[Leica] Multiple bodies

[telyt at earthlink.net (Douglas Herr)]

> I wondering if those folks interested in using multiple bodies would chime 
> in with
>
> Do you have multiple M-bodies?
> 
> Do use two or more M-bodies to complement (lens, film, .... ) choice on 
> the 
> same shoot?
>
> Working from the strap or bag? Do you use them as a primary/backup? Both 
> active at once?

I use multiple Leicaflex SL bodies, fortunately the camera is dirt cheap so 
I can keep several on hand.  I use them as though they were film backs: I 
like to keep 2 bodies loaded with the same film because my subjects don't 
take a break while I change film.  Changing bodies is much quicker than 
changing film and I have the added benefit of a backup camera in case I drop 
one and break it.  I wear a military surplus jacket with pockets big enough 
for an SL body, with more pockets for a film pouch and for the 1.4x APO 
extender and a custom extension tube back-to-back on one of them double rear 
cap things.  One of my cameras has a hand strap, the rest are completely 
strapless.



Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com