What camera do you use?

[redsided]

What camera(s) do you use?

I'm looking for a new one and have my eyes on the Nikon Coolpix S8100 - a compact with serious macro and video - but I need to hear some cameras that you snake people use.

I mean, I can't get $800 camera but list it anyway!!

[DeesBalls]

i have a nikkon d- something... not sure, my wife has it at the wedding we have to go to... it takes ok pictures, i dont really know how to use it though, it was only $175...

for 90% of my pictures, i use my cell phone (droid incredible, 8MP camera ) works nice, and uploads them automatically to photobucket.

[alessia55]

I have a Canon Digital Rebel XTi EOS. It comes with a 18-55mm lens, but you can buy tons of lenses for it. I think it's about $400 and I love it. I got an additional macro lens, Ultrasonic 180mm lens which is fantastic for reptile pics. I haven't taken any photos yet with it bc I'm at college and I left the camera at home (typical me). But I'm bringing it back from home next week so hopefully I'll get some good shots! It's very user friendly (I'm not a professional photographer, so I needed a camera that would do all the work for me) ;)

[Jay]

Honestly I use my iPhone 4 cam, it's great. I also have a cannon power shot Is s5, its also an amazing camera a really good one for a great price. You should check it out.

[redsided]

I need MACRO, so phones don't cut it.

Thanks ill check those two out!

[knox]

Another Canon Digital Rebel here. I got it about 10 years ago. Still works great.

I have been considering the new Rebels with Video, but don't have the extra cash at the moment.

[marvelfreak]

I have a Nikon Coolpix L20. It's ok, but i am wanting to up grade to something better. I want a GE X500.

[CK SandBoas]

I use a Nikon L100, but i definitely want to upgrade in the near future.

[redsided]

I have used the Nikon S8100 in stores and have read a lot... It seems pretty darn good with macro and video for a compact digital...

I currently have a Olympus FE-20 I love it but macro and video is not it's strong points -- which is what I need.

[whoaxmary]

;/ I use my black berry or a cheap canon snap and shoot. :O

[redsided]

;/ I use my black berry or a cheap canon snap and shoot. :O
Wow dude! You just have all the latest tech don't ya!

[Lankyrob]

We have a Nikon D3000 with a couple of lenses but most of the time i just use my phone cos it is handy and doesnt need "setting up"

[redsided]

Phones phones phones.:D they're handy I know, but Here's why I don't use mine:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b283/chucknkelly/abbafd1a.jpg

Just not good enough.

I'm seeing a lot of Nikons!

[youngster]

I have a Fujifilm finepix s2950, It has good macro but tbh it's not very good. My mom has a Nikon D40 or something and it's really good. If you're looking for a cheap DSLR it's good.

[lady_bug87]

I use a Nikon D5000 and I have the 18-55mm lens and I have a macro

[millertime89]

I have the same Canon Rebel XTi that alessia has, and probably with the same 18-55 kit lense that I might be selling as well here shortly. However for all of my pictures for the past year I've been using an 18-250 tamron lense that quite simply, kicks ***.
I also have a canon powershot a540 that is a great little point and shoot that was my christmas present when I was in highschool.
here's my albums, anything after the albom IFO 2010 is using that setup. I've also got a flash and tripod for it.
1320Video.com Images Galleries :: Millertime's Photos (http://www.1320video.com/gallery/millertime)

[Jenn_06]

i have a Canon Digital Rebel for about 5 years now and LOVE it takes great photos.

[redsided]

Thanks this helps!

Sorry haven't been on. Wireless problems as still don't have a computer. Makes it really inconvenient.

[UwabamiReptiles]

I use a Canon Power Shot A1000 IS. It takes good pics once you play around with it.

[red ink]

What camera(s) do you use?

I'm looking for a new one and have my eyes on the Nikon Coolpix S8100 - a compact with serious macro and video - but I need to hear some cameras that you snake people use.

I mean, I can't get $800 camera but list it anyway!!

I use my Nikon D7000 dslr for most of my snake pics...

I just upgraded my point and shoot as well... I was looking at the nikon s8100 just like you but bang for buck I opted for the Samsung wb700. It takes better IQ than the s8100 and fas full manual controls if you want to get creative.

[redsided]

Hmm. Thanks I'll check that one out!

I found the s8100 cause it's got mad macro for a digital point and shoot... That's what I need most -- macro.

[sassy_snake_lady]

I just use a pretty basic Fujifilm digital camera. It's about 4 years old now but I love it.

[alessia55]

That's what I need most -- macro.

For the Canon Digital Rebel that a few of us on here have mentioned, you can buy a great macro lens for it. I have the ultrasonic 180mm and with it I can basically capture every scale on my snake's body. The good thing about having a camera like the Rebel is that you can use a normal SLR lens (that typically comes with it) and use it as an everyday camera, and the have different lenses for projects. I don't have any other point-and-shoot little cameras; I use this one for everything. Here a few that I just took now (literally 5mins ago, lol) of my Pika, who is tiny (he's about 6-7wks old) so you have an idea of how small he is. To take these I was less than a foot away. You can be really far away and still get awesome shots since it can act like a telescope in that sense. I'm not trying to sell you the camera :p But if it helps to see what this camera + lens can produce, here ya go: (Oh and this camera and the lens are a few years ago)

The tips of a hairbrush:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7632.jpg

Pika:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7639.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7640.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7666.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_7700.jpg

None of these photos have been modified in any way (I don't even own photoshop) :)

[Jenn_06]

i so need a macro lens for my Rebel

[SkYyaMe1623]

I just got an iPhone 4s with an 8 megapixel camera. Can't wait to test it out all over my snakes tonight! :D

[KrazyKat]

I recently purchased a Cannon Power Shot SX130 IS, got it on sale for $200, and I absolutely love it :)

[millertime89]

i so need a macro lens for my Rebel

ditto, looking at the 50mm f1.8, used for under 80...

[BlindOne]

I'm using the Nikon Coolpix P300, it's not an SLR but it does a nice job with macros

http://venomous.com/webpics/2011/P_ornata_001.jpg

[redsided]

NIiiiiiiice thanks for the ideas guys! This helps

[infernalis]

For now I just have a little Sanyo 10MP E1075

http://www.reptard.info/ssnakess/cam.jpg

[redsided]

I've used those. Not bad..... but not great.:D

[infernalis]

I've used those. Not bad..... but not great.:D

Exactly, it may be 10 megapixels, but the CCD (Camera sensor that collects the image) is unstable, I can take 3 pictures of the same thing and get 3 different hue/saturation photos.