What camera do you use?

[mrclean81]

I`m in the market for a new camera and was wondering what you guys use. So many great write ups being done these days, and many of the pics look incredible. Feel free to show off some of your best photography with said camera

Also, any opinions on the Nikon CoolPix L120?

[classofshine]

Whats your budget? You want a point and shoot or a DSLR?

[mrclean81]

$200 - $300 is all I can justify right now. I`m no pro photographer and really just need something to produce some higher resolution pics of my work and stuff for the kids. Point and shoot I think would be right for what I need it for.

[CH.Detailing]

Personally, I use a Nikon D3100 with either the 18mm-55mm kit lens, or more often the 35mm f1.8 AF-S lens. When I purchased it in a kit it was ~$750, but it looks like you can get them new nowadays for ~$550. This DSLR camera may be more cost or camera than you really need.

I would suggest the Nikon COOLPIX S8200, as it fits your budget and is still a widely versatile and well performing camera. It features a very good optical zoom, massive resolution, quick shutter speed, broad film speed, and a very slim profile. And it`s a point and shoot, so it`s user friendly.

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[Todd@RUPES]

I had a Nikon D40X, which was stolen in Las Vegas. I am currently using a Nikon D3100 and couldn`t be happier. I don`t know too much about point n shoots, but the different in quality between a DSLR and a Point n` shoot is pretty big. Nikon D3000`s can be had for a pretty low price.

[Old Pirate]

My camera these days is my cell.

[Blacktruckowner]

I have a D-200 and a D-300s with a bunch of lenses. A better camera doesn`t always make a better photographer. A better photographer makes a camera better.

[Blacktruckowner]

Here you can go on this web-site to see camera`s.

Camera Reviews / Previews: Digital Photography Review

[Addicted2Bling]

I have a little canon rebel xti, which does a good enough job for what I need it for. It`s a DSLR, but they are so much better quality wise. When I`m on vacation and doing something, sometimes I wish I had a little point and shoot because I don`t always feel like toting that big camera around. I know a lot of the newer point and shoot cameras have come a long way. And if you`re going to go that route, make sure you have good enough settings to take pictures of swirl marks, water etchings, because some point and shoot cameras just wont cut it.

[Addicted2Bling]

Here`s a shot I took with the XTI to give you an example

[BobbyG]

I use a Canon D350 DSLR. Even though it`s 6 or so years old it still takes great shots providing the photographer`s doing his part!

[07gtcs]

I have a cannon T3i with multiple lens`, as this is my other hobby. Photo`s can be viewed on my web page
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[rurocking]

I`m a Canon guy myself and use a DSLR but last summer I won a Nikon P500 and I was very impressed. This should be really close to your budget range and the range this camera as is incredible.

[mrclean81]

Thank you all for the great replies. From the sound of it, a DSLR is the way to go for high res pics. I asked my friend who is a pro photographer what she uses, and she said it was a $3500 Canon 5D Mark II, so I didnt question into them much after that. It seems some of them are reasonably priced. Im planning to one day put a nice website together, and dont want low quality pics or anything for that matter going into it. Thanks again for the replies..keep them coming

[Reality33]

I have a Canon T1i which is a fantastic little DSLR. For the serious shooting, I pull out my 5D.

If you are looking for a nice point and shoot, the Canon G12 is one amazing little camera. Really impressive shots with this thing!