Digital Camera

[Roger M]

I had a Nikon 5700 a few years ago and the flash went out within a year. It was still under warantee, but i was never really happy with it. I have a Canon S3 now which has a 12x optical zoom and 6 megapixals. It has proven to be a great camera so far. There is a new version out now with 8 megapixals and a few more bells and whistles.

[Gordz32]

I got a Nikon d40x at x-mas. Love it, easy to use, great hi res pics and its lightweight, but you'll have a tuff time getting it in ur pocket!

[XcYZ]

Nice! What lenses are you using?

[DDY RCKT]

I have a Nikon D70, and I love it. I don't mind lugging it around at all, really.

[Gary C]

I usually lug around at the least a D200 body with a 50mm prime, 18-70,a 70-300 VR, an SB-800 and a light meter. I actually feel naked without it, and that's just a fraction of the gear I take with to a shoot or to the track.

Turn 12 @ RA - unfortunately a cloudy / overcast day, but still gets the point across.

http://gchildersphoto.com/DSC_0536.jpg -larger resolution, though still scaled back.

Personally, I'm a Nikon man at heart, but I can't help but hear the siren song of the Canon 500mm F/4 IS USM for motorsports work.

Years ago I carried around a CPX5K as a backup - this is back when your only DSLR choice was pretty much the Nikon D1 ('99). I still have the CPX5K, not the D1 however. That was swapped for a D100, then the D200, though the CPX5K did go back for a board replacement once. For a P&S I had no complaints.

The thing to remember as well is it's not *just* megapixels but also sensor quality & glass. In other words, I'd put the 4.1MP sensor in the D2Hs with a nice lens hanging off it up against an 8mp p&s sensor any day of the week.

As far as that p&S in specific, it looks like a good buy. A much updated version of the CPX5K I used to have, with a lot nicer sensor and more features. The limiting factory obviously will wind up being the ultimate lack of additional lenses - among other things. But for a P&S it doesn't look half bad. And it's a heck of a lot smaller than the tank I used to lug around, that's for sure!

[RDuke]

My father in law just picked up a D70 for my mother in law as her new 'point and shoot'. He shoots with a D2X.

I used the D70 this past weekend and it will probably be next on my list. Very easy to use and you can shoot in raw.

[ryans67deuce]

Scott,

I also just got a Nikon D40X for Christmas - my first Digital SLR, but I love it!! 10.1 mp, package deal that included both 18-55 & 55-200 lenses, and carrying case. I take it everywhere now... Here's a sample pic - keep in mind I'm still learning EVERYTHING about taking pics but you get the drift...

Ryan

[ProTouring442]

I got a nice gently used D70 for Christmas, and I LOVE it! I take it everywhere I can, and shoot whatever catches my eye.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill