Digital Camera Poll

[michoumisalade]

Only curious! For those who uses more than 1 camera, please answer about your favorite one, I mean the one in your stock that you will bring on a desert island…(hum, ok, for some very deeply and mysterious and extradimensional reasons, you can use your computer on this desert island in which a graceful and very kind Alien put a powerful desktop working exactly for your digital camera….)

[Montego]

Just wondering, why are Panasonic and Samsung grouped?

Dave,

[ThomasT]

Sorry I will stick with my scanner and my 35 mm camera!

Thomas

[michoumisalade]

Just wondering, why are Panasonic and Samsung grouped?

Dave,

Because the poll entries are limited and I had to reduce the number of entries. :oops: On the draft, I had more choice like argentic cameras under each trademark. No more intention than the limit of the poll.

[MikeH]

I currently have a Canon 350D (Rebel XT) and love it, but the camera I reeeeeeeeeaaaaaaally want is the new Canon 5D.

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike ...

Oh ... that is a nice dream :lol: :lol: :lol:


Wendy

[ThomasT]

a good dream for about whats she go for 1k I think! :wink:

[treedog]

Mike,

Although I'm a Nikon guy that no FOV crop is a great feature on the 5D!

Jim

[jwhitten]

I use a Nikon D70. I have a Nikon FE2 (35mm), but I really like digital cameras and I already had a lot of lenses that would work on the D70, so I stayed with Nikon.

[MikeH]

Although I'm a Nikon guy that no FOV crop is a great feature on the 5D!Jim,

There is alot about the 5D that I like - apart from the price that is :lol:

Mike

[msmack]

The Canon 5D is running about $3300-$3500.

Merrill

[MikeH]

Merrill,

Over here it's going to sell at around £2,500+ (about $4,500). It would be worth getting a cheap flight and buying it over there...

Mike

[Wendy]

Mike ...

... maybe we could fit in a shopping trip whilst on the world tour :)


Wendy

[MikeH]

Wendy,

Yes... good idea... I'd better get saving, unless I can put in on expenses..?

Mike

[Grant]

Well I have more cameras than Carter has little liver pills. Now how many are old enough to understand that comparison? In any event I am a Nikon man. This is not because they are the best cameras but because I have used them so long I can use them in my sleep. I have two digital and I prefer the D70 over my toy point and shoot digi-Nikon. The question was "My favorite camera is:" and gave no options for film cameras therefore I couldn't vote for you mine. My favorite camera is a Nikon F5, not only is it the best Nikon ever built but also IT IS the best 35 mm camera ever built bar none. Now that should stir the pot!

Grant :twisted:

[Wendy]

Mike ...

No chance of expenses ... so far we only have a Camper Van and are staying in people spare bedrooms ... or tents :)

By the way I have forgotten who painted the tour bus for us ... and where has it gone !!! :)


Wendy

[willpresley]

I believe it was Gary who provided the painted tour bus...

[Wendy]

Will ...

So it was ... Ummm maybe he has sold it :) :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

You guys better get your butts in gear..it's starting to leak stuff on my driveway.

[Wendy]

Gary ...

We just can't raise rhe funds ... we are still £3 short !!

:lol: :lol: :lol:


WEndy

[GaryK]

You might have to walk the last 1000 kms or so. :lol: :lol:

[Wendy]

Gary ...

Think so ... not sure if we are up to that :)


Wendy

[virgo1]

A tandem bicycle can be rented. NA would have to be the first cause it's starting to cool up here. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Eva :wink:

[Wendy]

Eva ...

Well that doesn;t sound too bad but where do we put all the equipment :) :)


Wendy

[virgo1]

Wendy,

You know the littlle trailers for bicycles? We could use a couple of those and then call it a double tandem. :lol: :lol:

Eva :wink:

[Carbone]

Grant... there are almost twice as much Canon as Nikon... I feel for you, man.. ;-)

(ducking and running very, very fast!!)

Ray

[Grant]

Ray

I live an hour from Toronto and still support the Habs so do you honestly think that I am concerned with what is most popular? I simply by the best which is often not the most expensive.

Now to really shake your faith in the camera gods or is that goddesses I have presently ordered a PowerShot A620 . You see while Nikon does make the best cameras Canon may makes the best slip in my jacket pocket camera with the advent of the PowerShot A620 and PowerShot A610.

Grant

[Carbone]

Grant, next time I'm at the photo store, I'm gonna make sure to hold a Nikon in my hands and have a good thought for you :lol:

Seriously, I was only teasing you. Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, General Motors, Braun, anyone buys what they feel the most comfortable with. Period.

I have an A510 and I just so love it! It's handy, and does a nice job for instant pictures.

Ray

[Wendy]

Hi you too ...

Well my point and shoot is a Kodak ... and sometimes it takes better shots than the Canon :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

Grant

Are you saying the Habs aren't popular in these parts?? :lol: :lol: :lol:

BTW does Hamilton still have a farm team? Went to a game at Copps a few years back (Vancouver farm team if I remember) had a blast.
Way more fun than the Leafs of the Habs.... and QUITE a bit cheaper. :wink:

[Grant]

Gary

Yup we have one of those in Hamilton.

http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/

Can you guess what team they are a farm for? :twisted:

Grant

[Grant]

and sometimes it takes better shots than the Canon :)




Wendy

I am all too aware that most cameras built have the capability of taking better images than I can. The quality of my images are all my fault and I never blame my SH|tty cameras.

Grant

[Grant]

One more thing ... I have 7 cameras, 4 film and 3 digital how come I don't get 7 votes?

Grant

[Carbone]

At that rate, I have 4 Canon... can I vote four times ? ;-)

(10D, A510, Elan 7e and EOS IX)

Ray

[GaryK]

Come to think of it..I have about that many as well..or did.

I think I have tossed a few of the film ones. :lol:

[Carbone]

I kept the film one because, sometimes, when I feel like using an old thing, I get the Elan 7e out and shoot slides.

It's either that or get a 486-DX2 66Mhz with turbo button computer ;-)

Ray
P.S. If anyone is asking, a Canon EOS IX is actually an APS (Advanced Photoshop System) reflex, using the 10D's and Elan's lenses. It doesn't really make better picture in terms of grain, but using a 28mm and shooting in panorama, it makes a kind of cool picture !

[Grant]

Ray

Of course you can ...

Hmm four Canon ... I see a trend here. I lost count I have 8 cameras but they are made by 4 manufacturers. Four that is if you call Canon a camera manufacturer. :twisted:

[Carbone]

You know, last year, I almost got a Nikon, the very small gold like model. After discussing its pros (and cons...) with the sales person, we agreed I was better with, yet, another Canon.

Ray
P.S. And add to that a Canon scanner and two Canon printers.
P.P.S. I'm a lost cause.. ;-)

[GaryK]

Ray

During my last cleanup/purge of the computer room, I found one of those chips at the bottom of a box.

[tfry]

LOL more cameras than Carter has liver pills...I haven't heard that since...
well since Carter made liver pills :)

[GaryK]

Ray

find someone who works there ..they have great sales. :wink:

[GaryK]

What IS a "liver pill"? I know the saying, and I know they came in those little tin boxes but what the heck were they supposed to do?

[Carbone]

Young man (38, I'm still young.. I think...) seeks to find a penpal (in Montreal, preferably) who works for Canon (digital camera division, would be nice) for long term friendship (until Parkinson kicks in and I can't shoot anymore)

Please send a copy of your discount card to carbmac@mac.com

;-)

Ray

[Carbone]

but what the heck were they supposed to do?

Apparently, something bad, they got removed from the market ;-)

Ray

[GaryK]

Darn

We lose all the cool drugs :lol: :lol:

Ray

They have a biannual sale and I think they have sort of open/damaged box type stuff full warranty at great prices. I hope somebody replies to your ad.

[Carbone]

Truth is, my local camera shop (7 or 8 streets from home) is having two major sales per year, and lately, has begun selling Canon gear at ridiculous price (discontinued, opened box, etc). That's where I got a Selphy printer at 50% discount.

Though, I would really like to meet a Canon employee (with or without a discount card), it would make for pleasant conversation, given the quantity of Canon equipment I have home :-)

Ray

[GaryK]

Ray

I only ever meet the regular people there. Just the ones that "work" there.
The cafeteria is great though :D good food and cheap coffee.

[Wendy]

Well you learn something different everyday ...

I found out that Carter's Liver pills were:

It was a very heavily-advertised patent medicine, which lasted perhaps into the 1960s. Carter's Little Liver Pills became Carter's Little Pills when those in government made the point that these pills had nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. The new name had less appeal, and the brand faded away.

Well I never knew that :)

Wendy

[Grant]

Ray

I finally broke down and bought a Canon .... No I haven't moved over to the dark side yet.

I finally picked up my new camera but I decided on the A610 instead of the A620. After the sales lady impressed me all to heck so I grabbed it with a 512 card. I drove home happier than a pig in muck and ..... my wife now owns a brand new Canon A610 ;(
Truth is it was a birthday present for her.

Oh strange thing is there is no version of Elements shipped with this camera.

Grant ...

[Jodi Frye]

Grant, will you marry me ?

[Grant]

Jodi

Of course.

Grant

[pelowell]

I guess nobody likes Minolta but I sure like my 7D and so do most Canon and Nikon owners

[Grant]

While I have never used a Minolta one of my favourite photographers love them.

http://www.freemanpatterson.com/

Grant ...

[pelowell]

Minolta and one old Pentax and a realy old Argus are the only cameras that I have ever used, but then again this year is the first time I have attempted photography and I have gone through 6 cameras mostly old ones but I know have a maxxum 70QD and the Maxxum 7D thanks to my wonderful wife whom loves to spoil me :oops:

[Jodi Frye]

Grant, I'm planning the honeymoon....are you Ok with warm breezes, white sands and tropical drinks with those little umbrellas ? Oh, the room only has one small bed and no TV or radio..is that OK ? Oh, and it is a very secluded area with not much hope of seeing any other people ( except for the paid help that will be bringing us our meals and drinks etc..) .is that OK ? Oh, and do bring a little cash because I will be needing the S9000 on the next island as to get the best shots of our honeymoon....I can't fit any $$$ in my string bikini. <kiss>

[Grant]

I am packing right now .... lets see tooth brush ... Visa card ... Yup I think I have it all packed ...

Grant

[Carbone]

Congratulations on that new marvelous camera, Grant. I'm sure you'll join 1/3 of all camera owners (who voted on this site) in having fun with the Canon :lol:

Oh strange thing is there is no version of Elements shipped with this camera.

This, my friend, happened when Adobe decided that Photoshop Elements 3 was going to be different for Mac and Windows. Go figure, a CD can be made to be exclusive for both platform (Win can't see Mac cant' see Win, if needed), if Adobe was so eager to seperate their market...

Ray

[Wendy]

Ray ...

The PSE3 disk shipped with cameras and tablets are dual format ... now if they could do it for those disks why didn't they do it for them all :)


Wendy

[GaryK]

Grant

Don't forget the speedo :lol: and some spf 30

[Carbone]

Wendy, it took some time for Adobe to release it. I remember it was several months before they did. It didn't happen quickly.

Ray

[Grant]

Ray

I am completely enjoying the Canon .... I gave it away :twisted:

Grant

[Grant]

Gary

Speedo???? Jodi said the island was all ours. Oh and at my age a whole lot of gaussian blur is needed.

Grant

[GaryK]

Grant

Must have missed that all alone part :lol: :lol:
Have fun then and don't get too blurry.