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Title: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: jjjonz on January 14, 2014, 07:16:35 PM
I am considering buying a new camera and I see some mighty fine photos that folks have posted. Some others might be like I am and would appreciate your input...............Thanks JJ
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: RAD on January 14, 2014, 07:20:11 PM
JJ,

for the most part I just use my galaxy s3 camera and send them over to my computer before uploading.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: HighOnSmoke on January 14, 2014, 07:38:57 PM
I am using a Nikon D7000 and most of the time use my 40mm macro lens for food photos.
If I am real lazy then I use my Sony Point and Shoot.  ;)
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: CDN Smoker on January 14, 2014, 07:42:33 PM
I'm sure it looks like it but I use my ipad for pics and posting ;D
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Post by: smokendevo on January 14, 2014, 07:44:20 PM
Last year I bought one of those Nikon D5200 cameras. When you take the time to learn all of the stuff you can do with it it is a wonderful camera. It is the bottom of the DSLR camer that Nikon makes and there are many sales on these types of cameras. I have taken some really nice photos with it but must times when I am in a hurry I grab my I-phone and snap a picture. Computer software does some amazing things for bad photos also  ;D
Title: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: mikecorn.1 on January 14, 2014, 09:09:23 PM
iPhone 5
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Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: MoHuka on January 14, 2014, 09:26:57 PM
Canon G15....great camera for point and shoot
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Jaxon on January 14, 2014, 09:44:48 PM
We got the Nikon CoolPix P520 for Christmas.

It has a lot of flexibility for manual adjustments - which I like experimenting with - but it also has a number of automatic settings for goof -proof shots like I NEED.  It also shoots video in full 1080p HD. 
After I have the pics I want, I transfer the memory card to the computer, download, and they are ready to post...way yonder easier than the "old way" I had to do it.

The one negative is...I can't make any phone calls with it.           8)
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: muebe on January 14, 2014, 09:54:17 PM
JJ,

for the most part I just use my galaxy s3 camera and send them over to my computer before uploading.

I do the same as RAD ;)
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: rexster314 on January 14, 2014, 10:28:32 PM
8mp camera on my Galaxy S3, Bluetooth it to my laptop then resize it for the web in PS, then upload.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: pz on January 14, 2014, 11:11:33 PM
Canon 60D --> Picasa album on the PC --> choose subset to upload to Picasa web albums --> use URL to post in topics
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: sliding_billy on January 15, 2014, 02:51:20 AM
Canon t4i>Photobucket unless I need a quick shot, and then Galaxy S4.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: squirtthecat on January 15, 2014, 07:29:30 AM
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Canon 60D Pentax K200D --> Picasa album on the PC --> choose subset to upload to Picasa web albums --> use URL to post in topics

Or my crappy old Samsung Stratosphere in a pinch.   ;)
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Scallywag on January 15, 2014, 08:20:06 AM
When I'm feeling lazy I use my Iphone and tapatalk to upload... quick and easy. When I want to take the time on cooks I really want to document well I use a Nikkon D3200 and photobucket.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Smokin Don on January 15, 2014, 09:02:50 AM
I use my Olympus E620 and do a little touch up in photoshop elements. I upload to Photobucket to post. Don
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: LostArrow on January 15, 2014, 04:43:12 PM
I am considering buying a new camera and I see some mighty fine photos that folks have posted. Some others might be like I am and would appreciate your input...............Thanks JJ
My 3 rules of photography
1) the best camera is the one in your hand, most daytime pics taken with I-phone.
2) when taking pics during travel someone needs to be n the pic, otherwise buy the postcard.
3) cameras on phones fail when you need a flash.
For my second camera I have a compact high zoom fugifilm.
Several manufacture this type. Fits in shirt pocket & takes good distance & flash pics.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: fishingbouchman on January 15, 2014, 07:31:16 PM
Iphone. Now note3 although only posted one s with it.  To photo bucket then let bbq. But I'm lazy
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: flbentrider on January 15, 2014, 08:29:10 PM
Nikon D5200, Before that a D70..

Sometimes a Samsung Note 3.

All of my photos are "unshopped"
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: tnjimbob on January 16, 2014, 12:36:14 PM
Samsung Galaxy S3, then upload to computer & edit in Irfanview. I usually only resize & sharpen, as I want to accurately show what I'm cooking. I have a Canon SX150 that I need to learn to use, because the all-auto setting pics have not been satisfactory so far.

Would love for Santa to bring me a DSLR, but the budget committee vetoed that, and that would require more learning on my part.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: ThomEmery on February 11, 2015, 11:23:41 PM
IPhone 5

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Post by: ThomEmery on February 11, 2015, 11:24:44 PM
Competition burnt ends going into the wrap

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Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: ronman451 on February 11, 2015, 11:48:26 PM
I use three devices, depending on what's handy at the time.

1. Nikon D5100 DSLR with Tamron 28-75mm lens. The D5000 series are a great entry-level cameras for folks wanting to enter the DSLR world. I do all my post-processing with Adobe Lightroom (I have never used Photoshop, as Lightroom does 95% of what I need). I think the most current model available in this series is the D5500... (~$1000.00)

2. Panasonic LUMIX point-and-shoot. This is a nice little camera with a decent 20X optical zoom. (~$300.00)

3. iPhone 5.  This is my least favorite of the three, but I almost always have my iPhone with me so I make do with the tool at hand.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on February 12, 2015, 12:07:18 AM
iPhone 6
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on February 12, 2015, 11:30:11 AM
Nexus 5 phone set at HDR+
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: TMB on February 12, 2015, 12:01:06 PM
Been using a Fuji 5000 but now staring to use my 5s I-phone
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Savannahsmoker on February 12, 2015, 12:07:44 PM
JJ,

for the most part I just use my galaxy s3 camera and send them over to my computer before uploading.

same here
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: IR2dum on February 12, 2015, 12:45:12 PM
All of these cameras are well and good and produce great shots, but I am looking for exceptional shots so I think we should wait until Dee weighs in on his equipment and techniques.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: Ka Honu on February 12, 2015, 05:03:05 PM
... we should wait until Dee weighs in on his equipment and techniques.

You beat me to the punch on that one except for noting that his "equipment and techniques" are still classified and so advanced that none of us would be able to duplicate them. At least that's what he told me his wife says.

Dee is dealing with some kitchen remodel & contractor challenges which have kept him off-line for a bit but he should be back fairly soon to give the definitive answers to this and many other questions we didn't even know we wanted answered. And should you be wondering why kitchen remodel issues affect his LTBBQ posts, remember that he routes all transmissions from his computer through the microwave oven to ensure he achieves the proper temperature when addressing hot topics.
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: teesquare on February 12, 2015, 08:07:14 PM
he routes all transmissions from his computer through the microwave oven to ensure he achieves the proper temperature when addressing hot topics.

You sir - win the Alfred E. Newman award for double entendre journalism! :D :D :D
Title: Re: What camera are you using to capture your cooks ???
Post by: drholly on February 14, 2015, 02:29:49 AM
Hard to come back from that segue....

I use a Fujifilm X10 most of the time. It is easy to handle and carry, looks a lot like my old Leica rangefinder (ok I admit, that's one of the main reasons I like it...  ;) ) But it does a good job and the optical telephoto isn't bad. When I really want to do something special, I grab my Nikon D300S. I have a variety of lenses and have been lucky enough to find some great old Nikon glass. I've never been very successful with my phone - guess I am still a curmudgeon (heck, I still use an old Nikonos when I am diving!)