----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: EOS Multiple Digital Bodies ... or Not?
> I tried sending this yesterday, but it > didn't appear in the digest, so here it > goes again ..... > > When film was my primary recording > medium I always had at least 2 SLR > bodies to allow for multiple film types > - different ISO, emulsions, B&W/colour. > Also meant I could have different lenses > fitted at the same time and that I had a > backup in case one malfunctioned. I did > that for 20+ years. > > With the change to digital, I've only had > one digital body at a time (mostly due to > cost...). However I've found that the > ability to change ISO on the fly, plus the > ability to create B&W and other effects > directly from the digital image have meant > that I haven't had the same need to buy a > 2nd digital body. I carried a spare film > body for a while until I realised I hadn't > shot a single frame in months, so I no > longer own a film EOS. Just a 10D. > > What's the consensus - has that been an > issue for others? I guess on a trip I'd be > happy to get a cheap backup body to take > with me (but not to carry everywhere - > just leave it in the car / hotel in case I > have problems with my main camera). > > So that leaves (to me) the advantage of > less changing of lenses. Not that big a > deal *most* times. Given that the backup > body I'd want would also be digital (a cheap > one if such an animal exists - maybe in the > not too distant future?), I've spent the money > on glass instead. Not carrying 2 bodies means > I can either travel lighter or carry an extra > lens or two. > > Pro usage of course would be different to my > amateur requirements.... > > Opinions anyone? > > Cheers > Gary > > > ===== > Gravity...It's Not Just a Good Idea. It's the Law. > > > I still shoot film, too, mainly for B&W. I also carry a film body as a back up for my digital, I don't entirely trust having one camera. If something fails, I need to feel the security of having something I can grab and shoot with, at least until I can sit down and figure out what the problem is. Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
