What kind of Digital camera do you have? [Archive]

Carl EBJR

07-17-2006, 07:52 AM

I am looking to get a digital camera and I am curious what kind of camera takes great shots. So post up your brand name and model number with a picture taken with that camera to show how nice the picture is. Don't worry about beating other people's clarity because this is just a survey I guess to see what kind of camera I want to get. I am thinking about getting a Sony Cyber-shot DSC w50 but I am just curious what other cameras are out there.

FiLLuP

07-17-2006, 08:09 AM

http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312575

Carl EBJR

07-17-2006, 08:35 AM

I apoligize, but that thread is just asking for model numbers. I am curious what the pictures will actually look like. I looked at the other thread and that would be cool if they came in this thread with pictures they have taken with those cameras and post them here with the model number on the side.

FiLLuP

07-17-2006, 09:13 AM

www.dpreview.com is a good comparison site :thumb:

David Seale

07-17-2006, 09:28 AM

id definitely check out dpreview.com

most of the popular cameras will have full reviews along with sample galleries.

im using a nikon d50 and have a few different lenses. check out my online gallery...
http://picasaweb.google.com/home

dowxp

07-17-2006, 09:45 AM

dSLR FTW, or Canon S2/S3 IS if you don't want to spend the money. dpreview, as others have said.

Carl EBJR

07-17-2006, 11:46 AM

www.dpreview.com is a good comparison site :thumb:
That site has everything I need to know. Thanks a lot dude :thumb:

_relapsd.

07-17-2006, 12:51 PM

canon 10D

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 02:16 PM

his nikon d70, hers nikon d50

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 02:18 PM

chreeno

07-17-2006, 02:19 PM

dSLR FTW, or Canon S2/S3 IS if you don't want to spend the money. dpreview, as others have said.

canon G6 work great too. i have one along with my dslr. great for a point and shoot.

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 02:26 PM

i still find it nice to have a point and shoot even though i have a slr

SHANGHAi

07-17-2006, 03:18 PM

canon digital rebel xt

http://www.liang-shi.net/zn/images/IMG_2072.jpg

more crap in my gallery: http://gallery.liang-shi.net

David Seale

07-17-2006, 04:14 PM

dont see a gallery, asking if i want to create one....

shiznit... http://picasaweb.google.com/dseale84 :thumb:

Todd Spoth

07-17-2006, 04:58 PM

http://www.toddspoth.com/toys.jpg

Johnny Thunders

07-17-2006, 06:46 PM

Canon Digital Rebel

http://myspace-200.vo.llnwd.net/00520/00/23/520953200_l.jpg

Solracer

07-17-2006, 07:04 PM

sony f717...

also check steves-digicams.com

Todd Spoth

07-17-2006, 07:11 PM

Canon Digital Rebel

http://myspace-200.vo.llnwd.net/00520/00/23/520953200_l.jpg

hey adrienne your camera looks like a girls face. thats weird.

carguy83

07-17-2006, 07:41 PM

Canon 20D

sample:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/ggiang/Disney%20World/castlewhite.jpg

azinwood

07-17-2006, 07:58 PM

10d and 30d.

just got back from BH photo this afternoon! :) picked up a battery grip and a new strap.

Carl EBJR

07-17-2006, 09:46 PM

That digital Rebel XT is nice. Too bad the price is $600 give or take.

Big Red

07-17-2006, 09:59 PM

That digital Rebel XT is nice. Too bad the price is $600 give or take.

You get what you pay for.

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 10:06 PM

That digital Rebel XT is nice. Too bad the price is $600 give or take.
thats actually one of the cheaper slr, and from what i have heard most people that have it like it

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 10:06 PM

10d and 30d.

just got back from BH photo this afternoon! :) picked up a battery grip and a new strap.
omg you went to the actual store, OMG im so jealous:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Slim ThuG

07-17-2006, 10:08 PM

shiznit... http://picasaweb.google.com/dseale84 :thumb:
nvm it works now, nice pix....how did you do the water drop pix, i have read some tutorials on how to but seems complicated

Vincent

07-17-2006, 10:09 PM

People recommending $2k cameras when he's looking into a $200 camera. :rofl:

The Casio Z60 and Canon SD450 are similar in style (compact) and price ($200-$250). If you don't need the slim kind, you can probably get something more capable for the same price.

Carl EBJR

07-17-2006, 10:18 PM

I am looking for something kind of slim but takes clear photos. Stuff is always happening around me and I need a camera that I can just keep in my pocket. Also, do they have a slim camera that has like an auto-on, meaning when it's in the dark it's off (in pocket), but the second the sunlight hits a sensor or something the camera will instantly turn on for the things that happen really quick.

David Seale

07-17-2006, 10:32 PM

nvm it works now, nice pix....how did you do the water drop pix, i have read some tutorials on how to but seems complicated

lol.... youre gonna laugh... but i didnt have my flash or anything at the time. I used a desktop lamp and used it under my BATHROOM SINK which was leaking! Basically messed with the settings(dont think that picassa shows exif data, hell, dont even remember what i used) until i got it right.... and it still isnt right. needs to be MUCH sharper.

definitely switch into manual focus and do some test drips(which may be a problem since youll need a controlled dripping device). if you can, get a laptop near by so you can see the results asap and make adjustments if needed.

since i now have my flash, ive been recommended to set it to the side on a seperate, mini tripod.

David Seale

07-17-2006, 10:33 PM

91SEE-ARE-EX-Si

07-17-2006, 10:36 PM

<~~<< Sony Cyber-shot 7.2 Mega Pixels

LuudaKhoa

07-17-2006, 10:48 PM

Canon 20D

sample:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/ggiang/Disney%20World/castlewhite.jpg

heyy, i was at disneyworld last week. cool pic

i took a picture of the castle too =] but im not a photographer haha. wit my lil 3.2 mega pixel exilim z3 bought like 4 years ago?

http://x2b.xanga.com/7cba92550423765855897/b44186930.jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/uploaded1/blah1.jpg
oh and a lil picture i took over the lake at Epcot

RealLive

07-18-2006, 02:52 AM

1990hatch

07-18-2006, 03:10 AM

Pentax *ist DL
http://i1.tinypic.com/20a5v6v.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/20a5v8y.jpg

dowxp

07-18-2006, 06:36 AM

If you are going dSLR, - I'd say the lens is more important than the camera itself. most of the entry dSLR bodies are more than enough for the prosumer. the rebel xt used is now going for 450-550 each. + the 50 1.8, it should be a winner. but dow is newb ..

Slim ThuG

07-18-2006, 07:42 AM

lol.... youre gonna laugh... but i didnt have my flash or anything at the time. I used a desktop lamp and used it under my BATHROOM SINK which was leaking! Basically messed with the settings(dont think that picassa shows exif data, hell, dont even remember what i used) until i got it right.... and it still isnt right. needs to be MUCH sharper.

definitely switch into manual focus and do some test drips(which may be a problem since youll need a controlled dripping device). if you can, get a laptop near by so you can see the results asap and make adjustments if needed.

since i now have my flash, ive been recommended to set it to the side on a seperate, mini tripod.
i cant laugh at that, i cant tell you how many times i have used my lamp for lighting

Slim ThuG

07-18-2006, 07:47 AM

with the pentax and olympus you will be limited in lens choice

Johnny Thunders

07-18-2006, 10:52 AM

hey adrienne your camera looks like a girls face. thats weird.

So post up your brand name and model number with a picture taken with that camera to show how nice the picture is.

Johnny Thunders

07-18-2006, 10:54 AM

Get a Canon Elf series camera. They're slim, about 5.0MP and pretty cheap.

katie

07-18-2006, 11:00 AM

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/evolkatie/DSC00088.jpg

Pic is really big. It's unedited. W70. I've already told you.

4doorjdmwhore

07-18-2006, 04:17 PM

Todd > this whole thread.
:eek3:

carguy83

07-18-2006, 06:12 PM

heyy, i was at disneyworld last week. cool pic

i took a picture of the castle too =] but im not a photographer haha. wit my lil 3.2 mega pixel exilim z3 bought like 4 years ago?

oh and a lil picture i took over the lake at Epcot

Nice, we went beginning of June for about a week. Didn't really take much pictures at Epcot though, it was mostly in Magic Kingdom. Here's one from Epcot during the nightly fireworks show:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/ggiang/Disney%20World/epcot1-1.jpg

Carl EBJR

07-19-2006, 07:40 AM

Do any of you know what the best camera is to take up REALLY close without spending more than $270? Kind of like Katie's picture but with a cheaper camera?

katie

07-19-2006, 08:29 AM

Do any of you know what the best camera is to take up REALLY close without spending more than $270? Kind of like Katie's picture but with a cheaper camera?

... You know, I wasn't going to buy a point and shoot cause I was lined up to get a 30D (which is now on hold cause I need coils). Only reason why I got the camera was cause price was decent compared to those "cool looking" cameras and you get a nice mm range for macro shots. The W50 doesn't take good shots & the W100 isn't compatible with optional lens. Of course, these lens do not compare with DSLR lens.

I haven't played with any Canon's but from the pics I've seen taken with a Canon p&s the colors come out nicely. That doesn't matter to me cause I normally do a little editing afterwards if I do have a slight problem with the colors.

katie

07-19-2006, 08:51 AM

^^ my mistake. CM not MM. Haha.

Slim ThuG

07-19-2006, 09:39 AM

... You know, I wasn't going to buy a point and shoot cause I was lined up to get a 30D (which is now on hold cause I need coils). Only reason why I got the camera was cause price was decent compared to those "cool looking" cameras and you get a nice mm range for macro shots. The W50 doesn't take good shots & the W100 isn't compatible with optional lens. Of course, these lens do not compare with DSLR lens.

I haven't played with any Canon's but from the pics I've seen taken with a Canon p&s the colors come out nicely. That doesn't matter to me cause I normally do a little editing afterwards if I do have a slight problem with the colors.
why run out and drop $ on a 30D, start off with something else

katie

07-19-2006, 10:17 AM

why run out and drop $ on a 30D, start off with something else

I've done my research, I'm getting a 30D. It's an investment and I don't mind dropping so much on it. You get what you pay for.

David has tried to talk me into getting something else already but he failed.

azinwood

07-19-2006, 10:26 AM

realize the 30d will be replaced in a year so if you wont make the most out of it in a year, buy a cheaper one and upgrade to the lates and greatest when you're comfortable.

katie

07-19-2006, 10:34 AM

I'm not getting it cause it's the latest. I wanted the 20D but considering how there's not much of a price difference and there is a liiiiitttle bit of enhancement w/ the 30D, thats why I picked it. I'm going to wait a bit though. I'm in no rush and my struts are going to blow in the next 5k miles, which will be in a few months. I think I should get that taken care of first =]

zerinVR6

07-19-2006, 10:42 AM

People need to realize that the quality of lenses you own makes a far bigger difference than the body you buy. Spend your money on better glass.

Slim ThuG

07-19-2006, 12:12 PM

Zerin do you plan on upgrading from the 20D? just curious

RealLive

07-19-2006, 02:26 PM

best camera under 270 is the canon A620

zerinVR6

07-19-2006, 02:32 PM

If I do, it will be the 30D, and keep the 20D as a backup body. The feature set of the 20D is more than enough to shoot what I need to shoot. Half of the pros who shoot ALMS for a living use the 20D. If its good enough for them, its good enough for me.

Zerin do you plan on upgrading from the 20D? just curious

Slim ThuG

07-19-2006, 02:33 PM

i figured that would be your answer, just was curious

Carl EBJR

07-20-2006, 01:00 PM

Well, I think I made my decision, kinda. I like how small and thin the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 and the T5 is but I also like the picture quality and the price of the DSC-W50. Choice is between these three.

tribal dude

07-20-2006, 01:07 PM

People need to realize that the quality of lenses you own makes a far bigger difference than the body you buy. Spend your money on better glass.
what is better glass?? i was lookin at gettin a nikon d50 but i dont know what kind of lens i should go with. do i stay with the nikon line or go with something else??

:bow:

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 01:56 PM

nikon brand lens will be the best for that camera, then id say sigma....One of the kits you can get for the d50 come with the 18-55mm ED lens, so for a 1st time user this would be a good way to go, then start collectiong lenses that fit your needs

Nikons better glass is the ED glass, below that is the G and on top of that some of nikons lenses come in a VR which is vibration reduction

im not sure about canon lenses but from what i have heard the "L" glass is its better series of lens

here is nikons lineup of lenses http://nikonusa.com/template.php?cat=1&grp=5

David Seale am i correct in what i said about the nikon stuff. And like Zerin said you want to invest in good glass because you will keep those forever where as a camera body you might upgrade and whatnot

preludex228

07-20-2006, 02:06 PM

Nikon d50 coupled with the 50mm f/1.8:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/preludex2228/cindy10.jpg

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 02:12 PM

YUP, the 50 1.8 is a great lens, and by far the cheapest you will ever buy

preludex228

07-20-2006, 02:13 PM

YUP, the 50 1.8 is a great lens, and by far the cheapest you will ever buy

damn right. i love my 50mm. on my camera 90% of the time. ehhe

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 02:15 PM

thats the only lens i use on my 35mm slr, great lens

whats up with the shadow behind that girls arm? did you use a flash?

preludex228

07-20-2006, 02:22 PM

thats the only lens i use on my 35mm slr, great lens

whats up with the shadow behind that girls arm? did you use a flash?

i did use flash for fill. the light source was up away from her right side as you can tell so it casted this shadow on her face. i didn't have a diffuser at this time. i just got gary fong's ls2 so that would really help from now on.

David Seale

07-20-2006, 02:30 PM

David Seale am i correct in what i said about the nikon stuff. And like Zerin said you want to invest in good glass because you will keep those forever where as a camera body you might upgrade and whatnot

As far as it being the best glass for the camera? I guess it really depends... I think everyone has different opinions... my first two lenses were sigmas and i honestly couldnt be happier with them. But Ive never had the chance to shoot with any nikon glass besides my 50mm(which is great btw) so I cant speak my opinion on that without testing out some nikon stuff.

i do think third party lenses are underrated... they can produce some great images.

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 02:31 PM

just use those reflector things and have somebody hold it over to the left

preludex228

07-20-2006, 02:36 PM

just use those reflector things and have somebody hold it over to the left

well the bad thing about that is having an assistant and i don't have one. Of course i asked my brother i'd give him 10% but he said no. that bastard. lols.

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 02:39 PM

well the bad thing about that is having an assistant and i don't have one. Of course i asked my brother i'd give him 10% but he said no. that bastard. lols.

just tell him he gets to look at boobs, hahaha also i think the reflector would work if u layed it on the ground or held it up against your body, but im not sure....just read about how to use them, never tried

RealLive

07-20-2006, 02:40 PM

sony t5/t7 suck ass

preludex228

07-20-2006, 02:43 PM

just tell him he gets to look at boobs, hahaha also i think the reflector would work if u layed it on the ground or held it up against your body, but im not sure....just read about how to use them, never tried

ahhh ur right! never thought about leaving it on the ground. good thinking homie. haha

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 02:56 PM

wrd

tribal dude

07-20-2006, 03:07 PM

preludex228

07-20-2006, 03:11 PM

where can i buy a kit at, all i see are just the bodies

:bow:

i went to best buy and got my d50 kit. i went there b/c they offered the 4 year warranty also. gL

Slim ThuG

07-20-2006, 03:31 PM

where can i buy a kit at, all i see are just the bodies

:bow:

BHphoto.com has the best prices, but if you want locally wolf is running some decent deals

http://www.wolfcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpView?storeId=10101&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&contentId=D50Choices&popup=true&hideFrame=true

jeR-

07-20-2006, 03:55 PM

Canon Digital Rebel XT

http://www.jphotography.net/

SHANGHAi

07-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Honestly, it is more about glass sometimes than the camera body. I don't think there's a substantial enough difference between the XT, 20D, and 30D for me to upgrade other than ISO control, but primarily for what I shoot, there's a rule of thumb to never pass 400.

I need a lens with IS =( Dark churches reallllllly make me want to get the canon 70-200 f/2.8IS but jesus, I can't afford it.

I got my 10-22 this week and am thinking about upgrading to the non IS 70-200 2.8 as I have my first wedding alone coming up in 2 weeks :D I hope God is friendly to me that day and I don't screw up someone's wedding memories.

http://liang-shi.net/wedding3/images/IMG_2290.jpg from my last wedding

Doug

07-20-2006, 11:10 PM

Canon Digital Rebel XT

http://www.deviantart.com/view/36638971/

Slim ThuG

07-21-2006, 09:18 AM

ive gotten to demo one of nikons VR lenses which is the same as canon IS, and that shit is amazing and worth the money

Todd Spoth

07-21-2006, 01:01 PM

I have my first wedding alone coming up in 2 weeks :D I hope God is friendly to me that day and I don't screw up someone's wedding memories.

http://liang-shi.net/wedding3/images/IMG_2290.jpg from my last wedding

if thats the best you have from your last wedding, no offense, but id wait a while before taking a wedding on my own. for serious.

PornItos

07-21-2006, 01:49 PM

nikon coolpix l3

preludex228

07-21-2006, 05:35 PM

I'm also shooting wedding assisting another photographer. And man do i wish i have another camera body. i hate switching lenses. This was also taken with my d50 coupled with the nikon 18-200mm f/3.5 vr lens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/preludex228/mm10-1.jpg

Slim ThuG

07-21-2006, 07:39 PM

preludex228

07-21-2006, 10:23 PM

the noise is intentional. i put it in there.

Retali8

07-21-2006, 11:09 PM

Slim ThuG

07-21-2006, 11:18 PM

the noise is intentional. i put it in there.
o ok

Slim ThuG

07-21-2006, 11:21 PM

I am a beginner and I am looking at getting a camera. What do you guys recommend? I was looking at the canon rebel xt or a nikon.

I need something that is good for point and shoot just in case I let a family member borrow it....if possible. Any suggestions?
well which do you want, a point and shoot or a dslr

if you just want a nice point and shoot go with any of canons SD line, there nice and decently priced(espcially if you see the deals on www.slickdeals.net)

preludex228

07-21-2006, 11:36 PM

take it back out, it looks horrible. doesnt look like the film effect i'm sure you were going for it just looks like it was taken with a bac camera and has a lot of digital noise, not the "character" noise.

no that's ok. i like it and so does the bride. so that's all that matters. but thanks for the advice.

raemi

07-21-2006, 11:57 PM

a shoe box with a hole cut in it....

also a power shot a520. nothing fancy but does what i need to do.

Todd Spoth

07-22-2006, 02:49 AM

some people just shouldnt do weddings. that shit is important.

CaDDiLaCin

07-22-2006, 05:21 AM

some people just shouldnt do weddings. that shit is important.
wrd.

draikonz

07-22-2006, 02:37 PM

canon digital rebel xt

quazi22

07-22-2006, 09:44 PM

Nikon D50, though if i had the money i would have got'n a D70.

http://i5.tinypic.com/20r8r48.jpg

carguy83

07-22-2006, 11:53 PM

^^ nice pic :)

what lens?

quazi22

07-23-2006, 12:58 AM

Nikkor 28-80mm f3.3-f5.6G AF + 0.5x wide angle w/ micro attached. Then I color boosted like crazy with Picture Project that was the only edit to the pic. (I really like that green color.)

THEPHILOSOPHER

07-23-2006, 01:03 AM

I'm going to get a Nikon D70s to replace my HP P&S. It's just too much of a hassle to try and use my Minolta 35mm SLR anymore.

Ak1m0to

07-23-2006, 01:37 AM

Canon FTW, any of them...

Ak1m0to

07-23-2006, 01:52 AM

Canon Digital Rebel (forgot what lens it was)
http://home.earthlink.net/~ptngo2/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/crw_6043.jpg

Canon Powershot A40

http://home.earthlink.net/~ptngo2/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/volk.jpg

Club Sauce

07-23-2006, 06:38 AM

Cannon A610

Dy Lon

07-23-2006, 07:04 PM

CyberShot DSC-N1:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/Dylan8/DSC001772222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/Dylan8/num2.jpg

catharsis

07-24-2006, 11:50 AM

sony t5/t7 suck ass

may not be as fancy as the other high-end digital cameras but for people who want a sleek camera that gets the job done (and arent into profesionally taking pictures) i think it works wonders.

i personally have the t5 and i couldnt be happier with it :)

RealLive

07-24-2006, 03:50 PM

may not be as fancy as the other high-end digital cameras but for people who want a sleek camera that gets the job done (and arent into profesionally taking pictures) i think it works wonders.

i personally have the t5 and i couldnt be happier with it :)

no it doesn't get the job done as well as other cameras in its class

CheeseFrog

07-24-2006, 05:17 PM

I really <3 my Canon Digital Elph SD30. SD400/500 are pretty good too.

Ak1m0to

07-24-2006, 09:38 PM

I really <3 my Canon Digital Elph SD30. SD400/500 are pretty good too.

I'd actually get the newer SD600/630/700IS for the new Digic II processor.
These cameras just seem to react quicker then the older ones and do a better job for the macro shots.
But I'm sure no need to tell you this. Just letting the other members know about it.