Author Topic: What camera do you use? (Read 36972 times)

takashi78 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:36:33 PM »

Def not haha....you already got the top grade stuff.

Gigi · « **Reply #26 on:** July 06, 2010, 05:56:07 PM »

My camera is an ancient Canon G3

Able to take RAW unlike cureent G series and i like the big size of it

peanut · « **Reply #27 on:** July 06, 2010, 08:14:42 PM »

Quote from: gigiplastic on July 06, 2010, 05:56:07 PM

Able to take RAW unlike cureent G series and i like the big size of it

Current Canon G series G11 has RAW files. In fact only G7 doesn't have RAW. All the G series prior to G7 (G1, G2, G3, G5, G6) have Raw and so are G9, G10, G11. Canon skipped G4 and G8 in their G series lineup.

Gigi · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2010, 04:10:12 AM »

Penaut,

Sorry, I dont realise that current G series have RAW file. I dont really catch up with Camera technology. Thats why i still have G3 in use as I dont really take photography

peanut · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2010, 11:30:51 AM »

Coincidentally I also have a G3 but now it is not used anymore! It is hard to keep up with the latest camera. It is no point if you are not doing this as a serious hobby and believe you want the best and latest technology. Camera depreciates worse than watches and it follows Moore's law - performance (mega pixels) or ISO (low light capability) improves significantly every 18 months.

chrisyen · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2010, 06:39:12 PM »

Nex 3, nex 5 or wait for nex 7?
Do u all think nikon, canon will counter to Sony nex 5?
Panasonic n Olympus to counter with improvement on the 4 3rd

peanut · « **Reply #31 on:** July 07, 2010, 09:49:41 PM »

Quote from: chrisyen on July 07, 2010, 06:39:12 PM

Nex 3, nex 5 or wait for nex 7?
Do u all think nikon, canon will counter to Sony nex 5?
Panasonic n Olympus to counter with improvement on the 4 3rd

The simple answer is that if you need one get one. However, as per Sony Nex 3 or 5, I say I would wait. One, the user interface is quirky. Two, there is less manual control/option. Although you get larger sensor (than normal compact) and interchangeable lens, but the two points above render this camera less useable. It is a good attempt on Sony to do this but I think the 2nd generation (may be Nex 7?) will be much improved.

I think Canon and Nikon are evaluating the Sony, Olympus and Panasonic's success before they jump in. They must have prototype built.

Scott C. · « **Reply #32 on:** July 07, 2010, 10:44:48 PM »

I personally like NEX5 a lot especially the photo quality. I tested it again today at Sony Center. Actual there is a manual control but you will need to navigate few more steps to get there.. no shortcut key.. But the AI control is good (auto adjust the ISO, focus point and there is a new feature where you can adjust the depth of view easily) which i quite like it

But then "problem" is you can't change to manual mode by using any shortcut key... which can be quite troublesome.

I would say if you like it, just grap one and who know when newer model will come out? I don't believe there will be a perfect camera in the market (or any coming model), i'm sure the new model after NEX3/5 has its pros and cons too... so, why wait if you wanted one

btw, the major different between NEX3 and NEX5 is:-
a) The Video recording resolution for NEX3 is up to 720p, NEX5 is up to 1080p.
b) NEX5 has a move-able LCD screen.

For review, you can read up the following:-
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/26122/sony-nex-5-review/

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Sony-NEX5--NEX3-handson-preview-13644

http://www.photoradar.com/reviews/product/sony-nex-5-review

Chris, I might get one soon. So, if you keen we can go sapu one together

Cheers!
scott

chrisyen · « **Reply #33 on:** July 08, 2010, 07:27:12 AM »

scott, lets do some research where to go first

Scott C. · « **Reply #34 on:** July 08, 2010, 07:54:12 AM »

Quote from: chrisyen on July 08, 2010, 07:27:12 AM

scott, lets do some research where to go first

MV la...

THere is this shop selling quite reasonable price...

cheaper then Sony MSRP by MYR200 (the twin lenses) + 8GB card

Maybe can ask for the whatever protector + bag? hahahhaha darn... but stock only arrive next week and i maybe pay deposit later

silverstan · « **Reply #35 on:** July 20, 2010, 09:05:22 PM »

i use Panasonic LX-2 & Olympus E-P1

Don't like to bring big camera walk around.

@ Danny,
is that your Chronoswiss?
Let me know if you plan to let go in the future.

danny · « **Reply #36 on:** July 23, 2010, 08:36:11 AM »

Quote from: silverstan on July 20, 2010, 09:05:22 PM

@ Danny,
is that your Chronoswiss?
Let me know if you plan to let go in the future.

Yes. Will keep you in mind if I ever intend to sell this piece.

bullosa · « **Reply #37 on:** September 07, 2010, 08:12:57 AM »

I shoot with Sony Alpha A550/A200. The trouble with DSLR is that you will get a host of other lenses and stuffs to work with it.

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 07, 2010, 07:22:49 PM »

My late father was a dentist but operated a photo studio as hobby & 2nd source of income. My kampung still have MANY cameras with different sizes, from spy cameras to the dinosaur of the 60s-70s made from solid wood.

I started learning photography when I was 10, using analog SLR Olympus OM1, OM2. Later Canon DSLRs EOS 630, 650(?), G5, etc.. lost count of them...

I use 3 cameras now :
1) EOS 1D (1st generation) with few L lens inherited from my father
2) Powershot S3 12x super-zoom
3) Pocket size Lumix FX38

I have holidays overseas once every year, my all time favourite is still the versatile & simple all-in-1 Powershot S3. No hassle of changing lens...

Am still considering a EOS 550D body or again, the all-in-1 Fujifilm HX10 "30x Super-zoom"... wahaha...shok !

chrisyen · « **Reply #39 on:** September 07, 2010, 08:42:02 PM »

i now temporary settled with canon powershot s90

a pocket size camera that is so good in low light

its easier to carry around with baby now

TheHobbit · « **Reply #40 on:** September 08, 2010, 01:25:07 PM »

D300 for the 'good' shots, the Leica C-Lux 1 or Sanyo Xacti for the quick and dirty.

chrisyen · « **Reply #41 on:** September 08, 2010, 09:03:49 PM »

if really got money... maybe get a leica x1...

peanut · « **Reply #42 on:** September 09, 2010, 04:06:23 PM »

Quote from: chrisyen on September 08, 2010, 09:03:49 PM

if really got money... maybe get a leica x1...

I wouldn't get the X1. It is too expensive for its own good - a typical Leica price tag. Buying an X1 is like buying BMW 320i: looks sporty but cannot even out run a Camry 2.4!

It is not any better than much much cheaper Panasonic (e.g. GF1, etc.). If I dont spend my money on my Canon and watches, I will get the Leica M9

mhafis79 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 09, 2010, 04:16:38 PM »

i use nikon D80...it almost 3 years...

chrisyen · « **Reply #44 on:** September 09, 2010, 10:06:22 PM »

leica x1... is simple point n shoot camera.... and it is the best and also it is most expensive...
its fitted with d300 size of sensor leh.... so it should produce better photo than pana gf1

peanut · « **Reply #45 on:** September 10, 2010, 07:37:50 PM »

I wouldn't go as far to say that it is the best compact. It depends on your criteria. Yes, the APS-C size sensor is its best selling point but it has fixed and "only" f2.8 aperture. GF1, with its excellent pancake lens at f1.7, will easily negate the ISO performance advantage of the APS-C sensor. Moreover, the Leica's LCD screen is below average and the operations overall is very slow. With the Leica price tag, it makes very tough value proposition.

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #46 on:** September 24, 2010, 07:23:58 PM »

Just when I'm still undecided in buying a EOS 550D or S90, there are already newer models published in magazine ie. EOS 60D & S95. What a pleasant surprise ! The product life cycle of cameras are really short nowadays.

Besides, I just have a chance of trying out a new Lumix LX5 as well today. This is getting more interesting.

chrisyen · « **Reply #47 on:** September 24, 2010, 08:52:44 PM »

now i'm waiting for fuji x100

takashi78 · « **Reply #48 on:** September 24, 2010, 10:05:08 PM »

So what is your comments on the LX5?

Alvin-8880 · « **Reply #49 on:** September 25, 2010, 02:27:16 PM »

Peter, I was just palying around with it for a while and noticed that it has high ISO of 12,800, which is what I look for. Guess I will choose LX5 over S95 if to buy one.

Go read those reviews on the net & u will know why.

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