What’s In Your Camera Bag? [Our Writers Tell All]
Today I was chatting with a couple of our regular DPS writers and decided to do a quick survey of the type of camera gear that they’re using. I thought it might make an interesting post to pull it all together. As you’ll see a few themes emerge.
I asked each writer four questions:
Which camera they use, what are their most used lenses, what their favorite accessories are and what their first digital camera was (I thought this one might be good for a giggle). Here’s what they each replied:
Natalie Norton
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon EOS 5d
Most Used Lenses: Canon 50mm 1.2 and Canon 200mm 2.8 IS L series
Favorite Accessories: 5 in 1 collapsible reflector/ and a collapsible diffuser
First Digital Camera: Nikon d70s (actually if we’re going WAY back, my first camera was some strange sony model)
Simon Pollock (Sime)
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon EOS 5DMk2 and a Canon EOS 30D
Most Used Lenses: Canon 50mm f1.4 and Canon 24-70mm
Favorite Accessories: Battery Grips / Alien Bee transmitters
First Digital Camera: Sony Mavica .9mp with 1.4″ floppy disk
Neil Creek
What Camera Do You Use?: Until recently I’ve been shooting with a Canon 350D for years, but for the last month I’ve been shooting with my new Canon EOS 5DMk2.
Most Used Lenses: My walkaround lens, on for 80-90% of my photos is the excellent Tamron 24-135mm. Great value for money and high quality. Second to that I most love shooting with my Sigma 8mm fisheye. It’s the most fun I have with my camera.
Favorite Accessories: Although they’re unreliable and a source of endless frustration, my ebay wireless flash remotes have revolutionised how I shoot. I’m looking forward to the new RadioPoppers for affordable reliability. Second to that, I really like my cable release. It lets me get the long exposure shots of the night sky that I love taking.
First Digital Camera: An ancient, but good for it’s time, 2Mp Canon A200. I still have it, but never use it.
Chas Elliot
What Camera Do You Use?: Main Camera Nikon D700 Backup Nikon D200
Most Used Lenses: Nikon 24-70mm f2.8, Nikon 50mm 1.4 and Nikon 18-200mm Variable Aperture
Favorite Accessories: SB600 flash units for off camera lighting an Manfrotto ball-head tripod
First Digital Camera: First DSLR Nikon D70 and First digital camera (Kodak something… very old.)
Peter Carey
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon EOS 5d & Canon Powershot SD630
Most Used Lenses: I use a 28-300mm Canon lens most all the time. Heavy SOB, but great fun.
Favorite Accessories: The power grip for the 5D. With the larger lens it really is well balanced with the power grip. Other than that, my other favorite accessory is organic chocolate.
First Digital Camera: My first digital camera was a G1, purchased right before my daughter was born in 2001. I think they are on G1000 by now.
Christina Dickson
What Camera Do You Use?: I use the Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
Most Used Lenses: Canon 24-70, L series, 2.8
Favorite Accessories: Case for all of my memory cards
First Digital Camera: Canon D40 [the o.l.d. version]
78 Responses to “What’s In Your Camera Bag? [Our Writers Tell All]” - Add Yours
March 19th, 2009 at 12:09 am
I love learning stuff like this! If you’ve not already asked them Darren, maybe get them to briefly explain their workflow/software for processing images. ;-)
March 19th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Yay for Canon! lol
What about what we use now?
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon XSi
Most Used Lenses: 50mm 1.8, 70-200 f2.8L IS
First Digital Camera: Canon Powershot A60 (i think)
March 19th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Camera: Sony Alpha 700, and Panasonic Lx-3, an Alpha 100 as backup
Lens: 18/200 f3,5/6 Sony 50mm f1,4, 24mm f2.5
First digital camera: the first Caon with floppy disk in 1990!!
March 19th, 2009 at 12:49 am
What does Darren use?!!!
As for me…
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mk III
Most used lenses: 16-35mm f2.8, 70-200mm f2.8 IS, 400mm f2.8 IS
Accessories: Speedlite 550EX flash (often with a diffuser), Manfrotto tripod with ball head
First Digital Camera: Minolta Dimage 7i – worst battery life ever!
March 19th, 2009 at 12:54 am
I’m surprised there’s only one Nikon. Is Cannon really that much better?
March 19th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Neil Creek you have given me hope!!! =) I have a 350D (rebel XT) and lust after the 5D Mk II.
March 19th, 2009 at 1:36 am
Darren Uses a 5D :)
Lightroom all the way for me… Onto G-Raid drives
Cool to see what you other guys use!
Sime
March 19th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Interesting!
I say: “Less is more!”
Usually I have my DSLR camera with me all the time in a small bag.
- PENTAX K10D
- Backup battery
- 50mm 1.4 Pentax lens (1970s)
- Tripod replacement (a string that I attach to the tripod connector on my DSLR, then i step on the string and pull the camera up to stabilize)
When i travel *really* light, I use the Leica D-LUX 3.
For my next holiday (Cuba!) I’ll get me a portable harddisk with SD-Card slots. I hope that’ll prove useful :)
Kind regards
Oliver
March 19th, 2009 at 1:53 am
@LisaNewton: No, Canon isn’t “better”, it’s just luck of the draw here…or maybe Canon users unconsciously congregate.
What I use:
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D90
Most Used Lenses: 50mm 1.8
Favorite accessories: SB-600 flash with Nikon’s hassle-free wireless CLS
First Digital Camera: Canon Powershot Digital Elph S110
March 19th, 2009 at 2:11 am
Man… I didn’t realize I was the lone Nikon shooter. I feel so ISO-lated. Huh?
March 19th, 2009 at 2:17 am
My Camera: Canon 450D
Lens: 18-55mm kit lens, Cosina 4.2-6.3 28-210mm
First Camera: Sony DSC T20
March 19th, 2009 at 3:06 am
You’re not alone fellow Nikonian!
I’m just a mere enthusiast of course (and a bit “fairweather” at that- In NJ spring is comin’ and I’m getting outside!)
I use a Nikon D80
18-70 and a 70-300VR
I love my Thinktankphoto ( http://www.thinktankphoto.com) belt and pouches.
March 19th, 2009 at 3:08 am
Is there a typo in Natalie’s most used lenses? Is it a 200 2.8 or is it a 200 2.0 IS?
March 19th, 2009 at 3:20 am
Pentax doesn’t appear …
Untill now, Pentax k20d + sigma 10-20 + tamron 18-200 + pentax 50mm f1.7 , just everyday use, carry that bag everywhere. Otherwise I have to change the bag to something larger and add a Pentax K10d, Sigma 100-300 f4, sigma 500 super and … some other things
March 19th, 2009 at 4:07 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon 5D Mark II (WOW have I got a lot to learn!)
Most Used Lenses: 28-70 f2.8L, 70-200 f2.8L IS
First Digital Camera: Nikon D80
March 19th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Hurray for Olympus!
I have the Olympus E-420, 2 kitlenses (14-42mm and 50-150mm, both from zuiko). It’s also my first digital camera.
March 19th, 2009 at 5:59 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D70
Most Used Lenses: 17-55mm F/2.8, 70-200mm F/2.8 VR
Favorite Accessories: is battery counted?
First Digital Camera: Sony DSC-F717
March 19th, 2009 at 6:28 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon 30D (Canon 5D Mark II)
Most Used Lenses: EF 16-35 f/2.8L II, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Favorite Accessories: would be a good tripod, but do not have one yet
First Digital Camera: Sony DSC-T1
March 19th, 2009 at 7:45 am
I use Sony Alpha a700, most used lenses: Sony 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3, and Sony 50mm f/1.4
1st camera: Olympus Stylus Zoom 35-70mm
March 19th, 2009 at 7:47 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D200 w/battery grip
Most Used Lenses: 20 f2.8, 85 f1.8, 300 f4, 50 f1.4 (in that order)
Favorite Accessories: Cokin P filter system, Manfrotto 410 gear head, and my off-camera SB-800
First Digital Camera: I can’t remember which model, but one of those Sony’s that used floppies. Awful! I stuck with Film for a long time, First DSLR- Nikon D40x, but I still missed my film camera until I bought the D200, now I’m content with the switch from 35mm Film to Digital.
For workflow- I have to mention how much I am loving Lightroom 2.0
March 19th, 2009 at 8:13 am
“Can I have your [camera] when you are dead?” – The Three Amigos (modified for context of course).
No really though, any camera you don’t use anymore… can I have them? ;-)
March 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Oly E-3
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4
Olympus Zuiko: 50mm/2.0; 7-14mm f/4.0; 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5; 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5;
March 19th, 2009 at 9:38 am
It’s interesting how every photographer has different favourite lenses, and this is related to the different styles and type of photography that they do.
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon EOS 50D (Canon EOS 350D as backup body)
Most Used Lenses: 24-70 f/2.8L, 70-200 f/4L
Favorite Accessories: tripod for long exposures before sunrise and after sunset
First Digital Camera: 2.2MP Kodak DX3500
March 19th, 2009 at 9:43 am
I would have added my own responses but I didn’t want to overwhelm the results with another Canon 5D :-)
For the record:
Camera – Canon EOS 5D (and I have an old 20D as a second body when needed)
Most Used Lens – 24-105mm
Most Used Accessory – Speedlight 580ex
First Digital Camera – an old Canon A70, although I did use one of those Sony cams with a 1.44 inch disc for a year (but didn’t own it).
March 19th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Canon Canon everywhere! Way to represent Chas! :)
March 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
@andybeal, I outsource my proofing (they use lightroom). For the final edits for prints I open directly into Camera Raw and then Photoshop.
March 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Camera – 30D
Most used Lens – EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM & 85mm f/1.8 USM
Most Used Accessory – my 580’s and transmitters hands down
First Digital Camera – Canon Powershot A70 3.2 MP
March 19th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Got to represent the Nikon users!!!!!!
Cameras: (I shoot with my lovely wife)
2- Nikon D300’s
2- Nikon D70s’s (backups)
Lenses:
Nikkor- 1.4 50mm
Nikkor- 2.8 70-200mm VR
Nikkor- 3.5 18-135mm
Nikkor- 3.5 18-70mm
Sigma- 1.8 20mm
Sigma- 2.8 15mm fisheye
Flashes:
Nikon SB800
Nikon SB600
First digital camera:
Nikon D70s
I personally use my Nikon D300 with the MB-D10 grip and my Nikkor 1.4 50mm lens for pretty much everything.
March 19th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
There’s some enviable hardware mentioned here. I’m about to buy my first DSLR and guess what – I’ve decided on a Canon 450D. I’d like to see what the amateurs are using as obviously most people in the article are pros and use top end/top price cameras. I’m trying out my sister’s 350D at the moment and just don’t think I can go back to my Panasonic Lumix. My first digital was a Kodak I got in 2004.
March 19th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
How about “What -is- your camera bag?” What kind of bag do you use on a daily basis?
March 19th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Peter… I’m not “Brandist” but right now I’m using thinkTANK for everything… I have a thinkTANK Streetwalker HD as my “need to take two bodies and everything else” bag and a SpeedRacer Pro for the single body music gig shoots… If anyone is after a good deal (you get an extra free bag) on some thinkTANK stuff… you can use the link on my blog http://www.gtvone.com/wp/ as they have a choice of free stuff you can take when you buy a camera bag…. I used to use Lowepro and before that Crumpler, I still have my original Crumplers and Lowepros, but I find the quality and “pocketicity” of the thinkTANK range really suits my needs.
March 19th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Camera: Nikon D70 wife has a D70 and similar lenses also
Lens: AF Nikkor 70-210mm 1:4-5.6 D Zoom and AF Nikkor 28-80mm 1:3.3-5.6 G Zoom
Accessories: Vivitar MC Teleconverter 1.4X N/AF, 2 collapsible Reflectors, Tripod and Nikon SB20 Flash
I still have and use Film cameras a Nikon FA, Nikon F Photomic and Nikon FG along with their lenses and flash units.
Lusting after a D80 or D200. Not quite jazzed about the D90 or D300/D700 which are out of my budget …for now!
March 20th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikkor 18-105mm VR, 50mm f/1.8 Sigma 10-20mm
Accessories: SB-600
First digital camera: Canon S100. First DSLR: Nikon D40x.
March 20th, 2009 at 3:25 am
I shoot a Canon 450D,
Walk around lens: Sigma 17-70 f2.8 (great all around lens)
Other stuff in my bag: Canon 50 f1.8 & Canon 70-300 USM IS., Speedlite 380, tripod, spare batteries, filters
March 20th, 2009 at 3:38 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D80
Most Used Lenses: Nikkor 18-105 VR and 70-300 VR (i don’t have any other but I use this equally)
Favorite Accessories: SB800 and SB400. Flashes in general.
First Digital Camera: Kodak CX6200 (2004).
March 20th, 2009 at 3:40 am
i love reading this too!
i shoot canon 5dii
lens, more on the 50 1.4, then 24-70
dreaming oh so dreaming about 85 1.2 L
first camera- minolta x700.
next canon powershoot….
March 20th, 2009 at 3:58 am
I have Nikon D300 with 16-85 VR , 70-300 VR, 50 mm 1.4 right now. I go back all the way to Pentax S1A film camera and then on to Canon and the FD series mount .
March 20th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Camera: Nikon D300
Lenses: 20mm, 18-200mm, Lensbabies Lens
Accesories: All the usual but also: Colored cellophane for coloring the flash, duct tape, SureFire fixed blade knife, Gladius Nightops Flashlight.
Extra: Pelikan case, Carbon Fiber Manfrotto Tripod
March 20th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Has anyone ever tried or heard of anything but Canon , When someone says OH “what kind of camera do You use” I say would You like My photos if it wasn’t a Canon or Nikon SHEESH . . .
March 20th, 2009 at 7:15 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon 5D
Most Used Lenses: Canon 85mm f1.8, Canon 24-70mm f2.8, Canon 100mm f2.8 macro (and I used to think that primes were overrated!)
Favorite Accessories: My gitzo tripod with RRS head and clamp, best accessory investment I ever made.
First Digital Camera: Kodak DC290
March 20th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Camera Canon EOS 40D
Lenses: Canon EF-S 10-22mm, Canon 24-70 F/2.8L, Canon 50mm F/1.4, Canon 100mm F/2.8Macro and Canon 100-400mm L
Manfrotto 190XProB tripod, Manfrotto 804RC head, Giottos monopod, Lowepro Mini Trekker AW and various filters.
My favourite lens is Canon 24-70 F/2.8L.
March 20th, 2009 at 7:22 am
When people ask me for recommendations for buying their first DSLR I usually say that Canon vs Nikon is like Toyota vs Honda. Each brand has their strengths and weaknesses but you can go wrong with either. If I had money to burn I’d have both!
March 20th, 2009 at 8:09 am
Oopps! my previous post was completely wrong, I posted what I have.
What camera do you use? Canon EOS 40D (wish to have 5D MarkII)
Most Used Lenses: Canon 24-70 F/2.8L and Canon 50mm F/1.4
Favourite Accessories: Tripod and remote shutter release
First Digital Camera: Sony DSC-H5
March 20th, 2009 at 8:32 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Olympus E-510 / Backup: Canon Powershot S3 IS
Most Used Lenses: Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm, Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm
Favorite Accessories: Filters… Almost always a purpose for filters
First Digital Camera: Fuji A205 1.2MP… The guy who bought it from me last year still uses it often.
March 20th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Gary, I use Canon because I like the menu system. Held a Nikon tonight, felt nice… I forgot to Mention, I’ve just started using an OLympus tough 8000 (had to have one after the review! Ace camera!!!) So, that’s not a Canon! ;-)
March 20th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I use a Canon EOS 40D. My most used lenses are Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8L U, and a Bigma. My favorite accessories are Canon BG-E2N, 580EXII Speedlite, TS-80N3 timer remote cable and a Velbon Sherpa 600R tripod. My first digital camera was a Canon EOS 400D and before I switched to digital I used a Minolta X700 film SLR..
March 20th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
So I’m not the only one who plunked down something like $900 for the VGA Sony Mavica. I think I actually still have it packed away in a box somewhere. FOR SALE: Vintage Sony Mavica. Antique floppy discs included. Asking price only $900 ;-)
March 20th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
This was interesting: I agree with the suggestions for similar articles re: software, post processing techniques etc. Oh, and thanks Sime – I hadn’t really considered a battery grip but you inspired me to do some research and now it’s my next must-have accessory.
March 20th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Feel like I gotta stand up for Nikon users!
Nikon D90 LOVE THIS CAMERA. Backup, Fuji S2 Pro
Sigma 28-70 2.8
Nikor 18-105 – came with one of the D90’s
Sigma 70-200 2.8
I find the 28-70 Sigma mounted most often.
First digital camera, Fuji S700 point and shoot. Still have and use this little guy all the time.
Gotta admit, when I shoot film, I still have a Cannon AE1 with a nifty 50.
March 20th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Darren,
You are doing a great job. I really like the way you come up with new posts. Post after post i find it more interesting.. Great job….
cheers,
vijay
March 20th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I too didn’t realize there was so much ‘Canonism’ out there. I’ve never had anything against Nikon, I just never started using it. Canon also forces you to smile when you say it. Nikon is kinda a frown. :)
March 20th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
does the brand really matters? but here goes..
camera : canon 1000D
Fav lens : Tamron 17-50, Canon 70-200mm F4L
first camera: nikon (cant remember the model tho…)
March 20th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Yikes!
Maybe another thing you should not forget!
- Portable Backup Device (I use these:
Be safe ;-)
March 21st, 2009 at 12:44 am
I use the Canon 5D Mark ii and the Canon 40D
Favorite lenses: 24-105, 70-200, 17-40, 100-400 and the 15mm fisheye. All Canon lenses.
My first digital camera was a 2megapixel, 2x zoom Nikon point and shoot.
My first 35mm film camera was a Canon Ftb. Still own it.
My very first camera was a Kodak Brownie Holiday…still have it.
My favorite hangout: Pro Photo Supply in Portland, Oregon
March 21st, 2009 at 4:18 am
OK, why not!
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon 40D (two bodies)
Most Used Lenses: Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 24-70L f/2.8
Favorite accessories: Apple Aperture, Elinchrom Skyports (with a 430EX and an SB600), Battery Grip
First Digital Camera: Casio QV 10A (c. 1995!)
March 21st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Heh!
Like Peter Carey, I too have a secondary camera that’s an IXUS 60. Well, his is an IXUS 65 (PowerShot SD630), but they’re about the same.
First camera was some Kodak Easyshare 2.0 megapixel camera. There was a tiny v’finder and there was limited ‘live view’ (it’s not called live view on P&S, but I don’t know what it is)… the screen didn’t come on until you pressed a button.
Main camera is an EOS 450D.
I must say that my favourite accessory is my memory card.
March 21st, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I only use and carry my nikon D 40 , and a tripod. Just take care the memory card.
loy
March 21st, 2009 at 11:51 pm
What camera do you use? Canon EOS 450D
Most Used Lenses: Sigma 18-200; Canon 50mm 1.8
Favourite Accessories: Tripod, Lightroom
First Digital Camera: Camera Phone ;p
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:45 am
What camera do you use? Canon 450D Rebel XSi
Most Used Lenses: Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS, EF-S 55-250mm IS & sometimes 18-55mm IS kit lens
Accessories: multi-color collapsible reflector, tripod, Canon 580EX II external flash, Uv & polarizer filters & most importantly camera & lens manual, ballpen and handy dandy notebook.
All packed inside my Lowerpro Flipside 300 backpack.
First digital camera: Fujifilm Finepix S700
March 24th, 2009 at 12:18 am
What Camera Do You Use?: Pentax K-m
Most Used Lenses: SMC Takumar 55mm1.8
Favorite Accessories: ‘ghostless’ UV filter, lightroom
First Digital Camera: Pentax K110D
March 24th, 2009 at 8:18 am
I shoot with a 5D mkII – upgrading to FF (finally) from 20D/40D.
I mostly use the 24-105L f4 now – since the high ISO quality of the 5D mkII makes this lens much more powerful even in low light (so far I used the 24-70L f2.8). I also love the 70-200L f2.8 IS for indoor sports and the 16-35L f2.8 with its new perspective on FF.
As an accessory I always have an external flash with me (580EXII) to mostly do daylight fill-in flash – not to forget polarizer for almost all landscape/outdoor shoots.
I do workflow with Lightroom (every single photo being shot in RAW) and add some twist with Photoshop (sometimes).
I started some odd 30 years ago with a Canon A1 & F1 and a lab in the basement ;-)
March 26th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
What Camera Do You Use?: Canon EOS 400D & Canon EOS 350D (backup)
Most Used Lenses: I use a 50mm f/2.8 Macro, 28-105mm USM
Favorite Accessories: The power grip for the 350D/400D. Once you’ve used that for portrait shots, you can’t go back to twisting your arms around.
First Digital Camera: My first digital camera was a Kodak DX3600. It was only a 2.x MP camera, but it took some awesome shots!
March 28th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Nikon does some things better, Canon does other things better. Most often it’s whatever you bought first that guides you. I don’t think you can go wrong with either.
Camera – Canon 50D with a 40D for backup (both with battery grips)
Lenses – 24-70 2.8 L and 70-200 2.8 L IS but for “everyday” shooting the 28-135 IS is hard to beat
Accessories – My new PocketWizard TTL’s and my 580 EX with a LumiQuest Softbox. That alone has really improved my portrait shots.
First digital camera was the original Sony Mavica with the floppy drive. At that point few people had seen a digital camera as it had not been officially released yet. When my son was born I walked into the waiting room and showed everyone a picture and they could not believe it. Up on a website within an hour. The pictures were crap compared to film but it was nice to have at the time.
March 28th, 2009 at 2:54 am
** Canons & Nikons! I am an old Olympus OM1 35mm SLR user (not an automatic bone in its body). But when changing to digital SLR I selected the range of cameras I could afford, got the store to pull all the contender makes & models out and tried ‘em all. Incidentally just the way I chose the OM1 30+ yrs ago.
The Nikon felt like a brick made of lead, the Canon was lens heavy, etc, etc. Got to the Olympus last; balanced, light and compact but not too much so, felt oh so good in the hands, so Olympus is was,once again.
I teach how to buy and use digital cameras for a camera club (basic level) and always recommend doing as I did. What feels good in the hands and to use to you, not everyone else? The quality for the average amateur for most of the makes is pretty good anyway, but certainly is an issue for the pro & very advanced amateur though. But I challenge most of us average amateurs to see the difference within similar ranges of camera. OK I confess I am an Olympus nut, I just wish some folk would give other than Canon and Nikon and look/feel when they make thoir choices.
Sorry for the long post but hope someone gets something out of it.
March 30th, 2009 at 12:06 am
I was planning to buy canon 5D mark II but was not able to decide yet whether to go for it as this will be my first dslr. I have been using Nikon FM2 since long time with great results. This article have given me the confidence to go for it , as it is the choise of many photographers.
Thank you.
March 30th, 2009 at 10:03 am
For Minu,
All I can tell you is that I love my new Canon 5D Mark II. My photos have been sharp and noise level is low.
My point and shoot cameras are Nikon and my DSLRs are Canon: 20D, 40D and now the 5D. I have never been disappointed.
I know it is so hard to decide between the two makers. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one.
April 28th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
My Camera: Canon 450D
Lens: 18-55mm kit lens, Planning for 50mm 1.8
First Camera: Yashica
April 30th, 2009 at 5:56 am
Gulp . . . didn’t realize I was joining a Canon forum. Should have checked first. Pardon.
May 8th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Nikon’s are just as good (or even better IMO) as Canon’s. Its just that Canon has better and cheaper beginner models than Nikon.
Because the camera gears are incompatible or maybe because you just are used to the camera brand, it usually means that you stick with whatever brand you are using. The case is usually the more serious you are about photography, the larger your investment is on the accessories(lenses, etc) compared to the actual camera.
First Digital Camera: none (I just borrow Nikon’s and Canon’s here and there) but if you count the film type non-digital SLR, I got a Canon relic(forgot the model).
May 15th, 2009 at 4:36 am
I have a Canon 350D for now. I’m eyeing a 50D but I’m working on my lens collection.
Lenses: 18-55 kit lens, 17-85mm USM, and a 50mm f1.8.
Accessories: Speedlite 580 and 430
First digital camera, a Nikon point and shoot.
May 30th, 2009 at 6:23 am
I have a Nikon D60. I’m a beginner so that will probably be my primary camera until I think I’m good enough to invest in a D90 or D300.
Lenses: I have a 18mm-55mm vr and 55mm-200mm vr. I use the 55mm-200mm the most because I like to get upclose and personal without being upclose and personal.
My favorite accessory would have to be my HP HDX laptop for photo editing. I’m still learning the editing process also. My first digital camera was a sony something. I didn’t have a clue at all… I just took pictures now I take photographs.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:57 am
In my carry-most-places kit, I have the following: Olympus E-3 body. Zuiko Digital 14-54 f2.8 (28-108mm 35mm equivalent), 50mm f2.0 macro (100mm), and 50-200 f2.8 (100-400mm), Zuiko EC14 Teleconverter, Olympus FL-50 flash, flash extension cable, Hoya Pro1 Circular Polarizer and step up ring to work with all three lenses, and two extra batteries.
When I know specifically what I am going to shoot, or need to travel light, I can put the body and two lenses (or one lens and the flash) in a smaller sling-bag.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D3
Most Used Lenses: Nikkor 50mm 1.4, Nikkor 105mm Micro
Favorite Accessories: 5-in-1 Reflectors, Ringflash, Notebook
First Digital Camera: Olympus E-500
July 9th, 2009 at 12:31 am
canon xsi
canon 10-22mm
canon 24-105mm f/4
canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM
50mm 1.8 II
October 17th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Camera: Nikon D300
Nikon D70S (Ir converted)
Lens: Tokina 12-24mm F4
Sigma 24-70mm 2.8
Sigma 70-200 2.8
Nikkor 50mm 1.4
Nikkor 18-55mm for IR shots
Favorite Accessories: 5-in-1 Reflectors, SB900, Gridspot, snoot
November 20th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Camera Used: Canon EOS 40D with BG-E2N Grip(Digital)
Canon EOS 1N with PB-E1 Booster Grip(Film)
Lens Gear: Canon 50 f1.8 II (Prime)
Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG Macro
November 20th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Camera Used: Canon EOS 40D with BG-E2N Grip(Digital)/
Canon EOS 1N with PB-E1 Booster Grip(Film)
Lens gear: Canon 50 f1.8 II/
Sigma 24-70 f2.8 EX DG/
Canon 70-200 f2.8 USM/
Canon 75-300 f3.5-4.6 USM III/
Sigma 50-500 4-6.3 EX DG HSM
Esternal Flash: Canon 430 EX
Canon 580 EX II
Tripod/ Monopod: Giottos 9700 Monopod
Velbon Sherpa 650R
Bags: Lowepro Fastpack 350
November 20th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
What Camera Do You Use?: Nikon D300s w/battery grip-just bought 2 months ago
Most Used Lenses: 18-200 VR II.-getting one more….not decided yet
Favorite Accessories: Nikon Circular Polarizer, SILK tripod stand, and my off-camera SB-900, Dell Precision M65 Notebok
First Digital Camera: Nikon S600 -destroyed in my washing machine but my first camera was Yashica 135 in 1985- film camera until I made the switch to Digital in 2007.
For workflow- Still learning to comment.
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