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What was your first digital camera?
Feb 18, 2017 11:26:16 #
John_F wrote:
Might it be propping up some broken table leg in the basement or backyard tool shed.
Good point John, lemme go look!
Feb 18, 2017 11:33:48 #
Feb 18, 2017 11:38:42 #
Basil wrote:
Got to thinking about the cameras I've had over th... (show quote)
Mine was a Sony Mavica CD200 bought in 2002 I loved that it saved the pictures to a mini cd only 2 mega pixels took over 33,000 photos over 9 years.
Feb 18, 2017 11:40:46 #
My first digital that was not a toy was a Kodak DC215 Zoom. 1 Mpixel. It could make images worth printing, up to 8x10. I still have it. Only problem with it was the battery case latch tended to be fragile, so it usually rode with a strip of gaffer tape holding the batteries in.
Feb 18, 2017 11:41:13 #
A Sony 4mg p&s that used the infamous Sony memory stick. Gave it away at a yard sale. (Loss leader 😏) when we left New England for Colorado.
Feb 18, 2017 11:45:32 #
Feb 18, 2017 11:47:51 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
My first digital was an Olympus D500L in 1997 or 1998. 1.4MP, with a really superb 3X f2.8 zoom, optical viewfinder. I bought it when I was selling real estate, to photograph homes. It cost about $900 then. http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D600/D650A.HTM
I eventually gave the D500L to my brother-in-law, who used it for eBay pics until a year or two ago. When he purchased a replacement computer he had no choice but to retire the camera, because the newer version of Windows on the PC would no longer support the type of memory card reader needed for the SmartMedia cards the camera used (16MB and 32MB!). Otherwise, the camera was still working fine.
My first DSLR was a Canon 10D in 2004. 6MP, with 7-point AF it was much like an Elan 7/EOS 33 film camera, except digital (I was using a pair of EOS-3 and an Elan 7E, too, at that time). It was the first DSLR to sell for under $2000 in the U.S. ($1999) Closer to $2500 by the time I added the vertical/battery grip, got extra batteries and bought a couple small CompactFlash cards to use with it.
Still have the 10D and it still works fine.
I eventually gave the D500L to my brother-in-law, who used it for eBay pics until a year or two ago. When he purchased a replacement computer he had no choice but to retire the camera, because the newer version of Windows on the PC would no longer support the type of memory card reader needed for the SmartMedia cards the camera used (16MB and 32MB!). Otherwise, the camera was still working fine.
My first DSLR was a Canon 10D in 2004. 6MP, with 7-point AF it was much like an Elan 7/EOS 33 film camera, except digital (I was using a pair of EOS-3 and an Elan 7E, too, at that time). It was the first DSLR to sell for under $2000 in the U.S. ($1999) Closer to $2500 by the time I added the vertical/battery grip, got extra batteries and bought a couple small CompactFlash cards to use with it.
Still have the 10D and it still works fine.
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Feb 18, 2017 11:53:08 #
I had a Nikon D50. It was a good camera. Now I have a D7100. When I was taking classes in school a person brought in a digital camera, he was told
not to use it as it was a film class. Now it is just the opposite everything is digital and film is out.
not to use it as it was a film class. Now it is just the opposite everything is digital and film is out.
Feb 18, 2017 11:57:49 #
Basil wrote:
Got to thinking about the cameras I've had over th... (show quote)
Apparently, I got a better copy of the EOS 300D than you did. This camera went on many travel adventures with me and captured some very nice photos for me which I now view from the comfort of my recliner. That camera is still being used to this day by my granddaughter and continues to serve her well. I never found objectionable those things you listed in your post. Like I said, I'm grateful that I got a better copy than you did. Just one question to you. We're you pointing the camera with the lens forward when you took your photos?
Feb 18, 2017 12:00:10 #
Feb 18, 2017 12:10:27 #
Logitech Dycam 1. Sensor .1 Mp... late 1990 cost just over $900. Bought it for my computer biz. Had internal storage for 32 images. Shot only greyscale, no color. First digital cam sold in the consumer market. Built for Logitech by Dycam.
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Feb 18, 2017 12:11:11 #
A Kodak model LS-743 circa 2001 w/4.0 mp. I still have it but have not used it in many years. It was followed by a Nikon point and shoot and more recently, three Nikon DSLR's. Currently using D-5300.
Feb 18, 2017 12:38:20 #
I waited until I had enough money to get my first digital camera. I purchased a Canon EOS 1 Mark II with an 85mm f/1.2 lens, a 16-35 f/2.8 and a 70=200 f/2.8 back then I spend $10,000 on this equipment and I still have the camera with a brand new shutter since it stops working around 180,000 obturations. Is too bad that all digital cameras are disposable now if I want to sell it I can maybe get $700.00 for it.
Now I have two Canon EOS Mark III and Mark IV.
Now I have two Canon EOS Mark III and Mark IV.
Feb 18, 2017 12:54:10 #
Nikon E5700 5 MP in 2002. Great camera. My son has it now. Got it for the unbelievable price of $997 from B&H. I mention the price because we all know what $997 would buy today!
Feb 18, 2017 12:55:54 #
My first digital camera was the Sony 707, which I later up-traded for their 828. My first DSLR was a Canon Rebel.
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