Will Thompson
Well Known Member
I would say You need at least one backup so one is too few.
You need at least 2!
Or is that 20!
Maybe 200?
You need at least 2!
Or is that 20!
Maybe 200?
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How many cameras are too few?
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Mike Spinak
pro member
The right number of cameras for a person is dependent upon:
1) What the photographer is trying to accomplish;
2) The photographer's disposition and circumstances;
3) External events and situations.
The right answer for any given individual can vary widely. In fact, the right answer for the same person can change at different times.
1) What the photographer is trying to accomplish;
2) The photographer's disposition and circumstances;
3) External events and situations.
The right answer for any given individual can vary widely. In fact, the right answer for the same person can change at different times.
Steve Saunders
New member
Mike is right. For me, two is perfect. Three would be good as well but I can manage with two. One camera body isn't enough for most thimgs IMHO, you really have to have a backup body even if you only ever use just one for your usual type of shooting.
Bart_van_der_Wolf
pro member
and the answer will follow.Paul Bestwick
pro member
I have 3. My main & a backup. Both 1 Series. I addition to that I have a low end dslr which was my original backup.
In the days of flim I used to carry 2 Hassleblads, 2 Eos 1N's & a leica M6.
What I have now is so much easier to handle & I like the results better too.
Any how, how many is enough ? For me, 2 would be fine.
In the days of flim I used to carry 2 Hassleblads, 2 Eos 1N's & a leica M6.
What I have now is so much easier to handle & I like the results better too.
Any how, how many is enough ? For me, 2 would be fine.
Scott B. Hughes
New member
I suggest that zero cameras would be too few.
Being that this topic is in the "Entry Digital Photography" section, I feel that one camera is ideal for someone starting out in photography, digital or otherwise. This may not apply if the user is simply making the switch from analog to digital.
Years ago, a wise man suggested to me that one camera/one lens is the best approach early on in the learning process.
Master the one lens/focal length (this was before zooms were so common place) before moving on to another focal length.
It's sad to witness users with more dollars than sense, walking about with a bag overflowing with lenses and when they show you their work.... well, it's underwhelming to say the least.
Being that this topic is in the "Entry Digital Photography" section, I feel that one camera is ideal for someone starting out in photography, digital or otherwise. This may not apply if the user is simply making the switch from analog to digital.
Years ago, a wise man suggested to me that one camera/one lens is the best approach early on in the learning process.
Master the one lens/focal length (this was before zooms were so common place) before moving on to another focal length.
It's sad to witness users with more dollars than sense, walking about with a bag overflowing with lenses and when they show you their work.... well, it's underwhelming to say the least.
Paul Bestwick
pro member
Hey Scott,
I would go along with that. Actually, when I look at some of my competition I would say that zero cameras would be just about right.
PB
I would go along with that. Actually, when I look at some of my competition I would say that zero cameras would be just about right.
PB
Rachel Foster
New member
My spouse is a guitar nut and they talk about something called GAS: Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. I think I have CAS.
Kathy Rappaport
pro member
GAS here too
Photographers call it Gear....
Photographers call it Gear....
Rachel Foster
New member
Oh, my. Can one admit to GAS in public?
Christoph Grabmayr
New member
It depends. Among my colleagues it is considered laughing GAS, at home, either tear GAS or nerve GAS, and for my wish list, that is just hot air.
Christoph