What digital camera do you use?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by ItsWendy, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    I thought about asking this in one of the photographic threads but decided it would be off topic. What cameras you you guys using to take pictures?

    My favorite recently bit the dust. I'll be looking for a good used camera cheap.
     
    ItsWendy, Jul 24, 2015
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  2. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I shoot with a Nikon DSLR (D800E)...so I don't think that's what you are looking for, but you should check out B&H for a used camera. Its the best camera store out there and they are extremely reputable so if you are buying used, you'll know you can trust them.

    I believe the camera Kestrel uses was reasonably priced and she is taking gorgeous shots with it, so I'd seriously look into what she has.
     
    LauraR, Jul 24, 2015
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  3. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    Wow! $2,500 on my first search! Yep, bit out of my league I'm afraid. Mine was a Kodak DX4330.
     
    ItsWendy, Jul 24, 2015
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  4. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Yeah, I'm pretty seriously into photography and have done some portrait stuff for people, some charity shoots...but mostly landscape.

    lol...that's just the start on my money pit investment. Its a very expensive 'hobby'.

    Again, I bet Kes sees this. I know hers is more in line with what you are looking for.
     
    LauraR, Jul 24, 2015
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  5. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Actually it looks like she is using a Canon PowerShot SX510 HS.
     
    LauraR, Jul 24, 2015
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  6. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    I certainly am. Thanks for the kind words, Laura!! :)

    I can really recommend the camera, It'sWendy I love it. It's a bridge cam
     
    Kestrel13!, Jul 24, 2015
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  7. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    What is a bridge cam?

    Probably a stupid question, but if you don't ask...
     
    ItsWendy, Jul 24, 2015
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  8. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Eldon, Jul 24, 2015
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    After being in the Photography business for ten years....I retired and now just use a Kodak Z712. Suits my needs.
     
    TimW, Jul 24, 2015
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  10. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    How is the macro on it?
     
    ItsWendy, Jul 24, 2015
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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Quite adequate. ;)
     
    TimW, Jul 24, 2015
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  12. Fred_G

    Fred_G Heat packin' geek

    iPhone. :-D Or an older Nikon Coolpix 5200. Have a Fuji FinePix S20 Pro, old tech, but awesome for macro. If I really want to get a great picture, I borrow the boss's Hassleblad digital camera.
     
    Fred_G, Jul 24, 2015
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  13. Bob D.

    Bob D. Majorgeeks official old fart

    I use an inexpensive cell phone :-o
     
    Bob D., Jul 24, 2015
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  14. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I use my Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo's camera... all 2 MP of it. :-o
     
    Eldon, Jul 24, 2015
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  15. Sgt. Tibbs

    Sgt. Tibbs Ultra Geek

    My Droid Turbo has a 21MP camera in standard mode (4:3), but I use the Widescreen (16:9) mode at 15.5MP. Works like a charm, coupled with whatever photo editing can be done when I open pictures in Windows 8.1. :-D
     
    Sgt. Tibbs, Jul 24, 2015
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  16. Maine

    Maine Private E-2

    Nikon P600

    It was given to me out of the blue by an Aussie Internet friend. I had sent him some Maine Maple Syrup which I guess he thought very highly of. :wine Still trying to figure the thing out but it takes nice pictures.
     
    Maine, Jul 24, 2015
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  17. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Currently my Nokia Lumia 920's camera 8.7mp good enough pics, the house camera and not used much is a Cano IXUS 275 compact, I sold my pro cameras years ago, didnt use them as much as I should. Plus phone and compacts are good for every day images, the more detailed as Laura takes needs a pro camera with bayonet lenses.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 25, 2015
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  18. Anon-9aee479f8f

    Anon-9aee479f8f Anonymized

    I don't own an expensive fancy camera. I have a old Kodak Easy Share Z712 with 7.1 mp and 12x zoom and a Sony Cyber-shot with 14.1 mp with a 10x zoom. Both take decent pictures for a amateur like me.
     
    Anon-9aee479f8f, Jul 25, 2015
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  19. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    I think and coming from a design and Photographic background is that expensive cameras do not make for great photos, its really the subject and how you position it, so with lower end cameras you can get superb pictures via just the angle of the shot.
     
    DavidGP, Aug 1, 2015
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  20. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Couldn't agree more David, it's not 'always' the cam. I have seen many, many garbage shots from people who have big fancy pants equipment.
     
    Kestrel13!, Aug 1, 2015
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  21. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Nikon S9600 bought on Black Friday 2014. I think I paid $149 at BestBuy. I use it for my business, and it has not failed once.
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Aug 1, 2015
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