What gear do you use?

[millster]

I just thought it might be fun to share what cameras we all use. Post up whether it's a point and shoot, SLR, camera phone, digital, film... whatever. Let's have a little fun!I have a few in my arsenal.Digital SLR:Bodies: Olympus Evolt E-500 Nikon D70Lenses: Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-45mm zoom (4/3 Mount) Olympus Zuiko Digital 40-150mm zoom (4/3 Mount) Sigma 135-400mm APO DG zoom (4/3 Mount) Tamron 28-200mm (Nikon Mount) Tamron 35-105 F2.8 (Nikon Mount) Accessories: Olympus Digital FL-36 flash Olympus ME-1 magnified viewfinder eyepiece Sonia large eyecup A whole fleet of 58mm filters My Pocket PC to act as a remote shutter release 4GB CF Card 1GB Type M xD card35mm SLR:Bodies: Sears KS-2 Nikon N8008 Nikon F801 (Foreign N8008)Lenses: Sears 50mm MC (Pentax K-Mount) Sigma 60-200mm zoom (Pentax K-Mount) Sears 135mm (Pentax K-Mount) Tamron 28-200mm (Nikon Mount) Tamron 35-105 F2.8 (Nikon Mount)Accessories: Vivitar 30D flash JCP 2x tele-converter (I hate it)Tripods: Hakuba S4500 Bogen - Manfrotto 3021B w/ Velbon PHD51Q head Bogen - Manfrotto 679B Monopod w/ Bogen 3232 tilt headStudio LightingPaul C Buff White Lightning 1200 & 1800 strobesRequisite umbrellas, stands, Nikon AS-15 hotshoe adaptors, etc... Cases:Lowepro Mini Trekker Classic to carry it all (yes, it all fits).Lowepro Slingshot 100 sling pack (For the DSLR. The Mini Trekker gets kind of heavy for long hikes and I don't always need the KS-2 with me)Lowepro CompuDaypack (to carry both the DSLR and the laptop at once on vacation) Soon to be ordered:Holding off on new toys for a while.

[nygiantzz1]

I have a Canon Powershot A40 - 2MP, 128MB CF card. It takes great pics, but it's old and I'll probably be buying a new Canon this year.

[millster]

Hey, nothing wrong with old. If it works that's all that counts. Canon's have always been one of my favorites. My SD450 is actually my second Canon. I had an S1-IS before it.

[nygiantzz1]

I'm thinking about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...0067RIt's a lot more camera for about $60.00 less than i paid for the A40 five years ago.

[millster]

That's a nice camera, for sure! With few exceptions, it's hard to go wrong with the Canon A-series.

[nygiantzz1]

They are nice cameras and reliable. I would love a setup like your Digital SLR, but until my kids are off to college, theres not enough money or time to enjoy it.

[n2ho]

I am a Panasonic guy:Panasonic FZ-30 and bunch of SD cards. The Leica 12x stabilized lens is unbeatable.Formerly owned Panasonic FZ-10, unfortunately sold it and sorry about it.Also use from time to time teleconverter Canon TL-55 in addition to my 12x zoom lens.

[GoLowDrew]

Nikon F75D (International version of the U.S. N75) with data back.Nikon 28-80mm f3.5 zoom lensNikon MB-18 Battery PackOn the order list:Nikon 50mm f1.8Nikon 70-300mm f4.5Yes, I still shoot film.For my day-to-day shooting.Panasonic Lumix DMC FX-3It takes care of my digital needs for now.

[millster]

Nice! Nothing wrong with film. I'm actually looking at making a move to a nicer film camera than what I'm currently using. I've looked at the Nikon N90s or the N8008 (I'd be buying used, obviously). I recently took up a few jobs shooting for a studio and use an 8008 for them. It's a pretty solid camera. A bit finicky at times but that's part of the allure, I suppose.

[WaveAction]

man you guys are lucky to own all that photography stuff...all i got is a lil fujifilm E510..5.1 MP..1GB card with the original 16mb card aswell..it's alright..dislike it due to it not having image stabilizer..and i dont got the most steady hands

[millster]

Hey, it's not all about the gear. I've seen amazing photos come from some of the most unlikely sources. As far as image stabilization goes, a decent tripod or monopod will go a long way toward solving those stability problems. None of my cameras have IS and I'm as unsteady as they come.

[millster]

I updated my list now that I finally ordered my new tripod. Of course now that I've had a chance to shoot portraits in a studio I changed my mind on what I needed and went with a better head. That necessitated killing my order for my big lens and moving it back to the "soon to be ordered". Darn it all anyway.

[GoLowDrew]

Just ordered my Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens and Hoya 1B SMC filter.I was taking a shot of my son at dinner time, and the flash went on because it was "low" light with my 28-80mm at about 50mm. I never like flash portraits. It just does not look right. If there are shadows, I think it gives it some character.With the 50mm I could go 3+ stop faster, so that was my motivation.I debated on the filter. I decided not to go "cheap" and when with Hoya Super Multi Coated. I was going with the plain Tiffen UV, but read that it could reflect light during low light situation. The warming part will give better skin tone since my son and wife have very fair skin. 50mm is what I'll use for portraits now on.I'm holding off on the 70-300mm because if I go with digital, that's the direction the tele-zoom will go.I did some comparison side-by-side with 35mm film and my 6mp digital P&S. I like the film quality look of people subjects, and like the sharpness of digital in all other situations (except night light). I think that's my preference.

[millster]

Excellent! That's the lens I'm looking at when/if I go crazy and finally buy the N90. It's a good, fast, prime for a 35mm. I've done OK with flash on portraits if I attach a diffuser and bounce it. I generally don't care for the look either.Good choice on the filter. If you are going to use a UV at all, it's definitely best not to skimp. I have a Sunpak UV, myself and it's great outdoors but iffy inside. It is multicoated but it still reflects pretty badly. I'd have to agree with you on film/digital although I find myself longing to shoot film again. For one, I love the simplicity of my KS2 and the satisfying "thwack" of the mirror compared to the motorized noise of my E500. But shooting in raw on my digital helps so I can control my sharpness and saturation the way I want them.

[JustinVGT]

I bought a Panasonic DMC-FZ7 last summer. It is a 6mp with 12x optical Leica lens and image stabilizer. My smaller camera is a Canon A520 and also takes very nice pictures in a more pocket size. If I had the money, I'd love to get a digital SLR and then also one of those very thin tiny cameras to take anywhere.

[millster]

Hard to go wrong with the A520. They're pretty solid.dSLR prices are coming down lately. I don't think they'll ever match the P&S prices but at least they're not completely insane anymore.

[TRDmatrixXR_AWD]

All I got is a Sony CyberShot DSC-P2007.2 MegaPixels2GB Card...

[GoLowDrew]

Quote, originally posted by TRDmatrixXR_AWD »All I got ..Sometimes that's all one really need. As much as I talk about gear and stuff in the last few days, I have to stop and remind myself that photography is all about the picture.I forget the name, but there is a world famous photographer with his best work shot on a 35mm film with a 50mm lens. He is not alone.I need to focus more on the art and lighting. From my renewed interest and shots in the last few months, I can see my "skills" is at a standstill.

[savedbyzero]

Too much to mention...after all, it is my livelihood!For starters:2 Contax 645AF's (2 80mm 2.0 and 35mm 3.5)D200 (tons of glass and cards)D70Hassleblad 500 c3 N90'sTons of flashes/lights/packsHolgaLomo fisheyeLomo Compaktetc.for point and shoot I use:Sony DSC N-1. Hot little camera!

[Sputnik]

I use a Canon S2IS with 12x optical zoom, up to 48x digital.My hubby inherited my Canon A80 when I got the S2IS. So those are our two main cameras.

[kaybeejay]

My gear:Nikon D70, N80 and FE2Canon S45Nikon DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5Nikon AF 50mm f1.8Sigma AF 15mm Fisheye f2.8Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6Nikon MF 50mm f1.8Soligor MF 28mm f2.8Tamrac 608 Pro BagTamrac 603 BagTamrac Adventure 7 BagNikon SB-800 SpeedlightSlik U8000 TripodDynatran AT 858 TripodManfrotto 676B MonopodNovatron K-V240D-2C Strobes

[millster]

Quote, originally posted by kaybeejay »My gear:Nikon D70, N80 and FE2Canon S45Nikon DX 18-70mm f3.5-4.5Nikon AF 50mm f1.8Sigma AF 15mm Fisheye f2.8Tamron AF 70-300mm f4-5.6Tamron AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6Nikon MF 50mm f1.8Soligor MF 28mm f2.8Tamrac 608 Pro BagTamrac 603 BagTamrac Adventure 7 BagNikon SB-800 SpeedlightSlik U8000 TripodDynatran AT 858 TripodManfrotto 676B MonopodNovatron K-V240D-2C StrobesNice setup(s)What do you think of the 676B? I've been trying to decide on a monopod and so far that's one of my front runners. I'm really happy with my Manfrotto tripod so it seems a logical choice.

[kaybeejay]

Quote, originally posted by millster »Nice setup(s)What do you think of the 676B? I've been trying to decide on a monopod and so far that's one of my front runners. I'm really happy with my Manfrotto tripod so it seems a logical choice.I wish I would have spent the extra $20 on a tilting head model. Otherwise, no regrets. The size is good. It is light and easy to carry around and does what it's supposed to do at a reasonable price ($36)

[busa1300]

Body'sCanon 5DCanon 20DCanon XSI Rebel *new*LensCanon 17-40mm f4 L Canon 24-70mm f2.8 LSigma 150mm 2.8 MacroCanon 70-200mm f4 IS LCanon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 IS LCanon 400mm f5.6 L *new* Accessories:Canon 420Ex flashLowepro Omni Pro Lowepro computrekker AwLowepro Topload Zoom 2Manfrotto 322RC2 HeadManfrotto 405 Gear Head *new*Gitozo 2220 TripodB&W,Hoya, and Tiffen FiltersPoint and shootOlympus Stylus 770SW (for underwater shoots and such)

[ilangsfs]

Holy craps! I don't even know what most of you are saying. Hoya this and model number this... I've got a cell phone camera and an older Kodak something or other.

[VivaVibe]

Kodak DC4800 DigitalMinolta Maxxum 7000 SLR 35mm Film

[psiu]

Fuji A205--first camera, still nice, 2mp P&S. 256MB xD card.Canon S2IS. 1 & 2 GB SD cards, lensmate 52mm lens adapter, UV filter for general lens protection, polarized filter and ND8 filter. All Hoya filters.2 tripods, both cheapies but they do the job.Maha Powerex batteries 2500 and 2700mAh, with Maha charger. Crumpler bag, both cameras, spare batteries, charger and filters all fit.Good enough for now--would like more someday when we are settled enough and have time and money to play.

[vibebob]

Nikon D40Nikon 18-55mm AFNikon 70-200mm F4.5 AF VRNikon 180mm F2.8 AICanon AE1 I've had about a million yearscanon 55 F1.8canon 135mm f4

[zionzr2]

My Gear:Kodak EasyShare Z740 DigitalSUNPAK UV FilterSUNPAK Circular Polarizer256MB SD Card64MB SD Carda Generic Tamrac Camera bag to hold the above.Cheapy Kodak Tripod, but The piece that attaches to the camera is busted.

[WaveAction]

new gear:Olympus SP-550UZ1 GB xD card thats it for now, need a bag, and tripod and maybe later on another lens

[millster]

Had to modify my list a little bit to include a couple of new acquisitions and the gear I use for my studio jobs. But I also wanted to see how you're enjoying the Oly, Wave. Treating you well?

[starmatt]

Digital SLR:Minolta Maxxum 7Dlenses covering 18mm-300mm2x teleconverter to fit older manual minolta lenses2 compact flash cards (1 & 2 gb)Old School SLR:Minolta x700lenses covering 28mm - 230mm (more with 2x or 3x teleconverter)homemade macro adapters (teleconverters without the optics)autowindercouple of hotshoe flashesOthers:digital point & shoot of some sortsamsung film point & shootmy wife's old canon (I think) SLR I think I even have a camera on my cell phone (didn't want one, but I wanted a camera with bluetooth and all of those had cameras)Accessories:bogen knockoff tripodgorillapod tripod lots of filters - yellow, red, nd, blue, polarizer, uv, cross screen, soft, splitpadded camera backpacknice leather camera caseI think I'm probably forgetting something, but that's the important stuff.

[wyatt89]

>:DBrand new d310.5 dx nikkor50mm 1.4 70-200 2.8 v.r.2x tele85mm 1.8pair of sb-800'sFilm:Canon 1n hsminolta x700Holgayashica electro-35yashicamat 124random other lenses, rangefinders, and other crap that i just collectLOTS of film taking up space in the fridge, mostly reala, velvia, astia, apx, rsx, trix, and delta.Pair of beseler enlargers, color analyzer, tanks, bulk loaders, all sorts of stuff...Sadly, I have a horrible tripod...its mostly plastic and I have no idea why I entrust it to hold so much money at one time :Whole set of Cokin P series filters and lots of other random screw on ones...I dont own a point and shoot but I really should because I always go places without my gear (concerts etc.) and want snapshots for once in my life.Lowepro Mini trekker, Lowepro off trail 2, and other small lens cases. I should get some pelicans soon though...Alienbees to comeBlarg.Millster, you should look into an f100 or f5, those are 2 totally indestructible, amazing cameras right there...

[joatmon]

I had been using a Fuji 4700, but after seven years of (ab)use it finally gave it up. I bought a Canon SX100 IS and it is pretty cool. 8 MP, 10x optical. Lots of auto modes, and full manual mode. Only real complaint is that the flash charges slowly. Killer macro mode.