Personal Camera

LarissaPhotography · Jan 17, 2009

We don't carry around our professional cameras every day. We have a little Canon that we use. It's nothing fancy since it's really just a way to get a snapshot in case some friends get together. What do you the rest of you guys use?

ksmattfish · Jan 17, 2009

I'm usually carrying a 5D, although I don't haul all the gear with it I would on a paid shoot. I can tuck it with a 50mm lens and a 430ex flash in a very small bag. For a beater I use my old 20D, but I'm rarely in a situation where I'm worried about the camera.

I recently bought a Canon G7 because I wanted a very small, pocket-able camera, but I find myself disappointed with it's quality faster than ISO 200. I like it if I know I'm only going to be outside in the daytime. I tried sticking with film for my compact point-n-shoot for a while, but dealing with film processing just annoys me anymore.

When I can get a digital compact with an 8mp APS-C sensor I'll probably stop hauling the DSLRs everywhere. I can't believe I'm still waiting for Canon or Nikon to bring me that camera. I had high hopes for the Sigma DP1, but I don't think it cuts it for the price. I just want something that can match a 20D for basic image quality.

McQueen278 · Jan 17, 2009

5D/50mm f/1.4, Kiev 4A(b)/ 50mm f/2, Olympus OM1n/50mm f/1.8, Canon A640. In that order. The A640 only goes to the pub.

abraxas · Jan 17, 2009

I dunno- Some kind of little silver camera my wife shoves at me once every few months if she wants to be in the photo.

Happy Hour · Jan 17, 2009

It's not often you can catch me without my Alpha's but when I don't have them my Sony cybershot P200 is a lifesaver! it's old and out of date by now but I have captured some phenomenal photos with it. I've pinned it against a few nikon and cannon P&S and It takes better pics and the lcd is way way better IMO. Ive been looking around for a new one for about a year now but have not found anything that can compare to it yet. Even the new cybershots. (Maybee it's a emotional attachment?) LOL

Ls3D · Jan 17, 2009

I started with a P&S, but gave it away to go DSLR. I too mount the 50mm on a 5D when I want my smallest form factor. Don't really want a P&S, would rather have another lens.

-Shea

Fiendish Astronaut · Jan 17, 2009

I certainly donlt carry my big SLR and lenses around with me during the every day routine. For that I use a Panasonic Lumix LX3. Mightily good little camera - though I try not to use it over 400ISO.

Iron Flatline · Jan 17, 2009

Canon G9

Claff · Jan 17, 2009

Fuji S700

Jklersy · Jan 17, 2009

my wife has a powershot d1000 or something, I just pull the grip off my xt and put on the nifty fifty. 1.8 is great for the bar....

JIP · Jan 17, 2009

I just bought a P6000 and I love it. It is excellent for going around with my daugher because I can carry my camera, SB-800 and, my small camcorder in a small bag.

EhJsNe · Jan 19, 2009

My personal camera is an Olympus Trip 35 and a decent flash that came with it.

I only use it if Im going to a felild trip at school where I know nothing interesting will be there, just in case I see something cool, I wont have to haul around 2 lenses, a flash, and my off balance bag.

Usually I carry around my Nikon FM10 with a 35-105mm Macro lens (its got the Non Macro capability to)

dxqcanada · Jan 19, 2009

Panasonic DMC-FX35

Has the equivalent of a 25mm lens (35mm format).
10 MPixels

eterrisinCYQX · Jan 20, 2009

Olympus Stylus 850SW. Waterproof and shockproof.

i Kandi Photography · Jan 20, 2009

LarissaPhotography said:
We don't carry around our professional cameras every day. We have a little Canon that we use. It's nothing fancy since it's really just a way to get a snapshot in case some friends get together. What do you the rest of you guys use?

Off the subject, but I see you are near St Louis ! So am I. Small world!
We also use a little canon powershot when we go out. Nothing fancy. Just like to get personal shots of friends when we go places