What's your Camera?
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I still have my very first camera, a Kodak Instamatic that I got for Xmas 1977. It's somewhere in the loft, and suffice to say it hasn't been used for many years. It was the one which used those square 4 use throwawaya flashbulbs if anyone can remember those!
In the main picture you can see:
My second camera - a late 70's Fujica ST701 35mm SLR, which I bought with my saved pocket money in 1982! I used this right up until about 2000, and if you set it up right it takes brilliant pictures. It's just really cumbersome to lug around though, but is built to withstand WW3
Superb camera, though sadly the convenience of using digital has relegated it to an ornament. In the picture you can also see the monster zoom lens my friend who worked in a camera shop got me! Never used this though, so as it was going to be chucked out (it was a p/ex) he thought he'd give it to me rather than putting it in the bin.
When I did my 4 months of back packing around Europe in 2001 I needed something a lot smaller and got given a Canon Elph APS camera for my birthday (the small silver compact). It took reasonable good pictures, was nice and compact and easy to use but started going wrong after only 6 months. It was repaired twice, and in the end I couldn't be bothered with it as asides from APS being a bit of a white elephant the same friend who worked in a camera shop got me a...
...Olympus Miju 35mm compact (the small black camera). Basic and very simple, took reasonable pictures and tied me over until I could save up for my first digital camera.
As I've yet to find a camera that could take a picture of itself I had to drag a picture off the 'net! This is my current camera - a Fuji FP2650 2 Mega Pixel Digital. It's approx. late 2002 so is quite old now, but it has taken superb pictures and has travelled all over Europe and the USA with me. I've probably taken more pictures with this camera than all the other cameras put together! Then again, there's no developing costs to worry about
Oh, and last picture (off topic - sorry!) is of my four original 60's/ 70's lava lamps! They were in front of the cabinet where I store my photography gear so I thought I'd take a picture of them anyway
In the main picture you can see:
My second camera - a late 70's Fujica ST701 35mm SLR, which I bought with my saved pocket money in 1982! I used this right up until about 2000, and if you set it up right it takes brilliant pictures. It's just really cumbersome to lug around though, but is built to withstand WW3
Superb camera, though sadly the convenience of using digital has relegated it to an ornament. In the picture you can also see the monster zoom lens my friend who worked in a camera shop got me! Never used this though, so as it was going to be chucked out (it was a p/ex) he thought he'd give it to me rather than putting it in the bin.When I did my 4 months of back packing around Europe in 2001 I needed something a lot smaller and got given a Canon Elph APS camera for my birthday (the small silver compact). It took reasonable good pictures, was nice and compact and easy to use but started going wrong after only 6 months. It was repaired twice, and in the end I couldn't be bothered with it as asides from APS being a bit of a white elephant the same friend who worked in a camera shop got me a...
...Olympus Miju 35mm compact (the small black camera). Basic and very simple, took reasonable pictures and tied me over until I could save up for my first digital camera.
As I've yet to find a camera that could take a picture of itself I had to drag a picture off the 'net! This is my current camera - a Fuji FP2650 2 Mega Pixel Digital. It's approx. late 2002 so is quite old now, but it has taken superb pictures and has travelled all over Europe and the USA with me. I've probably taken more pictures with this camera than all the other cameras put together! Then again, there's no developing costs to worry about
Oh, and last picture (off topic - sorry!) is of my four original 60's/ 70's lava lamps! They were in front of the cabinet where I store my photography gear so I thought I'd take a picture of them anyway
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how did you manage to make a blank post?
got to say, for any amateur wanting to have some cheap fun, buy an old film SLR that takes 35mm std film (non of this medium forgot gash, damn pricey it is ) and just explore what you can do with it, not to mention they are neigh on impossible to break. my zenite has been thru hell and back,submursed in sewage, dust from kazahkstan, midges and squashed slugs all over it....
got to say, for any amateur wanting to have some cheap fun, buy an old film SLR that takes 35mm std film (non of this medium forgot gash, damn pricey it is
) and just explore what you can do with it, not to mention they are neigh on impossible to break. my zenite has been thru hell and back,submursed in sewage, dust from kazahkstan, midges and squashed slugs all over it....
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how did you manage to make a blank post?
got to say, for any amateur wanting to have some cheap fun, buy an old film SLR that takes 35mm std film (non of this medium forgot gash, damn pricey it is
because the picture obviously didnt load for you, its a pic of my Sony P31
no loady for me either
Red 'x' for me too
Guys, I've had to edit this thread. The same rules apply here that apply to the rest of the forum. All items for sale or wanted must be posted in the classifieds.
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My Kodak DX6340 had been delivered as I was out on my driving test. I passed, and driving and photography have more or less gone hand in hand since that magical day in 2004.
It is nowhere near as adjustable as I would now prefer, but saying that I know this camera inside out and am very pleased with some of the results. The 4x optical zoom gives it that little bit of extra reach most 3x optical compacts offer, and proved of great use at a recent visit to Oulton Park.
It's been impeccably reliable, has enough features to keep me occupied most of the time (though the preset modes are largely identical in results) and is approaching its eight thousandth shot.
It is nowhere near as adjustable as I would now prefer, but saying that I know this camera inside out and am very pleased with some of the results. The 4x optical zoom gives it that little bit of extra reach most 3x optical compacts offer, and proved of great use at a recent visit to Oulton Park.
It's been impeccably reliable, has enough features to keep me occupied most of the time (though the preset modes are largely identical in results) and is approaching its eight thousandth shot.
My little contribution to the camera world. Lol
I have only had it 5 month's but it's a damn good camera.
Samsung NV10
-10.1 Megapixels
-3x Optical Zoom
-Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR)
-“Smart Touch” User Interface
-Large 2.5" TFT LCD
-ISO 1000
Rob
I have only had it 5 month's but it's a damn good camera.
Samsung NV10
-10.1 Megapixels
-3x Optical Zoom
-Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR)
-“Smart Touch” User Interface
-Large 2.5" TFT LCD
-ISO 1000
Rob
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I am probably buying the Sony Alpha DSLR A100 this week but currently I am using a Fuji S5500, mainly because it has a good video option as well as the pictures being pretty good.
Have you found any decent packages on the A100? After some research this seems to be one of the best non-pro DSLRs and I'm quite keen on getting one if I can find a good deal. So far I've found the body only for £385. Which I suppose is still quite good when you look at the 400D and D40/D40x.
Not really no, I am going to go into a shop and buy one so I can get everything from one place. I know it's expensive that way but it's also good to have a shop warranty. Besides, the shop prices on this camera seem to be quite reasonable in comparison to internet prices, not sure why, maybe it's down to the brand
Jessops will price match online retailers on DSLRs.
Really
That's where I was going to look too, cheers for the info Steven, much appreciated
I have a Fujifilm S5600
it does everything I want it to tbh
it does everything I want it to tbh
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I'm currently using a Sony Cybershot DSC-N2. It's a lovely bit of kit really for what I'm after (and in my price range heh), Touch screen makes it all very easy and quick to use and the rakugaki function definately keeps me busy on the train.
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yes... i wish i had a rakugaki feature
I was going to ask the same thing earlier but I thought I'd let someone else sound thick instead of me for a change
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lol my fault, it's like you draw on the screen with the pen and you can write on your photos, very japanese!!
incidently how can i edit my previous post? i can edit this one but not the last one to clarify what I meant....
incidently how can i edit my previous post? i can edit this one but not the last one to clarify what I meant....
