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Poll: What camera type/brand do you use?
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4 modified 120 Holgas. Also a Nikon FA with 5 primes and a Canon A-1 with 3, neither of which I use very often.
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Nikon 17-35
Nikon 70-200
Nikon D2hs
Nikon D2xs
Sigma 14 mm fisheye
And a whole crap load of EN-EL4a & EN-EL3e batteries, chargers, tripods and random stuff related to photography.
Nikon 17-35
Nikon 70-200
Nikon D2hs
Nikon D2xs
Sigma 14 mm fisheye
And a whole crap load of EN-EL4a & EN-EL3e batteries, chargers, tripods and random stuff related to photography.
Canon Digital Rebel XT w/ 18-55mm Kit lens, 50mm f/1.8, and Tokina 12-24 f/4.
Also own and use a Panasonic DMC-FX3 6MP P&S.
Also own and use a Panasonic DMC-FX3 6MP P&S.
I can't really say that I use one type primarily.
Probably in this order...
I don't think the vast majority of people (those who use only P&S cameras) would tend to be browsing the photography forum on the whole except when they have questions or are considering a purchase. Shooters, on the other hand, tend to use DSLRs more and many read this particular forum regularly.
I'd like to change my vote as I realize that I use a P&S far more than I use my DSLR.
Probably in this order...
- Leica D-Lux 3 point and shoot (fits in my pants pocket)
- iPhone (crap camera, but it's always with me)
- Leica Digilux 3 (fantastic glass)
I don't think the vast majority of people (those who use only P&S cameras) would tend to be browsing the photography forum on the whole except when they have questions or are considering a purchase. Shooters, on the other hand, tend to use DSLRs more and many read this particular forum regularly.
I'd like to change my vote as I realize that I use a P&S far more than I use my DSLR.
Without digressing into battles over which is best, I'm curious to see what types and brands MR users are shooting with as their primary camera.
The poll choices attempt to differentiate Film, Medium/Large Format, DSLR, and Point & Shoot users. Obviously we could list three times as many poll options but my assumption is that most people on this MR forum are shooting with modern DSLRs. That category is broken down by manufacturer for that reason.
For my fellow statisticians, I know this is piss-poor methodology -- let's just run with it and see what happens!
Why isn't Panasonic on your list????? Lumax are great cameras.
I agree, but in terms of sales/popularity, I didn't think it would be ahead of the others on the DSLR list. My goal was to keep the number of options from going over 10.
I'm a Canon dude...
These days I use:
Body: Canon 5D
Lenses: Canon 17-40L, Canon 24-105L, Canon 100-400L, Canon 15 mm fisheye, and a Canon f/1.8 II.
Before I got the 5D last year I used a Rebel XT, which was my first SLR camera.
These days I use:
Body: Canon 5D
Lenses: Canon 17-40L, Canon 24-105L, Canon 100-400L, Canon 15 mm fisheye, and a Canon f/1.8 II.
Before I got the 5D last year I used a Rebel XT, which was my first SLR camera.
Slobber, slobber.....
I have been drooling over a new 5D, which should cost around $1,900 with the $300.00 Canon rebate. I use a XT, but will have to decide very soon, since the rebate is from now through June.
Been using canon for a couple of years now. Both me and the wife have Canon 30D's and she also has a canon point and shoot (can't recall the model number). Have been very happy with our purchases. We also have a good selection of lenses (good for our needs) to compliment our 30D's.
Nikon Girl all the way!
Currently, I use the D3 as the primary camera for people shots, macro shots, landscape shots and whatever else.... I use the D300 as the primary camera for bird and wildlife shots.
Currently, I use the D3 as the primary camera for people shots, macro shots, landscape shots and whatever else.... I use the D300 as the primary camera for bird and wildlife shots.
Canon 5D with Canon XTi as backup
Canon lenses: 17-40, 24-105, 70-300DO, 70-200 IS 2.8, 100-400, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 100 macro
Sigma 10-20
Also, for the pocket--G9, 870
The 5D is so good, it is unbelievable. Have several printers including an HP130 that prints 24x36.
Several Gitzo tripods. Love the Traveler for nonphoto trips.
Canon lenses: 17-40, 24-105, 70-300DO, 70-200 IS 2.8, 100-400, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 100 macro
Sigma 10-20
Also, for the pocket--G9, 870
The 5D is so good, it is unbelievable. Have several printers including an HP130 that prints 24x36.
Several Gitzo tripods. Love the Traveler for nonphoto trips.
I bet it's the 1.5x "magnification".
(Someone feel free to be pedantic and point out how it's not really magnification...
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I bet it's the 1.5x "magnification".
(Someone feel free to be pedantic and point out how it's not really magnification...
Ooh, ooh! Me, pick me!
I bet it's the 1.5x "magnification".
(Someone feel free to be pedantic and point out how it's not really magnification...
Ah, got it. Still would like to get confirmation from ClixPix.
I bet it's the 1.5x "magnification".
(Someone feel free to be pedantic and point out how it's not really magnification...
Well if debunking myth is being pedantic then I'll be the first one to label myself as such. 1.5x gives you greater resolution, not more magnification. When you consider that you can crop into a 1.5x camera's image more than most full frame cameras then it can be viewed as magnification.
Still the image of the bird on your D300 at 400mm is the exact same size as the image of the bird on the D3 at 400mm (assuming the same lens was used, focal lengths do vary slightly from lens to lens).
SLC
Haven't gone out shooting yet today..... Still working on images I shot on Saturday!
Yes, indeed I am aware of the "myth" around the 1.5x "crop factor" but wanted both cameras anyway. At the time they were announced I couldn't make up my mind between them and decided that in many ways they complement each other quite well, so chose to purchase both. Actually, you can very clearly see the 1.5x impact when using a DX lens on the D3, because in the viewfinder the camera automatically provides a mask around the area that is not available when shooting with DX. Brings home the point very nicely.....
I have the optional battery grip on the D300 and stick in an EN-EL 4 (same battery that is used in the D3) and this boosts the frames-per-second to nearly the same as on the D3. I find that it works quite well for me to put the D300 on the tripod with the 300mm f/2.8 lens and then to have the flexibility of using the D3 for shooting people and other subjects with other lenses at the same site.
Both are excellent cameras and I am more than pleased with them.
Still working on images I shot on Saturday!Yes, indeed I am aware of the "myth" around the 1.5x "crop factor" but wanted both cameras anyway. At the time they were announced I couldn't make up my mind between them and decided that in many ways they complement each other quite well, so chose to purchase both. Actually, you can very clearly see the 1.5x impact when using a DX lens on the D3, because in the viewfinder the camera automatically provides a mask around the area that is not available when shooting with DX. Brings home the point very nicely.....
I have the optional battery grip on the D300 and stick in an EN-EL 4 (same battery that is used in the D3) and this boosts the frames-per-second to nearly the same as on the D3. I find that it works quite well for me to put the D300 on the tripod with the 300mm f/2.8 lens and then to have the flexibility of using the D3 for shooting people and other subjects with other lenses at the same site.
Both are excellent cameras and I am more than pleased with them.
