What camera do you use?

mrclean81

mrclean81

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I'm in the market for a new camera and was wondering what you guys use. So many great write ups being done these days, and many of the pics look incredible. Feel free to show off some of your best photography with said camera :inspector:

Also, any opinions on the Nikon CoolPix L120?
 
$200 - $300 is all I can justify right now. I'm no pro photographer and really just need something to produce some higher resolution pics of my work and stuff for the kids. Point and shoot I think would be right for what I need it for.
 
Personally, I use a Nikon D3100 with either the 18mm-55mm kit lens, or more often the 35mm f1.8 AF-S lens. When I purchased it in a kit it was ~$750, but it looks like you can get them new nowadays for ~$550. This DSLR camera may be more cost or camera than you really need.

I would suggest the Nikon COOLPIX S8200, as it fits your budget and is still a widely versatile and well performing camera. It features a very good optical zoom, massive resolution, quick shutter speed, broad film speed, and a very slim profile. And it's a point and shoot, so it's user friendly.

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I had a Nikon D40X, which was stolen in Las Vegas. I am currently using a Nikon D3100 and couldn't be happier. I don't know too much about point n shoots, but the different in quality between a DSLR and a Point n' shoot is pretty big. Nikon D3000's can be had for a pretty low price.
 
I have a D-200 and a D-300s with a bunch of lenses. A better camera doesn't always make a better photographer. A better photographer makes a camera better.
 
I have a little canon rebel xti, which does a good enough job for what I need it for. It's a DSLR, but they are so much better quality wise. When I'm on vacation and doing something, sometimes I wish I had a little point and shoot because I don't always feel like toting that big camera around. I know a lot of the newer point and shoot cameras have come a long way. And if you're going to go that route, make sure you have good enough settings to take pictures of swirl marks, water etchings, because some point and shoot cameras just wont cut it.
 
Here's a shot I took with the XTI to give you an example

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I use a Canon D350 DSLR. Even though it's 6 or so years old it still takes great shots providing the photographer's doing his part!

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I'm a Canon guy myself and use a DSLR but last summer I won a Nikon P500 and I was very impressed. This should be really close to your budget range and the range this camera as is incredible.
 
Thank you all for the great replies. From the sound of it, a DSLR is the way to go for high res pics. I asked my friend who is a pro photographer what she uses, and she said it was a $3500 Canon 5D Mark II, so I didnt question into them much after that. It seems some of them are reasonably priced. Im planning to one day put a nice website together, and dont want low quality pics or anything for that matter going into it. Thanks again for the replies..keep them coming :)
 
I have a Canon T1i which is a fantastic little DSLR. For the serious shooting, I pull out my 5D.

If you are looking for a nice point and shoot, the Canon G12 is one amazing little camera. Really impressive shots with this thing!
 
mrclean81 said:
Thank you all for the great replies. From the sound of it, a DSLR is the way to go for high res pics. I asked my friend who is a pro photographer what she uses, and she said it was a $3500 Canon 5D Mark II, so I didnt question into them much after that. It seems some of them are reasonably priced. Im planning to one day put a nice website together, and dont want low quality pics or anything for that matter going into it. Thanks again for the replies..keep them coming :)
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Regardless of the camera you get, it really comes down to how well you know how to use it. Perhaps a local photo store or community college has a class you can take. A professional with a $200 dollar Point N Shoot is going to blow away an amatuer with a $4000 DSLR with a $2000 lens.
 
^ That. Know-how over hardware.

One of the most offensive things you can say to a photographer is "Wow, that's a good photo! You must have a really nice camera."
 
If you get s DSLR you are going to have to put some time into learning how to use it. Dont get your hopes up thinking you are going to get amazing photos right from the start. Once you learn to use it you will though! If you dont have the time or really want to learn how a camera works you are probably better off with a point and shoot. They have much less buttons and options. You also dont have to worry about what lens, flash, ect to use.
 
I saw a great answer to this question on NAPP the other day.
All the camera's out today make great pictures.


1) go to someplace like Best Buy and handle all of the camera's they
have and see what feels good in YOUR hands. It it does not feel good
to you you will not use it as much.

2) Get what your friends have so you can borrow their lens.
 
I can take fairly decent pics, but have never used a DSLR. Ive been detailing and taking pics of my work for many years, so Im no stranger to that aspect of it. Im far from being a pro, and have no intentions of becoming one, bur I think with some of the suggestions I can find one thats right for me. Thanks a lot guys :)
 
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