What kind of camera's are you using

[nevjoe]

What Camera are you using? How long have you had it? What type, digital, what pixels, do you use a tripod, what kind of lenses if any, do you use audo, and anything you might add. Do you use a video camera?

 

I use a three year old Canon digital rebel, with 8 meg pixels. I have 8 lenses for it from a 300 zoom to the standard one that came with it. I use a tyipod when I need to, like when I was in Alaska last year, and also in Italy. I use auto very rarely, because it has so many other features I like to use. I am very happy with it, even though there are better cameras now.

 

I use a Sony digital cam corder, which is 1 year old, and has many features that work wonders. I like videos best of all because they are fun to watch, and are good to share with others.

 

Joe

[CeasarsDad]

Gee, good first thread Joe.. I have had LOTS of pro level Cameras over the years. I started in the Canon Camp but very early switched to Nikon. I've had every pro Nikon since the F3HP model. Today I am on my 3rd Pro Digital Nikon with the D2Xs. My previous model the D1x had over 100,000 images on the shutter. It NEVER failed me and I ended up selling it for $1500 in ebay. Not bad considering all the use I got from it.

 

As you might know, Lenses are really the most important part of any camera rig. Pro Level Glass makes a HUGE difference in the overall color, resolution and contrast that is recorded on film or a CCD or CMOS chip.. So my lenses are Nikkor 28-70 2.8f and a 70-200 VR 2.8f Both are cream of the crop type lenses. I love the 70-200 focal length as this is EXCELLENT for shooting birds.. Especially if you put a TC converter on them extending the zoom out to 300mm

 

It's also important to note for new camera users.. IT'S NOT THE CAMERA THAT TAKES THE PHOTO.. ITS THE PHOTOGRAPHER. Many many excellent photos have been captured with point and shoot cameras.

[Toni]

wow I cant remember this. looks like I gotta copy, paste and take too Best Buy..lol

[nevjoe]

You are right abot point and shoot. I have two of them, but I feel more trust worther with the Canon. My favorite lens is a Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG Macro for shooting out doors. My all around lens though for sight seeing is a Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6. In the house I use a 28-80mm 1:3.5. I love using different lenses.

 

Joe

[nevjoe]

That was Great Toni.

 

Joe

Sorry off topic

[Tari]

I have a CanonPowerShot S2 IS would love an SLR or some sort but way out of my price range. lol

[Guest]

I have a very, very simple Olympus C-310 :blush:

I think only 3 meg pixels. And I have had it now for almost 3 years- it is my first digital camera... My photos are not worldwonders but I am mostly satisfied with them. The only thing that irritates me is that the instruction manual appears only on disk and is -for me- totally incomprehensible :evil:

[nevjoe]

FairY I use an Olympus also along with other cameras and like that style. Fits inside my pocket and fast and easy to use.

 

Joe

[TalonSis]

I have a Canon Rebel XT, I've had it for about 1 year. I have the 18-55 lens it came with, a Sigma 2.8 25-70? I think, and then the IS lens I got on my birthday.

 

Melissa

[Laurie]

Ow. My head hurts. This is why there are no pictures of me or Klaus.

I do intend to get up to speed, though!

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced, super easy to use digital camera?

Thanks!

[nevjoe]

My daughter has a Sony Cyber-shot and loves it. Point and shoot and great photos.

This is a site to show you the camera.

 

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1133183

 

Joe

[lovemyGreys]

Yep sony cybershot here, DSC-T5 5.1 mega pixels, good old point & shoot but a great little digital camera

[Laurie]

Thank you - I will look into that!

[jujubechan]

I am using Canon EOS 20D with battery grip for fashion and beauty photography, products, weddings, website materials, food and of course animals. I own the following lenses and equipments:

 

Lens:

 

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 70-200mm F.2.8L IS USM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

 

Lights:

 

Canon 580EX flash w/umbrella/stand

Canon 430EX flash w/Gary Fong lightsphere

Photoflex Studio Kit Continous lights

 

Others:

 

Manfrotto Tripod with ball head joint grip

Manfrotto Monopod 682B with normal head.

Photoflex reflector

 

I never thought I have all of this, its nice to list your stuff, I guess I did miss on a few :laugh:

 

- Jujube

[lovemyGreys]

:ohmy: some of you members defiantly have all the right gear !! bit complex for me

[Guest]

Not only for you lovemyGreys

(yep, I'm guilty as charged :laugh: )

[Makena]

I have a cannon powershot S60, 5 megapixel camera. I am not the biggest fan of it which is why we just ordered a Nikon D40x and it's on the way!! I can't wait to get it!!!

[MakenasDad]

The point & shoot isn't THAT bad.. It's taken all the images we've posted. But like Kristin said, we can't wait for the D40x - I've ALWAYS wanted an SLR, and can't wait to see the results!

[CursingLlama]

My phone doubles as my camera.

[Guest]

Always within reach if so

[Adele]

I have a nikon D80. I love the results I get with it. I also use nikkor lens. I still need to improve my skills using adobe creative suite.

[CeasarsDad]

I like the D80. What Nikkor lenses do you have?

[Adele]

The AF Nikkor 35-80mm.

1:4-5.6D : I am not exactly sure what this means. Is it the F-stop.

 

I also have the 18-135 AF-S Nikkor lens. It is 3.5-5.6G.

 

I know that you said you prefer a very low F-stop (2.8), but the lens I got was the one the camera came with. Eventually I would like to buy the 70-200mm one that you have, but it is a bit pricey.

[nevjoe]

Adele, I would ask you, what types of photos you mostly shoot? That is the most important way of deciding what you really need in the way of lenses. I have 8 different lenses for all different types of shooting, but I use 2 most of the time. I love my camera and all the toys I have for it, but I use them far and few times. When I went to Alaska I bought an expensive lens, because I needed to take long shots. The lens cost me 750.00, but I would do it again. Trip of a lifetime, but didn’t use it again. If YOU’RE happy with YOUR photos enjoy what you have.

Lots of luck.

PS, I want a new camera or lens every time I pass a camera shop, but that’s nuts. Call me nuts!

 

Joe

[dblhelix]

Hi all,

 

I use a Canon Rebel XT. Like the camera a lot. Have 2 lenses and use a 17-85 EF-S f/4-5.6 IS USM for most of the shooting I do. Yes, the numbers are F stop which relates to aperature. The lower the F stop the larger the aperature of the lens. Lenses with low F value (so large aperature) are referred to as "fast" lenses since they can operate at faster shutter speeds in lower light, generally producing crisper images. Faster glass is also more expensive and higher quality...