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Pro Photographer Uses Ten Cameras
Professional photographer uses ten cameras including DSLRs and film gear for backups.
In brief
Professional photographer uses ten cameras including DSLRs and film gear for backups. A professional photographer regularly uses ten cameras: five DSLRs and four film cameras for lowlight work and backups. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Photographer's camera setup
A professional photographer uses ten cameras including DSLRs and film gear for backups.
“A professional photographer who goes by the name u/wildyouth116 on Reddit has posted their setup, with many surprised to find that they regularly use a whopping 10 bodies”
Five DSLR cameras
They use two Nikon D850s, two Nikon D780s and a Nikon D200 for lowlight events.
“the photographer also uses five DSLR cameras : two Nikon D850 s, two Nikon D780 s and a Nikon D200”
Four film cameras
They include four film cameras: Nikon FM2, Nikon F100, Nikon F6 and a blacked-out Nikon N80.
“as well as four film cameras: Nikon FM2, Nikon F100, Nikon F6, and what appears to be a blacked-out Nikon N80”
Backup strategy
They use two bodies at a time for events and commercial shoots to have backups if one breaks.
“the professional photographer explains that they use two bodies at a time for events and commercial shoots, so they like to have backups if the worst should happen”
Long-term use
They have completed 700 jobs in three years and burned through at least five camera bodies over seven years.
“they have completed 700 jobs in three years. That certainly takes its toll on kit, and indeed, the original poster says that during a seven-year career, they “have burned through at least 5 camera bodies””
The bottom line
A professional photographer regularly uses ten cameras: five DSLRs and four film cameras for lowlight work and backups.
