what cameras does everyone have?

takeleus

takeleus

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I started out with a Cannon S30 but have since upgraded to a Lumix DMC-FZ5 it is a 5 MgPX camera with a 12X zoom. It is great for outside, low light and video but have not mastered taking motion images yet. It is the best digital zoom that i have ever seen on a camera. Also works great for fireworks.

My 12 year old daughter uses a Samsung A503 it is also a 5 MgPx and 3X Zoom. It takes great pictures for a small camera.

Take lots of pictures, practice alot, that will help more than the fancy camera.
 
PhotoDave219

PhotoDave219

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....... The best photo i ever took at Disney world was with a lil point and shoot Canon Powershot. (Professionally i run around with 2 or 3 high end Nikons with fast glass.)

I recommend to anyone who's serious about learning to get into photography to pick up a basic book to explain out basic composition and lighting.
 
S. Paridon

S. Paridon

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We used a Canon EOS 20D on the trip before last and decided it was just too bulky and heavy. It takes AWESOME pictures but was a pain to carry around. The last time we went (June 07) we used our new Olympus FE230. This is pocket sized with 7.2 megapixels and 4X zoom. It is light and takes great snapshots. If you want to take portraits break out the big boy, like the EOS 20D.
 
TwoTigersMom

TwoTigersMom

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I have a Cannon XTi with an 18-200 lens. I hated my pictures from last trip so I went to the camera shop and asked for help. The guy took me to the park and showed me how to work it better. He also noticed that there was a lot of play in my lens. The lens I had at the time was an older 18-200 that was on my older Cannon EOS 650 film camera. I just got a new lens the other day and it sure makes a difference! No more fuzzy pics.
 
islesgirl

islesgirl

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tinkerbell0406 said:
I have the same camera and I love it!! I just bought it a few months ago and haven't been to Disney with it but I've been all over practicing and the pictures come out amazing!! And the camera is nice and small to put in your pocket!!
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I have the same camera as well and have used it in Disney 3 times. You have to know the settings in order to get the pictures. The Slow Syncho flash setting takes great firework pictures. Play around with the flash and you can get some absolutely amazing photos. Also try out the macro mode for focusing on an object and blurring the background, makes for great photos!
 
SweetMagic

SweetMagic

Oh Meyla Weyla
I have a Canon Powershot SD630 but I am clueless as to what I'm doing with it. I am not a picture taker, and really want to learn, but it's confusing when you first start out. In the daytime it's pretty easy to figure out what settings to use, but at night... well, let's just say I haven't figured it out yet. What is the trick to night shooting besides a tripod to steady the camera? I can't figure out what settings to use to make the shots better.

I have read the manual and have taken it with me only once so far (I just got it), and I practiced alot, but I have a long ways to go...
 
sleepybear

sleepybear

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bhg469 said:
let me add mini pocket tripod, sooooooooo worth it for those awesome night castle shots.
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What kind of mini pocket tripod do you use? I really need to get one, because my night shots are pretty awful. We had a perfect view of Wishes from the outdoor viewing platform at California Grill and ever single fireworks photo came out blurry.
 
rcapolete

rcapolete

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I got a Canon EOS 200D digital SLR. Also just brought a sony Mindv handycam Model number ends in 38. Can't wait to use this one it can video in complete darkness since it uses an infared light.
 
dolbyman

dolbyman

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Can't wait to use this one it can video in complete darkness since it uses an infared light.
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hate to dissapoint you but this irritates the security cameras(also IR based) and you footage will come out like some military footage (grey not green .. but still)
.. if you want to reveal hidden things like how the not lit stuff looks like, this may be your type of filming, but to film the attractions or parks at night , there comes nothing to a large bulky (semi) professional camcorder (like the sonyfx7/1 for HD)
 
rcapolete

rcapolete

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yeah not looking to actually use it in total darkness or even on some of the riders. It is more for the ability to film in the low light at night or indoors where my old vhs-c camera lack in quality.
I also no that i messes with the infared cameras on certain rides.
 
dandaman

dandaman

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sleepybear said:
What kind of mini pocket tripod do you use? I really need to get one, because my night shots are pretty awful. We had a perfect view of Wishes from the outdoor viewing platform at California Grill and ever single fireworks photo came out blurry.
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Sorry to double post...

I have an Optex, which should run around $3-4 US. It's really been quite useful:

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A steady camera and a good position means a great shot 90% of the time. :wave:
 
vardy

vardy

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I carry the canon 30d with a couple of L series lens. They are a little bulky but I love the way the pictures look. Glass sure makes a difference. Also a wide apature like 2.8 is great for those low light situations.
 
kag1984

kag1984

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I've got a simple little Olympus Stylus 800. It's nice because it's small but as a good number of features, one day I want to get an SLR, but while I'm still in college (broke) this one works great.
 
M

madge

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cattprez said:
just wondering what sort of cameras everyone has and what sort of piccies do they take>? Im tossing up whether to buy a new one and just want some ideas and reviews?
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I've been using a Canon S3 since June - I love it! :D

Looking forward to taking it to WDW in a few weeks!
 
PlaneJane

PlaneJane

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In the Parks
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Laura22 said:
You can easily point and click night shots with the right lens. There's really nothing to it if you have your camera set properly.

I carry around an SLR (canon digital rebel) with 3 lenses, which is not the most comfortable way to tour the parks, but I am not happy with how my pictures turn out if I don't have all my lenses all the time! I also have a small fuji finepix that I take on days when I'm not feeling as picky about my pictures.
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you still have to set a delay on the shutter... I was talking about a camera that needs no settings that will adapt like the eye does to light. I doubt you can point and click with the rebel at night. Tripod and delays are the only way now, btw i will have a rebel in the next month or so
 

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