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Fig
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Houston, TX, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-22-2003 19:33

i'm looking into a digital camera and will actually be able to afford one sometime here in the near future. was just browing in here and was wondering what models folks in here were using (whether digital or film cams).

chris


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krets
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: KC, KS
Insane since: Nov 2002

posted posted 07-22-2003 21:49

Digital: Sony DSC F-707. This has really taken over my photography, my traditional camera is basically just collecting dust now.

Traditional: Canon EOS Elan 7. I have a couple of nice lenses for it and that's the only reason I still have it, one day I may jump up and buy a digital SLR so I keep this camera and the lenses around just in case.

:::11oh1:::

Shiiizzzam
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Nurse's Station
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 07-22-2003 22:13

Hey Fig

I have the Sony 707, too. I love it !

fenja
Bipolar (III) Inmate

From: Norway
Insane since: Mar 2002

posted posted 07-22-2003 22:41

I have Sony DSC F-717. I bought it three days ago and can't stop playing with it. I think it's a great camera and so worth the money.

Fig
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Houston, TX, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-22-2003 23:19

dang, its a freakin' sony ad in here

i'm shopping right now, looking at a couple $300-ish cams. the short list at the moment is the nikon coolpix 4300, canon powershot a70, and olympus c-740 ultra zoom. any personal experience or recommendations within these?

chris


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Taobaybee
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: The Pool Of Life
Insane since: Feb 2003

posted posted 07-23-2003 01:08

I recently bought a Fuji FinePix S304 DC (I think it's called FinePix 3080 in the US) and I love it to bitz. You have to get used to the shutter action delay (I think this is common to a lot of DC's) Ideally, as much as I like this model, I will be aiming at the higher end Digital SLR's.


I took this sunset a not long ago using the full zoom about 130mm I think. I have done no further twiddling with it in PS. Just so you can see what the camera is capable of in not so capable hands.



Opps

[This message has been edited by Taobaybee (edited 07-23-2003).]

krets
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: KC, KS
Insane since: Nov 2002

posted posted 07-23-2003 03:37

Fig: I got to play with a Canon A70 the other day and I have to admit I was impressed. I've been thinking of buying one for my girlfriend and have been looking in the same range. After using it, the A70 has definitely taken the lead.

:::11oh1:::

JKMabry
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: out of a sleepy funk
Insane since: Aug 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 03:52

Nikon Coolpix 4500 here. I say it's a fine camera but what would I know about cameras?! I've hardly shot it any of the auto modes but man when I finally get it just right it takes some grand photos. Only problem is microscopic dust particles showing up on macros and close ups, that was a shocker =)

Jason

Steve
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Boston, MA, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 04:07

Fig: you got any legacy lenses? Like from Nikon or Canon SLRs?
If not, the field is wide open. If yes, might want to make that part of the equation. I LOVE the Nikon D1x. Yeah, the decimal point is in different place than your target, but it does a GREAT job and plays nicely with our existing Nikon lenses. There are cameras from both Nikon and Canon that are priced at a more consumer point and still use the lenses you already have.

I'm also a huge fan of Compact Flash card memory. Give the memory media some thought. Compact Flash cards are reliable, reasonably priced, available in a variety of capacities and easily obtainable. How does the camera attach to the computer? Firewire just rocks on a Mac. There are also third party readers the cards fit into to avoid attaching the camera directly to the computer, but most of the time I use the Firewire port.

[This message has been edited by Steve (edited 07-23-2003).]

Fig
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Houston, TX, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 04:43

thanks for all the info guys. krets, i'll give the a70 a closer look, its gotten rave reviews everywhere i've looked so that's a plus.

steve, sure don't on the lenses so we're wide open, i shot in college on a pentax but didn't own it. i'm looking for something for use in both my design work and to have photo reference and grab textures for doing 3d, and i'd like something a bit more on the compact side at this point so i can keep it around with me on the go. i'd like 3 or 4mp and some solid manual controls, other than that i'm totally open to suggestion. i'm usb only on my pc at this point but plan to add a g5 to the arsenal in the spring if i can swing it any ideas/recommendations/etc. are greatly appreciated.

chris


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InSiDeR
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Oblivion
Insane since: Sep 2001

posted posted 07-23-2003 05:54

I have a Nikon Coolpix 3500 I love it.
~waves to Jason~


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Das
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Houston(ish) Texas
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 08:55

Canon EOS 10D. And the glass costs are eating me alive. I just can't resist more lenses. 100-400mm IS L should be in tomorrow. That's an effective 640mm on the long end.

Wes
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Inside THE BOX
Insane since: May 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 14:26

Hey, Das, you got any complaints about the 10D? I've been eyeing that camera for a while, and if I snag this job I just quoted, I may be able to pick one up.


Fig
Paranoid (IV) Mad Scientist

From: Houston, TX, USA
Insane since: Apr 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 17:09

btw, jason, do you like the twisty shape of the 4500 or do you find that awkward at all? that's one i'd actually looked at a bit but i wasn't sure if the two rotating halves would get annoying after a period of time.

chris


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Das
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: Houston(ish) Texas
Insane since: Jul 2000

posted posted 07-23-2003 18:23

No complaints whatsoever. Hell of a camera.

cyoung
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: The northeast portion of the 30th star
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted posted 07-23-2003 20:39

^ Second that for the D60 ^

Wolfen
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Minnesota
Insane since: Jan 2001

posted posted 07-23-2003 23:51

A Canon AE-1 Program camera. One of the earlies electronic cameras and the grandfather to today's digitals.

DmS
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: Sthlm, Sweden
Insane since: Oct 2000

posted posted 07-31-2003 09:12

I've got three cameras that I use for fun, nothing else.

- One Oympus Camedia 1.3 Mpx bought for webpics and instead of a pocketcamera
- One older Canon EOS model (I think it's called Rebel?) with a 50mm, 35-70mm and 100-300mm lenses. This one is for more serious pics.
Then last week I picked up an old (and I mean old) mid-format camera, A "Nettar Zeiss Ikon". It's 100% manual in all aspects and really fun to use.

My brother is a pro photographer so he's slowly introducing me to the "manual settings camera world" so I can use it properly.
/Dan

{cell 260}
-{ a vibration is a movement that doesn't know which way to go }-

mas
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: the space between us
Insane since: Sep 2002

posted posted 07-31-2003 10:24

i use a nikon coolpix 880 with 3,34 megapx.

elysiumart

JKMabry
Maniac (V) Inmate

From: out of a sleepy funk
Insane since: Aug 2000

posted posted 07-31-2003 15:07

actually felt the same about the twisty thing, but I love it now. You can take photos from the ground or on your tip toes and arms over your head, pretty sweet.

Jason



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