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Post by stanleyb on Feb 6, 2016 11:17:44 GMT
After switching to digital photography about ten years ago with the purchase of a Casio EX-Z750 compact that had just about all of the important picture taking functions of my 35mm cameras, I was hooked. I don't have a great eye for most things photogenic or prize winning, but I have always enjoyed just having a go. The Casio did a sterling job, so I upgraded to the EX-Z850. Unfortunately, even though it was a better camera and had more functions, Casio had removed a couple of other functions that had made the Z750 so popular at the time.
I always wanted to buy a Leica camera, but it is one of those makes that come with an eye watering price tag. So it was just a dream for many years. But in 2006 they introduced the V-Lux1, which had some very attractive features, and was in the then new 3/4 format. I decided to take a chance and buy myself one. The model has been updated over the years, and other manufacturers also came up with good compact SLR designs, but the original V-Lux1 has never been bettered in terms of everything that it offered in a package that was very easy to carry around without drawing attention. I still use it up to this day for close up macro, long range shots and flash sync photography.
But the Casio had given me a taste for carrying a small camera but good camera about, and I kept hoping that camera phones would one day get as good as my Casio at least so that I only had to carry one item with me. So when Nokia introduced their 808 phone I bought one right away. Once I understood how to use the various camera related functions I started to use the 808 as my main method of taking pictures. But my eyesight was very poor by then, so the screen size was an issue. It was the same reason why I hardly ever used my Leica. Then Nokia released the 1020, which was a major step up from the 808 on the photo taking side. That is now my main camera for every day use. The only thing it can't do is produce a decent out of focus image of the background outside of the macro option. But that is not an issue for me in the majority of photo taking opportunities.
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Post by pre65 on Feb 6, 2016 11:41:49 GMT
Up till recently my main digital camera was a Samsung WB500. I like it a lot, and chose it over others because it has stereo sound on the movie mode which I wanted for my railway movies. I even bought a second one cheap on Ebay as a backup. 
I used to have 35mm SLR, still got a Canon T70 and a few lens, and the bug bit to get a digital SLR. After much deliberation I got a used Canon EOS40d body off Ebay, and a 17-85mm IS zoom off Gumtree. I'm still getting used to the Canon, but it's a lovely bit of kit.
Must admit if I take the Canon out the Samsung is always there as well.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 6, 2016 12:11:29 GMT
I have two cameras: 1) my 'proper' camera is a very nice Lumix GF1 with the optional 14-45mm zoom lens and electronic viewfinder. It takes great photos when I'm happy to lug it around on holidays and trips. 2) my Microsoft Lumia 950 Windows Phone takes astoundingly good photos and is my 'go-to' camera, always on me. With 'Living Images' enabled, it takes a 1s burst of shots in one, great for picking the best frame in an action shot.   |
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Post by zippy on Feb 6, 2016 12:55:44 GMT
A 'proper' camera (Nikon D600) with a selection of lenses.
Compacts are getting better all the time and produce good results, but nothing beats the flexibility of a decent SLR.
As for using a phone ... never
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Post by pre65 on Feb 6, 2016 13:04:30 GMT
Try putting an SLR in your pocket. 
That's my only beef with "proper" cameras.
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Post by DaveC on Feb 6, 2016 13:07:39 GMT
Nikon full frame D70. And an iPhone 6. They say the best camera, is the one you have with you.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 13:25:58 GMT
I have a camera collection including some great old classics like a Pentax SP and a Rolleicord that I still use on occasion but since going digital in the '90s I have used a steady stream of compacts and, most recently, mirrorless models with EVF. I have never contemplated DSLR because they are far too bulky and, unless FF, hardly worth the bother since mirrorless came of age. Currently I use a Panasonic G1 for macro, an Olympus E-P2 on my microscope and an Olympus OM-D (with legacy Leica lenses) for a walkabout camera. All of them 'proper' cameras..   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 13:48:59 GMT
iPad. Most of the time anyway. It's the lazy man's friend |
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Post by Slinger on Feb 6, 2016 14:00:37 GMT
Olympus SP-610UZ for me, although in relative terms it's getting on a bit now... 14 Megapixels 22x Optical Zoom and 4x Digital Zoom 3 inch TFT LCD Screen  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 6, 2016 15:36:07 GMT
Cheap little Fuji I got for around £11 on Ebay 2nd hand
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Post by Clive on Feb 6, 2016 16:18:01 GMT
These are the two I mostly use. The Df has a bunch of manual lenses.   |
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Post by speedysteve on Feb 6, 2016 20:25:42 GMT
We have a Canon 20d but it's on loan to daughter!
Just use phone at the moment...
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Post by sq225917 on Feb 6, 2016 20:28:11 GMT
I use a Canon 7D, I have a 70-200mm 2.8L USM II, 16-35mm f2.8L USM, 8-15mm f4 (fisheye) and a Sigma 50 prime f1.4. I have a couple of Yongnuo 600ex-rt speed lights and the matching transmitter which I use for sports stuff. I mainly shoot product/studio stuff for work and cycling action.
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 6, 2016 21:08:23 GMT
Currently I use a Panasonic G1 for macro, an Olympus E-P2 on my microscope and an Olympus OM-D (with legacy Leica lenses) for a walkabout camera. All of them 'proper' cameras.. The OM-D with Leica lenses sounds like a really nice combination - would love to see a few pix if you can ... |
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 6, 2016 21:13:15 GMT
I'm currently looking to get an old Nikon D300 but my D50 has been the most amazing servant for over ten years now and has never let me down - I'll definitely keep it for a second body ...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 22:32:55 GMT
Currently I use a Panasonic G1 for macro, an Olympus E-P2 on my microscope and an Olympus OM-D (with legacy Leica lenses) for a walkabout camera. All of them 'proper' cameras.. The OM-D with Leica lenses sounds like a really nice combination - would love to see a few pix if you can ... As I use a few manual lenses and the camera doesn't register them in EXIF, it isn't easy to sort out which were taken with the two Leitz lenses I use but will have a root through my Flickr and find a couple I am sure of - probably better in a separate thread though EDIT to add link: theaudiostandard.net/thread/2006/pix-olympus-om |
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Post by nightwatchman on Mar 17, 2016 21:57:45 GMT
Used to own a Canon 5D Mk 2 and a bunch of L series, mostly all sold now as it was getting far to heavy to lug around.
Gone for mirror less and found the answer to Life,The Universe and amazing image quality.....
Fuji -X ! Has an APS.C.sensor in a very manageable form factor, lenses are super sharp and the sensor is amazing noise free (almost) at
High ISO 6400 !
We kept my Wife's Canon 6D with a 100 mm macro mk 2 ..that' a magic combination but stays here as she also owns a Fuji X set up.
There's a great forum "Fuji -X " lots of good stuff and great images ...be warned , you'll want one!
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Post by Chris on Mar 17, 2016 22:24:08 GMT
I use a wee Cannon Ixus which is good. Nice and compact and its survived a few knocks. It's a bit dated now but hey ho. I also use my iphone a fair bit as I usually have it with me.
The Mrs likes her LUMIX but I don't know which one it is.
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 18, 2016 9:38:27 GMT
I've just scored a mint condition Nikon D300 which is going to be my studio camera. It's just so beautifully layed out you don't need to delve through layers of menus to change the most important settings.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 18, 2016 13:35:57 GMT
I had a Nikon F50 film camera and the ergonomics and control menu were a paragon of good design.
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