[Leica] Multiple Bodies

[nathan.wajsman at planet.nl (Nathan Wajsman)]

Roger,

I have always had at least two M bodies; even now, when my shooting is 
mostly digital, I still have two bodies in my "film" bag: one M6 and one 
CL. The reason for this "luxury" is very simple: one body (now the M6) 
is loaded with B&W film and the other with color. When I was shooting 
only film, I usually carried three bodies: one loaded with standard 
(i.e. 100 or 400) B&W film, another loaded with color slide film, and 
the third one loaded with "special" film, which in my case meant either 
high-speed film like Neopan 1600 or infrared.

So in my case, it was a matter of always having a body loaded with the 
right kind of film for the situation. Because Leicas are small, I was 
always able to fit the three bodies and assorted lenses in a Domke 803 
satchel (two of the bodies with the lenses on, and the third lensless in 
one of the front pockets).

Nathan

Bunting, Roger L (Roger) wrote:
> 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?
> 
> 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, but keep coming back 
> to that idea. I have always worked out of a bag, but as I carry my M more, 
> the desire to be more spontaneous is changing my bag-it mentality. So two 
> bodies, in concurrent action, may be a stretch for me right now.
> 
> Just curious,
> 
> Regards,
> Roger
> 
> 
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