cameras

I can't add a lot to this discussion - I have a 1970 vintage Nikkormat FT 35 mm SLR camera purchased in Amsterdam along with 28, 50 and 135 mm Nikkor lenses, and I later got a Vivitar 70 - 210 zoom which is every bit as good as the Nikkor lenses. Had not digital photography come along, I would still be using this camera regularly. Amazing quality and durability. I do not have a digital SLR, I am quite happy with my Konica Minolta DiMage Z6. No interchangeable lenses, but a 10x optical zoom and complete manual control of everything (if you want it). And at around $300, I could buy two or maybe three of them for what the digital SLRs seem to be going for. Plus, what would I gain even if I could use my existing lenses on a digital camera? I pretty much have what I need in the Z6...
 
I have Sony and Canon digital cameras and a 35mm Nikon FE2 with 6 lenses, motor drive and external flash battery pack.
I like the Sony but it only uses Memory Stick and don't care for the Picture Station software and slow to cycle. However, I started with Canon software and still use it. I agree with others about Elements esp image catalog but PICASA is a jewel and free, and easy to build Google online albums. The Sony and Canon uses standard AA rechargeable batteries. I purchased better ones from E bay and have several rechargers. I use http://www.imaging-resource.com/ for reviews.
However I usually coffee up and head to Fry's b/c they have the best camera selection in Indy and demo the units, and the sales kids know me as Uber Geek and leave me alone. The new generation is in the stores so purchase a new model and dont look at prices. Select an unit that is comfortable, easy to use and the LCD screen tells you the complete settings. Unless you can remember 38 different icons. Most of the builtin microphones are limited so if sound is important, look for a mic input jack. At work I use a Nikon film camera and Olympus DP70. If anyone is interested, I have images of various intestinal parasites but don't have CB photo to post. I entered some in the Nikon It is Small World and Olympus contests. I didnt win but CDC uses some of my images and I received a couple Great images that are better than the "picture books" used in labs from my peers. I still a newbie and learning DIC and FA techniques. Sorry if I have bored or killed this thread.
 
RJD Wannabe":g72hmv7n said:
As many said, can't go wrong with the intro Nikon or Canon SLR's unless you want really serious stuff. With the digital procesing, 99.9% of us will never see the a significant difference between a $600 and $6,000 set up with 11x14 and smaller enlargements. I give alot of lectures on screens in big auditoriums, 6MP has served me just fine. No reason to upgrade my D70.

My next camera will be a water and sandproof camera designed to take abuse on a boat, the beach, etc. Probably a point and shoot in a small housing that can be rinsed off, falling in sand OK. any suggestions??
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I've been thinking about a Pentax Optio W30 for use while boating and fishing. I've seen decent pictures taken with them. It is the only water resistant digital I know of.
 
Another thought, while I confess the previous posts are much more informative.

I bought a new Sony Cybershot 7.2 last year. I like the picture quality & have nothing against the camera, but I do not take many photos because the thing is too BIG to carry around all day. I find myself letting it behind because I do not want bothered.

I am now on a quest for a good digital camera that will fit in my shirt pocket. If I had a smaller camera I would use it more.

Again, just a thought. Others here know much more about cameras & photography than I do.

Al

C-Gypsy
 
I still have my trusty old Nikon FM2, have a couple of them, motordrives, lenses, ect. Worth more to me than anyone else though...real workhorses with titainium shutters and totally manual.
I bought a digital Pentax WP last year for use on kayak trips, so I won't drop any of my D70s in the water. Good camera pics wise, but I hate the lag, and it's difficult to see the screen in full sun (no viewfinder)...but it will actually take pics underwater. I still take one of the D70s in a pelican case, for use during "safe" times.
 
B-C, I'd make Sealife an offer on his 10D Canon! I have a 20D and love it. Should be plenty of 10,20 and 30D's on ebay now that the new one is out.
 
I've dabbled for years in photography but only got semi-serious with the first Canon EOS, back when their lens barrels were metal not plastic. Found it was just too bulky and heavy to lug around and my photo goals are different now. If it ain't fun, to hell with it. Our first digital was the first of the Nikon "Coolpix" line and we rapidly discovered shutter delay. :roll: Nevertheless, the thing was used way more than my Canon simply because it was easy to lug. Got tired of the limitations after a couple of years and went to an early Kodak DX6490 4Mpixel camera and it's still in my arsenal. It's a mini SLR without lens swap capability. Toyed with buying a Canon digital EOS because of the glass in my closet like others here, but the bottom line was "no fun to lug around." Even the old (for digital cameras) Kodak is a pain to carry just to have the capability for maybe 5% of my shots.

Spouse needed a simple to use camera (she's mechanically challenged, somewhat like my digital "Luddite" nephew Pat) so I recently bought her an Olympus FE230. Totally blew me away. She keeps it in her purse 7/24, and it takes surprisingly good photos with virtually no shutter delay. Certainly easy to use, easy to lug, easy to store and Geezer friendly. Plus no sweat if you drop it in the water, $150 will replace it. Sure I'll miss the long reach of the EOS and the almost-as-long reach of the Kodak, but there just ain't enough reasons to lug a big camera and lenses around just for occasional use. Got better things to do now.... :mrgreen:

Next is a DVD Camcorder for me. Probably a Canon DC230 that can also take still pix albeit with only 1MP.

Don
 
Gljjr wrote
I've been thinking about a Pentax Optio W30 for use while boating and fishing. I've seen decent pictures taken with them. It is the only water resistant digital I know of.
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I have been using an Optio WP for about 5 years now. Love it. Sturdy, Handy, (carry it on my belt 90% ofthe time), waterproof for snorkeling, and 5MP. One draw back with the WP, no eye level viewfinder: Hard to see the screen in brite daylight. the W30 is highly improved. I spent 30 years lugging 35mm and 2 1/4 Sq around, and now I shoot spontaneously and do it for fun.

Harvey
Sleepy C :moon

With a Wink :wink and a Wave :thup , and a Sleepy Smile :) , the Sleepy C :moon folks are goin boatin in style :!: :!:
 
A year ago I bought a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT and loved it. Takes great pictures, wonderful features, comfortable to hold ............. about the same time I bought the Pentax WP. I really love that camera. Long story short, I sold the Canon because I never used it. Too big to pack around, had to worry about moisture on the boat (harder to deal with on a 19 than a boat with an enclosed cabin) I use the Pentax all of the time. It takes great shots, and I love the ability to take underwater shots. And, very little shuttle lag. For me, the Pentax WP is the perfect camera for my boating photos.

Robbi
 
Uncle,

As far as I know, I am totally in favor of the automation of power looms...

Nephew


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Sneaks":3szcnfp7 said:
Spouse needed a simple to use camera (she's mechanically challenged, somewhat like my digital "Luddite" nephew Pat) so I recently bought her an Olympus FE230.

Don
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I'm shooting a Nikon D70s with a sigma 10-20, nikon 24-85 and a nikon 80-400. I quite enjoy the camera, but find it's lots to carry. I'm looking at a smaller digital for backup and easier carring on quick trips.
 
Sealife -

Wow! Wow! and Wow!

Deer at Ahwanee!

Macro dragonfly!

Every time I see pictures like these, I am reminded there is a lot more to good photography than simply buying a good camera!

iggy
 
Like many others here, I wanted a small camera that would fit in my shirt pocket or on my belt. If I can’t easily carry it, I won’t use it, so I got the Panasonic DMC-TZ3 camera. 7MP 10X optical zoom, no shutter delay and two image stabilization settings.

Any more camera and I would probably not use it. Kind of like Photoshop. I would never use 90% of the full blown versions features, so I have Photoshop Elements 4.0 and do not use many of its features. I use PS but do not like it. Wish some one would make a more intuitive program to compete with it.

Mike – some great photos on your site. You are a very talented photographer.
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welllll poo, left a bunch of money at Costmo today, bought the Nikon D40x kit with the additional 55-200 stabilized lens. Next up,some armor, filters and software.

thanks for all the advice, can't wait to start cranking out some good pics
 
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