I just got a second Canon Rebel xt

gtaylor · Mar 29, 2008

I have several lenses and wanted to keep two bodies "loaded" all the time, one wide angle and one zoom

And the XT has served me so well and I didn't want to learn an additional camera at this point.
So just purchased a second body.

Who else uses two bodies?

just curious

Trenton Romulox · Mar 29, 2008

I have a Nikon D300 as my main, and when the need arises, I use my Nikon D80 as well. For example, at sporting events, I'll sometimes use my Nikon D300 with a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR, and I'll use my Nikon D80 with my Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8. I've done that combination a few times. If you want to get technical, the D80 is my father's, but since I am 17 and live with my parents, I can use it when I want.

Big Mike · Mar 29, 2008

I shoot weddings for money, so a backup camera is an absolute necessity. I typically use both cameras, one with my main lens and the other with a telephoto or a fast prime.

usayit · Mar 29, 2008

I sometimes shoot with two bodies.. especially with prime lenses.
With the low cost of the Rebels (last years models especially), why not?

TCimages · Mar 30, 2008

It will be the best thing you've ever done! For me... Shooting Macro and Wildlife was very frustrating with one body. I missed so many shots switching between lenses.

soylentgreen · Mar 30, 2008

If you can afford it, why not have two bodies. Beats the hell out of constantly switching lenses. You lose a lot of photo ops in doing so. I have a 40D on my 400 prime and a loaner 20D for my 70-200. Will soon upgrade to either a 5D Mark II or 1D Mark III.

gtaylor · Mar 31, 2008

gtaylor said:
I have several lenses and wanted to keep two bodies "loaded" all the time, one wide angle and one zoom

And the XT has served me so well and I didn't want to learn an additional camera at this point.
So just purchased a second body.

Who else uses two bodies?

just curious

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I was going to wait a while and get the 30D , but at just a little over $300.00 I could not pass up a second XT. I will get the 30 or 40 D when I can "justify" it, but I am in no hurry to learn a new camera.

The XT has served me so well.:thumbup: