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[LizardCop]

This will be the first of a number of threads on cameras and photography.

Let's start out with the camera you own/use. If you own or use more then one, feel free to describe each one...

MAKE:
MODEL:
# of Megapixels or film size:
Optical Zoom:
Type of recording media:
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other):
What do you like most:
What do you dislike:
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now:

That should get us started...

Here's My info...

My Primary Camera:
MAKE: Olympus
MODEL: C-770UZ
# of Megapixels or film size: 4MP
Optical Zoom: 10X
Type of recording media: X-D Card
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): Usually SHQ-Jpeg
What do you like most: The 10X zoom and the smaller size
What do you dislike: Low light focusing [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: I'm looking at the new Olympus DSLR cameras, the E-300, E-500 and the just announced E-330

My Primare Backup:

MAKE: Samsung
MODEL: Digimax 4500 Super
# of Megapixels or film size: 4MP
Optical Zoom: 3X
Type of recording media: SD/MMC
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): Normally SHQ Jpeg
What do you like most: Small size
What do you dislike: Low zoom and night focusing


Jan's primary camera:

MAKE: Olympus
MODEL: D-40
# of Megapixels or film size: 4MP
Optical Zoom: 3.5X
Type of recording media: SD
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: Small size, good quality
What do you dislike: night focus

Her backup camera:

MAKE: Canon
MODEL: Powershot A-85
# of Megapixels or film size: 4MP
Optical Zoom: 3X
Type of recording media: Compact Flash
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): Jpeg
What do you like most: Small size and scene modes....
What do you dislike: Low flash output and night focus

[wheatenwalker]

Bill, I am so glad that you started this thread- I want to get a new camera and this will certainly help me in my shopping!

[bradk]

My Primary Camera:
MAKE: Canon
MODEL: EOS 20D
# of Megapixels or film size: 8.1MP
Optical Zoom: SLR - current lenses range from 10mm-300mm
Type of recording media: CF
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: virtually no shutter lag, 5 FPS burst mode
What do you dislike: not a USB mass storage device, limits 100 pictures per folder
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: Either another EOS 20D to avoid switching lenses or upgrade to 5D

[WillCAD]

MAKE: Canon
MODEL: Digital Rebel 300D
# of Megapixels or film size: 6.1mp
Optical Zoom: Currently 18-55mm (about 3x, lenses are interchangable)
Type of recording media: Compact Flash type I-II
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: Changing ISO on the fly
What do you dislike: I need a new lens with more zoom power
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: Same thing - I just bought it in November

[chezp]

MAKE: Sony
MODEL: DSC-F828
# of Megapixels or film size: eight
Optical Zoom: x7
Type of recording media: Compact Flash or Memory Sticks (interchangeable)
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: The zoom
What do you dislike: It's a bit heavy
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: I wish I could buy the same again, as it's a great camera, but they've phased this make out and the replacement isn't as good. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Jennifer2003]

MAKE: Kodak
MODEL: CX4230 (Easy Share)
# of Megapixels or film size: 2.0
Optical Zoom: I can zoom in on stuff if that's what you mean.
Type of recording media: SD card
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): ???
What do you like most: Ease of use
What do you dislike: Would be nice to have more megapixels. This camera was bought in 2002!
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: Probably another Kodak, with a lot more megapixels!

My pictures always come out very clear, so that's not an issue...I'd just like to have "more power" ARGH ARGH ARGH! (You all remember Home Improvement, right?)

Jennifer

[Queen of Everything]

Make: Panasonic
Model: Lumix
Megapixels- 5
Optical Zoom- 12x
Normal Recording Mode: not sure cause I don't know what that is
Best: Has an "easy mode" to get you used to using the camera before graduating to more involved picture taking.
Worst: Can sometimes be less than user friendly.
What would I buy now? Not sure. Definitely something with more megapixels and 12x zoom or better.

Amy

[disneymom9092]

MAKE:Kodak
MODEL:Easy Share Z7590
# of Megapixels or film size:5.0
Optical Zoom:10X Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Lens with optional wide angle lens available (16 scene modes, 5 color modes) whatever that means [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Type of recording media: SD cards and memory sticks
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other):jpg-also does video
What do you like most:I will have to let you know-just got it!
What do you dislike:?
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now:I researched this and it is supposed to be real easy to use-I will let you know [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

After all-Bill knows how great I am with computer-type devices [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img]

[mestitch]

MAKE: Canon
MODEL: Powershot A95
# of Megapixels or film size: 5.0
Optical Zoom: 3x (digital zoom is 4.1x)
Type of recording media: Compact Flash
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: It's so easy to use, all of the different settings make taking photos in different areas/times easy
What do you dislike: I really [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] my little camera. It's not a professional's camera but it helps me take great photos!
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: A Canon Digital Rebel

[CRCrazy]

<font color="blue"> MAKE: Sony, of Course!
MODEL: DSC P-8
# of Megapixels or film size: 3.2
Optical Zoom: 3x
Type of recording media: Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: Small size, long battery life, picture quality
What do you dislike: low zoom, shutter speed (too much wiggle) I don't have a steady hand - so I get a lot of pictures that blur with the zoom/action shots.
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: Tough to say - I'd probably go with the Sony H-1 - still pretty small but with a good zoom on it.
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Now for John's camera -

<font color="red"> MAKE: Sony, of course (John is a major Sony Addict)
MODEL: Sony DSC W-7
# of Megapixels or film size: 7.2
Optical Zoom: 3x again
Type of recording media: Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: He hasn't worked with it much yet- liked the size (It needs to fit in his cargo pocket pants for work) and the megapixel range. Sony brand name. He also wanted the large display on the back to show the hospitals his pictures from the scene of an accident/injury, etc, in the ER to assist in treatment.
What do you dislike: size - it's just a LITTLE too big for the smallest size case for protection. Small lens aperture - that's his biggest beef with the new Sonys - even though they still have the 3x zoom, and the Carl Zeiss lenses, the lenses are too small to let in enough light for the kind of crisp clean picture he prefers.
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: If money/space were no object - he'd probably stick with what he has for everyday - and for taking to specific photo ops, he'd go with a digital Canon Rebel, or other Digital SLR with interchangeable lenses - I think he's checked out Sony's line pretty extensively. As far as his "pocket" camera - I'm sure he'd stick with what he's got - since he just bought it for Christmas.

Then there was his FAVORITE camera, may it rest in peace.
Sony Cybershot 1.3 Megapixel - that's right - a 1.3, early model Sony digital - he's had for years, since digitals first came out - This was the highest megapixel they sold in a consumer camera at the time (non-professional). While the claim has been made that the photos from these low megapixel cameras are only good for 4x6 in prints - We've printed some incredibly gorgeous 8x10s from this camera. It helps that John is incredibly steady with a good eye for composition. This camera was an extension of his hand - and he was never without it for over 5 years, till it finally bit the dust last summer - he's been mourning ever since - and using my P-8 - GRRRR!

They don't sell anything comparable any more, in a higher megapixel camera.
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So - are we talking just snapshots here - or do we want video cameras as well???

[rhiannonwales]

MAKE: Konica - Minolta
MODEL:70
# of Megapixels or film size:35mm (yes i know i'm a old fashioned gal
Optical Zoom:70-300 lens
Type of recording media:n/a
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other):n/a
What do you like most:Its sharp, and has good metering
What do you dislike:its quite a haul in the parks
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: maybe a point and shoot digital - im still not keen on digital though

I also own an older Minolta QTSI film SLR - a very dumbed down SLR for newbies
And an OLD Canon AE1 fully manual SLR about 30 years old

And a Minolta point and shoot with a 125mm zoom that i rarely uses, although it does take great pics for a P&amp;S

Sherrie

[RobinKay6573]

MAKE: Kodak
MODEL: CX 7530
# of Megapixels or film size: 5.0
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Type of recording media: SD Media card
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: small easy to tote around
What do you dislike: NO ZOOM!
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: I am actually looking into buying Nikon D50. Not to replace my Kodak but to use on things where I need a larger zoom.

My other camera (which I still use) is:
MAKE: Manolta
MODEL: 330 si
# of Megapixels or film size: 35 mm
Optical Zoom: two lenses one is a 70-300 and the other is a 28-90
Type of recording media: Film
What do you like most: The zoom
What do you dislike: Having to buy film! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/rofl2.gif[/img] It is heavy and bulky

[DopeyGirl]

MAKE: Sony
MODEL: Cyber-Shot DSC-P93
# of Megapixels or film size: 5.1 MP
Optical Zoom: 3x Optical/4x Digital
Type of recording media: Memory Stick
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: It is small and light and didn't cost all that much, since we're usually broke [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
What do you dislike: It doesn't take as great of night shots as I'd like (even with the tripod, but I haven't tried a monopod yet). I would also like more MP and a farther zoom.
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: As far as small model cameras (point &amp; shoot) go, I like the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W7, the Cyber-Shot DSC-N1 and the new Canon PowerShot SD550. For a little bit larger models, I like the Canon PowerShot Pro 1 and the new Canon EOS 5D. I haven't really looked at anything else!

[DVC_Increda_Man]

Our primary camera that we use for our business and rarely leaves the house is our Nikon Coolpix 990 which I have about worn out with over 100,000 upclose pictures of vintage and antique jewelry taken with it and I bought it used!!! The Coolpix 990 is a Pro camera and not for the faint of heart (has 2 LCD screnes and 12 knobs and buttons on the outside alone and dozens of menu functions depending on Auto or Manual mode) It does not have different Scene selections, you have to set up all the auto or manual functions yourself, but you can save all the setups on the camera and select one with a touch of a button.

MAKE: Nikon
MODEL: E990 or Coolpix 990
# of Megapixels or film size: 3.34
Optical Zoom: 3x Nikkor all glass equivalent to 38-115mm it also has 4x digital zoom
Type of recording media: CompactFlash
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: Full Manual Control shooting mode and great upclose pictures,,as close as 3/4 inch.
What do you dislike: Uses batteries up really quick (4 double "A"s) (Rayovac rechargeable Nimh batteries work the best of all the battery brands) when using flash and with both the top and back LCD displays on! I wish I had bought this camera when it was new!
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: I am currently getting ready to replace it with a Nikon Coolpix 5400


Our backup camera that we took to WDW is also a Nikon!
It took all the pictures we have put up for you to see. Its a good size for a fanny pack and holds up really well (I got it wet on Splash Mountain taking the picture looking down the 5 Story drop 4 times)and you need a tripod or something to set it on when takeing pictures at night without flash.

MAKE: Nikon
MODEL: E775 or Coolpix 775
# of Megapixels or film size: 2.14
Optical Zoom: 3x Nikkor all glass equivalent to 38-115mm it also has 2.5x digital zoom
Type of recording media: CompactFlash
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): JPG
What do you like most: Its a really great Automatic Point and Shoot camera with 8 Scene selections and a Video record mode.
What do you dislike: Does not have much manual control! and you can not buy the special Nikon 7.4 volt batery over the counter.
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: If I ever replace this one, it will be with a Nikon Coolpix 5400 or Nikon D70

As you can tell i'm a Nikon fan!!! [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] Nikon [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img] Nikon [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/woot.gif[/img]

[Cam22]

MAKE: Canon
MODEL: Powershot A95
# of Megapixels or film size: 5.0
Optical Zoom: 3x (digital zoom is 4.1x)
Type of recording media: Compact Flash
Normal recording Mode (jpg, tiff, raw, other): jpg
What do you like most: The crispness of the pictures.
What do you dislike: We are still learning how to use all the special effects.
What would you buy if you bought a new camera now: Unsure right now.

We actually bought this one before our trip last June after reading several posts on here. We really liked what Melissa (mestitch) said about this model.