As I’m planning for future gear coverage and other topics, I wanted to see what kind of cameras are represented amongst Photography Bay readers.
Take a couple of seconds and let me know in the below poll what kind of camera you use for most of your photography (I recognize that many of you own more than one, so pick your primary camera type).
Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.
Darren says
I felt I was a little misleading. Only 1 choice?
As a pro, I use a DSLR, but as a hobbiest, I use my GF1. Count me twice I guess.
DBK
Dan says
DSLR is what I use. Though I am thinking of a Canon s95 or something along those lines for something more portable just to keep with me.
Othe Kendrick says
A Pentax K-7, K-200, S-1, X-90, I-10, and S-1. I also have a ZX-5N. I use all frequently.
Jerome Taylor says
Just one choice? I use a D90 and an S95 (a great combo IMHO). I would say that the D90 is my main camera but I more often have the S95 with me and sometimes take more pics with it. If I added a medium format I would still call the D90 my main camera as the MF would be for special shoots. As Darren said, main camera for what?
Jacob says
Main camera is the one you use most?
Jerome Taylor says
“Jacob May 25, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Main camera is the one you use most?”
Most images or best images? Practice/learning shots or ones you think you will print? The one you use more or the one that is important to you? The one you carry most often partly because it cost less and would be easier to replace if something happened to it or the one that you hope you will be holding when you see ‘that’ shot?
April Smith says
Nokia N97 mini cameraphone is the one I use most regularly but I use other cameras from point and shoot to DSLR for my other media work
Thanks for having this poll! :)
Robert Andersen says
A little Pentax P3 back in the film days,until i dropped it and broke it about 20 years ago. 20 years later, i decided to try and get back into the hobby, and bought myself a Nikon D40 off of E-Bay,been soooo much fun since then. The D40 has been a wonderful teaching tool, so i now feel confident enough to move up, hopefully to the D7000, just loving the hobby all over again.
Bob Weiniger says
Anything I’m capable of capturing photographically, whether from a technical or asthetic point of view, my Nikon D90, 16-85mm Nikkor and 70-300mm Nikkor are up to the task.
SirVive says
I am a longtime Nikon user with D300s and D300… but I am enjoying my GF1 and GH2 system for the quality, portability, and features like the articulating LCD on the GH2.
Andrew says
I really love my D7000/35mm 1.8. however I find myself leaving it on the self and grabbing my Samsung TL-500, it’s really a great little camera.
Kofla says
Nikon D5000 here!
kombizz says
how about sony?
Rich Maher says
Canon 7D. Zenza Bronica ERTS1 medium format film.
Steve Paine says
I am currently nusing a Canon G-6 plan on turning it oin for a G-12.
Diana says
I use most often nikon d90, occasionally canon g11. I’d like to know more about different camera bags. I’m looking for sling bag that will hold camera attached to 70mm-300mm lens and also squeeze in an iPad?
Dave Eddy says
I use a D200 Nikon and a D700 nikon DSLR’s
Leif says
Nikon D700.
Susan says
I am trying to learn how to use a Sony a550 my kids gave me as a retirement gift to replace a defunct point & shoot digital.
Jim says
Nikon D7000
R. Simi Lyss says
My first love is cameras rather than photography. I currently use a D90 with a Tamron 18-270, a Fuji HS10, and a Panasonic DMC-ZS10 depending on what I’m willing to lug around at a given moment. About 30 years ago, when I realized the cameras themselves were my thing, I started to collect them. I currently have about 120 cameras, some as far back as 1915. I also have 17 different Nikon SLRs recently added from eBay (out of a possible 30 or so). Most cameras are marvelous machines and collecting them over the years has been great fun!
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John Stauffer says
Mirrorless; I use a DSLR a lot too, but I am enjoying the small, lighter weight of the Olympus and Panasonic micro 4/3 cameras.
Hunter Johnson says
Dslr
ian macpherson says
Primary: Nikon D70s & Nikon D300
Back-up: Canon G9
Roux, Jean-Luc says
I use a canon 7d With a 15-85 mm lens
Peter Talmazschi says
I am,medically speaking,a”camera fetishist”.I like the look and feel of a new camera, and even your cover photo gave me a pleasant thrill.But,regretfully,I also am a lazy carrier,so most of my cameras were point and shoot wide angle .At the moment I have a Samsung WB 650 (not rugged enough,slippery,superfluous GPS).
Gerardjan says
Using Pentax ME with 50mm 1.7, 135mm; Pentax KR with 21mm (All the time),
Nokia N8 is also there 24/7
Gerard
Dr Susan M. Whitefeather says
Primary is Canon 7D
Carl-Johan von Cappelen says
I use at the moment a Leica M8 / 24/ 2.0 + Noctilux 50/1.0
and Nikon D3s, 12-35/2.8 + 17-35/2.8 + 70-200/2.8 this is in my world the best combination for the kind of job I work with.
Markley Bryan says
Nikon D5000 and Nikon D300S
John says
I currently use 4 cameras (it should be only 3)
Canon S95 – Goes everywhere in my shirt pocket – hence used a great deal.
Nikon D90 – My main camera. While I like m43 there is nothing so far that is as capable as the D90. Since Panasonic are dumbing down the entire range that isn’t likely to change soon.
Panasonic GF1 – A travel companion, when I want to travel light and/or don’t need the better capability of the D90
Panasonic GH2 – Used purely for stills its video capability is wasted on me. This camera was an attempt to get the best of both worlds (or the best compromise). Its image quality is better then the GF1 but by an insignificant margin. Its ergonomics are nice – but it still is nowhere near the D90 for overall capability. Faster AF than the GF1 but cannot be put to any great use due to its poor performance in continuous AF and viewfinder lag. Its pretty much a failure for its intended purpose but kept just because I like using it. Rationally I should make a choice between the GH2 and GF1. (G3 is a dissapointment – less appealing than any G series to date)
Regards John
babak says
DSLR- Canon 500D
Luis peralta says
Hola yo uso nikon d 80, y d 700 saludos Luis.
Charl says
Dear Sirs,
Answering your poll.
Compact Digital Samsung WB550 with 24-240mm lens. (Europe name)
Canon EOS 5D MkII
Canon EOS 7D
Charl says
Please I do need to fill in also this information – the primary is somewhat (today) BOTH Canon EOS 7D with Samsung WB550 with wideangle lens! So in fact – I do use these three cameras parallel when I am outdoors. The Canon EOS 5D MkII FF is for my TS-E wide angle lenses and wide angle landscape lenses and the Canon EOS 7D I us primarly for tele lenses to get the addition of 1.6 X Extender effect but not loosing any stop (f/). Thank you sir for a very nice and exciting website for photography! Best Regards, Charl (Sweden Europe)
Mike says
Canon Eos 50D
Jerry says
Nikon P7000
lichtloper says
+ for ‘more serious’ stuff I use an Olympus E-650 + 14-54II;
+ for everyday fun Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX5.
monte holsinger says
I have used several olympus cameras and currently use the SP 800 UZ. I may have bought a conon ix 30 is if it were around
Arne Ek says
I use normaly tree cameras. Nikon D200. D300 and Sony R-1.
The Sony DSC R1 are remarkebel good in most situations with normal light.
Whit photographing older 6×6 negatives it its the best of my cameras.
tim burgess says
canon EOS 500D
Sandy says
DSLR – Canon 60D
PK Bhattacharyya says
My primary camera is Canon EOS 5oD
I also use Canon EOS 500 QD (Film SLR)
PK Bhattacharyya says
I primarily use Canon EOS 50D
Also have Canon EOS 500QD film SLR for family photos.
Gordon Hess says
My main camera is the Nikon D700 and I use the D300S as a back up camera to both great cameras.
LuĂs Mestre says
I primarily use a Canon EOS 7D.
I also have a Olympus Miu digital 800 in my daily bag.
David says
DSLR is my camera of choice.
teja says
yeah i go for DSLR as my first camera thats nikon D3000
Dorie says
My main use camera is a Sigma DP2S which is neither a point-and-shoot nor a DSLR.
Alan Kirkby says
Mirrorless – Fuji Finepix HS10
Jim says
Canon T1i DSLR
KL Tay says
I use a Nikon D90 and sometimes the Canon G9
John Clayton says
I use a Canon 60D.
Gordon Tempest says
I use the Canon 7D and love it.
Nancy Stevenson says
We have two cameras: one is a Canon SX30 IS and the other is a Fuji Finepix HS 10. We use these cameras for taking pictures of bears and wildlife in Alaska.
Malcolm Oliver says
Primary camera is DSLR – Samsung GX10 and GX20
Bill Sz says
DSLR – Canon 60D
Jim says
Canon T3i DSLR
Bruce says
Nikon D300 and coolpix S8100
Tex Bacalian says
I have two cameras. Primary camera is Fujifilm HS20EXR and the sidekick Fujifilm AX250. The HS20EXR is a remarkable thing to handle with its long, manual zoom control, PSAM and EXR Modes.
Tim says
DSLR, Pentax K-7
Vignesh says
DSLR
David says
Two Canon DSLRs, an Olympus Pen Epl1 and a casio High speed pocket camera
Richard Cram says
DSLR
Theodore Ritz says
I use the new Sony A580 DSLR. It is a fantastic camera. I also have a Sony A100 as a backup.
Craig Watkins says
I use a Nikon D7000, love it!!
Paul says
I use a Canon 7d-just got it and am still learning to use the basics.
Bruce Herrick says
Nikon D700
Ralph Walter says
I use a Panasonic Lumix FZ100…24X optical zoom…14 mega pixels ,.
full HD It does a great job!
Steve says
Nikon D300s DSLR
Duane Middlebrook says
DSLR – Nikon D200 & D7000
Victor says
I would love to be able to read the results of this poll, but the text you are using with the bar graph is UNREADABLE! Please fix it!
kanun400 says
I use a Canon D400 and that’s mainly why my nickname: kanun400
btw ireally enjoy this newsletter, keep it up !!
/\/\ario
Chris says
Which camera brand can guarantee that their shutter will continue to work after perhaps
80.000 shots??
Let me know so that I will go buy it !!
Frank Wilcox says
Nikon d300s DSLR
michael cano says
I use a NIKON D300
Roy T says
I have a D80 and now HS20EXR but often carry a Lumix FX65 for convenience.
Roy
Mark says
Very happy with my G11 except for the grip.
How does one handle the cam without activating one or more of the control buttons accidentally right under your thumb?
Did anyone happen to develop an accessory grip to alleviate the problem?
Thanks
ahhphoto says
Sony Alpha 100 (yes it’s old .. but does the job for me)
Charles P says
I use Canon 40D with a grip
Julo Alc says
CANON G11 — fantastic ***
Pentax D100 + many lenses
mezeus says
Canon 30D, Canon 50D, Fuji Finepic 9000.
Tom Newitt says
After buying a Sony A 300 (too heavy, not happy with lenses), then a Canon T1i (too heavy but good lenses) and now, like the third bear I am totally happy with the Sony Nex 3 (light, great resolution and lenses)
Finally I am happy.
Tom
mon lopez says
I use a D90 and D80
Billwil says
EOS 5D MK2
Les says
Canon T2I
Don says
Pentax DSLR
Indrajeet Singh says
I use a Nikon D7000, entered the DSLR world with the Nikon D60 after using the Nikon F3 hp for many years.
Darkprince379 says
Canon Eos 60D
Michael Scott says
Nikon D300…and I LOVE it
Fred says
I use a Nikon D200 and nikon D700
LauraB says
I have a Canon Powershot S3IS. I will be getting a Canon 60D in the next few months.
Moses Katz says
Canon 5D Mark2,my best to date. 24-105mm lens,1.2 85mm(fantastic) which enables me to stay away from using flash.
Sanjay Jumde says
I use a bridge camera Kodak 6490. Good enough for A4 sized prints, quite portable, good zoom (optical 10X), EVF and long battery life. Sanjay Jumde
Elliott Sznukowski says
Nikon D700, and a Cannon PowerShot SX120IS
Damon Loomis says
Nikon D300.
Ariel says
Nikon D700 & D7000
Richard Cavanaugh says
I use my camera for product photography, kitchens, furniture, and also family photos – lots of children. The camera used is a Sony a100. It serves my purposes well.
David Reid says
For my Commercial work, I use a Nikon D300 a D200 and for fun a Coolpix S80
Rayven says
I use a canon 50D DSLR
Duce says
Olympus E-500
Jesse Alcala says
Sony Alpha 700
Komalkumar says
DSLR – Nikon D7000 & D90
James Wagner says
Pentax K-m DSL, Sigma f2.8 105mm
M Elangovan says
Canon EOS 550D
andres Rul.lan says
Panasonic Lumix GH2
jJ Fleming says
Nikon D200 DSLR
Savin says
Canon 1D Mark IV (25% of my pictures), Canon 5D Mark II (30%), Canon 50D (10%), Canon Powershot 95 (5%), iPhone 4 (20%, because is ALWAYS with me!).
Fred Ziffle says
Canon EOS 60D – sweet camera
Screaming Tut says
me D90 D300s & iPhone 4G. Last year I had a serious infection in my left hand (palm) I could not hole my DSLR But I got myself the iPhone I been shooting with that since Sept 2010 I just started being able to pick up the DSLR. Although I still have a bandage on the Palm (it not healed yet going on 17 months plus 9 surgeries!) I am not wearing a cast ( had it on 14 weeks 6 different cast though) that goes from mid forearm to just pass my longest finger tips to keep in a neutral position. also I been shooting B&W with a used Nikon F4t with digital back. great camera. At school I got to use a Mamiya 645DF with 220 film backs we just got a digital back for two of them I think its the 33MP. cool.
Natarajan Manikoth says
I use a DSLR, even though I still hang on to my trusted F2AS body and MF Nikkors.
Mike O'Brien says
Canon EOS 7D, DSLR is my primary camera.
Mike O'Brien says
DSLR, Canon EOS 7D
Robert Wilkinson says
I use a Nikon D300S Digital SLR as my primary camera.
David Holloway says
Panasonic GF1 with 14-45mm and external viewfinder (DMW-LVF-1)
Francesco Rossini says
I use a Canon 7D.
Lloyd A. LeZotte says
I have been a NIKON-Person for over 40 years … I use a NIKON D300+18-200mm Zoom as my ‘walk-around camera; I use NIKON D700 with a variety of fixed focal lengths for studio and environmental portraits … and a Canon G11 as the one hanging from my belt whereever I go… great little camera!
Might I suggest that next time you want or need to make a survey, kindly use a knowledgeable person in the design of the same … making up such questions is extremely complex and quite a challenge, if the objective is to get meaningful data.
George Jones says
Lloyd A. LeZotte. What a toss-pot of a remark!. Are you god?
john p harringer says
main camera nikon f100 film camera
Rob Brady says
Panasonic GF1 with 20mm.
ddagan says
Cannon 60D
Lou says
Nikon 300s and Leica-D Lux 4…….
Erwin says
Pentax K20d DSLR
Richard says
Main camera Nikon d3x .
David Dunn says
I had an eye test other day: Optician noted my records stated, ” Retired Photographer”
“Do phoographers ever retire she said?” to which of course the answer was no.
After a lifetime of carrying a camera, I still feel undressed without one.
In my working days it was all film. Mamiya 6 x7, Bronica .and Pentax 35mm. Now all sadly little used. The 6 x7 is really my favourite camera of all time.
For a number of years I have used digital, Minolta, Lumix Z30 the latter very good, but recently got a fault, probably not worthwhile to fix. The successor the Z100 semed a poor option.
Now I have a Pentax K5 with 2 lenses. Still learning the formidable range of settings built in. The extent pictures can be manipulated on computer is one of the most useful features of Digital. I still miss the darkroom. I am a pictorialist, but anything that makes a”picture” gets my attention.
It is nice to take lots of digi images at no cost, after commercial work where every single frame had to count. DD
Bill says
Nikon Coolpix P500 – Excellent for traveling in the country or on sea. Easy to use, with spectacular results.
Jim says
Canon DSLR 7D & T1i
Brandy says
I use my DSLR Pentax K-r. I love this awesome camera!
Jack L. says
Primary: Canon EOS 1D Mark II
Secondary: Canon EOS 50D
Carry along: Canon S90
Glenn K says
Primary: DSLR (Canon 7D)
Seconday: DSLR (Canon 40D)
Carry along: P&S (Canon G10)
JOnathan says
Pentax K20D SLR (with a ton of manual prime lenses)
Canon S90 compact
tony t says
nikon d300, d7000
Jack Moroney says
Canon Rebel XSi
Joe D'Angelo says
I use Nikon D300 as my primary camera and Nikon D70 as backup
dick ranez says
leica m9 with 35 and 75 summicrons
Bill says
I am in the process of switching from an Olympus SP-560UZ to an Olypus EPL-2.
rlb says
DSLR, D90, D3000, D40
Peter says
Canon 5D Mk II
Jacques says
Canon EOS Rebel T2i, and Nikon Coolpix L18
DUNCAN says
I have shot with a pentax for the last 22 years,1st a sf10 then a ist 35 mm film cameras now I have a K10, aK7 and an 0lympus E620. so i guess DSLR is the main type of camera I us. I also have a 6year old Fuji fine pics point and shoot that I have taken some of my favorite shoots with.
Jay says
Love my Canon 7D, but considering the SX30 for the handy camera. I’ve had several of the SX series cameras over the years and they all took great shots.
Gordon Maxwell says
I shoot with an Olympus E5 and the older Olympus E3 enjoy everyminute with both.
Antonio Sergio Braga says
I use a Canon T3i.
timothy john plog says
another vote for DSLR-I use a Canon 1Ds3-coming from a long line of Canon film and digital bodies over the decades-love this hobby!
Andrew Tyrtania says
Mirrorless – Olympus PEN E-pl2
terriss brown says
sony a700 dslr
scott says
nikon d60 18-135 nikkor
Mike says
The camera I use 99% of the time is the Sony A700, mostly with the Sony 18-250mm lens.
Alejandro says
My first digital camera was the Olympus E-500 six years ago. I am using an E-620 DSLR nowadays with a mirrorless Olympus E-PL1, both at the same time. I am pleasantly surprised by this little camera’s image quality: It is equal or slightly better than the reflex.
steve says
Olympus E5 good for everything, solid last life time!
steve says
forgot to mention lens f2.8 50mm-200mm beautiful lens and 12mm-60mm Zuiko both great to use.
ianne says
DSLR
Nikon D90