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p.3 #1 · p.3 #1 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I carry three bodies…
A7r5 14mm Gm, a9 sigma 35mm f1.2, z8 135mm plena.

All fit into my peakdesign sling

Sep 10, 2024 at 05:25 AM

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p.3 #2 · p.3 #2 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

We have to haul around, use and clean lots of photo equipment on our work projects so for personal travel I try to keep it as simple as possible. For an upcoming trip to the Vienna Christmas Markets I'm only taking my Sony RX1r II camera. Perfect size, great lens, beautiful rendering.

Sep 10, 2024 at 05:31 AM

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p.3 #3 · p.3 #3 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I almost always take just one body. Lens changes don't bother me at all. I mostly shoot still or slow moving targets so I have time to change lenses and it has never bothered me to change lenses in the field. Just one body also has the advantage of a lighter kit. That said I am mostly limiting my kit to just the one body and three lenses (for any given outing, so which three lenses vary) because I find I rarely use more than three lenses in an outing and it helps keep the kit more manageable to limit the number of lenses.

Also I like to conceive of the shot and try to create it more than capture something that is fleeting. So, I have very little FOMO

Sep 10, 2024 at 06:02 AM

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p.3 #4 · p.3 #4 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I currently exclusively use my A7RIV for my event jobs; but there might be a ZV-E10II coming soon to help with the video side of things.

Edit: looks like I won't get a ZV-E10 after all.

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Sep 10, 2024 at 06:28 AM

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p.3 #5 · p.3 #5 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

Viramati wrote:

As much as I like smaller bodies I haven't gone for any of the A7c series for the following
2. I really don't like the rear screen flipping out to the side
3. Lack of customisable buttons especially compared to the A1 but even the A7r5
4. EVF
5. Only 1 card slot

Of course these things are personal preferences but having played with the camera in store the actual body is basically the same size as the A7,A9 and A1 series cameras and it is only the housing for the EVF that makes them taller and heavier

These things truly are very individual and personal. I've gone round and round on these issues in my own thinking.

Compared to the A7CR, the A7RV is 40% heavier, 30% thicker, 6% wider, and 36% taller, per the site Camera Comparison. They do in fact feel very different to me, in use and to carry. With a small lens, the A7CR feels lithe in hand. But there is no compromise at all to image quality. The A1 is a wonderful beast, but it is also about the same size as the A7RV. The A9 is smaller than the current A7R or A1 bodies, and it has a stacked sensor. I like mine a lot, but it is only 24 mpix. The A7RIII, with a beautiful sensor, is the same size as the A9. So, as a landscape camera especially, if one is fine with 42mpix it may be a good compromise of size and image quality.

The whole point of the A7Cxx series is that they are notably small without any sacrifice to the maximum image quality that is possible in current full-frame cameras, as would happen if one goes to a smaller sensor. The ergo differences may matter or not to different people. I do find them acceptable. The thing I would change first if I could is the EVF, but even there the magnification factor is similar to that of the Leica M10 and M11 bodies, which no one ever complains about.

Sep 10, 2024 at 08:22 AM

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p.3 #6 · p.3 #6 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I carry two on vacations and hikes. My wife uses the second which is A7Rii with Tamron 28-200. I carry A7Riv mostly with 16-35f4 or primes or tele.

Sep 10, 2024 at 08:31 AM

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p.3 #7 · p.3 #7 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

Would you mind sharing the story of how the cameras along with the cameras became submerged? Just got pulled with water flow?

chez wrote:
I take a second body as a backup. I’ve seen enough happen out there that I would not even consider travelling anywhere without having a backup body. I was shooting a Hindu religious festival from the Ganges river waist deep. During the couple of hours, I witnessed 3 cameras submerged into the water along with the photographers. Two had no spare camera and the other had his spare tucked away in a safe. Two photographers had their dream photo experience ruined and the 3rd photographer missed taking photos the rest of the day. Yep, I always take a spare camera.

Sep 10, 2024 at 10:45 AM

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p.3 #8 · p.3 #8 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

shadow9d9 wrote:
Would you mind sharing the story of how the cameras along with the cameras became submerged? Just got pulled with water flow?

The river bottom was uneven so you had to be careful where you step. There were millions of people waiting to take their religious dip into the river. A large group of religious leaders preceded the pilgrims into the water with a big rush. There was chaos all around, but amazing photo opportunities. It was very easy to slip and dunk yourself and your gear. I’m sure there were more than 3 cameras dunked as there was about 100 photographers shooting from the water.

Sep 10, 2024 at 10:56 AM

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p.3 #9 · p.3 #9 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

Swimming_trouble_718 wrote:
Current owner of the a7rv with a couple great lenses (24-70 gm ii, 35 1.4 gm, 70-200 gm ii). I like to shoot a variety of different things, but I really don’t love switching lenses back and forth. I’ve tried an all prime set up and that was the worst with the lens switching, but even with my current zooms I still run into times where I need to switch from one shot to the next. My first lens for the Sony system was the tamron 28-200 and while I got some great shots with it and the convenience was...Show more →

I was hoping for a pocketable 16-600/1.4

why isn't Canon innovating *sob*sob*

It's not really hard to put a 2nd lens on a body instead of just carrying it. Adds weight but maybe easier to carry.

Sep 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM

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p.3 #10 · p.3 #10 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

chez wrote:
I take a second body as a backup. I’ve seen enough happen out there that I would not even consider travelling anywhere without having a backup body. I was shooting a Hindu religious festival from the Ganges river waist deep. During the couple of hours, I witnessed 3 cameras submerged into the water along with the photographers. Two had no spare camera and the other had his spare tucked away in a safe. Two photographers had their dream photo experience ruined and the 3rd photographer missed taking photos the rest of the day. Yep, I always take a spare camera.

Seems that the 3rd guy made the right choice. I doubt his spare would have survived if it's with him and he tumbled into the water.

At waist deep in water, stability is seriously compromised, people should just plan to use camera/lens they can afford to throw away.

Sep 11, 2024 at 01:41 PM

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p.3 #11 · p.3 #11 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

tctmp wrote:
Seems that the 3rd guy made the right choice. I doubt his spare would have survived if it's with him and he tumbled into the water.

At waist deep in water, stability is seriously compromised, people should just plan to use camera/lens they can afford to throw away.

If I know I will be shooting around water, my spare equipment will be put inside water proof containers. As it was, the guide I hired stayed on shore with my spare equipment.

I also have insurance to cover any loss…but the spare camera allows me to continue taking photos until I get back home and deal with the insurance company regarding my damaged equipment.

Sep 11, 2024 at 02:00 PM

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p.3 #12 · p.3 #12 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I like 28 and 40-50, but favor 28. I often go out with my Leica Q2 R and 50 1.2 GM on an A7R V in a small ThinkTank. It's heavy, but I don't mind and it covers the bases. The Q2 affords a good general carry when going out with friends (perhaps an A7Cxx would fill this niche). However, I recently purchased the Sigma 28-45 1.8 and it works well as a single lens option for 28-50. I'll probably keep the Q2 because I like using the camera and the image quality is excellent.

Sep 11, 2024 at 06:02 PM

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p.3 #13 · p.3 #13 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I like to always have two bodies especially when away from home.
This year I built a two body travel kit with A7RC and a less expensive A7CII with the two small 16-25/2.8 G and 24-50/2.8 G zooms plus the 70-200/4 Macro G II plus a prime which is typically the Zeiss Batis 85/1.8.

When weight or compactness is not as critical it my A7RV and A7CR and larger GM and GMII lenses with the A7RV used for the larger lens. There I might take the 16-35/2.8 GMII and 50mm f1.4 GM and pack the 70-200/2.8 GM II and use it on the A7RV.

When going out for birds in flight and wildlife I take my two A1’s and outfit them with different lens both aimed at those subjects. May also consider my 135/1.8 G when reach is sufficient and faster glass will be needed.

Sep 12, 2024 at 03:01 PM

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p.3 #14 · p.3 #14 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I am in this same predicament. I work professionally, so, redundancy is a big issue. I am shooting with A7s3, FX30 and Z8. I am using two systems. I love my Nikon system. Images are gorgeous. but, I want smaller and lighter, without overheating issues. I have SA 24-70, SA 14-24, 70-200GMII, 24F1.4, 85Batis, 35F1.8, Nikon 50s85s (1.8), 24-120, megadap and 180-600. I really want to dump my big heavy zooms, and have two, small lightweight Sony bodies. I keep thinking A7cII and A7cR, but no dual card slots is a killer. I can't in good conscience switch to Nikon fully without dual recording. Two A1s, but tech is on the olderside.

Sep 15, 2024 at 01:03 PM

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p.3 #15 · p.3 #15 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I’ve traveled with two cameras in the last year. I wanted to be able to limit lens change as well and still get some choice. I’ve settled with my A1+100mmstf/70-200mmgmii (depending on the mission that day)+ my RX1Rii. That way I had a light and heavier option and also something that was decent in low light.

I thought I would miss a wider lens, but worked with the 35 in portrait and stiched in LR.

I tried to got one camera/one lens in the past with a Tamron 35-150mm. but really missed a lighter option and some stabilization on the longer FL. My current setup is not really much heavier my more option.

I have gotten some very got results since adopting this combo. I might try something lighter as a 2 camera combo for my next trip: my RX1Rii and a rx100vii.

Sep 15, 2024 at 08:18 PM

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p.3 #16 · p.3 #16 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I made a trip to Alaska last year. I had my A7RIV, 24-105 and 200-600. I spent an afternoon with a photo guide service (it was worth it!) but found myself constantly switching lens. It was also misting so I was concerned over moisture exposure. When I got back home I got a 6400 with the 16-50 kit lens giving me another wide angle option. I can use either of my full frame lenses on it and stop the shuffle.

Sep 15, 2024 at 11:06 PM

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p.3 #17 · p.3 #17 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

When walking in forest with 200-600mm in one camera (for birding) I usually have another camera in bag with 24-70mm attached. Very practical if one has two cameras.

Sep 16, 2024 at 01:54 AM

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p.3 #18 · p.3 #18 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I'm not a pro, have camera, will travel.
Age and a bad knee now limits my travels to cities. It's a good thing (for me) I never really enjoyed hiking, singin' around the bonfire or staring at some mountains miles and miles away. So, as mentioned earlier it's very personal what you do, how you do it and the reasons for doing it.

So, I like cities. About carrying around things I'm also sensitive to size and weight. I used to bring two cameras. That could for example be the RX1 and an RX100 camera. That was for flexibility at the same time as the cameras used the same batteries. I really don't want to maintain different systems or lens mounts.
That was then. Now I bring the A7CR only together with two lenses (PZ16-35/4 for city life and street scenes and the Sigma 50/2 DG DN for evenings and people. A satchel bag is enough and will also have space for extra stuff. That is batteries, a GCC-chart, polar filter and everything non-photographic things i need during a day or evening in a buzzling and hot city.

Back-up? I just bring an extra credit card and if needed I buy a new camera. That's the idea at least: I have never needed to do that. I have no extra insurances. Until now nothing bad has happened and during the many years I have saved enough this way to justify the cost of replacing my equipment should the worst happen.

As mentioned, we are all different and do it all differently.

Yes, I do miss some images. Sometimes I can return if necessary. If i see something I really want to have a good picture of I often try to figure out what day and time of the day would be the best for a second try. I think I manage between 10 and 20 so called keepers (family, grand-children and such not included) each year. Not much but after nearly 50 years that's still more images than anyone want to look at.

So missing an image isn't that a big deal. Neither is switching a lens should it be necessary - but I usually restrict myself to one lens only and stay with what I see in that focal range.

Sep 16, 2024 at 07:31 AM

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p.3 #19 · p.3 #19 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I usually take 4 bodies to a video shoot and all set up with different lenses so I don't have to change lenses. In fact, I mount each to its own gimbal so I don't have to swap anything, just pick them up and start filming.

Saves time, plus changing lens in the field means likelihood of dust.

Sep 19, 2024 at 11:43 AM

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p.3 #20 · p.3 #20 · Anyone use a 2 body set up for non professional non event work (hiking, travel, etc)

I've found a 2nd lens is more likely to make it to the car if it's on a body.

Sometimes I'll carry both usually just one though. Often I'm more interested in macro and landscape isn't as likely so I'll leave one in the car, occasionally macro gets left in the car.

The weight isn't really that bad imo kind of easier to carry on a body

Sep 19, 2024 at 01:35 PM

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