What camera do you use?

[Dinder1]

I am just curious as to what cameras you guys are using for those great SOTD photos? I am also wanting to make a slight upgrade from my current little point and shoot setup. Do you guys have any recommendations for a camera for under $400.00 (street price)?
Thanks, DJ.

Current camera: Canon PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph 3.2 MP

[Limey]

I made a sizeable investment into a Nikon D-70 a couple years ago. I am thrilled with the camera. It can do everything and has an infinite number of accessories. I am not suggesting you go buy one of these but I would highly recommend Nikon products like a D-50 or D-something as well as their CoolPix and other cameras that are around the $400 range.

[Austin]

Olympus SP-350
8 megapixels
Simple camera for a simple man.

[ouch]

:thumbup:

[Dinder1]

:thumbup:

That is quite the lather bowl you got there, but where is your other shaving gear?:biggrin:
DJ.

[ouch]

Gandolfi.

[letterk]

My primary camera is a Nikon D70 and assorted lenses.

My diaper bag camera is a Canon Elph.

I used to have all sorts of film equipment, but sold them when I went digital. I have since gained an interest in older, larger format cameras, but haven't had the time to make good on that interest.

There are quite a number of options in the $400 range. What are you looking to use it for?

[Elmo]

I got a Canon Powershot SD700 IS a few months ago. A size to carry around in a pocket(or in my case around the neck)

Recommend you check out the Digital Photography.com (http://www.dpreview.com/) site for reviews and comments on whats available.

[fuerein]

I have a Canon SD550 that I use for digital photographs. I also have a Canon Elan 7N with a 50mm f/1.4 lens (I have yet to purchase any other lenses), however it is a film camera and so doesn't work well for internet postings.

[jonctd]

Canon Rebel XT
This is my Daughter at Cape Cod last summer.
I love the camera but kind of wish I went with the Nikon D50.

[Dinder1]

My primary camera is a Nikon D70 and assorted lenses.

My diaper bag camera is a Canon Elph.

I used to have all sorts of film equipment, but sold them when I went digital. I have since gained an interest in older, larger format cameras, but haven't had the time to make good on that interest.

There are quite a number of options in the $400 range. What are you looking to use it for?

John, I just want a good general use camera, but one that I can use for some web content for my new website...and of course the SOTD. Here are a couple I was thinking about.http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A710/A710A.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S3IS/S3ISA.HTM

[GoTeeGuy]

I just traded in my Canon Elan 7e for a Canon S3 IS. I really miss my SLR, but just couldn't afford one in digital. Thankfully, the S3 is still a very capable camera -- plus it's easy for SWMBO to use.

[PalmettoB]

Jon, great shot! Very artistic.

I use an HP digital. It's a little older (just 3.1 megapixels), but I can usually edit down to good shots I like.

[_JP_]

I have an Olympus C700. It sort of outdated now as far as digital goes, but it still takes great macro (closeup) pictures. I'm not upgrading for now because of what that camera cost me when I bought it, I want to amortize the investment some more.

[leadfootedfool]

I'm currently using a Canon SD300. My next pocket camera will be a Canon because I've acquired a few battery packs, but there are lots of quality small cameras out there now.

As far as digital SLR I'd personally get a Nikon, but the Canons are nice as well.

[DoubleE]

John, I just want a good general use camera, but one that I can use for some web content for my new website...and of course the SOTD. Here are a couple I was thinking about.http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A710/A710A.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S3IS/S3ISA.HTM

DJ:

The Canon A710IS would be an excellent fit for your needs! It's a great camera with image stabilized lens and good manual controls that could take you from point and shoot to more serious photography if you had the desire. It's also a good value I think. It got excellent reviews on many of the review sites including DPreview.

Since I shot professionally for around 9 years, I still have 4 35mm cameras, 2 medium format 645s and a 6x7! I thought about selling them but for what they're bringing now, I'll probably just keep them until they're antiques (they make good doorstops).

For digital purposees, I shoot a Canon 20D and just bought the new G7 for Christmas (I get my best Chrismas presents that way).

Good luck with your decision.

Here's a shot of my SOTD from 1/5/06. Canon 20D with 300mm 2.8 lens. (Used to shoot college football)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1152

[DoubleE]

Canon Rebel XT
This is my Daughter at Cape Cod last summer.
I love the camera but kind of wish I went with the Nikon D50.

Very nice Jon!

[castlecraver]

I'll be the DSLR oddball...
http://www.patweitzel.com/web/alpha.jpg

So far, I've been pleased with it. I'm still very novice, but I bought it to learn the art of photography, and it's suited me quite well.

http://www.patweitzel.com/gallery/d/2135-2/DSC00952.JPG

http://www.patweitzel.com/gallery/d/2063-2/DSC00253_autoPP.jpg

http://www.patweitzel.com/gallery/d/2066-2/DSC00254_autoPP.jpg

[letterk]

I'll agree with Jerry. I've never been very impressed with the Canon "S" line, but the "A" series are fantastic cameras. If I had to buy another P&S, I'd get one in that series.

While getting into a DSLR is starting to get more and more affordable, and it's a route to consider, just remember photography acquisition disorders are extremely expensive. :biggrin:

[jonctd]

Very nice Jon!

Thank you Jerry.:biggrin:

[fuerein]

Here's a shot of my SOTD from 1/5/06. Canon 20D with 300mm 2.8 lens. (Used to shoot college football)


I'll agree with Jerry. I've never been very impressed with the Canon "S" line, but the "A" series are fantastic cameras. If I had to buy another P&S, I'd get one in that series.

While getting into a DSLR is starting to get more and more affordable, and it's a route to consider, just remember photography acquisition disorders are extremely expensive. :biggrin:

Yeah, like that 300mm f/2.8 lens that was mentioned... I'm not sure what the Canon version runs, but the Sigma lens of the same specs runs for approx. $2600... Very expensive getting into photography acquisitions, especially for the high-end equipment...

[Kyle Stoner]

I am using the Ricoh Caplio R4. It is a sweet @$$ little camera - 28-200mm zoom (35mm equivalent)!!! That's 7X optical and this camera is tiny - smaller than the Nikon Ultra-Compact S cameras. It has a fair range of manual controls although I would love a full manual mode. Excellent image quality. It's very small so it's flash sucks but it's not bad once you learn to work with it.

I upgraded from the Nikon Coolpix L1. That was an awesome camera as well (dropped it in a tide pool - at least it was in the line of duty!). I too would recommend Canons A-line, the 710 is wonderful and affordable. The most frustrating thing about my L1 was absolute lack of manual controls. Now I can take pictures like this:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/kylestoner/Ricoh%20Caplio%20R4/tele100.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/kylestoner/Ricoh%20Caplio%20R4/moon100.jpg


Just not possible without the manual controls, limited as they are on the R4. Check out it's specs on the site others mentioned ( www.dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com) ) and see if that fits your bill as well.

[180gVinyl]

Canon Powershot A410 3.2 megapixels, adequate for the family's needs

I also have 35mm cameras

Pentax Program A
Olympus Trip
Ricoh 500GX rangefinder

[Leonardo]

My suggestion, if you're getting a point and shoot camera, is to make sure it has an image stabilization system and a good auto focus with assist lamp. This will ensure fast and sharp focus and avoid blurry pics due hand shake.
Don't worry too much about megapixels, it's the sensor that sensor matters. Do a search for megapixel myth.
In case you want something more advanced, you should take a look at the new Nikon D40.
DCRP (http://www.dcresource.com/) has good reviews and a camera database where you can search for specific features.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=image+stabilization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Camera_System/af_assist_lamp_01.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Camera_System/Sensor_Sizes_01.htm

[straycat264]

Canon EOS 350D

Stunning SLR, now superceeded by the 400D. My first digital camera (I was a film holdout for a long time) - and I've never looked back.

[TraderJoe]

pentax Optio w10 (waterproof)

[letterk]

My suggestion, if you're getting a point and shoot camera, is to make sure it has an image stabilization system and a good auto focus with assist lamp. This will ensure fast and sharp focus and avoid blurry pics due hand shake.
Don't worry too much about megapixels, it's the sensor that sensor matters. Do a search for megapixel myth.
In case you want something more advanced, you should take a look at the new Nikon D40.
DCRP (http://www.dcresource.com/) has good reviews and a camera database where you can search for specific features.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/image-stabilization.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=image+stabilization
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_stabilization
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Camera_System/af_assist_lamp_01.htm
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/Camera_System/Sensor_Sizes_01.htm

Oh, you had to bring in Ken Rockwell into the mix, didn't you? :biggrin: Just kidding. I'm sure he'll find B&B shortly, now.

That wasn't mean as a knock of any kind. He's a very experienced photographer and reviewer, but being a Nikon fanboy (I admit so am I), there's a little bit of filtering needed when reading his stuff.

[madmedic]

Nikon Coolpix L2.
I just got it a couple of months back, and haven't spent much time investigating its capabilities. With the standard of photography present on this forum.....it may be a while before I 'jump' and actually post anything!

Brian

[SofaKing]

I am just curious as to what cameras you guys are using for those great SOTD photos? I am also wanting to make a slight upgrade from my current little point and shoot setup. Do you guys have any recommendations for a camera for under $400.00 (street price)?
Thanks, DJ.

Current camera: Canon PowerShot SD200 Digital Elph 3.2 MP

Tachihara 4x5. Nikon 75mm and 210mm lenses, many film holders, 545i polaroid back (works with readyloads too), numerous filters

Have a digital P&S for family/vacation/etc. Am coveting a Nikon D80 but would hate to give up all the perspective controls and focus controls I have with large format.

[Dinder1]

Thanks for all the replies fellas. I am leaning towards this camera
http://buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSA710
It seems like a good compromise between a pocket cam and a full blown big $$$ camera.
DJ.

[Lyrt]

Thanks for all the replies fellas. I am leaning towards this camera
http://buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSA710
It seems like a good compromise between a pocket cam and a full blown big $$$ camera.
DJ.

I’m a Nikonist but you can’t go wrong with Canon. They are not n°1 for wrong reasons.

[letterk]

Thanks for all the replies fellas. I am leaning towards this camera
http://buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSA710
It seems like a good compromise between a pocket cam and a full blown big $$$ camera.
DJ.

If I was looking to buy a new P&S, that would be one I'd be looking at. Good choice. This coming from a Nikon guy.

[Dinder1]

If I was looking to buy a new P&S, that would be one I'd be looking at. Good choice. This coming from a Nikon guy.

Yeah, I wish I could afford to venture into the Nikon "D" series, but I also want something that I will actualy take with me on trips..AND USE.
DJ.

[boboakalfb]

If I was looking to buy a new P&S, that would be one I'd be looking at. Good choice. This coming from a Nikon guy.

Not to hijack this thread...but I think my question kind of fits in here. I am looking into a P&S as well since we are having a baby 2/9. We were looking into the Canon SD600 or SD630 since it will live in the diaper bag or my wife's purse, so size is a concern. What are your thoughts?

[letterk]

Not to hijack this thread...but I think my question kind of fits in here. I am looking into a P&S as well since we are having a baby 2/9. We were looking into the Canon SD600 or SD630 since it will live in the diaper bag or my wife's purse, so size is a concern. What are your thoughts?

ALL of the major digital cameras being produced will take a nice photo. The technology is advanced enough and mature enough that the differences between cameras and manufacturers, in terms of photo quality, won't make much of a difference to the casual user. I'd also wager that most of the casual users won't notice much of a difference between the bulk of the feature lists. So what it gets down to is how does the camera feel in your hand and how easy is it for YOU to use it. My number one suggestion to everyone looking for a camera is to go to the store and try to use it.

Now as far as the diaper bag question, the camera in question will fit most of them. However, there certainly are smaller cameras on the market. And size DOES matter. I mean, if it's big enough to make you not take it with you, it's of no value to you.

[DoubleE]

Not to hijack this thread...but I think my question kind of fits in here. I am looking into a P&S as well since we are having a baby 2/9. We were looking into the Canon SD600 or SD630 since it will live in the diaper bag or my wife's purse, so size is a concern. What are your thoughts?

Bob:

John's right when he says most of todays cameras will do a nice job. If I were you and were looking at the SD series (which are very good), I would consider the SD700 IS. You get an image stabilized lens which will allow you to shoot hand held in lower light situations. This helps considerably in producing natural light pix from being able to turn off the horrible red-eye producing flash that plagues all small point and shoot cameras. I find not too many retail outlets carry that particular model but you can find it at BHphotovideo.com.

[Mama Bear]

I'll be the DSLR oddball...
http://www.patweitzel.com/web/alpha.jpg

So far, I've been pleased with it. I'm still very novice, but I bought it to learn the art of photography, and it's suited me quite well.
]

+1 on the Sony Mavica.... I have two the MV350 (about $350 bucks) and the MV-500 (about $500 bucks)

There are a LOT of things that this camera does (including A/V), but I also use mine for webpages and am not a great photographer, but this camera, combined with photoshop leaves me a very happy camper...

There are two enormous pluses, the first is it uses a titanium battery that lasts a long, long time... when I first got it it would stay charged for weeks if not a month before having to recharge the batttery (a 5 minute chore with the charger that is included) I used to have AA's all over the house and don't miss them... second, it records directly onto a disk. I take the disk out of the camera and put it in my CD ROM and I am up and running.. no expensive cards and the disks run only a few dollars and are re-recordable... either of the camera's is a good investment...

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_style_full featured&Dept=cameras

I guess the Mavica is called a cyber shot now.....

[boboakalfb]

Bob:

John's right when he says most of todays cameras will do a nice job. If I were you and were looking at the SD series (which are very good), I would consider the SD700 IS. You get an image stabilized lens which will allow you to shoot hand held in lower light situations. This helps considerably in producing natural light pix from being able to turn off the horrible red-eye producing flash that plagues all small point and shoot cameras. I find not too many retail outlets carry that particular model but you can find it at BHphotovideo.com.

Thanks John and Jerry for the info. Much appreciated.

[Dennis]

Good choice Din. I have the Canon A640 that replaced my dropped by the wife Canon S50 - these are both P&S cameras. I also appreciate the fact that the Canon A line runs off AA batteries as opposed to proprietary Li ion batteries. I could never take my old camera backpacking in the winter because of battery life issues. I tried to find a a710 with IS but could not track one down locally at the time I needed a new camera.

Dennis

[Nick]

:thumbup:

Slight threadjack: We just ate at the Cliff House a few months ago. Food wasn't bad, but it's pretty hard to beat that view!

Was tooling away on a Canon S400, now I've got a Nikon with waaaay too many buttons for me to figure out how to shoot a decent picture! :lol:

-Nick

[SSLStudio]

Fuji F610 6,3Mpixel Lense interpolation to 12Mp.
can be used with a Macro lense (dont have it yet but with all the great SOTD pics lately fingers are itching) got a 1GB Xd card with it.

Great intermediate camera and great for the pro aswell if you know what your doing can be set to manual and you can tweak all settings like ISO , Focal points etc.

Here is shot I took before reading the manual, just took the cam out of the box and set it to manual and took the shot (I previously owned a Fuji F601 so I knew a little bit of the Fuji way of thinking)

Your pictures are already great Dinder ! its not the cam its the guy behind the cam that does the hard work...

[Woknblues]

your elph was real small, so i am not sure if you have any reservations about a larger camera. personally, i went from a larger sony that I loved, except it was just too big, to a small and perfect little nikon L3 (it was about 100 bucks on newegg, lol), and I use it 2X as much. .... not sure if you might have a problem with that, but it was a big factor for me. having said that, a friend of mine just purchased one of these baby's

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830120068 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830120068)

we took it to the beach with a half dozen friends and an ATV, and took the most amazing sunset/action shots I have ever seen from a non-professional set up. Imagine, an ATV going by with a blazing sunset in the background, and as sharp as a knife. I couldn't believe it. the movie's are 30 FPS, the zoom is great, awesome intuitive interface, etc. etc. plus, newegg rocks.

[Duggo]

Yeah, like that 300mm f/2.8 lens that was mentioned... I'm not sure what the Canon version runs, but the Sigma lens of the same specs runs for approx. $2600... Very expensive getting into photography acquisitions, especially for the high-end equipment...

The term I've seen used is "LBA" or "Lens Buying Addict". Either way you spell it, Adam is right. it's an expensive addiction. I lust after any DSLR. I was showing signs of LBA even before I bought the camera. That's why I still have my C-2100UZ. This is a much better "hobby" for me.

[Nick75]

I use a Canon S3 IS. I made the decision to buy that after doing a lot of research on the Web. I originally wanted something better than my Kodak CX6200 (very basic 2MP point-and-shoot camera), but didn't really want to go the whole hog just yet and get an SLR camera. I wanted something that would kind of be a cross between an SLR and a compact. The S3 IS seemed like a good choice, as it's rich in features like an SLR (even has the look of one), but more 'compact' and I guess it's more geared towards the intermediate level photographer who wants to take the next step up from the beginner's stage.

I think it's a great camera and has a very 'professional' look & feel to it. It's pretty much everything I wanted in a camera, and also has a very impressive movie mode as a bonus :smile:.

[ratcheer]

I use a now pretty old Nikon Coolpix 4500, the last of the Nikon swivel bodies. It is a 4-megapixel 4X optical zoom model that was famous in its day for making excellent macro closeups. I think it is four years old.

It is probably time for a new camera. :redface:

Tim

[Taz]

Nikon Coolpix S6 I know it can take good pictures I just can't

[JBHoren]

Canon Powershot A410 3.2 megapixels, adequate for the family's needs.

Ditto; mine's a 3.2 megapixel Canon PowerShot A70, bought refurbished summer of 2004 from one of those NY/NJ Internet sites, for all of $150, plus $15 for an original Canon form-fitting, padded case (from Hong Kong). More than enough "bells 'n whistles" for my needs... yours, too, probably.

[BeeWolf]

I'm a huge fan of doing digital SLR, such as the Nikon D40 or D50; or any of the Canon Rebel series. I would not recommend other manufacturers in this product space. These cameras are likely going to be in the $500-$650 range, easily, however, so if that's too much...

I'd go with an inexpensive Canon Powershot A-series. They're fantastic cameras and often have an admirable array of features for a point-and-shoot. Plus the picture quality is high. You can get these for, oh, $200-$300, I'd say. I believe the products in the high end point-and-shoot space are not good values. Usually for another hundred dollars you can jump up to a cheap DSLR and have a radically different shooting experience.

If extreme pocketability is your game, get a Canon Powershot S-series.

I myself shoot a Nikon D50. (See my avatar.)

[JoeKidd]

The Canon A series produces excellent photos IMO. When my A70 died I bought a Panasonic TZ1. It's a great "take with" camera with 5MP, 10X optical zoom, IS, 2.5 inch LCD, all in a compact metal housing. Images are good, although noisy at ISO 400+, but still good for 6x4 prints.

[ouch]

Oh, you had to bring in Ken Rockwell into the mix, didn't you? :biggrin: Just kidding. I'm sure he'll find B&B shortly, now.

That wasn't mean as a knock of any kind. He's a very experienced photographer and reviewer, but being a Nikon fanboy (I admit so am I), there's a little bit of filtering needed when reading his stuff.

The Corey Greenberg of photography. :biggrin:

Nah, he's really very knowledgeable and has a good, informative site.

[qhsdoitall]

Canon F717. Nothing fancy but does the job for taking business inventory shots. We now use a pocket digital for personal shots that we got for my daughter this Christmas. I'll be upgrading the business camera later to this year. Toughest part of taking shots for us is all the nice shiny silver we have on the horse equipment we sell.

[slcsteve]

Sony Mavica
Pentax Optio S
Canon Powershot G7

[wcbaker]

Nikon D70s
Sigma 10-20mm
Sigma 30mm
Nikkor 18-70mm
Nikkor 70-300mm

I never really use the Nikkor's oddly enough...

[Lord Jefferey]

I use a Canon 1D Mark II

[galpman]

Lord Jeffrey, These are amazing photos. I use a Panasonic DMC-FZ5. Love it, but those pics you have posted are stunning IMHO.:a50:

[Lord Jefferey]

When working with women as beautiful as this it is not as hard as you might think. That is as long as you can keep your mind on what you are doing:eek2:




Lord Jeffrey, These are amazing photos. I use a Panasonic DMC-FZ5. Love it, but those pics you have posted are stunning IMHO.:a50:

[rtaylor61]

Lord Jeffery,

I don't care what camera you use...what MODELS do you use? :eek: :001_tt2: :biggrin:

Randy

[BillEllis]

I have a Canon G-6 and thought I actually was doing ok 'til I read this thread. I can see there is a ton I will be able to learn. There are some really great pics here. Now I gotta buy a new camera... :001_unsur

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/oosik.02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/deputy02.jpg

[AlwaysUK]

Sony DSC-N2 Digital Camera (10.1MP, 3x optical zoom) 3" LCD

[Graham]

Camera's ?, they are those little boxed shaped things with a round peice of glass on the front and a buuton that you push down with your finger and the box goes 'click', Yes?:confused1
Seriously, I had a Nikon D70s camera bought for me at Christmas, I really must take it out of the box and read up on how to use it.

[DoubleE]

I have a Canon G-6 and thought I actually was doing ok 'til I read this thread. I can see there is a ton I will be able to learn. There are some really great pics here. Now I gotta buy a new camera... :001_unsur

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/oosik.02.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/deputy02.jpg

Beautiful razors Bill!

The Canon G6 is a very nice camera! You're probably kidding about buying a new camera but unless you're moving up to a DSLR, I probably wouldn't right now. I'd wait until there are more technology breakthroughs such as larger sensors in point and shoot cameras.

[qhsdoitall]

I'm considering two cameras for purchase. One for every day family pocket camera and one for the business inventory shots.

Business: Canon Eos 400D
Family: Sony DSC-N2

Any comments about either of these?

[DoubleE]

I'm considering two cameras for purchase. One for every day family pocket camera and one for the business inventory shots.

Business: Canon Eos 400D
Family: Sony DSC-N2

Any comments about either of these?

Rich:

I'm pretty much a Canon guy so I have no real experience with the Sony. I'd check DPReview and see how it shakes out there.

The Canon 400D is the internation version of the XTi - which is a very nice camera. The 400D was not meant for sale in the US so if you're ordering it, be aware that it will be "Grey market". It will come with an international warranty but not a US warranty. it will save you a few dollars up front but if you need to have warranty work, it becomes problematic in that you may have to send it oversees. I normally opt for the US version.

[Lyrt]

The Canon 400D is the internation version of the XTi

:confused:

I thought it was just the European name. In Japan, it is the “EOS Kiss Digital X”.

[DoubleE]

:confused:

I thought it was just the European name. In Japan, it is the “EOS Kiss Digital X”.


Uhhhh...could be Lyrt. At any rate, it isn't the US version.

[Juaquin]

Canon S2 IS. I like the 12x zoom - couldn't live without it. That said, wish I had a DSLR...

[ouch]

Canon S2 IS. I like the 12x zoom - couldn't live without it. That said, wish I had a DSLR...

That camera isn't exactly pocketable. :biggrin:

[Juaquin]

That camera isn't exactly pocketable. :biggrin:

Haha very true. The image quality is very good, it has enough pixels and zoom, but what I find lacking is its response in low light. There's also some noise, and sometimes the AF doesn't quite get it and I get blurred shots. But with my recently acquired RAD and SCAD, a good DSLR will be a long way off. :lol:

[TimeZero]

I'm a Canon guy - I use a Canon 10D and a host of pro-sumer lenses, but I haven't made the leap into the "pro" level "L" glass. Too many other acquisition disorders at the moment.

I also have a number of film bodies - the Canon EOS 5 among them, as well as several Polaroid SX-70 cameras and what may be my favorite camera of all - a Holga: a $20 medium-format toy camera with a plastic lens that has no bells and whistles. I suppose its sort of the straight razor of photography.

James P.

[DoubleE]

I'm a Canon guy - I use a Canon 10D and a host of pro-sumer lenses, but I haven't made the leap into the "pro" level "L" glass. Too many other acquisition disorders at the moment.

I also have a number of film bodies - the Canon EOS 5 among them, as well as several Polaroid SX-70 cameras and what may be my favorite camera of all - a Holga: a $20 medium-format toy camera with a plastic lens that has no bells and whistles. I suppose its sort of the straight razor of photography.

James P.

I have a Holga as well. There are a lot of variations in the quality of the lens as you would expect on a $20.00 medium format camera! Mine is actually too good! I was hoping for a really crappy one so I could get some cool pix but mine's too good to be crappy and too crappy to be good!:confused:

I wish I could sell all my film bodies but for what they're bringing, I think I'll just use them as doorstops.

[TimeZero]

Have you tried the Lens Baby? I have one, but I am kind of ashamed to admit it. I mean, I use my $1,500 camera, with a $250 lens in an effort to replicate the optics of a $20.00 plastic camera. There's something seriously wrong with this picture!

Yet, I do it. And I have fun!

James

[DoubleE]

Have you tried the Lens Baby? I have one, but I am kind of ashamed to admit it. I mean, I use my $1,500 camera, with a $250 lens in an effort to replicate the optics of a $20.00 plastic camera. There's something seriously wrong with this picture!

Yet, I do it. And I have fun!

James

I've not tried the Lens Baby but I have a friend who's considering one. I thought I'd see how he likes it first.

[icemncmth]

I use to be the guy with a black room in his house...and I still have a lot of cameras...

Serveral Nikon FM's, FM-2's, FM-2T, FE-2,,,,,,,

I have a few 8x10 box cameras...(Nothing like an 8x10 negative directly on the paper for a great pic)

a couple Contaflex cameras...One really nice Leica..

My point and shoot digital is a Olympus...I don't have a digital SLR yet...

I will get one just haven't had the time to mess with them...

[qhsdoitall]

Just ordered a Canon A640 from Newegg to take inventory shots. Just need to pick up a studio in a box and I should be doing great.

[Risky]

Canon EOS 1d Mk II and when he's not looking, my Dad's Leica MP.

[JaDubb]

Fujifilm Finepix F-30, which is quite superb piece of digital camera. Small, pocketable (though, not the slimmest one), fast, precise, sharp (as Feather) and all that. Only con this far has been menus that are not that well designed.

[HoustonianYankee]

Just got a Nikon D200. Used to use a Nikon D70. The D200 is a major improvement. I use some older, manual Nikon lenses. Its the equivalent to using old Gillettes to the more modern razors. I guess I'm just a retro kind of guy but I do like the new technology the D200 offers.

My other camera is a Casio EX-Z800. Its quite small and takes nice photos.

The camera is only as good as the person using it and the vision that person has that he is trying to portray in his work.

[FrankB]

I'm surprised and shocked that everyone here uses the camera equivalent of Norelco Quadra Action shavers :wink: These are cameras:thumbup:

[DoubleE]

You da' Man frank!! :thumbup1: Don't make me break out my Leica! :biggrin: (if I can remember how to load it!)

[ouch]

I'm surprised and shocked that everyone here uses the camera equivalent of Norelco Quadra Action shavers :wink: These are cameras:thumbup:

+ a billion.

Cameras are made out of metal. My Rollei will outlast anything made today.

[qhsdoitall]

OK, you got us. I just gave my Olympus OM-10 from 25 years ago in excellent working shape back to my sister. She had traded it to me for a Commodore 64 Computer a while back.

[kennethw]

My Pentax K-1000 is what drove me to digital.

I still have my Lubitel 166 too. :biggrin:

[qwerk]

I recently got a Canon Rebel XTi and am new to SLRs. I'm working out my current fear of using a flash and am currently researching flashes.

Anyone have any recommendations?

[DoubleE]

I recently got a Canon Rebel XTi and am new to SLRs. I'm working out my current fear of using a flash and am currently researching flashes.

Anyone have any recommendations?

My recommendation would be the Canon 430. Very nice flash that would serve you well. You can check it out here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=397664&is=USA&addedTroughType=search). I've purchased a lot of equipment from B&H and they're a very reputable company. They probably sell more photographic equipment than anyone else in the US.

If you wanted the best, buy the Canon 480. On my film cameras, I've used Metz, Lumedyne, etc. but I prefer to stick with the same type flash as camera in the newer digital cameras.

[qhsdoitall]

I recently got a Canon Rebel XTi and am new to SLRs. I'm working out my current fear of using a flash and am currently researching flashes.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Congratulations! That camera is on my AD list. Let us know how you like it.

[BrianP]

Canon SD700is here... love it. I wanted something grab-and-go and had enough of a macro function for tight shots on things like uhhh...razors and such.

We took it with us to Mexico, got some great shots and never felt like we were dragging around a darn camera. Oh, and I first charged it March 16th or so and I still haven't had to recharge it.

The other thing I did was get a high speed SD card. Downloading photos was painless and fast. I use Picasa instead of the Canon software, although I'm going to break down and install it because I want to try the photo stitching feature.

[ouch]

The 700is is a great camera, but I'm looking (after recently buying three :cursing: ) at the 800is for the effective 28mm lens. The IS should be great for hand held, low light shots.

The panoramic stitch utility is very easy to use, and a kick. You can make a 360 degree picture with it.

[qhsdoitall]

The 700is is a great camera, but I'm looking (after recently buying three :cursing: ) at the 800is for the effective 28mm lens. The IS should be great for hand held, low light shots.

The panoramic stitch utility is very easy to use, and a kick. You can make a 360 degree picture with it.


I'm going to try that with the A640. I loaded the Canon Software and I have Picasa.

[peter322]

I recently purchased the Canon SD 800is, and I love it very much. The 28 mm is great, and overall the SD series really provides great value for their cost.

[TstebinsB]

I have a Sony DSC-V1 digicam, a Yashica 300AF, and a Konica Autoreflex TC that my Dad gave me years ago. I'm actually going to be using the Konica now that I got the manual off eBay. I never took pics with it because I didn't know how to work it. As you can tell from all the dust, it hasn't been given much attention.

[DoubleE]

Ah Telly, you bring back good memories. A Konica TC was my first 35mm camera. Purchased it back in the mid to late 70s and it was a great camera. I love vintage cameras and if I didn't have shaving ADs so bad, I might have even more! Enjoy your ....er....new camera.

[TstebinsB]

Thanks Jerry!

[jkroll]

I'm surprised and shocked that everyone here uses the camera equivalent of Norelco Quadra Action shavers :wink: These are cameras:thumbup:

+1 – Though my own Pentax ME (built late 70's, about my age) falls squarely into the era of the Gillette GII (in Europe – is that the Atra in the US?)...

I love it, but I don't think I'll be scanning any SOTD photos too soon.

[rtaylor61]

+1 – Though my own Pentax ME (built late 70's, about my age) falls squarely into the era of the Gillette GII (in Europe – is that the Atra in the US?)...

I love it, but I don't think I'll be scanning any SOTD photos too soon.

I love my ME. And ME Super.

Randy

[Sublimejoe]

I shoot with a Canon 20d and my main lens is a Tokina 12-24mm f/4. You can see some of my photos here if interested:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/docmonstereyes/sets/

Thanks everyone!

[ianmedium]

A confirmed Olympus nut! I have a mint OM1 35m and an Olympus C5060 digital which if you can get hold of one secondhand is a stunning camera IMHO.

[chrish]

Not many people using rangefinders here. I love my voigtlander bessa R2a and my 35/1.2 lens is great because flashes are for people who are bad at taking pictures! and really, whats more fun than developing b&w film. its so easy too! no need for a darkroom, a bathroom works fine, and chemicals arent at all expensive though my $600 35mm film scanner might be considered a little pricy. (sorry for the picture spams)

[stropmegently]

I use a Canon D20 with a 24mm-100mm L lens. I could not be happier. I am a Canon guy. Never treated wrong, always good shots. Highly recommend to anyone.
Darren

[ianmedium]

Not many people using rangefinders here. I love my voigtlander bessa R2a and my 35/1.2 lens is great because flashes are for people who are bad at taking pictures! and really, whats more fun than developing b&w film. its so easy too! no need for a darkroom, a bathroom works fine, and chemicals arent at all expensive though my $600 35mm film scanner might be considered a little pricy. (sorry for the picture spams)


I COVET YOUR VOIGTLANDER!!:001_tt1:

[jlander]

I have (and still use) an Olympus OM-1, and OM-2n tha i bought in 1974.

Currently learning to use a Nikon D200 with 18-200mm (28-300 35 mm equivalent) Nikor VR

Jay

[jeffb]

Point and shoot - Sony DSC-T1 (nice small camera with a weak flash, we are looking for a new point and shoot)

Just got a Rebel XT this past weekend and can't wait learn how to use it. My wife has prior experience with this camera and will be helping me with my first SLR.

Jeff

[paydepst]

A Nikon film SLR and its associated lenses naturally segued into a Nikon DSLR. My weapon of choice is the D50-great camera. My lens reversing ring that is due to arrive tomorrow will afford me the ability to make some mean macro photos! :thumbup: