/1.2. For my style and the types of things I shoot, that's all I ever need.
I'll still have my M8 with me most of the time and, where possible, will use that as well as the DSLR, as I prefer using it and love the files it produces.
Any time I'm just shooting for myself, I'll only take the M8 or M4-P & 1-2 lenses.
I use a pretty basic Canon DSLR kit - 2x 5D MkII bodies with a 24/1.4, 50/1.4 & 85/1.2. For my style and the types of things I shoot, that's all I ever need.
I'll still have my M8 with me most of the time and, where possible, will use that as well as the DSLR, as I prefer using it and love the files it produces.
Any time I'm just shooting for myself, I'll only take the M8 or M4-P & 1-2 lenses.
andredossantos
Well-known
I have a RF with a 50mm and 35mm lens as my main 35mm kit. I also have an old Canon FT with a 55mm 1.2 FL that I use when I want the look of that lens. Or I'll load one with B&W and one with color. I don't find it difficult to work with both or switch between them when I'm out shooing.
bensyverson
Well-known
DSLR + RF is a good travel kit. RF during the day for fun and image quality, and DSLR at night for high ISO.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
I did when I still had a true RF.
Regularly shot my M8 alongside a D700.
Regularly shot my M8 alongside a D700.
mdarnton
Well-known
When I was a news photographer, I carried a mixed set. Usually I had a 50 on my M3, and 21 on my OM1 (for an accurate view at close distances), or a 28 on the Leica (easy to focus) and 50 Macro on the Olympus. When I used an 85, it was on my M3, and longer, the OM1. There are a lot of ways to think of the problem, but in general, I felt that having two different ways to see was an advantage.
The trade-off is that wides on Leicas are a LOT easier to focus, but less accurate for viewing, and if I were doing it today, I'd probably jump right on one of those Voigtlanders with the ultrawide to 50 finder setup for wide, and use an SLR for tele stuff.
In your situation, though, I'd probably pick one body to carry and a couple of lenses. . . which one would depend on how I felt that day.
The trade-off is that wides on Leicas are a LOT easier to focus, but less accurate for viewing, and if I were doing it today, I'd probably jump right on one of those Voigtlanders with the ultrawide to 50 finder setup for wide, and use an SLR for tele stuff.
In your situation, though, I'd probably pick one body to carry and a couple of lenses. . . which one would depend on how I felt that day.
zvos1
Well-known
I trimmed down my kit to Nikon D200 + few lenses and Fuji x100. I use x100 when ever I can and Nikon D200 for everything else that x100 can't do. I am finally happy with my kit and haven't checked classifieds/e-bay for a month....
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very lucky man.
dct
perpetual amateur
For my hobby, I shoot mostly analog (RF and SLR). And having lenses from 15-90mm mostly RF. But when I'm out focussed on photography, I carry also my SLR for macro and tele shots.
It was already mentioned: For situations which requires flash (or several flashlights) the SLR equipment comes also handy.
It was already mentioned: For situations which requires flash (or several flashlights) the SLR equipment comes also handy.
Al Patterson
Ferroequinologist
I went on a railroad photo charter in 2004 where i used a Leica CL for static shots in the yard an a SLR for the photo runbys. Nothing wrong with bringing all the tools you need on a job or a vacation.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I shoot film SLR's and RF's when it matters (to me) and digital when it matters to the client unless I get an artsy fartsy one then I can go film.
maddoc
... likes film again.
Hm ... I use my wife`s DSLR from time to time to take photos of things I want to sell to be able to buy other RF things ... Does that count ? 
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kshapero
South Florida Man
BTW I love travelling with only one rig (OK I also have the iPhone). Going to LA for 10 days, probably taking my Nikon F and a 50/1.8 AIS mini sized lens. YES!
RobVinc
I am a registered alien..
I used to have to DSLR + RF setup some years ago, during my RF starting phase with the Zorki 4 and my Pentax K20D.. since then I "grew up" to an R-D1 and M4-P and the K20D just collects dust.. should take it on a walk some day soon, before the batteries die..
GaryLH
Veteran
I pair an rf to a digital but not always. When I do, it is usually a 120 folder like the Bessa II or III with a x100 or gxr, by next week the Fuji xp1.
I have dslr, but it really does not get used as much these days.
Gary
I have dslr, but it really does not get used as much these days.
Gary
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I have film rangefinders, 35mm and medium format film SLRs, and a D-SLR. I don't carry them together though, I pick what I want for a shoot and just carry that.
doncraig
Member
I use the RF and DSLR combo for some work events. RF with 35 or 50 and DSLR with 70-200. Not my favourite because the D700 with 70-200 is big and heavy, but it gets the job done where the RF can not.
Recent favourite is M9 with 35mm Summicron and R-D1 with 50mm Summilux for working events and press conferences. Sometimes, I put something longer on the second body, like a 90mm.
PatrickCheung
Well-known
how's the 85 treating you?
Anyway. I got rid of my DSLR stuff because it was too bulky, and I didn't enjoy using it. I found that I often just brought my M3/Hexar RF out and shot with that instead, despite the lengthy and costly process of film. I just hated having to carry a big bag around, and the weight of the camera made my shoulders all crampy.
Though, and I admitted this to my girlfriend today, I do miss my DSLR stuff. There are just some things that a rangefinder can't do as well as a DSLR can.
I feel as if I wouldn't carry around my DSLR AND Rangefinder... that's just counter intuitive for me, as I love being able to carry a light kit with my RF.
Anyway. I got rid of my DSLR stuff because it was too bulky, and I didn't enjoy using it. I found that I often just brought my M3/Hexar RF out and shot with that instead, despite the lengthy and costly process of film. I just hated having to carry a big bag around, and the weight of the camera made my shoulders all crampy.
Though, and I admitted this to my girlfriend today, I do miss my DSLR stuff. There are just some things that a rangefinder can't do as well as a DSLR can.
I feel as if I wouldn't carry around my DSLR AND Rangefinder... that's just counter intuitive for me, as I love being able to carry a light kit with my RF.
Archiver
Veteran
The combination of DSLR and RF works best for me when doing paid work. The DSLR gets most of the work, and the RF is for more close and intimate stuff. It's been a long time since I've used a DSLR for personal work, although I tend to use more than one camera at any given time. Often I'll have the M9 and Ricoh GXR together, or the M9 and Fuji X10 or X100. These cameras complement each other really well.