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Your Backup Cameras - January 2020

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Poll Question: What do you use as being your backup cameras?
Poll Choice Votes Poll Statistics
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20 [8.55%]
22 [9.40%]
3 [1.28%]
7 [2.99%]
10 [4.27%]
12 [5.13%]
20 [8.55%]
2 [0.85%]
31 [13.25%]
13 [5.56%]
37 [15.81%]
8 [3.42%]
29 [12.39%]
18 [7.69%]
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Getting back restrictions for repeated voting is necessary in this poll - it strangely appeared possible...
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Originally posted by Miranda F Miranda F wrote:


Which one makes you feel, 'oh, this one doesn't have that function (whatever it is)?


Good question on which I have been thinking since I read your question, without being able to answer it for myself: GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)?
However, for birding (in my backyard or in the region) I own a 70-300G which is to short, actually. So when it comes to a crop, the A7Rii gives imho more possibilities than the A7iii.


Originally posted by Miranda F Miranda F wrote:


I was looking at an A7iii before going for the A7Rii. I get the impression both cameras are similar in their characteristics but there are a few things one does but the other doesn't do as well. I'm happy with the one I picked, but I don't really do back-ups; I like something different as an alternate. That's currently a Nex-6 but I could see myself with an original A7 as alternate despite all the things it doesn't do. It reminds me of the simpler mechanical cameras I used to have.

I agree actually on your obeservation that these cameras are quite similar in use.
Been thinking about a A6x00 as well....

Edited by Harm vb - 28 February 2021 at 11:31
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Originally posted by Harm vb Harm vb wrote:


But recently I bought a second hand A7Rii, but now it is difficult to choose which one is the backup: A7iii or A7Rii...

Which one makes you feel, 'oh, this one doesn't have that function (whatever it is)?

I was looking at an A7iii before going for the A7Rii. I get the impression both cameras are similar in their characteristics but there are a few things one does but the other doesn't do as well. I'm happy with the one I picked, but I don't really do back-ups; I like something different as an alternate. That's currently a Nex-6 but I could see myself with an original A7 as alternate despite all the things it doesn't do. It reminds me of the simpler mechanical cameras I used to have.

Edited by Miranda F - 26 February 2021 at 23:42
Miranda F & Sensorex, Sony A7Rii, A58, Nex-6, Dynax 4, 5, 60, 500si/600si/700si/800si, various Sony & Minolta lenses, several Tamrons, lots of MF primes and *far* too many old film cameras ...
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Originally posted by Harm vb Harm vb wrote:

When I buy a new(er) camera I always try to sell my older camera.
At this moment I'm using an A7iii, but thinking about a A7Rii as a backup.

But do hobby photographers need a back-up?


But recently I bought a second hand A7Rii, but now it is difficult to choose which one is the backup: A7iii or A7Rii...
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I've said my A7m2 is my primary & A6000 is my secondary, but on another day it could be the other way round, it all depends on the mood I'm in !
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The 'car camera' is now a Nex-5t I picked up for under $125, with bargain 16-50 kit zoom and adaptators. For a camera with decent sensor, tilt touchscreen and USB charging the field is small in my budget, this will do quite nicely I still have the Nex-f3 as well, no decent resale value but quite good - if you can stick with one mode and avoid the menu dives. It serves all right but the 5t adds so much for the extra $10 that I paid
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My backup camera is a NEX C3.
A99, NEX-C3, HVL-F43M, more than enough glass (A, E, M42, MD)
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My A77 is my main camera. I don't really have a back up camera. I suppose in an emergency my back up would be my phone or my old Olympus OM1 film camera.
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Originally posted by Harm vb Harm vb wrote:

When I buy a new(er) camera I always try to sell my older camera.
At this moment I'm using an A7iii, but thinking about a A7Rii as a backup.

But do hobby photographers need a back-up?
Yes. Always. When I travel, I will always bring a spare camera and even think about how the lenses will cover a decent focal range when one fails.

When you are at the Seljalandsfoss in Iceland, when you are at Bryce Canyon in the USA or at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar - you want to have a working camera and lens with you.
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Originally posted by Harm vb Harm vb wrote:

When I buy a new(er) camera I always try to sell my older camera.
At this moment I'm using an A7iii, but thinking about a A7Rii as a backup.

But do hobby photographers need a back-up?

I guess that depends on "WHAT" you're backing up and "WHY" you're backing it up.
For me it's "redundant depth". I have invested in a form factor and mount I like. I was able to source NOS A-Mount equipment at a deep discount as a hedge against acquiring replacements in the future.     
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Originally posted by Harm vb Harm vb wrote:

When I buy a new(er) camera I always try to sell my older camera.
At this moment I'm using an A7iii, but thinking about a A7Rii as a backup.

But do hobby photographers need a back-up?


'need' is a fascinating word!
At the moment I chose not to use a back-up camera but I have done in the past but normally to keep two lenses at the ready in the field.
I also treat my ex-camera as part of the funding of the next one as I prefer to keep minimal kit these days.

Edited by dCap - 28 December 2020 at 22:06
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When I buy a new(er) camera I always try to sell my older camera.
At this moment I'm using an A7iii, but thinking about a A7Rii as a backup.

But do hobby photographers need a back-up?
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After my A7ii (main camera) I have a Nex6 which is occasionally used as a backup, but more normally use other camera mounts. These include µ4/3 (normal & IR cameras) Pentax DSLRs, Sigma DSLRs, and some of my film bodies may see usage again too...
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