What kind of camera do you use?

vanman · #1 Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 12:43 AM**

There are some fantastic photographers on this site and I would like to know what kind of cameras you all are using. I'm looking to buy a DSLR in the near future and so far I have my eye on the Nikon D3300. What do you guys think? Any reccomendations or tips would be much appreciated.

logan5 · #2 Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 12:53 AM**

I'm rockin' the Lg G3.

Jebby · #3 Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 2:16 AM**

I've got two. An old Canon 20D and a newer Canon 70D.

Whatever camera you end up getting, remember it's really the lens that makes the difference.

jollyburger · #4 Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 5:49 AM**

Don't buy a DSLR unless there's a specific reason that you need one. And you should maybe mention what kind of photography that you plan on taking.

MIPS · #5 Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 6:12 AM**

Canon T3i for digital. They're relatively cheap these days and there's a few used kits on craigslist. The only advantage the T4i has is a better microphone, improved video streaming rate and I believe the LCD is touchscreen but at least in 2013 I couldn't justify the extra $100 if all I take is photos.

vanman · #6 Posted **Mar 31, 2016, 3:09 PM**

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vanman · #7 Posted **Apr 21, 2016, 8:56 PM**

So I ended up going with the Nikon D3300 as originally planned if anyone is interested. Looking forward to testing it out this weekend.

Klazu · #8 Posted **Apr 22, 2016, 12:42 AM**

Great stuff. We look forward to your photos.

SFUVancouver · #9 Posted **Apr 22, 2016, 12:51 AM**

I have used my Samsung S6 for all my photography over the last year.

I also own a pretty tired/beat up Panasonic Lumix TZ3 which I used to use exclusively for photography, but it's on its last legs (lens protector is broken and its battery life is poor).

Pinion · #10 Posted **Apr 22, 2016, 2:39 AM**

Nexus 6p, considered up there with the s7 and iPhone for best phone camera. Sure miss having a zoom though.

vanman · #11 Posted **Apr 23, 2016, 5:05 PM**

Smartphone cameras are pretty high quality nowadays. I've been using the Samsung Note 4 for about 2 years now for all my pics.

giallo · #12 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 2:17 AM**

I drag a Nikon D800E around with me everywhere I go. The camera and four lenses can become a pain during long days, but it's so nice to shoot in RAW, and have a very large file to work with. I love what I'm seeing with the new cameras in smart phones, but when it comes to blowing them up to any significant size, the image falls apart.

The other thing I like about the D800E is that it operates very well at a high ISO, so handheld night shots are pretty easy to pull off.

backdrop by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

birth by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

overpower 2 by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

touriz by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

It's an all around easy camera to use, and a good upgrade for anyone wanting a solid base body to start collecting lenses for.

huaihai roof 4 by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

exclaimation by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

old school cloud by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

lujiazui bang by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

mirrored by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

pretty much by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

vanman · #13 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 3:33 AM**

Spectacular Shanghai photos giallo!

So you're telling me all the night shots you posted were take without the use of tripod???

Klazu · #14 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 3:55 AM**

No, you have to use tripod (or a sturdy railing) for some of those. Not all, though.

vanman · #15 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 4:28 AM**

Ah yes the photos with light trails would need a tripod I'm guessing.

giallo · #16 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 5:16 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanman

Spectacular Shanghai photos giallo!

So you're telling me all the night shots you posted were take without the use of tripod???

The first four were sans tripod, though the third one had the camera resting in between my knees.

The other ones with light streams or cloud movement were 10-30 sec exposures.

SpongeG · #17 Posted **Apr 24, 2016, 5:46 AM**

I have a Nikon D5100 but mostlt use my phone these days, a samsung glaxy 6 edge

vanman · #18 Posted **Apr 27, 2016, 7:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by giallo

The first four were sans tripod, though the third one had the camera resting in between my knees.

The other ones with light streams or cloud movement were 10-30 sec exposures.

Very cool stuff. I'm surprised at the kind of quality night shots you can achieve nowadays without the use of a tripod.

Nites · #19 Posted **May 5, 2016, 2:12 AM**

Canon T3i & Nexus 6p for me.

giallo · #20 Posted **Jun 1, 2016, 4:13 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanman

Very cool stuff. I'm surprised at the kind of quality night shots you can achieve nowadays without the use of a tripod.

As long as your camera has decent ISO quality in the higher levels (I can get away with ISO 3200), and it's not really dark, you can pretty much shoot anywhere without a tripod. If I have to shoot at like 1/20 of a second, I just shoot multiple images, and usually one on them will be sharp. It also helps to exhale while shooting.

Having said that, there's still no substitute for a tripod. A low ISO image with a low aperture (f8 and above) will always look better than a handheld image with a high ISO and high aperture.

For instance, these photos wouldn't have been possible without a tripod due to the lens I was using.

full bloom 4 by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

full bloom 2 by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

full bloom 3 by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr

full bloom by Andrew Rochfort, on Flickr