What camera does everyone use?

[Corns.nl]

Originally Posted by ArpeggioAngel

I also use the Canon Rebel XTI (400D) DSLR with the 18-55mm lens. I also have a Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro lens that I use with it on occasion.

I'm thinking about buying a Macro-lens, how is the Sigma?

Arjan

[Corns.nl]

Originally Posted by Caroline

I use a Sony DSC-F828 and I love it.

Yeah that one is a proven good-all! Very neat camera, in my opinion on of the best sony has made!

Arjan

[Corns.nl]

Originally Posted by EeekSnakes

Thanks Arjan..... so far I'm doing ok, but for me it's even learning the basics. Above and beyond point and shoot. So I'm playing, took me a year or so to get the hang of my old Olympus. But I know who to ask when the questions do arise

With normal lighting you can try ISO 100/200, shutterspeed 1/2400 and diafragm value f5 to 6. White balance at auto and the option-wheel on 'M' and you should make some great pics!
If there is enough light you can try to shoot some neat close-ups using the M-position of the little wheel again, shutterspeed 1/3200 and f8, white balance on auto again.
This way i made the included pic for example..

Arjan

[EeekSnakes]

Originally Posted by Corns.nl

With normal lighting you can try ISO 100/200, shutterspeed 1/2400 and diafragm value f5 to 6. White balance at auto and the option-wheel on 'M' and you should make some great pics!
If there is enough light you can try to shoot some neat close-ups using the M-position of the little wheel again, shutterspeed 1/3200 and f8, white balance on auto again.
This way i made the included pic for example..

Arjan

See, now, that's where I'm lost. I have no concept of what the shutter speed actually means, or the F values, etc. I will look and try your suggestions, to see if I can see the differences

Flash or no flash?

[galenwbritt]

I know about as much on photography/cameras as a frog knows on how to fly......however, I do know that I own a Sony DSC-H2. I just take plenty of pictures and happen to pull out a some good ones now and then. I would highly recommend it as a good "point and shoot" camera, as that is all I do with it. Plus, it's under $300.

G

[mary-beth]

Originally Posted by EeekSnakes

I like mine MB. It's not overly expensive either. It came highly recommended to me, and met all of my needs.

I guess it's a problem with me then. I just looked at some of the pictures in your forum and they're a lot better then anything I take. Mine are never quite in focus.

Beautiful fires btw!

[EeekSnakes]

Originally Posted by mary-beth

I guess it's a problem with me then. I just looked at some of the pictures in your forum and they're a lot better then anything I take. Mine are never quite in focus.

Beautiful fires btw!

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I don't have the same camera, I meant my statement in reference to my earlier post. I have a Canon PS S3 IS.

[mary-beth]

Originally Posted by EeekSnakes

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I don't have the same camera, I meant my statement in reference to my earlier post. I have a Canon PS S3 IS.

Ah, got it now.

[Corns.nl]

Originally Posted by EeekSnakes

See, now, that's where I'm lost. I have no concept of what the shutter speed actually means, or the F values, etc. I will look and try your suggestions, to see if I can see the differences

Flash or no flash?

Try both

Originally Posted by galenwbritt

I know about as much on photography/cameras as a frog knows on how to fly......however, I do know that I own a Sony DSC-H2. I just take plenty of pictures and happen to pull out a some good ones now and then. I would highly recommend it as a good "point and shoot" camera, as that is all I do with it. Plus, it's under $300.

G

That's a great camera! A buddy of mine has it too, makes great close-ups!

Arjan

[cornspot]

I have one called a DXG. My mom got it at Kohls for about $89 a couple years ago. It's either lousy or I can't figure out how to use it. Sometimes i actually get a decent shot out of it though.