D2X landscapes, D50 throw inna truck so I've always got gear, D3/D300/1D/40D for sports/concerts/BIF etc.
They all get regular use and I wouldn't mind another D3, but that's just me. Wife says the "pole" is JUST right.
....and a Yashica A TLR with fresh 120 in the 'fridge.
2 Canon DSLR's (1Ds3 and 400D); 2 Canon film SLR's (EOS-3 and Elan 7ne); 2 medium format film SLR's (Mamiya RZ67 x2), 1 large format field camera (Wisner 5x7 Technical Field); 1 digital P&S (Panasonic DMC-LX2).
garyroach wrote:
Interesting, to me at least, how everyone uses their cameras. Nice to see film cameras showing up, even though I don't use film anymore.
I only included digital SLRs. Perhaps I misunderstood the question.
I travel with at least 3 bodies and almost always carry 2 bodies, unless it is for an activity where climbing is involved.
ChrisDM wrote:
At least you didn't say your poll was too small...
But to contribute seriously, I always have a minimum of two, because I shoot professionally. But I usually have 3, and they're always fluctuating. I think when I get my 5D2, I'll have the perfect combo (for now). 5D2 for resolution, 1D3 for speed, and XSi for personal/travel/family/etc... A tool for every task.
Chris M
www.imagineimagery.com
Bonus points should be awarded for the double double entendres of "poll" and "tool."
As to the OP, two. I only legitimately need a back up for a third of what I shoot, so I probably could get by fine with rentals, but as long as the hobby pays for itself, I have no problem hanging on to two.
2 1D2N's, at the moment. I mostly shoot Sports & PJ, so as I could afford the upgrades, I bought the most rugged bodies, that could handle the use/ occasional abuse. I will be adding another 5D, or maybe a 5DII/50D, to my stable, to have as a smaller form factor body for family stuff & trips. My wife will use my N's, but would like a smaller body for her small hands. Just another reason, to spend more money on gear.
The 5D is my primary camera for slow moving objects. For motorsports, I use a 1D Mk II. I will occasionally take out the 20D for (e.g.) hiking, cycling, or other times when I want to travel light and reduce the risk of carrying a valuable camera around.
I just made a deal for another 1D Mk II so the 20D has to go.
2 for me, a 5D and an XTI. Typically I only bring one body with me. The exception is when I go out landscape shooting I always bring both. I do wide angle (24-70) with the 5d and have my 70-200 mounted on the XTI (which I carry on a tripod) for when I need to pull in close.
I voted 2 although I have 4. I only use two, 30D and 5D. My 10D sits in the closet with a possible IR conversion in it's future. And I have an EOS 2 body sitting in a drawer somewhere. Oh and I didn't include my 2 point and shoots.
