What made you choose the brand of camera you use?
Feb 9, 2017 08:27:49 #
When I went digital I had no idea what camera I wanted. That year all the photo magazines were calling the Sony A100 the camera of the year--so that's what I went with. Now a number of lenses and a few upgrades later I am still a Sony shooter
Feb 9, 2017 08:30:25 #
First SLR was a Minolta 202. It got stolen after eight years. Stayed with Minolta and got a X700. Financial times got better and steady. I was able to get a XD-11 and Canon A-1. Have since gotten Nikon FM2n titanium. A Minolta 5ds and several Sonys after along with Nikon 7200. Last my Sony a6000 which with adapters brought most of my old glass back to life. Found a Minolta 202 in mint condition and Wow. The Minolta allowed me to build a system and family. The a6000 got me in touch with my collection. There is better out there but wouldn't have been as complete. Address situation, desire for growth, and a person should come up with a solution that will serve them well.
Feb 9, 2017 08:33:21 #
I am very good with Photoshop Elements which can do wonders with images. So when I bought my current camera I had five criteria:
1. It had to fit in my pocket like a cell phone
2. It had to have a good Auto mode
3. It had have decent Zoom capability
4. It had to have an automatic lens cover
5. It had to be inexpensive enough that if I lost it, it wouldn't be a big deal.
I bought a Canon Powershot ELPH34HS and I love it. You can get it on Amazon for about $225.
Upsides:
a. It's easy to use and generally takes good images
b. You can set the aspect ratio to fit your needs - like the aspect ratio of your electronic picture frame
c. Lapse time from button push to snap is pretty short
d. It takes excellent videos. I have some Ziplining shots that friends think were taken with a GoPro.
Downsides:
a. In Auto mode it has Flash Auto or Flash off - No Flash On. I use Elements to fix backlit images.
b. It doesn't have an optical viewfinder, just the electronic image finder. But it's 16 Megapixels. I've learned to point and shoot, then crop my result as necessary.
The purists will cringe at this but I've taken a lot of great shots with simple, highly flexible camera.
1. It had to fit in my pocket like a cell phone
2. It had to have a good Auto mode
3. It had have decent Zoom capability
4. It had to have an automatic lens cover
5. It had to be inexpensive enough that if I lost it, it wouldn't be a big deal.
I bought a Canon Powershot ELPH34HS and I love it. You can get it on Amazon for about $225.
Upsides:
a. It's easy to use and generally takes good images
b. You can set the aspect ratio to fit your needs - like the aspect ratio of your electronic picture frame
c. Lapse time from button push to snap is pretty short
d. It takes excellent videos. I have some Ziplining shots that friends think were taken with a GoPro.
Downsides:
a. In Auto mode it has Flash Auto or Flash off - No Flash On. I use Elements to fix backlit images.
b. It doesn't have an optical viewfinder, just the electronic image finder. But it's 16 Megapixels. I've learned to point and shoot, then crop my result as necessary.
The purists will cringe at this but I've taken a lot of great shots with simple, highly flexible camera.
Feb 9, 2017 08:42:13 #
I retired and was doing a lot of backpacking and wanted a camera to record what I was doing. So I went to Target and Nikon d 40 was on sale.My father and brother were photographers and Nikon men so I bought one and have been a Nikon user ever since.
Feb 9, 2017 08:43:44 #
burkphoto wrote:
Let's see: br br 1968 --- borrowed a Canon FX br ... (show quote)
First and all of 'em!
Feb 9, 2017 08:44:04 #
Over the years it has been Nikon my primary camera gear.
In 1962 I bought a Konica camera with a 50mm lens. Although that 50mm lens was very good and the camera was well built and had one of the first metal shutters I had been fascinated owning a Nikon since the SP rangefinder model debuted in 1957. At the time I did not have the money to buy the SP and it was in 1963 that my wife bought me the Nikon F, a camera that served me well and I still own.
Over the years reliability and service have been good and today I have a pretty good assortment of old and new lenses.
Modern cameras in general are excellent and so are their lenses. Like you I could easily go with Canon, Pentax, Olympus or Sony but as you said it is not worth it since I have to start all over again.
In 1962 I bought a Konica camera with a 50mm lens. Although that 50mm lens was very good and the camera was well built and had one of the first metal shutters I had been fascinated owning a Nikon since the SP rangefinder model debuted in 1957. At the time I did not have the money to buy the SP and it was in 1963 that my wife bought me the Nikon F, a camera that served me well and I still own.
Over the years reliability and service have been good and today I have a pretty good assortment of old and new lenses.
Modern cameras in general are excellent and so are their lenses. Like you I could easily go with Canon, Pentax, Olympus or Sony but as you said it is not worth it since I have to start all over again.
Feb 9, 2017 08:45:35 #
nitrophil wrote:
My first film camera was a Pentax Spotmatic, I loved it and have since bought several, I still have 3 of them, so when it came to a DSLR, the Pentax was a no-brainer, I have 2 of those. For me, there is no other brand, I'm a Pentax guy for life.
Well there are at least two Pentax fans on here...
Feb 9, 2017 08:48:47 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
Bought my first camera - a Nikkormat -- in Pleiku, Vietnam in 1966. No reason ro change brands since then! Now Nikon D5, D500, D810, D800, AW1 underwater camera and a Lumix zs60 for a pocket camera
Feb 9, 2017 08:49:28 #
WF2B wrote:
My first film slr was a Miranda Sensorex. When that gave up the ghost, I replaced it with a Canon Rebel, so when I went to DSLR I chose a Canon XTi since I already had Canon lenses. Never looked back. I now have both a 60D and a 6D.
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My first SLR was also a Miranda, a G , then I had a Sensomat and a Sensorex, all well used good cameras, my kids learned on them, always wanted a Canon, esp the F1, aside from Miranda the best feeling in my hands and the F1 the best system at the time, and I had my choice of handling and checking out the cameras as at the time I was a Photo Retail Manager, always felt that Canon made the best camera for the money, I have owned others , to fill in gaps that Canon didn't have , from a Crown graphic down to a Ricoh Hi-Color 35 and two Minolta 16's.
Feb 9, 2017 08:49:53 #
My first camera was a Yashica TL-Super that was given to me. When I wanted to upgrade, I tried out a friend's Nikon in the late 70's, early 80ms and started with a Nikon FG. Been with Nikon ever since.
Feb 9, 2017 08:51:29 #
30 years ago, I was using Canon. Then Nikon came out with cameras that has a 1/250 second flash sync and I sold everything and went with Nikon. Been that was ever since, except for point and shoot cameras. I liked the G series Canon. Not very happy with the G-16. The pictures are not as good as they should be. I am interested in the Sony A6000. I have heard some very good things about that camera from a friend.
Feb 9, 2017 09:11:14 #
EdJames81 wrote:
When I went looking for my first dslr camera I wen... (show quote)
Almost exactly the same route you took: My first digital camera was an Olympus - a gift from my husband; Second digital camera, when I had"outgrown" the first one, also Olympus, also gift from my husband. I am now on my fifth Olympus camera and think I will stick with that brand.
I have tried other brands from time to time (borrowed from friends or relatives when the opportunity was there), but even in comparison, I have always been happy with my Oly!
Feb 9, 2017 09:14:06 #
First real camera was a hand me down from my father Argus C2 (C3 w/o flash sync). Prewar like myself. First SLR was Honeywell Pentax H1a. Then added a Leica M3 (best camera ever made). When I wanted to ditch awkward screw mount lenses I picked Nikon. Why? I don't actually remember. Let's go with the devil made me do it. But now I am invested in a lens system. (I don't use any of the original lenses anymore). D70s was first DSLR and now D7100 is second and latest. I am not exactly a gear collector!
Feb 9, 2017 09:27:11 #
Morning Star wrote:
Almost exactly the same route you took: My first digital camera was an Olympus - a gift from my husband; Second digital camera, when I had"outgrown" the first one, also Olympus, also gift from my husband. I am now on my fifth Olympus camera and think I will stick with that brand.
I have tried other brands from time to time (borrowed from friends or relatives when the opportunity was there), but even in comparison, I have always been happy with my Oly!
I have tried other brands from time to time (borrowed from friends or relatives when the opportunity was there), but even in comparison, I have always been happy with my Oly!
Just recently added a Olympus to my collection, primarily for travel. Very happy so far. I am not advanced enough to find any faults with their system.
Feb 9, 2017 09:33:52 #
Dngallagher wrote:
First SLR was a Minolta SRT 101 - had several lenses with it - great camera. Years later had to buy a Nikon - maybe because of Paul Simon? :) My first DSLR had to be a Nikon too... no thought of anything else.
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