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      Scooter_Guy Chief Train Controller

    Location: Adelaide, SA. Suburb: Redwood Park
    The cameras that I currently use is my Nintendo DSi (which doesn't have flash Sad ) and a Panasonic VDR-D150 DVD camcorder, which has great features including 'wind reduction'.
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 14:00

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      Highrailer Assistant Commissioner

    Location: Somewhere out on the track......anywhere around the country
    Kodak P850, plenty of buttons/feature etc. It has a 12 x optical zoom Schneider lense & after a couple of years of use im still learning how to drive it.
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 14:10
      lsrailfan Chief Commissioner

    Location: Somewhere you're not
    Am currently using Olympus FE-210, I need to upgrade urgently , this one has no zoom, No nothing   Sad - although I have taken good photos with it - (might get mum to get me one for Christmas) Very Happy


    Kind Regards
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 14:30
      3foot6 Minister for Railways

    Location: Unknown
    Canon 50D with Canon 24/105 F/4 L.
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 17:41
      Scooter_Guy Chief Train Controller

    Location: Adelaide, SA. Suburb: Redwood Park
    I first started using the Panasonic VDR-D150 at the '06 Royal Adelaide Show, on my Sweet 16th birthday! Razz
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 19:03
      snowy446 Deputy Commissioner

    Location: Somewhere on a train
    Panasonic DMC-TZ11 Lumix
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 19:47
      Raichase Captain Rant!

    Location: Sydney, NSW
    Canon 400D, usually with a 17-85mm lens, although the camera is showing it's age, it still performs far better than I could expect it to, and I hope it continues to perform well into the future!
    Posted: 22 Nov 2009 22:04
      G516 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Somewhere at Steamrail
    I use a Canon 1000D for pictures and for videos i use a Nikon Coolpix L6 or my JVC Everio HD of some sort. They are all reasonably great.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 00:12
      Ballast_Plough Chief Commissioner

    Location: Lilydale, Vic
    Canon 350
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 00:36
      K160 Minister for Railways

    Location: Bendigo
    Kodak Easyshare Z710. 10X zoom with a 38-380mm lens. Had it for nearly 3 years now. A great camera.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 00:53
      Sydney_Gunzel Chief Commissioner

    Location: The Red Lines.
    Fujifilm S1000fd, works well for all I need it to but is a little slow for sports etc.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 06:53
      S 301 Chief Commissioner

    Location: in front of the computer
    Olympus C5050-Z

    It's a compact camera, with the functions of an SLR effectively, including RAW format and manual mode (pretty close to full manual mode actually). Has an F1.8 lens, with 3x optical zoom (digital zoom disabled on mine), and can take an extension tube onto which various filters can be mounted (including a nice little semi fish eye...).

    Taken some great shots with it, but being 5 years old it's starting to give out. Got a few dead pixels on it, that show up on long exposures. Not good for model railway shots Sad

    That said, I'm looking at having a 7D by next year SmileSmile

    Zec
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 08:47
      pheonics The Gardener

    Location: Meal room with a hot cuppa
    * Canon 40D
    * Canon 17-55mm Lens
    * Canon 28-300mm Lens

    *Sony HVR-V1P HDV MiniDV.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 10:29
      Z1NorthernProgress2110 Chief Commissioner

    Location: Burnie, Tasmania
    Canon 40D and 50D, Canon 400D, couple of lenses. Love to get a vid cam soon though, next year i reckon.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 11:51
      richardlu_yy Chief Train Controller

    Location: Singapore
    Canon EOS 350D
    EF-S 17-85mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
    EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS
    EF 50mm f/1.8 II
    EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
    EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III

    Hoping to upgrade to a 7D with 15-85 soon. My old camera's AF is dying... Sad
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 11:57
      S 301 Chief Commissioner

    Location: in front of the computer
    Just further to my last post, since I was a bit rushed...

    My current cameras (beyond the Olympus C5050-Z) are:

    Canon 50D (actually my dad's but I use it a fair bit as well) with a number of lenses, including a Canon 70-200 2.8 L, a Tokina 11-16 2.8 (I think it was), and a few others.

    Minolta SRT-101 (yep, film...) with a number of lenses including a 50mm (f2.8), 58mm (f2.8), 24mm (f2.8), a 200mm (f4 for this one I think), a 400mm (F4 I think), and another two lenses that I can't remember. Also got a converter ring to allow all of our Minolta lenses to be used on the Canon 50D (and soon the 7D), including a focus confirm system.
    Currently used for B&W photography.

    Minolta XD-7 (yep, another film camera), with the same as above (not really used, to be used for yet more B&W photography).

    Plus a few other old cameras scattered around the house that get the odd use Smile

    So yeah, bit of a collection, but great fun, especially the film. SmileSmile
    Zec
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 12:05
      AclassGunzel Deputy Commissioner

    My current gear:

    Camera Bodies:
    Nikon D2X
    Nikon D300
    Nikon D40x
    Nikon D1x
    Nikon F5 (film)
    Fujifilm E900

    Nikon Lens:
    17-55mm
    70-210 f/4-5.6
    18-200mm VR f/3.5 – f/5.6
    70-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G
    80-400mm f/4-5.6 VR
    50mm f/1.4

    Camera Support:
    Velbon CX 560 Traveler Tripod
    Manfrotto 680B Monopod
    Manfrotto 488RC0 Ballhead

    Flashes

    Nikon SB-800 Flash

    Digital Film

    1 Sandisk Extreme III Compact Flash 8GB Card
    1 Sandisk Extreme III Compact Flash 4GB Card
    1 Sony Compact Flash 133x 2GB Card
    2 Sandisk SDHC 4GB Cards
    1 USB 2.0 Laser RAW Reader

    Camera Bags
    1 Lowepro Street & Field 13 Belt System
    1 Lowepro Toploader 75AW case
    1 Lowepro Nova 1 AW case
    1 Lowepro Edit 100 case
    1 Lowepro TX 20 case
    1 Tamrac CyberPack8 Camera Backpack

    Printers
    Canon iP1800
    Canon CanoScan LIDE 500F scanner

    Accessories
    Hoya 72.0s/52mm Multi-Coated Polarizing filters
    Hoya 72.0s ND4 Neutral Density filter
    MB-10 Battery Grip for the D300
    WD Elements Multimedia Storage Unit
    2 Maxtor OneTouch4 500GB Hard Drive
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 15:33
      Gwiwer Rt Hon Gentleman and Ghost of Oliver Bulleid

    Location: Loitering in darkest Somewhere
    Not in that league, sorry!

    The regular camera still uses film (remember film?) and is a Minolta Dynax 60 with matched 28x100 and 75x300 lenses, a filter or two and a couple of bits and pieces.

    For instant gratification ( Shocked ) usually in fair to good conditions (though it works just as well in the dark and poor light) I also use a now elderly Olympus C300 point n shoot which, thanks to its quality lens, has produced some superb results including exhibition entries.

    You don't have to have a trailer-load of pro gear for that great shot.  Though it sometimes helps  Laughing
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 15:39
      heisdeadjim Chief Commissioner

    I currently have a basic Fujifilm s5800.

    Looking to step in to a DSLR. No idea where to start. I'm looking at a catalogue right now, there's a Sony DSLRA380Y, as an example.

    Where does one start?
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 16:12
      Gwiwer Rt Hon Gentleman and Ghost of Oliver Bulleid

    Location: Loitering in darkest Somewhere
    Many start with the question "What do I want the camera to do for me?" then match their budget to the most suitable model.

    If you can get to Michaels in the City or another good camera specialist (not Teds - with respect I do not call them a specialist as they are really only after your money) you should be able to discuss your circumstances and aspirations before reaching a decision.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 16:29
      heisdeadjim Chief Commissioner

    Ok, good points. I guess I'd like to become more proficient at basic photography skills.
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 16:34
      AclassGunzel Deputy Commissioner

    Any camera can take a good shot, some just allow you to be more creative. I still go out and shoot with my very first film camera a $35 Kodak S100 from the '80's!!! Most of my early rail stuff was taken on that camera. If I was to start out again looking for a good entry level DSLR I'd pick up a Nikon D5000 some pro's are using it as a back up camera, it has help menus, many auto functions and it is feels nice in the hand! As Gwiwer mentioned Michaels in city is a great place to start but also check out Camera Exchange (good for second hand gear save $$$$) and Camera House in Elizabeth St
    Posted: 23 Nov 2009 17:18
      Guss Chief Commissioner

    Location: Brisbane
    I use a Pentax K200D - a great camera!!!

    I've got several lenses.

    For someone looking for a good starter DSLR, look into the new Pentax K-x - getting great reviews on High ISO performance and has many features of the higher spec K-7.
    Posted: 24 Nov 2009 22:44
      GrahamH Chief Commissioner

    Location: At a terminal on the www.
    Mostly Canon A550 and occasionally Minolta SRT100.
    Posted: 24 Nov 2009 23:37
      S 301 Chief Commissioner

    Location: in front of the computer
    Well GrahamH, you've beat me with my SRT101 Razz

    Must say, the SRT101 is a great camera to use! Smile Have you thought of using the SRT100 for black and white photography lately? Smile

    Zec
    Posted: 25 Nov 2009 09:39

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