what camera do you use

matt_87

Have you considered a used DSLR? Canon 400Ds don't go for a lot these days, you can still take great pictures with them, and if it gets damaged on a ride, it's not quite as heartbreaking as ruining something like a brand new 600D.

I've tried bridge cameras before, I had one prior to my SLR. They just strike me as a poor compromise between a compact and a full-blown SLR, I would rather have one or the other, or ideally both.

johnny25

Use a Cannon DSLR when I can. Too cumbersome to take out on a bike.

Find the camera on my iPhone 4S good enough to use when out cycling.

cgarossi

I have a D5100 with four different lenses but I would be very hesitant to take it on the trail with me. I've been using a DSLR for a few years now and would never go back to a regular point and shoot if I was taking photos I wanted to keep. I take with me a Samsung compact that does HD video though. And yes the iPhone camera is normally more than adequate.

My flickr photostream is here if anyone is interested. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossmiller/

Theres some of mountain mayhem 2010 taken with a D40 before I knew what I was really doing.

tomstickland

I decided to use my mobile instead of my compact (Canon S90) on a 4 day ride. I got away with it, but the pictures are no match for what the compact produces. Good compromise I reckon using a semi decent compact.

Richie63

Canon 7D added to the above list can not wait to use it-charging battery now

b_real

Echoing skooters point. A camera for taking out on the trails while riding is different from the one you want to take to an event.

Personally I think the bridge camera's are good for neither, too bulky for stashing and too inflexible for sports events (no lens choice, small sensors etc). Although I'm sure decent ones exist that can get you by.

Big fan of the S90/100/110 series for portability, although the sony rx100 would get my money for the bigger sensor; and it may even substitute a DSLR for landscapes once you get to the top.

If your a pure minimalist, the Nokia 808 is worth a look as well... good GPS (for a phone) and stunning picture quality (for a camera!).

AngusChild

If I'm taking stills I always use a canon 40d, and I carry 3 lenses. This is the £1000 DSLR situation. It isn't easy to carry but in my opinion compacts don't have a scratch on the quality and creativity achievable using a fully manual DSLR.

NickWebster

People have been taking action photos for more than 100 years. Long before autofocus, motor wind, auto exposure and instant reviewing on a screen. To say a bridge camera couldn't take bike photos is simply plain wrong.

I am a professional photographer and shoot action sports using a camera designed for landscapes and portraits. It is slow and clunky, but at the time, Sony didn't have anything better. Take a look at my website (http://www.nickwebster.com) and most of it is shot on my Sony A900s. Great action photography is more about anticipation than rattling-off as many pictures at possible hoping there are one or two half-decent ones in there.

b_real

To say a bridge camera couldn't take bike photos is simply plain wrong.

Who said that bridge cameras can't take bike photos?

Myster101

cgarossi wrote:

I have a D5100 with four different lenses but I would be very hesitant to take it on the trail with me. I've been using a DSLR for a few years now and would never go back to a regular point and shoot if I was taking photos I wanted to keep. I take with me a Samsung compact that does HD video though. And yes the iPhone camera is normally more than adequate.

My flickr photostream is here if anyone is interested. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossmiller/

Theres some of mountain mayhem 2010 taken with a D40 before I knew what I was really doing.

Love that HDR Sunset

tomstickland

I tried using my Samsung S2 camera on a 4 day ride recently. The photos looked pretty good on its screen. When I got home and looked on the PC then the photos weren't too bad but clearly no way as good as what my S90 Canon compact produces. I managed to tart them up with 10% changes in lightness and saturation. The phone was not a disaster but good to know that the bulkier compact is worth it.

Anonymous

camera on my blackberry smart phone its pretty shit thinks its only about 3MP or something.

uselly the only thing I have on me wherever I go

unigeezer

attached my Canon HV30 to my cable cam setup using 24fps "cinema" mode. Pretty nice film-like quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvmCrD9WH8E

JDFcz

Nikon D700
Nikkor 35mm f/1,4 AF-S
Nikkor 70-200 f/2,8 VR
Tokina 17mm f/3,5

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poah

used to have a 5D2 with too many lenses - had to sell it all when I became unemployed a couple of years ago. only really use an iphone now although I do have access to a 40D when ever I want. Posted a few up in a new thread

coulddobetter

Thouands wort of canon 5 dmk2 and lenses.and a canon sis bridge.

Burning Quads

Now a subject I can comment about..

I've been using a dslr now for over 7 years and I can honestly say that with the right settings with the proper basic photography skills, any camera can take great images. It's like riding, down to the user and there skill with the equipment. I'll always use a dslr when I want a "certain" image and you need the right lens and settings to achieve that "style". But I'll go out with that purpose and take the time to get that image.

But when I'm out on my bike, I want to ride, always have a camera, just in case. But the one on my mobile will do. Plus as it's a little slower, in darker areas, the mobile phone is pretty good at panning as you get naturally a longer shutter speed.

I can honestly say that with basic photography skills and a camera witch gives you come control over the exposure settings, you'll get so amazing results.

The best camera in the world is the one that you have when that magic moment happens. So many times I've been gutted because I didn't have any form of camera with me.

By the way I have a Canon 7d with various lenses and flashes. A Panasonic Lumix LX5 and the one on my phone and I've got great images with them all.

eBatatas

Hi!
I'm using two Drift 720HD cameras, usually one attached to the helmet and another to the seat post. They are miles away from a 1080 cam, but provide a sufficient quality and great picture stability for a rather small price.
Here's a preview, shot in the "Monsanto" park, in Lisbon, Portugal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5q1xRmB0V0

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Rui

fastlane80

I use a GoPro 3 hero, this is my channel trailer

http://youtu.be/CL7tmHc5eAw

enjoy

CitizenLee

I use a Sony A580 DSLR... which is actually my second Sony DSLR. Tired various Canons and Nikons in the same range and none of them could compete, and full frame is not for me. It's seen criminal lack of use lately though... due to work, weather, family and having too many other hobbies! Not so recent pics in the Flickr link in my sig

kammybear

I just got round to using an actioncam for the first time today! Video coming up. Really impressed with the SJ1000....decent quality for a £50 chinese camera!

I bought a Canon 600D a few weeks ago and just working out how to use it

Kowalski675

Should've bought a Nikon - they're cooler and Nikon owners are more well endowed...

KevChallis

I use a. Nikon d7100, it's insured, so really doesn't bother me taking a £1000 camera riding, I take it most places so it's no different to me

wilcollins

Hello all, new to the forum, so I figured this is the best place to start.
So...I shoot with D3 and D800 bodies.
Lenses are Nikon 50mm 1.4, Nikon 24-70 2.8, Nikon 70-200 2.8 and the giant Sigma 150-500.
I use 2 Canon flashes and a Metz, synced by Hahnel Tx/Rx and below are some examples.

Sam4King

I use the GoPro Hero 1
Check my videos out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur-OVAO ... j6&index=2

Bloodonthetracks

For action cams I have a copy of the sj4000 which is of course a copy itself. It's ok as a dash cam but the frame capture rate struggles in anything but good natural light. the sticky pads that come with it also ruined the dash in my new car. Also have the hero 4 for when I'm serious. So, unused.
Handheld wise I bought the Nikon cool pix 15 megapixel bridge camera which again is ok in good conditions but the flash is dire and its rubbish in artificial light, particularly fluorescents. I have a 15 year old 3.2 megapixel Olympus handheld that takes infinitely better pics and is just the right size for a camelback. Also pretty cheap second hand do if it gets smashed I can get another from eBay for about £20.

posterboyj

Canon G7X, good camera with decent Sony 1" sensor.

johnnywheels

Burning Quads wrote:

Now a subject I can comment about..

I've been using a dslr now for over 7 years and I can honestly say that with the right settings with the proper basic photography skills, any camera can take great images. It's like riding, down to the user and there skill with the equipment. I'll always use a dslr when I want a "certain" image and you need the right lens and settings to achieve that "style". But I'll go out with that purpose and take the time to get that image.
airwheel q3 unicycle
But when I'm out on my bike, I want to ride, always have a camera, just in case. But the one on my mobile will do. Plus as it's a little slower, in darker areas, the mobile phone is pretty good at panning as you get naturally a longer shutter speed.

I can honestly say that with basic photography skills and a camera witch gives you come control over the exposure settings, you'll get so amazing results.

The best camera in the world is the one that you have when that magic moment happens. So many times I've been gutted because I didn't have any form of camera with me.

By the way I have a Canon 7d with various lenses and flashes. A Panasonic Lumix LX5 and the one on my phone and I've got great images with them all.

Gotta say I'm definitely jealous of your Canon 7d I used to work in a Best Buy and the camera section was by far the most interesting section. With the modern dslr's, you don't have to have much shooting knowledge in order to take incredible photos. You made some very good points, not about what you have but where you are/who you're with!

totheextreme

Go pro is the way forward here is a description to the latest release

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bicycleriders

i use a good camera. I use a Nikon d3000. its awesome i am happy use this camera.