Need advise for backup camera

[LogicA]

need some suggestions for getting a backup camera. I cover weddings and events. usually I use my friend's cam for backup but I think its time I get one for myself.

May I know what are you bros using as a backup?

Should I get a budget 2nd hand DSLR or a prosumer cam?

What are the points I should put into consideration?

(moderators: pls move my thread to a more suitable location, tks!)

[JediForce4ever]

Budget DSLR IMO...prosumers just cannot match the speed and efficiency during weddings and events, IMO.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by LogicA need some suggestions for getting a backup camera. I cover weddings and events. usually I use my friend's cam for backup but I think its time I get one for myself. May I know what are you bros using as a backup? Should I get a budget 2nd hand DSLR or a prosumer cam? What are the points I should put into consideration? (moderators: pls move my thread to a more suitable location, tks!)

When I switch to digital, I use my film body as back up, now I use 2 DSLRs.


The best is have 2 identical cameras, so you can use lenses on both body. Backup equipments for event shooting is a must, not only body, flash, lenses, CF cards and batteries as well.

[LogicA]

Originally Posted by catchlights When I switch to digital, I use my film body as back up, now I use 2 DSLRs. The best is have 2 identical cameras, so you can use lenses on both body. Backup equipments for event shooting is a must, not only body, flash, lenses, CF cards and batteries as well.

agree with you too. I was thinking of getting a film body as backup too hopefully same brand so that lens can be shared.