How many camera makes do you use?
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Just Canon. Not that I would be opposed to using other brands, I just haven't ever felt the need.
I only shoot with my 80D. The Smartphone does get some use, but I would not count it as a camera (Google Pixel 3a, takes great shots for what it is though).
I have a couple of analog cameras from Nikon and Pentax, and some FD glass. Gifts from people who don't use the gear anymore and knew I am into photography a lot deeper than them. It's the kind of gear that I'd like to use more but get around to very little.
So a vote for only Canon it is.
I have a couple of analog cameras from Nikon and Pentax, and some FD glass. Gifts from people who don't use the gear anymore and knew I am into photography a lot deeper than them. It's the kind of gear that I'd like to use more but get around to very little.
So a vote for only Canon it is.
Aye if I count up my pictures over the last 3 years I have over 28,000 from my Canon, 4000 from my Nikon Z6, and maybe 5000 from my iPhone. These are just ruff estimates based on a quick count and don't really say that all of these have been keepers, for instance my phone takes pictures of the label on a sandwich to be sent to my fiancé for approval that it lacks anything he doesn't like or is intolerant.I did count it, since it's both a camera and a different brand
I only use Canon for digital now. Have tried others since 2005 but for me, not as good. But I also use Pentax for MF film, 6x7.
I just upgraded my iPhone. I didn't even look at the specs for the camera when I chose it. I realize that a lot of people get new phones because they want a better camera. When I want a better camera, I buy a new camera. I carry my phone in my shirt pocket. Phones keep getting bigger and bigger. I don't want that. When I want to use a tablet, I use my iPad. So I got the iPhone SE. I restored to it the last backup from my 6S, so it seems identical. The processor is vastly faster, but I don't talk any faster when I use make a phone call. Anyhow, I take relatively few pictures with the phone, mainly in situations where I didn't bring a camera and am surprised that I want to shoot something. Otherwise, I'm in an exotic place that I'm afraid I won't be able to find on a map later, so instead of pairing with my camera to put GPS data with pictures, I'll just take a shot with the phone and check that picture's location.
So I didn't count the phone as another brand. I'm not shooting just Canon out of some doctrinaire position. If I had had more money in 1970 or so, I would have bought a Nikon for my first SLR instead of the Canon. My first digital camera was a Casio that had a Canon lens. My first DSLR was a Rebel I bought as an impulse purchase when I was supposed to be looking at TVs, washers, and dryers for my new home.
Last fall I did look at Sony's offerings when I was considering an upgrade to my G7X II travel camera before a trip to Italy, et. al. I found they had made their lenses zoom farther and made them slower, so less suited for my travel pictures. I also looked at the M50, which was nice, but I chose to stay more pocket-sized and got a G5X II. There is some convenience with using cameras that have similar controls and menus.
So I didn't count the phone as another brand. I'm not shooting just Canon out of some doctrinaire position. If I had had more money in 1970 or so, I would have bought a Nikon for my first SLR instead of the Canon. My first digital camera was a Casio that had a Canon lens. My first DSLR was a Rebel I bought as an impulse purchase when I was supposed to be looking at TVs, washers, and dryers for my new home.
Last fall I did look at Sony's offerings when I was considering an upgrade to my G7X II travel camera before a trip to Italy, et. al. I found they had made their lenses zoom farther and made them slower, so less suited for my travel pictures. I also looked at the M50, which was nice, but I chose to stay more pocket-sized and got a G5X II. There is some convenience with using cameras that have similar controls and menus.
Primarily m4/3 - Olympus mostly but some Panasonic. Canon kit is secondary -- all older generation bodies and lenses in real need of update. I do have a Fuji APSC just for fun. I'm coming up to major decision point what to pursue. For 95% of what I shoot m4/3 is more than adequate and I appreciate the lighter weight, smaller size flexibility for event shoots. But if TN is to be believed, m4/3 is history (although my gear still works great and probably will for years). So I'm open to total replacement of everything... just need to decide which direction to go.
Others are counting camera phone, I didn't. I only use it occasionally. I have tried other camera brands, but I never found something worth moving off of Canon. I actually have a great deal of respect for other camera brands, but when I add everything together, I have preferred Canon.
Personally, Canon and my Apple products. Professionally (film & video), many -- Arri, Red, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, GoPro, DJI, Apple, Hitachi -- depends on the project.
Currently... only Canon. Did not count smartphone... because I'm sure we could assume everyone has a smartphone, and the poll makes it sound like it's for dedicated cameras. Unfortunately... without definition on that I'm afraid the results might be skewed.
@AlanF confirm your intention on the cellphone... and I'm sure users will change their votes to match.
@AlanF confirm your intention on the cellphone... and I'm sure users will change their votes to match.
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I included my iPhone. But to avoid confusion, phones should be omitted, and I am changing my entry.
