Digital Photography
Most of my digital photography for the last several years has been with my Canon 20D and Nikon D40 DSLRs. Often I shoot in RAW mode and then use an image editor (GIMP) to reduce the image and optimize it for web viewing (JPEG).
I consider the Canon to have by far the best image quality; but the Nikon is much smaller / lighter and easier to carry around. The Nikon is actually much newer than the Canon; I got it for convenience. Both of the cameras are great; and come from a long line of DSLRs. If you’re serious about digital photography either of these would be a good option.
I also have a point-and-shoot camera. A Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX33S which I carry with me when I just cannot afford the extra space and weight a DSLR would cost (outdoor activities) or when the risk to damaging a DSLR would be too great. I personally don’t care for point-and-shoot cameras, and I hate to shoot without a real view finder (and LCD panel on the back of a “camera” is awkward for me at best). There are times, though, when I’m thrilled to have a descent camera with me, and this is a descent camera and very compact.
My older digital photography was done with a host of cameras; starting with two of the first Kodak digital cameras in the late 1990′s.
Before that I shot almost exclusively with a Nikon F2 and Nikon F4 and a Yashica Mat 124G (6x6cm – twin lens). I have some shots using a Canon F-1 (borrowed) as well.
I’ve never been very skilled with a camcorder; but I do have some old footage done on two different JVC DVC models and will be taking more with my Panasonic HDC-SD10 HD solid state unit.
Canon 20D
Nikon D40
Panasonic DMC-FX33S
Panasonic HDC-SD10
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