This started as a facebook comment thread over a picture from Photography Tips which has the picture of the same object taken from 4 different lenses to show how they differ in the capture. It is a wonderful pic 🙂
In the comment thread, I had wished if Hitchy, IHM, and Shail di could have a blog about the cameras and equipment they use. The idea was that photography newbies like me and others can see the different stuff these guys use. I have been capturing photos on the family camera ever since I was 14 or something, but I am not any good with the technicalities and details of it.
I have two cameras: my Nikon L110, and Samsung Galaxy Ace. Since my Nikon is in a different city as I have lent it to someone to use I am posting pics of my room mate’s Nikon L110. Yes, both of us have the same camera and gear, so it should suffice.
Presenting the Nikon L110:
I got this for myself in December 2009 (I think). Its specifications are:
- 12.1 Mega Pixels
- 15 X Optical Zoom
- NIKKOR 35mm equivalent lens
- HD recording
- 108.9 X 74.3 X 78.1 mm physical dimensions
- weighs about 406 gms
Overall I find this to be a wonderful camera, and takes good pics in low light as well. The only catch is that although it has VR, it is very sensitive. If I don’t have very steady hands the images can turn out to a little blurry. However, if I keep the flash on with its flap on, the blur doesn’t come in. I use this camera for occasions like family/friends gathering or trips.
The Samsung Galaxy Ace:
I got this in August 2011. Its specifications are:
- 5 Mega Pixels
- 112.4 X 59.9 X 11.5 mm physical dimensions
- weighs about 113 gms
This is my primary camera. Now now, don’t look at the screen like that. It’s a phone, I know. It is also a Camera-Phone. Since I carry it on me most of the times, I use it to take my general day to day pictures. As you can see the screen has two large cracks on it. It still functions as smooth as new. I plan to replace it with a Galaxy S duos some time soon.
The one I want: Nikon D3200 SLR:
So, I am getting ahead of myself a little and would like to add this little drool and lust worthy camera. Since I am saving up for other things, I am not rich enough to buy this. I have linked its flipkart page to the title, so if some one is feeling generous enough they can gift it to me 😛
Please, if you wish do blog about your camera and equipment as well.
And I write 
Cameras are the in thing it would seem.
Hobbies 🙂
Loved reading your list. DO you get the blur even when you use it on auto? DO you have the option of Auto with Flash switched off? That is what I use when I want auto and no flash.
It’s a good idea to share what we are planning to buy too… in my case I have just finished buying long planned lens and camera.
I too should have included my Galaxy SII, which I do use very often!!
The blur comes only in scene modes and auto modes just not easy smart auto.
I do have the option of auto with flash off, but flash on makes it more less responsive.
This is good stuff. Photography seems to be a part of popular culture now. Sadly, I don’t understand much. Hope to change that sometime.
beautiful and insighful post. I am an amateur and most of the time my pictures go wrong since I have the habit of shaking the hands too much..it becomes blurred. But, I love pics and I most use my HTC One X phone, I pad and my simple si camera that has I think eight MP.
Cheers
Vishal
http://www.vishalbheeroo.wordpress.com
Cheers.. Thank you for dropping by 🙂