Weekly Poll: Do you carry a camera with you everywhere?

[sybren]

I bring my 350D everywhere. Often I just bring one or two light lenses (60mm macro and/or 10-22mm) to keep the kit small and light. Other times, I bring all of my gear with me.

If I hadn't, I would have missed this shot:

[dmvp]

I always have my cell phone with camera in it, but I checked no because I don't think that counts. I don't take my Nikon D40 with me everywhere, but I think it's because I'm more of a nature photographer, so don't feel that I'm missing that great shot when I don't have it with me at the store. I don't want to overload my purse with weight, and I'd look like a tourist if I kept it around my neck, so I leave it at home unless I'm going out specifically to take pictures.

[arphot]

Originally Posted by sybren

I bring my 350D everywhere. Often I just bring one or two light lenses (60mm macro and/or 10-22mm) to keep the kit small and light. Other times, I bring all of my gear with me.

If I hadn't, I would have missed this shot

Awesome capture.

I absolutely try to bring my camera everywhere. If its not my dSLR its my P&S.

[photojunkie]

Most deffinately-- I never know what I will see or when. Out here on the prairie the wildlife is well everywhere. Twice I have been with my family and seen bobcats and eagles, either sitting by the road or wandering across. If I leave the house without my camera I feel almost naked.

[borne]

Yes, I carry my camera everywhere. I have a point and shoot, a Canon Powershot, and it's a little bulky but I keep it in my tote bag and whenever the opportunity strikes, I pounce on it! Of course, I also have my phone with a camera, but my Canon is much better.

[jamesandype]

I always carry around a camera. Its either my Canon 400D or canon A650 but it depends on the occasion.

My family and friends always tease me for carrying it around, but I always tell them that they never know what we could see or do that could be memorable. Like seeing a celebrity, a car accident, a UFO or even a candid moment.

I also agree that I feel quite incomplete or "naked" when i don't have my camera

[lisa]

Due to so many missed great shots, i now carry my camera with me most places.

My oh told me today i should have it fixed to my face

[Teewinot]

No, but I'm working towards carrying it everywhere little by little. For me taking my camera places I usually don't take it is about convenience and protecting my equipment from theft and the elements (weather). If I feel there's a significant enough risk for any of the above, then I might choose to just leave the camera at home. However, as I said, I've been taking it more places than ever and it's been fun!

[mdpix]

I have to say no. Never used the camera on my phone, so I can't count that. And 9 times out of 10, I find myself wishing I had my camera with me and I don't

[Nicole]

I try to remember to carry at least my P&S with me whenever I leave the house. If I'm going out with the purpose of taking photos, then the D50 comes with me, but when I'm just going out to the stores or down to the university I just carry my P&S in my pocket or in my bag. I have a camera on my cell phone, but that's pretty much a last resort since I'd much rather use something that has even a little more control (even if it is just ISO or exposure compensation). I really do want to get in the habit of carrying my D50 more often though because often times I want either more control or a bit better quality of shots that I've taken while walking around.

So, long story short, yes.