[Leica] Multiple Bodies

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (Ted Grant)]

Roger L Bunting asked:
Subject: [Leica] Multiple Bodies


>I wondering if those folks interested in using multiple bodies would chime 
>in with
> > Do you have multiple M-bodies?>>>

Hi Roger,
I rarely work with less than 3 at a time. However, the assignment dictates 
how many rather than the desire to lug lots of gear around just for the heck 
of it. In some cases not only do I have 3 M7's RapidWiinder driven off my 
neck, hanging stacked fashion one above the other on my chest to tummy. I 
carry 2 motor driven R8's on the left shoulder and another motor driven R8 
on the right shoulder.

Most of the time all same film, but various lenses.

> Working from the strap or bag? <<<<<<<<<

Can't imagine with a bag, it's bad enough people waste money buying never 
ready cases, let alone carry them around in a bag! My goodness then they're 
never ready for anything but a boat anchor! ;-)

>>>>>Do you use them as a primary/backup? Both active at once?<<<<<

All active! You don't even look at what you have in hand as it's as 
automatic as breathing when you reach for the camera-lens you require. 
Besides if you think,  the picture is gone before your thought is finished! 
Unless of course one is shooting rocks, ferns and peeling paint! ;-) Then 
it's forever! ;-)

> The questions are to prompt discussion. I don't have a second body but 
> often would like to have two lenses active at the same time. Seems like a 
> luxury and really don't know about it's practicality,<<<<<<<

The practicality of it is determined by the subjects you are involved with 
in your picture taking. Besides if you are a weekend warrior shooter the 
chances are, rarely will you be in a position to require more than one, 
several lenses , yes. Compared to those of us who shoot for a living as 
there's a major difference in requirements.

ted