Camera of choice

Jarod

Jarod

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Just out of curiosity, those of you who post your own pictures: What camera do you use and what do you like/dislike about it?

I recently purchased a Fujifilm S5100. I have had it less than a month at this time and don't really know any downfalls yet. I purchased it because of the zoom feature (10x) and the picture size (4 megapixel). I also felt that since it uses AA sized batteries, it would be better in case my regular batteries died and I needed to purchase new ones on an extended trip somewhere.
 
I agree about the batteries. Much easier than the proprietory ones. More power too but they make for a bulkier camera. Not that big a deal to me.

My Canon went in for warranty work and then a little while after the warranty expired the same thing happened again. The lens wouldn't retract. The Nikon that I have from work had the same thing happen. It's going back in for warranty.

At first I thought that I might be rougn on cameras. I don't think so. Both cameras always were in a padded pouch. I had a 35mm Canon that took much harder use and is still in operating condition. Heck, the polepruner head I have is probably over fifteen years old and still in good shape. I think that digi cams are really delicate.
 
My Canon digital Elph takes great pictures, fits in my shirt pocket and has a stainless steel body. I am rough on it and have the dents to prove it. But it keeps goin
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I just want to add that I chose to purchase one year worth of insurance for my camera at the point of purchase. I believe it is a wise investment provided how aggressively I burn through other personal items. I believe I will probably purchase additional years of insurance. If I had the money at the time, I would have picked up the maximum amount of insurance(multiple years).
 
I have an olympus d-560 zoom. its got 3x optical zoom and its a 3.2 megapixel. takes AA batts and I think its great. I figured I would get a year maybe two out of it and it cost me about $350 (canadian bucks). my next camera will probably be a comparable olympus (mid price range whatever it is at the time I go looking for a new one), that way I can reuse the batteries and charger I bought as well as the 16meg and 256 meg memory cards. I also like the USB quick hookup. major drawback to this camera and the ones available now is that sound with the video, mine has no microphone nor speaker. seems most do now.
 
I got a Casio Exlilim EX-S3. It's major great feauture is that it's super tiny. Other than that, it's a normal camera. At the size of a credit card and about 1/4" thick, I don't complain about the 3.2mp and no optical zoom.

This is the first digicam I ever owned and used. I didn't know the difference between digital and optical zoom. Now and know and the difference is startling. Had I known in the first place, I'da bought the Exilim with the optical zoom.

When I post pictures here, they don't look as clear as I'd like, but they usually get the point across. This picture I just took shows the clarity of the pic, but keep in mind that this is at a very close range and in very low light. It's normal outside and on bigger pics. I think that's one of my big complaints- you can't soom in close on things (leaves, rope, etc). Camera get's too blurry when you get close.

love
nick
 

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I wish that camera had a bit better resolution, Nick. I can't quite make out all of the card information.

Signed,
The New Nick
 
Nice try, gentlemen, I blurred out a few on the numbers.

It's a good lil' camera, though. I have a zing-it sling on it and that camera has spent a lot of time dangling from the side of my saddle.

love
nick, the real nick
 
Jarod,

Here's the one I bought:
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Similar to you, I bought it for pixel (5.1) and also for quick shoot time. I hate the digital delay. It's also nice to be abole to just slide it open and shoot in 1-2 seconds. No buttons needed.

Like most Sony's, it has a bunch of specific features, but I just like the way it opens and shoots so fast.
 
Mark,

mine takes time to prepare for shooting (lens movement and zoom) then its just focus and shoot. since its so new to me now I am still figuring out alot of the features. I do want to find out how easily it will be transported into the trees, but maybe I should keep the old 35 mm point and shoot around for that duty.
 
I bought the Kodak Easyshare 5.0. That combined with the computer docking station makes for easy transferring and editing of pictures. Not as small as Marks, but light and compact. It also takes a pretty good picture.
 
Jarod,

For tree work (and action shots) it would be good to see if it has a speedburst or similar function. That would allow you to shoot 3-5 shots in 1 or 2 seconds. It gives you an allowance for timing. Cool option to have.
 
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