Is It Time To Buy That Back Up Camera Body?

Dan Rentea · 03-24-2020, 02:39 AM - **1 Like**

We are in isolation for the next 30 days here, in Romnaia, isolation/quarantine that may be prolonged. So, not much to shoot.

But, yes, I have a back-up camera (or lenses) and a photo store is also open for renting gear in case one of the camera breaks and I have to shoot something that requires a back-up.

dvoth · 03-24-2020, 11:23 AM

I have a K-50 and K-100D Super as a second camera. I found the K-100D Super handy as a backup when my K-50 came down with aperture block failure so that I could use my digital lenses. I did send the K-50 in to be fixed so it is fully functional now. I also have a K1000 and a roll of film for another backup :-)

**mikesbike** · 03-24-2020, 05:56 PM

Having at least one or better more than one backup bodies is definitely a good idea if possible. I am well covered, with 2 KP bodies along with a K-S2, K-5 and K-5 IIs. Nearly a decade represented here, in perfect condition and can still provide fine results. My older K20D still works fine, though not so fine for low light or higher ISO needs.

Yes, we can indeed still shoot photos while alone, and with an appropriate lens can include people, even strangers, while maintaining social distance.

We all hope this catastrophe will soon be under control so it will again be safe to go about fully living our lives!!

**Mikesul** · 03-24-2020, 06:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Darn it, Fenwoodian, your post pushed me into buying another K-1ii. Can't live without one it seems.

jeallen01 · 03-25-2020, 02:51 PM

Don't think I'll need a(nother) backup body - see my signature!

Pan Kleks · 03-31-2020, 01:36 PM

I've got two K10Ds that were bought dirt cheap on ebay. One has 8k and the other 14k on the shutter count. On one I keep the Amigo 31 and the other Amigo 77. Buying a backup camera for whatever model you have is a great idea and also saves time on switching lenses.

Wasp · 03-31-2020, 11:25 PM

When shooting fast moving events, such as sports, having two bodies with different lenses is a great way to roll.

**aslyfox** · 04-01-2020, 03:12 AM

it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted

Wasp · 04-01-2020, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted

We live in interesting times. You might get a great deal, but delivery could be problematic. Not to mention that the idea that funds might be tight in times to come - better put the GAS on hold.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-01-2020, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

Is It Time To Buy That Back Up Camera Body?

Most certainly... in heartbeat... absolutely... no justification required.

**aslyfox** · 04-01-2020, 06:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

We live in interesting times. You might get a great deal, but delivery could be problematic. Not to mention that the idea that funds might be tight in times to come - better put the GAS on hold.

Wasp

I said that it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted

be careful of things on April 1

that is what I meant

Quote:

April Fools' Day (sometimes called All Fools' Day) is celebrated every year on April 1 by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools.

A K 1 Mark II for $2 as an example

brewmaster15 · 04-01-2020, 06:27 AM

I've acquired more backups than I will ever use here ... k3s , k20ds, k10ds. and a whole slew of film bodies. I'm good for a bit..a long bit. I have turned off my CBA,GBA, and LBA for now though. Corona has me out of work and low on funds.
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Wasp · 04-01-2020, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Wasp

I said that it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted

be careful of things on April 1

that is what I meant

A K 1 Mark II for $2 as an example

Ah yes, I should have caught that crucial detail.

Here is an example of a "great deal" - of nonsense.

Samsung NX Ultra: Samsung resurrects camera line with 108MP S20 Ultra sensor? | Digital Camera World

**Sam_I_am** · 04-23-2020, 04:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by grog85361

Whenever I am looking at getting another camera, my wife asks what I'm going to do with the one I already have. I tell her it will be a great backup to the new one. Consequently I have a backup-backup-backup-backup, as well as two "spares", and a "beater". (Camera, not wife!)

Love this response! My wife is the big photographer in the family and almost everytime she said "I really should send my camera in and have it serviced", I said "time to upgrade".

**Lowell Goudge** · 04-23-2020, 05:00 PM

My current gear is a 2 body kit K1-MK2 and K5. But as I never discard my old bodies when I upgrade, I have a K7, K10, *istD, and my daughters K50 with aperture block failure but otherwise ok. If I go through all that, i can always pull out my PZ1, KX and Ricoh XR-2s

Lenses, got about 60

I don't know about the rest of you but I think I have it covered

04-01-2020, 03:12 AM	#38
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted Last edited by aslyfox; 04-01-2020 at 06:11 AM.

04-01-2020, 06:10 AM - 1 Like	#41
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Wasp We live in interesting times. You might get a great deal, but delivery could be problematic. Not to mention that the idea that funds might be tight in times to come - better put the GAS on hold. Wasp I said that it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted be careful of things on April 1 that is what I meant Quote: April Fools' Day (sometimes called All Fools' Day) is celebrated every year on April 1 by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools. A K 1 Mark II for $2 as an example Last edited by aslyfox; 04-01-2020 at 06:54 AM.

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03-24-2020, 02:39 AM - 1 Like	#31
Dan Rentea Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1,716	We are in isolation for the next 30 days here, in Romnaia, isolation/quarantine that may be prolonged. So, not much to shoot. But, yes, I have a back-up camera (or lenses) and a photo store is also open for renting gear in case one of the camera breaks and I have to shoot something that requires a back-up.

03-24-2020, 11:23 AM	#32
dvoth Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: British Columbia Posts: 33	I have a K-50 and K-100D Super as a second camera. I found the K-100D Super handy as a backup when my K-50 came down with aperture block failure so that I could use my digital lenses. I did send the K-50 in to be fixed so it is fully functional now. I also have a K1000 and a roll of film for another backup :-)

03-24-2020, 05:56 PM	#33
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,549	Having at least one or better more than one backup bodies is definitely a good idea if possible. I am well covered, with 2 KP bodies along with a K-S2, K-5 and K-5 IIs. Nearly a decade represented here, in perfect condition and can still provide fine results. My older K20D still works fine, though not so fine for low light or higher ISO needs. Yes, we can indeed still shoot photos while alone, and with an appropriate lens can include people, even strangers, while maintaining social distance. We all hope this catastrophe will soon be under control so it will again be safe to go about fully living our lives!!

03-24-2020, 06:45 PM - 2 Likes	#34
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Darn it, Fenwoodian, your post pushed me into buying another K-1ii. Can't live without one it seems.

03-25-2020, 02:51 PM	#35
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Don't think I'll need a(nother) backup body - see my signature!

03-31-2020, 01:36 PM	#36
Pan Kleks Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 45	I've got two K10Ds that were bought dirt cheap on ebay. One has 8k and the other 14k on the shutter count. On one I keep the Amigo 31 and the other Amigo 77. Buying a backup camera for whatever model you have is a great idea and also saves time on switching lenses.

03-31-2020, 11:25 PM	#37
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	When shooting fast moving events, such as sports, having two bodies with different lenses is a great way to roll.

04-01-2020, 04:55 AM	#39
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by aslyfox it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted We live in interesting times. You might get a great deal, but delivery could be problematic. Not to mention that the idea that funds might be tight in times to come - better put the GAS on hold.

04-01-2020, 05:43 AM	#40
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by Fenwoodian Is It Time To Buy That Back Up Camera Body? Most certainly... in heartbeat... absolutely... no justification required.

04-01-2020, 06:27 AM	#42
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	I've acquired more backups than I will ever use here ... k3s , k20ds, k10ds. and a whole slew of film bodies. I'm good for a bit..a long bit. I have turned off my CBA,GBA, and LBA for now though. Corona has me out of work and low on funds. al

04-01-2020, 09:21 AM	#43
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by aslyfox Wasp I said that it is possible that today may not be the right day to respond to that " great deal " which has just been posted be careful of things on April 1 that is what I meant A K 1 Mark II for $2 as an example Ah yes, I should have caught that crucial detail. Here is an example of a "great deal" - of nonsense. Samsung NX Ultra: Samsung resurrects camera line with 108MP S20 Ultra sensor? \| Digital Camera World

04-23-2020, 04:38 PM - 1 Like	#44
Sam_I_am Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Toledo, OR Posts: 851	Originally posted by grog85361 Whenever I am looking at getting another camera, my wife asks what I'm going to do with the one I already have. I tell her it will be a great backup to the new one. Consequently I have a backup-backup-backup-backup, as well as two "spares", and a "beater". (Camera, not wife!) Love this response! My wife is the big photographer in the family and almost everytime she said "I really should send my camera in and have it serviced", I said "time to upgrade".

04-23-2020, 05:00 PM	#45
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	My current gear is a 2 body kit K1-MK2 and K5. But as I never discard my old bodies when I upgrade, I have a K7, K10, *istD, and my daughters K50 with aperture block failure but otherwise ok. If I go through all that, i can always pull out my PZ1, KX and Ricoh XR-2s Lenses, got about 60 I don't know about the rest of you but I think I have it covered