What kind of camera do you use

[jinhopark]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

Have you seen the New sigma 85mm lens??!! Its yummy its on my dream list it's like $800 Its perfect tho!!!!!

Sigma is really getting better and better. I think I'll stick to my Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D:
Amazon.com: Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for...
The 85mm lens on my dream list is the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G:
Amazon.com: Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens...

Ringo1:
For those looking for a P & S (point & shoot)...although I am a Nikon-guy the 2 cameras I would seriously look at is the Canon S95 and the Canon G12. Those are probably over your $150 budget, but you do get what you pay for...


lisaly:

Thank you so much for those links! I agree I love it when fellow photographers give the lighting information... I also normally check out the .exif data and see what settings and lens, f stop and focal length they used. I'll have to find some time to post up my pics...

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

I'm a horrible photographer; let's start there. But, I would like to be able to take some pictures of my family; etc and post them on facebook.

I would also like something small that I can take with me to swim meets. It's good to film your child and have them watch their stroke; see what they would like to do differently next time, etc. We could watch on the computer or on TV.

I'm a total novice when it comes to cameras.

Any suggestions for me? I got some Christmas money but don't want to spend it ALL on a camera.

Can I get something for $200 or less to fit my needs? Or am I dreaming?

Yes, you really can get a good camera for little money. I love my DSLR (Nikon D90), however, sometimes I'm just in the mood for something small and portable. A few years back, before I got my DSLR (and only had a film SLR), I picked up a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 for just over $100. One of the things that makes this little guy have some oomph is that it has a Leica lens (!), and this helps.

It has video mode, portrait mode, landscape, close-up, scene (custom), and auto. It's a great little camera.

I was going to paste a link here for you, but I can't bc my computer is being a pain and I need to restart it - however, go to Amazon and enter Panasonic Lumix into the search box.

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

Have you seen the New sigma 85mm lens??!! Its yummy its on my dream list it's like $800 Its perfect tho!!!!!

I've been ogling an 85mm for quite some time now, don't they look great? Especially for portraits (but, for anything really)...if you can keep the furs still, that is. Sigh.

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Yes, you really can get a good camera for little money. I love my DSLR (Nikon D90), however, sometimes I'm just in the mood for something small and portable. A few years back, before I got my DSLR (and only had a film SLR), I picked up a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 for just over $100. One of the things that makes this little guy have some oomph is that it has a Leica lens (!), and this helps.

It has video mode, portrait mode, landscape, close-up, scene (custom), and auto. It's a great little camera.

I was going to paste a link here for you, but I can't bc my computer is being a pain and I need to restart it - however, go to Amazon and enter Panasonic Lumix into the search box.



I've been ogling an 85mm for quite some time now, don't they look great? Especially for portraits (but, for anything really)...if you can keep the furs still, that is. Sigh.

Well I got something tiny and portable all right ~ I ended up with a new cell phone! We recently moved and had to change providers. It takes pictures BUT . . still gonna need that camera.

Thanks for everyone's advice! Gonna check them out.

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I use the Nikon D90 .

that is a GREAT Camera!!! I gave my to my daughter and now I have the nikon 3100 -- so far I LOVE it
my other daughter has the nikon d60 and she loves it too......

[BiewerMommy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Cool!!!! I love lens talk and hearing about favorites. What are your favorites? I'd say my walk around (and fave) lens is probably the Nikon 50mm f1.8 (duh, of course). But I also like the Sigma 30mm 1.4 (the wider angle).

I love my Nikon 50mm f1.4 (It is my go to lens when shooting kids and I suppose it would be great for shooting pets as well)

If you are buying a camera I would buy a reasonably priced DSLR and purchase the best quality lenses you can afford. You glass is where you need to spend your money.