what kind of digital camera do you use?

[Jay Cazel]

Wow lots of Canon users here, I use a Nikon D300 and a Nikon D70 for stills.

But Olivier is right the lenses makes a big differance.

 

[Patrick Martin]

In my bag is:
Canon XSi
Canon 18-55is
Canon 55-250is
Canon 50 1.8
8gb SDHC + 4gb SDHC x2
Canon S3is (what i used to shoot with before I got the XSi in Feb)

I've actually been surprised by the image quality from both of the zooms, particularly the 18-55is. Not sure if I'll keep the 55-250is, but I'll know that in a few months once I see if it is just taking up space in my bag. I may end up selling both the 18-55is and 55-250is to raise some cash for a better piece of glass more in the focal length I shoot in most, something along the lines of a Sigma 17-70. I'm renting the Canon 10-22 for the last 2 weeks of June and very interested to see how that performs.

 

[Clarence Bennett]

Mine...

Canon XSi
Canon 18 - 55is

 

[Joe beier]

Nikon D40
18-55
for messing around and quick shots

Nikon D300
50mm 1.8
12-24 f/4
55-200
soon to be a 70-200 2.8

 

[Olivier Staiger]

and here is a great lens for close-up shots on distant events :

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...n_2527A001_Super_Telephoto_1200mm_f_5_6L.html

but the cost is... OUCH !

 

[Aaron Kennedy]

Canon 20D, backup is the wife's XTI

Lenses:
Tokina 12-24 f/4
Canon 17-40L f/4
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon EFS 60mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon 70-200 f/4 IS L
Canon 18-55mm IS (new kit lens)

In the past I've owned the 300mm f/4 non IS, 200mm f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8L non IS, 100mm f/2, sigma 20mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.8... all good lenses, just the process I've gone through figuring out what works best for me. Many of those I bought used and sold for either more or within 10% of the original cost. Lenses are good investments if you buy quality glass.

 

[Cris Schroeder]

I use a Canon XTi, typically with the 17-40L. I also have a 70-300 zoom and the 50/1.8. For quicker shots or when travelling light I also have a Canon G9 point-and-shoot.

My film cameras include a Canon Rebel G 35mm, a Minolta Freedom Zoom 35mm point-and-shoot, a Mamiya RB67 Pro S in medium format, and a Graflex Super Graphic in 4x5.

 

[Brandon Brown]

Canon Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 10-22mm
Canon 70-200mm f-4 L
Canon 18-55mm IS

I bought the 10-22 after last years storm season, so I am patiently waiting for our storm season to start to finally shoot storms with it. Judging from other users photos who have the lens, I doubt I'll be disappointed.

 

[Chris Hayes]

I have a Canon EOS-10D 6mp digital SLR with 17-35, 28-90, and 70-200mm lenses. It's an older model camera but has served me well in the 5 years that I've had it. Check out my youtube and myspace pages to see some of the pics I've taken with it. As for video I have a Sony TRV-900. Arguably one of the best MiniDV camcorders Sony ever produced. I've had it for a good 8 or 9 years now. I'm looking to replace both cameras in the next 1-2 years. Would like to get the 40D or 50D to go along with or replace my 10D. Might keep the 10D to use both cameras and/or use as a spare. I dont know what I'll get to replace my TRV900. I DONT want a hard drive camcorder. I'd rather keep using MiniDV tapes, or a variant. Any suggestions?

 

[Chris Hayes]

Canon Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 10-22mm
Canon 70-200mm f-4 L
Canon 18-55mm IS

I bought the 10-22 after last years storm season, so I am patiently waiting for our storm season to start to finally shoot storms with it. Judging from other users photos who have the lens, I doubt I'll be disappointed.

The 10-22mm lens is a dream lens for me. I like my 17-35mm wide angle, but the 10-22 has been on my wish list since I first saw some of the pics taken with it.

 

[Graham Butler]

I agree with Olivier. Its the glass that makes the shot and not the camera. I would rather have a Canon 10D with L glass (or a prime) than a 5D with a kit lens. This is my current setup although I am going to splurge and buy the 5D MKII when I start my job in the fall. I am very happy with my current lens range.....the only thing I may add is a couple of primes within my 70-200 range such as the 135L (which still fits the 1.4x!!).

My gear:

Canon 20D w/ vertical grip
17-40mm f/4L
24-70mm f/2.8L
70-200mm f/2.8L non-IS
300mm f/4L IS
100mm f/2.8 macro
1.4x extender
580ex II flash
Lightning trigger

The 24-70 is currently on its way back to Canon.....apparently lenses don't stay as sharp when you fall on them hiking down a mountain. The vertical grip is also on its way back due to a service recall.

Graham Butler

 

[jshields]

wow, thanks for all the responses you've all given me plenty to choose from. it does look like alot of canon users! i would have loved to have had a camera with more exposure and lens options last night. we had a nice little storm come thru with some lightning that mike hollingshead got some great shots of! i'll keep this info and really start narrowing down this fall i think, thanks again!

 

[Scott Hammel]

Mark me down as a happy Canon XTi user as well. I don't have many fancy lenses or anything but the camera has enough advanced features that I can get some pretty good shots.

 

[John Wetter]

Nikon D80
Nikkor 12-24mm *Primary storm chasing lens
Nikkor 18-135mm *every-day lens
Off-brand 70-300mm *Don't use this much, want a Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8

 

[Jeremy Bower]

Canon XS
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8