What type of digital camera do you guys use

Sooner Shooter · 03-29-2008, 06:34 PM

to photograph your guns etc. I'm in the market for one to use for forums like this and of course outdoor use. Any particulars I need to know? There's only about a thousand or so out there so if you could tell me the make and model, the cost and what you think of it I'd appreciate it.

HAWKEYE50 · 03-29-2008, 07:42 PM

Good Evening. I just bought one a month ago. Picked it up at Wallyworld for about 130.00. I don't know how it ranks with other dig. cams, but here is the peticulers...Casio Exilim 7.2 megapixels. You have to size the pic to use as an upload. It's easy too. The 3X zoom wasn't as good as I hoped for but for $130, it works well. Go anywhere like wallyworld or kmart. I just bought in the middle of the range. I have pictures posted on my blog, go look. keep in mind the pics were taken set at the lower resolution setting. I'm pretty happy with it. Check out these pics.

OkieHenry · 03-29-2008, 08:06 PM

I have a Fujifilm Finepix A805 digital 8.3 Maga Pixels - $39 at the pawn shop
1 Gig XD memory card - $20 Wal-Mart
card reader - $15 Wal-Mart

The camra with 1 gig card will take between 250 and 7500 pics depending on the quality setting you choose, or 30 minutes of video

HAWKEYE50 · 03-29-2008, 08:25 PM

His 39 trumps my 130. Good deal you found.

bigbuddy21 · 03-29-2008, 09:16 PM

100_3180.jpgi use a kodak dx7590 5.0 megapix/10x digital zoom lens

just_a_car · 03-29-2008, 10:12 PM

6.1 megapixel Kodak Easyshare Z650 with 10x optical zoom. Not sure what the cost was, as it was a Christmas present.

My pics are all over this sight, especially in the CETME forum.

billy · 03-29-2008, 10:27 PM

canon powershot A530
$225

SwedeSteve · 03-30-2008, 01:04 AM

Hassenfloppen DX767xitivplr. 12 Megapixel. $3700, and it takes crappy pictures!

LOL, couldn't resist. Sorry! I keep a Sony Cybershot 3.2 Megapixel lying around. I think it was around $290? Great little camera, with in camera editing.

billy · 03-30-2008, 06:16 AM

the only reason i bought mine was to take pics of my firearms and the serial numbers for my records.

Righteous · 03-30-2008, 06:58 AM

I have a older Kodak Easyshare , traded a guy a six pack of beer for it at Nascar Talladega Races, I run a beer tent and he had run out of money lol

GlockMeister · 03-30-2008, 11:25 AM

I have the Canon Powershot S2IS and it works great. I also have a Canon Powershot A40 , was my first digital camera. Looking to put it on eBay as a matter of fact. Have the original box, case, original 16MB and a 512MB secure card etc.etc.etc if you might be interested. I have always liked Canon products. I'd give you a good price on it if you need a camera? Here's a review on it.
Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot A40 Zoom - User Review

oldjarhead · 03-30-2008, 11:50 AM

I have the Fujifilm FinePix S700 and I love it. easy to use and easy to download photos to the computer.
I had a Kodak Easyshare prior to this one; had nothing but trouble with it and Kodak couldn't have cared less. The most I get out of it was 3 picyures before it went dead. After changing batteries for the umpteenth time I decided enough was enough and bought the Fuji.

Triggerjerk · 03-30-2008, 05:17 PM

My recommendation is to go to your library and find their stack of Consumer Reports. The librarian will show you. Look in the index for the month in 2007 when they did digital cameras. They list best buys in all kinds of price ranges. I got my wife a $550 Nikon D40 Kit for Christmas. She has not used it, which I find annoying, since that money could have funded a nice revolver!

My friend is a real camera guy, and he assured me that it was a really good choice. I'll probably never know!

Sooner Shooter · 04-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Well I just got one. I wanted something very slim so I could just put it in my pocket or a water proof container when I'm fishing or a pack when hunting.
Most of you guys spent more dough than I did. I hope I got enough camera.

Mine is a FUJIFILM J10 3x optical $150 I'm not using a tape but it's approx 2" x 3" x 5/8" My computer is almost 10 years old with only 10 gigs and 5 of that is already occupied. Really slow! At this point I've been able to load pics into the computer (is that called uploading?

) but haven't figured out how to delete them or load them onto an email. My baby girl moved out and got married recently so my little helper can't help anymore. Thanks for the information.

wbillylee03 · 04-01-2008, 10:35 PM

I have a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55. It is 7.2 mega pixels. The pictures are great and it takes video with sound. The best thing is that it is the size of a credit card and is only 7/8" thick, slips right into a pocket. I got mine for Christmas, so it was free. I have seen them lately for under $140.
Lee

GlockMeister · 04-01-2008, 11:07 PM

Sooner, if it was in your budget and it works for you and you like it, then that's all that matters.

03-29-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
Sooner Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 614	What type of digital camera do you guys use to photograph your guns etc. I'm in the market for one to use for forums like this and of course outdoor use. Any particulars I need to know? There's only about a thousand or so out there so if you could tell me the make and model, the cost and what you think of it I'd appreciate it. __________________ Save the drama for your mama!

03-29-2008, 08:25 PM	#4
HAWKEYE50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HOLLY MI Posts: 166 Blog Entries: 20	His 39 trumps my 130. Good deal you found. __________________ "KEEPIN MY POWDER DRY"

03-29-2008, 09:16 PM	#5
bigbuddy21 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new albany in. Posts: 973 Images: 5	100_3180.jpgi use a kodak dx7590 5.0 megapix/10x digital zoom lens __________________ LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!

03-29-2008, 10:12 PM	#6
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,509	6.1 megapixel Kodak Easyshare Z650 with 10x optical zoom. Not sure what the cost was, as it was a Christmas present. My pics are all over this sight, especially in the CETME forum. __________________

03-29-2008, 10:27 PM	#7
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,954 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	canon powershot A530 $225 __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

03-29-2008, 08:06 PM	#3
OkieHenry Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma Posts: 78	I have a Fujifilm Finepix A805 digital 8.3 Maga Pixels - $39 at the pawn shop 1 Gig XD memory card - $20 Wal-Mart card reader - $15 Wal-Mart The camra with 1 gig card will take between 250 and 7500 pics depending on the quality setting you choose, or 30 minutes of video

03-30-2008, 01:04 AM	#8
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	Hassenfloppen DX767xitivplr. 12 Megapixel. $3700, and it takes crappy pictures! LOL, couldn't resist. Sorry! I keep a Sony Cybershot 3.2 Megapixel lying around. I think it was around $290? Great little camera, with in camera editing. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-30-2008, 06:16 AM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,954 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	the only reason i bought mine was to take pics of my firearms and the serial numbers for my records. __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

03-30-2008, 06:58 AM	#10
Righteous Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 214	I have a older Kodak Easyshare , traded a guy a six pack of beer for it at Nascar Talladega Races, I run a beer tent and he had run out of money lol

03-30-2008, 11:25 AM	#11
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	I have the Canon Powershot S2IS and it works great. I also have a Canon Powershot A40 , was my first digital camera. Looking to put it on eBay as a matter of fact. Have the original box, case, original 16MB and a 512MB secure card etc.etc.etc if you might be interested. I have always liked Canon products. I'd give you a good price on it if you need a camera? Here's a review on it. Steves Digicams - Canon PowerShot A40 Zoom - User Review __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-30-2008, 11:50 AM	#12
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 814	I have the Fujifilm FinePix S700 and I love it. easy to use and easy to download photos to the computer. I had a Kodak Easyshare prior to this one; had nothing but trouble with it and Kodak couldn't have cared less. The most I get out of it was 3 picyures before it went dead. After changing batteries for the umpteenth time I decided enough was enough and bought the Fuji.

03-30-2008, 05:17 PM	#13
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978	My recommendation is to go to your library and find their stack of Consumer Reports. The librarian will show you. Look in the index for the month in 2007 when they did digital cameras. They list best buys in all kinds of price ranges. I got my wife a $550 Nikon D40 Kit for Christmas. She has not used it, which I find annoying, since that money could have funded a nice revolver! My friend is a real camera guy, and he assured me that it was a really good choice. I'll probably never know! __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

04-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#14
Sooner Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 614	Well I just got one. I wanted something very slim so I could just put it in my pocket or a water proof container when I'm fishing or a pack when hunting. Most of you guys spent more dough than I did. I hope I got enough camera. Mine is a FUJIFILM J10 3x optical $150 I'm not using a tape but it's approx 2" x 3" x 5/8" My computer is almost 10 years old with only 10 gigs and 5 of that is already occupied. Really slow! At this point I've been able to load pics into the computer (is that called uploading?) but haven't figured out how to delete them or load them onto an email. My baby girl moved out and got married recently so my little helper can't help anymore. Thanks for the information. __________________ Save the drama for your mama!

04-01-2008, 10:35 PM	#15
wbillylee03 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	I have a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55. It is 7.2 mega pixels. The pictures are great and it takes video with sound. The best thing is that it is the size of a credit card and is only 7/8" thick, slips right into a pocket. I got mine for Christmas, so it was free. I have seen them lately for under $140. Lee

04-01-2008, 11:07 PM	#16
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	Sooner, if it was in your budget and it works for you and you like it, then that's all that matters. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!