Posted by David Peterson on 24 Aug 2006 as Cameras
What’s the most popular digital camera at the moment?
Well, judging from the uploads to my forum gallery, it’s the Nikon D70, closely followed by the Canon 350D (otherwise known as the Digital Rebel XT).
EDIT: See the note at the end of this post for details, but when we merge the 300D, 350D, and the Rebels, we get a different winner!
I tallied all 47,000 photos in the gallery to come up with the below tables. So these results don’t show the cameras that pros use, but rather what most hobbyist photographers use.
The top 6 cameras are prosumer models, meaning they have most of the same features of a professional camera, but without the cost. This is quite revealing, because it means that these great cameras have come down in cost enough to be cheap enough for hobbyists to purchase.
The other surprise is that the Sony Cybershot is number 7. This is the only Point and Shoot camera in the top 10, and just goes to show the popularity of this camera.
Now turning to the top Manufacturer list. The top two are no surprise - Canon and Nikon. The interesting thing is that Canon has almost double the number of people using a their cameras than the second placed Nikon. I suggest this is because there are more cheaper Canon cameras available. Fuji is a surprise 3rd, given they only have three cameras in the top 20.
Is your camera one of these? If so, why do you use it? Make a comment below.
| Top Camera Models | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nikon D70 |
| 2 | Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| 3 | Canon EOS 20D |
| 4 | Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL |
| 5 | Nikon D50 |
| 6 | Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL |
| 7 | Sony CYBERSHOT |
| 8 | Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT |
| 9 | Nikon D70s |
| 10 | Canon PowerShot S2 IS |
| 11 | FinePix S7000 |
| 12 | FinePix S5500 |
| 13 | Sony DSC-H1 |
| 14 | Kodak DX6490 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA |
| 15 | Panasonic DMC-FZ20 |
| 16 | Olympus C750UZ |
| 17 | FinePix S5000 |
| 18 | Canon PowerShot S1 IS |
| 19 | Nikon D100 |
| 20 | Sony DSC-F828 |
| Top Manfacturers | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Canon |
| 2 | Nikon |
| 3 | Fuji |
| 4 | Sony |
| 5 | Kodak |
| 6 | Minolta |
| 7 | Pentax |
| 8 | Samsung |
| 9 | Olympus |
| 10 | Panasonic |
EDIT : A lot of comments below have asked what the results would be if we merged the 350D with the Rebel XT, and the 300D with the Rebel since these cameras are the same thing, just branded differently for different markets. So I did that, and merged the D70 with the D70s too since these cameras are also very similar. The results? The 350D is now in top, followed by the 300D, then the D70.
119 Responses
Connie Barnett
August 25th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
1I purchased my first SLR digital in January 2006. It was the Canon 20d and I must say it has been a great camera. I had only used a point and shoot camera untill then and I still have a lot to learn but it certainly keeps things interesting. The speed of ther camera is far faster than anything I have owned. The colors and clarity are right on. This camera can be taken right out of the box used in “auto mode” and produce great photos. I will let you know more as I learn more…still working on the manual settings and finding out the creativity is endless.
Robert Engle
August 25th, 2006 at 2:04 pm
2Glad to see my camera (Panasonic FZ20) made the list. I purchased this camera when it first came out, because of it’s awsome 12x zoom and image stabilization, and I’ve been very happy with it. I had only ever used point and shoot cameras previously, so it has been a lot of fun learning how to take better pictures with a “real” camera.
Gert
August 25th, 2006 at 2:48 pm
3I agree - the 350D is lovely. I can however say, since I bought the 30D it kicks the backside of any 350D - 20D etc. This is the ultimate in my opinion at this stage
Helen
August 25th, 2006 at 2:55 pm
4Interesting list and good to see that Canon and Nikon are both right up there for popularity.
Of course in the top 20 cameras, 2 & 8 are the same camera as are 4 & 6, so I’d like to see a tally drawn up to reflect this and then see where the Canon 350D fits in… highly likely it could actually top the list, followed closely by the 300D.
Cheers, Helen
Sarah O'Dell
August 25th, 2006 at 3:01 pm
5I’ve got the Canon S2 IS and think it is an amazing camera. With the 12x optical zoom I find it is definitely worth the money as the trouble with DSLR is that the lenses cost so much to get decent ones.
Nickie
August 25th, 2006 at 5:32 pm
6Great to see Canon at the top! I bought the 300D about 2 years ago. Loved it! I skipped the 350D and went for the 30D. Now that’s a camera!! Still use the 300D as backup, had to replase the shutter box after only 35000 shots, but now it’s as good as new. Wish I could get a trusted firmware update for the 300D, just for that little extra features!
david
August 25th, 2006 at 6:56 pm
7Very gratifying. I had done a lot of research in magazine reviews before chosing my Cybershot as the best performing compact. I had also seen staggeringly good results from a friend’s Cybershot on fully automatic. However I do sometimes regret the small lens - that’s the real price of a compact. Otherwise it is always a delight to use.
Prem
August 25th, 2006 at 7:04 pm
8I use Canon S2 IS. My first digital camera. It has got lots of features bundled with it. I generally take landscapes & macro shots. The zoom is the good part of this camera. I have started to use the manual settings off late. It provides me good results most of the time. Color swap is one good feature of canon cameras I guess. Stitch-Assist mode is also plus to this camera. There are so much to experiment with this piece. Thanks david for the tips & ur continued efforts on Digital photography.
Milica
August 25th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
9I have Fuji FinePix s7000, bought it just 10 months ago. I was able to buy it at a cheeper price because a new model was abou to come up. I’m very sarisfied with it - it has many features to experiment with and gives so much more control than my previous poin-and-shoot camera. I like the possibilities that’s given me - it satisfies my current needs, and I don’t get lost in the things I don’t quite understand. Fuji has thought about all the little things you need and that make your life easier - like the grid for the rule of thirds, or magnifying the center of the image for better manual focus. The only thing I don’t like is that the lowest ISO value is 200 when manual shooting, or 160 when in auto mode. I could use less noise. Other tnah that, it’s perfect for me!
ROD KEELER
August 25th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
10I am a Canon person, I use the t90, EOS 5, EOS 3. I had a 300D, but sold it to purchase the 5D. My comment on the 5D is simply WOW.
cathy
August 25th, 2006 at 8:44 pm
11My camera is the Kodak 6490 but I have to say I’m not crazy about it. My reason for purchasing was the zoom and the printing station. I do like the printer, but mainly use this camera for “goofing around”. I still rely on my Canon film camera when I want to get the best photos.
Anneki
August 25th, 2006 at 9:23 pm
12I have the Nikon D70s. Before that, I had the Nikon F60 and the decicion to go digital, was hard because I had so much fun and beautiful pictures to show. Digital, however, enabled me to decide what I wanted to keep and what to discard. Nikon certainly is not the most user friendly camera on the market, but a introductory free course made it all worth while and of course, the booklet is there for READING! As you say, David, spending a bit more on the correct and brand name lenses, it makes a huge difference. With my old Nikon I used a Sigma lens and with the digital, I insisted on a Nikon 80-300mm lens. What a difference it makes! Yes, the Nikon D70 deserves it’s spot right at the top, where it belongs! Thanks for all the tips and the free online course - it really is worth reading.
Ike
August 25th, 2006 at 10:02 pm
13I got the 350D a short while ago, (upgraded from an ancient Powershot S40) and am like a kid in a toy shop! There’s so much to learn and play with! It may not be the top of the range camera, but I have seen some absolutely fantastic results from other users, very inspirational! My only gripe I have with the 350D is the kit lenses. I feel Canon should have made a bit more effort to deliver better quality. (But then again, what should one expect at that price, hey?)
… and I agree with Helen: Add the numbers together so we can get an even better picture of the totals!
’scuse the pun
martincard
August 25th, 2006 at 10:12 pm
14You did a fine job with this rank list. It is very useful for us beginners. I’ve got a quite modest KODAK DX7590 and
I think it’s enough for the moment. As soon as I get the necessary skill with that equipment may be I will jump to the Big Leagues
Dave Swartz
August 25th, 2006 at 10:38 pm
15I am surprised the Canon Powershot series aren’t represented more in this long list. Everything Canon makes from the “G” series to the “S” series is quality and excellent in image capture.
I use the Powershot A620 which in my opinion is unparralled in it’s class for a point and shoot. There should be some great buys for those looking to upgrade to DSLR here in the next month or so. Canon just announced release of the Digital Rebel XTi, a 10.5 MP with new features. Nikon is coming with a 10+ MP as well. The D70, Rebel XT and the 20 D’s are going to drop more in price.
alan locketz
August 25th, 2006 at 10:41 pm
16Just purchased kodak p712. This has got to have the most features of any camera on the market…,The optics are incredible…I took a picture of a dog a block away and could blow it up to see individual coloring on each hair. It takes about 5 seconds to reload for the next picture and is not recommended for fast action,but at a party it can take so many shots at 7.1 mgpxl. (700) you have many chances to get great shots:they will be the best you have ever taken..with facial details and expressions of emotions not even captured when you are standing next to the person and just using your open eyes.. I highly recommend this camera for those looking for emotion in your pictures. Alan
Peter
August 25th, 2006 at 10:46 pm
17I see Canon Rebel and 300D (the one I own) at position 4 and 6. As far as I know, these cameras are the same. Only the brand name differs between US and Europe. I wonder what their position would be if you add both scores together.
Hugh
August 25th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
18Well my cameras didn’t make the list, the Canon G3 and the Casio Exelim s600. I’m not surprised though as the G3 is old hat nowadays and the Casio is an excellant pocket camera but doesn’t have the same quality of lens than the cybershot but it was a good bit cheaper. But do you need the best lens if it’s just a handy point and shoot?
My efforts are seen at http://www.barcelona-photos.com
Shelly Van Camp
August 25th, 2006 at 10:49 pm
19I have the NikonD70 and I have to say I love this camera. I found it very easy to learn and it takes wonderful pictures. I am very pleased with it and I am glad I decided on this camera. If you have any problems, you can call Nikon and they will walk you through the problem and help you.
Mervyn Thomas
August 25th, 2006 at 10:51 pm
20Sony Cybershot W5 is very good, but the price of the Memory Stick is way above the other manfacturers!, and you get far less pics on half the memory!
Jan
August 25th, 2006 at 11:23 pm
21After much research I purchased the Nikon D70s which came out after they found some flaws in the Nikon D70, I purchased it after the Nikon D100 had been upgraded and newly released. I was able to get a very good deal and I am using it professionally for weddings and it performs very well. The only slight quirk I have found is, I can’t use it on the potrait setting because it softens the face and leaves the depth clear. Looks very odd. I usually use it on manual settings so this is not a problem for me. I do love the professional look that I get with my camera.
henry
August 25th, 2006 at 11:24 pm
22what specific model is the top camera model no 7 is it of the Sony CYBERSHOT?
John Redeker
August 25th, 2006 at 11:53 pm
23I went from a Panasonic FZ10 to a Canon 350D - took it to Europe with a 28-105mm lens, an IS USM 75-300mm lens, a 50mm Canon lens, a 100mm Canon lens, all the gear to go with it, including remote release, cable release, a Canon 420EX flash - wonderful setup. Took 3000 great pics - then in a catastrophe, fled from the ‘wrong’ bus, leaving my camera aboard. Thank God, insurance covered me. Since then bought a Panasonic FZ30, which I immediately sold when the FZ50 was announced a few months later. An AWESOME camera, I’m delivered from carting a multitude of expensive lenses around, I’m taking pictures anything up to 10Mp, all my shots are image stabilised (for which you’ll pay THRU THE NOSE in the Canon range - and for under $1,000, I’ve got a camera I’ll never (?) part with. ISO up to 1600, huge flexibility, user friendly, audio record for notes of what you’re taking pics of, excellent macro facility, outstanding battery life, many, many adjustments to ‘personalise’ your settings.
Yes, I’m SOLD on this Panasonic; it’s waiting to be discovered - and worth a higher position than 10th on the most popular list!!
Gary
August 25th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
24Alas my Nikon coolpix8800 didn’t make the top 20. At the time of purchase there were few prosumer cams with a stabilised 10x zoom. It still has a bucket load of features i haven’t got round to in nearly two years. (that may mean i don’t need them)
My second cam is the cybershot P8. Suprised how good the pictures are sometimes and it fits your pocket.
Now i’m more used to manual controls and could handle more speed I feel a yearning towards a D200 or perhaps the D80. I’ll wait for the price to drop a bit first
Larry D. Gohl
August 25th, 2006 at 11:58 pm
25Hi David,
I bought the Nikon D70 early last year, after having little, if any experience with photography of any kind, as part of an underwater package. As it turned out, the camera was only about 10-15% of the package price. I took the advice of a world renowned underwater photograper based on the type of housings that were available, as well as ports, gears, extensions, and strobes. After accumulating various lense’s for underwater use, I decided to explore land photography as well. I am just beginning that part of my hobby. I have been very pleased with the camera underwater so far. I am obviously locked in to the D70 due to the large investment in housings, etc. As I proceed with the learning curve of land photography, I might consider upgrading to an additional Nikon camera more suitable for larger prints. The fact that the lense’s are interchangeable and my satisfaction with the D70 make it an easy choice to stay with Nikon. Thanks so much for your website.
Regards.
Larry
Jim Faris
August 26th, 2006 at 12:41 am
26I agree wtih Sara O’Dell with her assessment of the Canon Power Shot S2 IS. I looked at the Nikon D-70, the Canon SLR Digital Rebel(s), and for size and convenience you can’t beat the S2 IS. We travel a lot and I grew weary from carrying around all the lenses and accessories that accompany an SLR camera. I now have a wide-angle lens, a sun shade and the usual filters and that’s it. (The camera comes with a 12X optical zoom.) The various situational settings on the camera are truly incredible. I got much better inside shots than much more expensive SLR’s while in China recently. I was extremely pleased with literally hundreds of shots taken there over the course of three weeks. It is not only a great value, it is an exceptioinally good camera.
Alvin
August 26th, 2006 at 12:46 am
27I am happy for my D70 which I bought a year ago top the list. But because I am an avid sport fan I was thinking of upgrading to a 30D. I know it sounds strange. All of my lens are Nikkor, now I have to probably buy one zoom lens and thats it. I intend ro keep both cameras for special reason. I love both brands due to my first one was an A-1 film camera. So, hope there’s someone like me who have both brands.
Herb
August 26th, 2006 at 12:48 am
28Too bad my Konica-Minolta Dimage Z6 didn’t make the top 20. It’s a great camera, standing just this side of the SLRs. As my first digital camera, it’s more than enough for me. 12X zoom with 4X digital, anti-shake, auto to manual and all points in between; with standard Macro and Super Macro modes and several different metering modes. And it takes sharp pictures to boot. I love my KM Z6!
Richard Skaggs
August 26th, 2006 at 12:49 am
29I have the Nikon coolpix 8700 and am very pleased. I did not have to get the extra lens of a dslr. It has all the features that I need along with the ease of use of a point and shoot in auto mode. This is my second digital camera, the quality of the pictures are great and need very few corrections.
It is not perfect for every application but then it was not $4000 either.
Richard
Mark
August 26th, 2006 at 1:05 am
30The 3 best cameras I use are the Nikon D-70, Canon 20D, & Canon Rebel. All 3 are great SLR Semi-Pro Camera & the cost is not bad either!
One thing to remember, NO MATTER WHAT CAMERA YOU USE — you need to get a good lens to do Great SHots, like Action Shots in sprots. You can have a good camera, but if you don’t have a good lens with it, you will be upset on the results!
Armando
August 26th, 2006 at 1:11 am
31I use a Panasonic DMC -L5 OF 4 MP. LEICA LENS 33 mm. I find this little camera accomplish well its job. Actually is out of market in USA and CANADA. However, in México there is not a similar one. I am happy with my camera.
Maurice
August 26th, 2006 at 1:30 am
32I have a Fujifilm Finepix S7000 too, and I too love it. The battery life is extraordinary good; especially with cheap non-rechargable batteries (sorry for the environment but it’s true). Also much better than other cameras where you’re forced to buy an extra battery pack/unit. I can recommend a high-performance CompactFlash card to save photos in a tenth of a second! xD is unfortunately not as fast as Fujifilm makes you believe. I would love it if Fujifilm could implement a way to let the camera act as a solution (e.g. GUI) to connect a USB storage device for keeping a backup of videos and photos whilst on holiday. Oh, and a wireless flash to allow the semi-pros to shoot at all angles!
Alan
August 26th, 2006 at 2:05 am
33Caveat Emptor: despite the fact that some of the well-known brands always head the list in popularity and perceived quality, there are countless examples of equipment owners who have had bad experiences with electronic failure. Always be sure to read the warranty statements, and ensure that the place you buy it from is reputable and clear about what they will do and what the camera manufacturer will do - this is the age of electronics, and that introduces a myriad of predictable challenges. And, oh yes, respect the fact that even the best-designed products require tender loving care.
Anna Cameron
August 26th, 2006 at 2:33 am
34I use a Panasonic DMX-FX8 and my partner, who has a Canon EOS 30D, is amazed by the sheer power of the Leica lens in the Panasonic. I am very happy with it.
AndyB
August 26th, 2006 at 2:37 am
35I used and still have and use my Canon 350D before upgrading to a 30D.
The 350 is a fantastic camera with top class image quality (for the price) and resolution. The size is a little fiddly (compared to the hold you get on 70D’s and 20D’s etc, but the small size is perfect for traveling. If you upgrade to a 30D or 20D then hang on to your 350D as it makes the perfect back-up camera if you are serious about your photography.
I hope Sony does well with it’s new SLR, Canon and Nikon need some proper competition, they have been too long at the top.
Happy snapping whatever camera you have!
Viki Bond
August 26th, 2006 at 3:23 am
36I have a Sony DSC H1 and I think it’s fabulous. I have taken some excellent pictures with it. For a ‘point and shoot’ you can’t better it.
Max Yeoh
August 26th, 2006 at 3:31 am
37If you combine Camera Models #2 & #8, Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL & Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT respectively, which happen to be the one & the same camera but under different name designations, wouldn’t the total beat the Nikon D70 as the Top Camera Model?
Furthermore, if you combine Camera Models #4 & #6, Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL & Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL respectively, which also happen to be the one & the same camera but under different name designations, wouldn’t the outcome of the rankings be different again?
Yetiman
August 26th, 2006 at 3:47 am
38Brand wars are dumb.
Waste of time.
Buy what want by evaluating:
Availability
Service Availability
Accessories (lenses, flash, etc.)
Goodness of fit to your needs
Affordability
By the way yes my camera was on the list and it was rated at the top… the Nikon D70. My point is it should be about the skill set behind the lens not the name on the front of the camera.
Keep the shutters snapping
Yetiman
Topu
August 26th, 2006 at 3:53 am
39D50 DSLR is the Great.
sandi
August 26th, 2006 at 4:10 am
40i just sold my canon 20d for the newer 30d. bigger screen, yes, I can now see what i took. !!! love canon….
STAN
August 26th, 2006 at 4:31 am
41Very good advice when you state that it is not necessary to have ther latest camera on the market. For many years as a pro photographer I
used a Nikon F2AS, and make a good living using it thruout Europe on various assisnments. Also remember: It is not the equipment that counts, but the person behind the camera.
Derek Smith
August 26th, 2006 at 5:26 am
42I own a Nikon E5700 5 megapixel and a Canon D30 3.2 megapixel. I like the SLR but the Nikon seems to give me better images
Dave Gordon
August 26th, 2006 at 6:43 am
43I’m surprised that Minolta’s 5D digital reflex doesn’t make any of the lists of the most popular cameras. Mine has all the bells and whistles of the other prosumer SLRs, along with built in image stabilization. That means that even lenses from my old manual focus film SLR have the advantage of shake protection. Sharpness, color and speed of operation are all great.
Chez
August 26th, 2006 at 7:13 am
44First of all, let me state that I’ve been a Nikon user for years before we had the digital stuff. Now I own two D-70′S and I think it was money well spent! I use them alot and have never been cheated. The body is very light and I use a 28-300mm lens from Tamrom.What a great combination. I love them so much that I recently upgraded to the D-200. It weighs a little more than the D-70 however the features a outstanding.
Jack Kaufman
August 26th, 2006 at 8:25 am
45Agreeing with Robert Engle, I’m thrilled to see my Panasonic FZ20 on the list. I bought this camera after an enormous amount of research. It’s my second digital camera, and probably in the top 5 of “smart purchases” I’ve made in any category. I use it mostly in auto mode and have no difficulty getting very high quality photos while on vacation, etc. Though I’m quite able to do so, I usually have little or no need to make significant adjustments with Photoshop Elements.
Bill Baber
August 26th, 2006 at 8:57 am
46I am not surprised that the Nikon D70 heads the list. It is a great camera I have been a Nikon fan for over 45 years, starting with a several Nikormat cameras and working up thru F1, F2 & F3, My first digital was a Coolpic 5700 and now the D70. My my equipment, lenses, filters,etc are Nikon brand. The only way to fly.
Wim van Weenen
August 26th, 2006 at 9:03 am
47I bought the 20D and did not like it due to the noisy shutter and its size.
I use the G5, the S2 IS and now the 350D.
The 350 is a marvel of a camera but the standard lens is not up to scratch in comparison to the S2 and G5 cameras.
I will buy the 17-55mm f2.8 lens for the 350D so it will be about the very best camera for the money.
Most of my exhibition prints are A3+ sizes and made with the S2 IS.
If I had to choose one camera it would be the S2 IS. It is brilliant!
Wim.
Danny
August 26th, 2006 at 9:17 am
48I’m a Canon man from way back and so when the time came to jump into the digital pool I wanted to make a big splash so I got a 1Ds and it is the BEST!!!! I love it. Canon its great,get one. (No I don’t work for them, just love how they think)
Glenn
August 26th, 2006 at 9:27 am
49I believe these are all terrific cameras. What it comes down to is how much does the user want to pay and what they want to use it for. For digital photography, I started with the Nikon CP995. This was (is) a good camera except that the lag time between pressing the shutter release and the actual picture taking was too long. This resulted in missing a few good children & action shots. I now use a Nikon D50 (main reason being that I have other Nikon accessories that are compatable). Now this is a great camera and is so far perfect for what I need it for!
Sue
August 26th, 2006 at 9:33 am
50I have a Kodak 7590 and am delighted with it’s performance. I had a very modest 3.1 MP Kodak for two years previously, which was a good “starter”. I am surprised kodak don’t feature more in your list. People don’t seem to treat Kodak cameras with much credibility - I wonder why, considering they were one of the pioneers of photography!!
Dr.Sundaresan
August 26th, 2006 at 9:41 am
51I have had Lumix FZ20 for over an year. I should state that both the pictures taken with it and the low price of the model compared to other makes are stunning. I was only surprised that FZ30 did not make it in the list, when it considering that it is an improvement over FZ20. Any comments on this?? If I am to go for another camera I would opt for the latest FZ50. I am committed to the performance of Lumix.
Noel McDonough
August 26th, 2006 at 10:15 am
52I am new to digital cameras. I wanted something with a longer optical zoom. I was able to purchase a Fuji S5600/S5200 depending where you live. It has a 10X optical Zoom and quite good manual controls. It came at a very good price and I have been very happy with it.
Dave
August 26th, 2006 at 10:29 am
53I have had a Canon 20D for nearly a year now. It’s the first SLR I’ve had and the best camera I’ve ever owned. I like to photograph Steam trains and Birds mostly and can enlarge quite small area’s to big A4 prints. I have the 17-85 and 70-300mm, F4-5.6 lenses. Yes I do find the camera just on the heavy side, but this helps to keep it steady. The quality, you can feel it.
Deb
August 26th, 2006 at 11:34 am
54My first digital (many years ago) was a type w/ internal memory only & w/ low resolution, quickly the decision to upgrade was obvious! I bought a Kodak DX3900 which was very easy to use, lots of options, the dock, it took great photos for a point & shoot. I eventually handed it down to my son & for a couple of years now have had an Olympus 5.1 C-5060 Wide Zoom ( I take alot of outdoor photos living in Colorado!) I’m still learning to use it but I love it, sometimes when I have to carry it around…I still miss my compact Kodak!
Brian Gore
August 26th, 2006 at 11:39 am
55I am very surprised that Pentax didn’t make the top 10. I have purchased the IST D2, which is my first “real” camera and recently went to Spain for a holiday, the photographs I took with this camera have surpassed my expectations greatly and I am very pleased with it. Surely I am not the only person on this site with a Pentax camera?
Dawn
August 26th, 2006 at 11:56 am
56I just purchased a Nikon D50, the first time I ever owned an SLR and am loving it. I love the fact I can get the shot I see. I owned an Olympus Camedia 2030 Digital for years and enjoyed it but now I have so much more versatility and so much more to learn! I have a 28-70 and 70-300 lens and so far seems to do everything I want. I ama below amatuer photographer but I feel this camera will help me improve immensely. It feels comfortable in my hand and not too bulky or heavy.
I agree with Stan, it’s the person behind the camera that makes a picture great. I hope to get there.
Peter
August 26th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
57I have a 4 year old Nikon F100, A 3 year old D100 and last week purchased a Nikon D200, lots of lens, some for sale as well will sell F100 & D100
Roy Henderson
August 26th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
58Brian, I too have a Pentex IST D2 and am very happy with it. My only regret is the lack of motion stabalizer. I got it because I can now use my collection of Pentex lenses that accumulated over the years with my Pentex SLRs. I have been using Fuji digitals until Pentex offered an SLR Digital. I like my Fugi S5600 also which is now used as backup. I really should use it more for it is a great little digital.
Bob
August 26th, 2006 at 12:53 pm
59After reading a lot of very positive reviews on the Fuji S9000 digital Camera, I was quite surprised that it was not on the list of popular cameras. Why?
Veda
August 26th, 2006 at 1:26 pm
60Glad to see my Kodak Easy Share DX6490 is STILL on the list! I’ve had it for a few years and it does a good job for me even though I’ve been wanting to upgrade to something else.
Now I have some good advise. Thanks all!
Warren
August 26th, 2006 at 1:41 pm
61I Travel a lot by airways, , need to carry hand luggage only. Use Sony DSC 717 and a Sony DSC R1, These models offer me the lightist in mass and volume, no need for number of different lenses etc , give quality results for prints.
Find Sony very realiable .
Barrie Fitzgerald
August 26th, 2006 at 1:52 pm
62My wife bought me my first DSLR, I got the Pentax istDs. I’m very surprised that it didn’t make the top ten, obviously looking at the list there are a lot of point and shoot cameras and the list doesn’t only haqve DSLR’s on it.
Here in Australia, Pentax really is number 3 behind Nikon then Canon, as they are more popular and also more expensive, although Nikon have now released the entry level D50 which seems to be gaining popularity.
My Pentax does pretty well everything I want and need it to do, it allows me to retro-fit older Pentax lenses, which unlike its major competitors is a real bonus. Accessories so far have been harder to find but have been cheaper for the Pentax than either the Nikon or Canon DSLR’s although this may just be because of where I live?
The Pentax RAW Format is great, I use Adobe Photoshop CS2 and it’s amazing how much I can do with my photos, it is actually easier to shoot in manual and I know I can produce the same high quality images everytime with some behind the scenes work at home. The only drawback is when I reduce the image size from 6.1 Megapixels so that I can post it on the Internet I really start to lose the quality, but the same happens to the other cameras too.
Overall I love my camera…
Vit
August 26th, 2006 at 3:21 pm
63Interesting list, but with some errors: Canon Digital Rebel and Canon 300D is _exactly_ the same camera, only with different marketing names for different part of the world - USA and Europe. (I am wondering if there is also Canon Kiss Digital at the lower part of the ladder. This is marketing name for Japan.
)
So, it’s quite strange to list it twice. The same applies for Digital Rebel XT and Canon 350D and Kiss n Digital.
ruxi
August 26th, 2006 at 8:23 pm
64I have to agree with some other comments that cameras from Canon are the same: 350D and Rebel XT, or 300D and Rebel, and I am curious to see what the results would be after taking account of that. I’m a Canon fan, I have a Rebel XT and I am happy about it. I’ve also used Olympus C-50Zoom for a while and I was more than satisfied with the results - very sharp and clear pictures under any conditions (sun or snow, hot or warm, light or no light at all).
Anyway … good idea with this classification.
Jan Grundel
August 26th, 2006 at 9:25 pm
65I just wonder, where are the Olympus? I have a Olympus 7070 w and that is just a great one. But I am still an analog man! My Minox 35 (got seven) are still my favourite! But I am learning a lot from David. Thanks David!
Jan
Minh
August 26th, 2006 at 10:24 pm
66No, My camera is not one of those. Mine is a Panasonic FZ5. I wonder why it is not in the list. Either the reviews on this camera are deliberately misleading or …. Nevertheless, mine is doing OK as far as I am concerned.
MWasson
August 26th, 2006 at 10:54 pm
67I bought my Nikon D50 in March of this year. Quiet frankly it has truly helped me find a new and great passion in my life. That passion is Photography.Buy this camera will most likely turn out to be a defining moment in my life. Yes its that great.
Henriette
August 26th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
68After may years with a still camera, doing wedding etc. I always thought I would’nt like a digital, because beeing alble to stand up for my still camera I’ll have to spend a lot of money. I entered a photo competition and WON a Panasonic FZ10 with a Lumix lens. WELL needless to say I am besides myself and with David’s tips I think my photos are of beter quality now. Would love to get the FZ50 though
Raoul
August 26th, 2006 at 11:51 pm
69I’ll chime in with the others to say that the results are skewed… the Canon 350D and the Rebel XT are one and the same. Combine them and I bet the number puts it at the top of the list.
For what it’s worth, Ebay also lists the XT as their most popular DSLR.
By the way, I use a 70’s era Polaroid Insta-matic.
Kidding… I’m an XT owner.
MooNLord
August 27th, 2006 at 2:51 am
70every market has a special agents and clients so i think it’s not very accurate specially for the late commers
like new models of Fuji and there is alot of cost to talk about updating ur gear every year 
so , we have to wait and buy what we need not running behind the announcements . good luck folks
Paul Rae
August 27th, 2006 at 3:52 am
71I must say that I find it strange that Pentax is not even listed (but then again we are probably getting the most feedback from the “hobbyist” end of the market)
I have a Pentax *istD as my primary camera, but I still use my Fuji FinePix S7000 as a backup and for macro.
The Pentax (being a SLR) is fantastic, but there is little wrong with the overall quality achievable with the Fuji S7000!
Robert
August 27th, 2006 at 5:22 am
72I am quite suprised that i didn’t see any Olumpus E1’s or EVOLT series cameras at all. I have a E-300 and it takes awesome pics, especially with the 50mm/F2.0 Macro/Portrait lens, but the 2 lenses that came with it do a remarkable job as well.
Bruce A. Campbell
August 27th, 2006 at 8:31 am
73The nikon d70s is an amazing camera. I have only been using one for a short period of time and am totally amazed at the quality of the photos that can be taken. Thanks for the tips they are super.
Mohammad Nowfal
August 27th, 2006 at 7:10 pm
74I always had a liking for Nikon brand, but the fact why I bought Nikon D70 is the reviews I read through the internet, and it was true. It has been since two years that I bought this camera and is working perfect, the results satisfying.
Mohammad Nowfal
August 27th, 2006 at 7:10 pm
75I always had a liking for Nikon brand, but the fact why I bought Nikon D70 is the reviews I read through the internet, and it was true. It has been since two years that I bought this camera and is working perfect, the results satisfying.
Riaan Bruwer
August 27th, 2006 at 7:33 pm
76I started studying photography and at the beginning I wasn’t very familiar with the brands…So Canon it was. Bought my first SLR and since then I found likely in Canon. I’m using the EOS 3000V at the moment, we’re busy with film. I really love film, it restricts, desciplines and progresses your ability and doesn’t push you to take ‘happy snaps’. Next I’m propably going to buy the 350D, CAN’T WAIT! I bought the Sigma 70mm-300mm Macro Lens and I should obviously buy a body which the lens can fit on.
steve lavalle
August 28th, 2006 at 3:48 am
77i have been a nikon person from the get go. no disrespect but i have found i have far less problems with nikon. i just got a D-50 a few months ago and truly like the product its easly and has enough features for me for now. as i get better i will move up. here in texas the price of the D-70 was to high for someone who works part-time.
Terry
August 28th, 2006 at 5:43 am
78I purchased my Fuji S7000 about 4 years ago and have really enjoyed using it. The only complaint I have is where the manual, auto, continuous dial is located; it gets jarred and if you don’t check, you’ll end up with blurry shots. I’m now looking at the Nikon D200 for my next camera. Anyone use it? Would appreciate any comments.
Eugene
August 28th, 2006 at 7:54 am
79After waiting a few years to upgrade to an SLR digital I was able to purchase a Konica Minolta 5D with 18-70 plus 70-300 for half price thanks to Sony buy out. It’s an awesome camera (especially for the price) and am glad I waited to purchase a superseeded model with the inherant saving. Sony replacement is now 2.5 times price I paid, for a few extra features. All the new sony accesories are also compatable as are the lenses from my older minolta 5 camera.
Am really enjoying the freedom of digital photography.
Mark
August 28th, 2006 at 10:44 am
80As for me, I recently invested in a 350D about a month ago. I orginally wanted to get the 20D, but because of budget constraints, I decided on getting its “older brother” instead. I believe that the differences in these two models are relatively small (except for the MP, LCD screen, and weight), so I think I made a good decision. Given that I’ve only had the unit for less than a couple of months now (coming from my 2 year old Powershot unit), I’m still a rookie when it comes to more serious photography. But definitely, with this EOS unit, this “hobby” can , and will, grow into something (hopefully) more interesting, and maybe, profitable.
Sagar
August 28th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
81I bought the Canon 350D (twin lense package) to capture the once-in-a-lifetime photos of my new born son. That is the best buy I have ever bought. Great pictures… especially portrait style and Black & White being the best.
Good to see that this camera is top 2 in the listing.
Ramesh Panicker
August 28th, 2006 at 2:28 pm
82I have got a Canon powershot A310.
It takes great pictures.
I am glad than canon is the best
Matt Henge
August 28th, 2006 at 4:04 pm
83Ive owned a D70 for a while now and it is a nice peice of hardware, that has been superceeded by a nicer peice of hardware the ………. (fill in the blanks yourself).
In the end an avid interest in Photography and having the time to experiment and exercise that intrest, coupled with a willingness to explore new situations and increasing your understanding of your craft will always serve one better than suffering the large cash-hemorrhage that some of these models demand.
Someone just starting out in photography should buy a relatively simple camera with a small memory card (to start with) and shot photos of everything that catches thier eye for a month or two with just that setup. This would allow them to learn the two most important lessons photography has to teach, Humility and patience.
The most valuable lesson photography offers cannot, in my opinion, be learnt it has to be arrived at through time and painful, frustrating experience. all of which lead us to an appreciation of the fact that even with the best intentions , stellar equiptment and fantastic subject matter all you can sometimes get are a bunch incredibly unsatisfactory photos. The hardest part of the lesson being that sometimes satisfactory is all you can hope for, that satisfacory is …as good as it ever gonna get when looking at the gods handiwork through anything but the creators twin cameras .
Enough said I think.
Matthew Henge
The photojournalist’s creed.
“Keep your depth of field shallow your flash gun charged, and the engine running”.
KL.Bluther
Laos 1973
The safari photographers byword
“Keep one eye pressed to the viewfinder the other on your equipment and the other on wind direction”.
DT. Jennings
Kenya 1983
Bilal
August 28th, 2006 at 4:35 pm
84I just brought Nikon Coolpix L3, amazing results/ almost on daily basis I take shots of my childens and enjoying
Bilal
Trevor
August 28th, 2006 at 4:57 pm
85I have just perchased the Nikon D200…and I dont see it up on the list..How old is this list?
Rajesh Nair
August 28th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
86I own a Nikon 4600 which i had bought last october and iam very happy with it. It has got a lot of features and the best part is there is still a lot to learn. I have begun to like photography and try to click pictures when ever i get a chance. My aim is to buy a digital slr next year;-)
brian harris
August 28th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
87Hi, I bought my Nikon D70s digital last year, and have never been more pleased with a camera. It does everything I want it to do and more, and for the price you cant knock it. Well worth the money !!
CocoMan
August 28th, 2006 at 7:34 pm
88I’m new in this stuff (digital photography) and now I’m planning to buy my 1st DSLR. But I’m confused since I got limited resources, I need to decide between Canon EOS 350 and Nikon D50. Both of them was in top 5.Which is best buy?
pixelshooter
August 28th, 2006 at 8:51 pm
89I think Nikon loist in the tallying since most of the responders are most probably non-professionals. If you’ll ask one, the answer will still be Nikon. Just watch BBC, ESPN or CNN and you’ll see a Nikon camera being used by professional photographers—photojournalists, sports photographers, etc. Nikon still is the gold-standard for photography as far as I’m concerned. Most of the other manufacturers either copy or try to out do Nikon but fail to do so. So far, all Nikon cams that came out of their production are excellent cameras especially dSLR’s which are rugged and made of quality materials although I must give it to Canon for marketing and pricing. However, if you want quality, you must be willing to spend for it. As I say, if you see a cheap camera, there is a reason why it’s cheap!
pixelshooter
August 28th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
90I think Nikon lost in the tallying since most of the responders are most probably non-professionals. If you’ll ask one, the answer will still be Nikon. Just watch BBC, ESPN or CNN and you’ll see a Nikon camera being used by professional photographers—photojournalists, sports photographers, etc. Nikon still is the gold-standard for photography as far as I’m concerned. Most of the other manufacturers either copy or try to out do Nikon but fail to do so. So far, all Nikon cams that came out of their production are excellent cameras especially dSLR’s which are rugged and made of quality materials. Although I must give it to Canon for marketing and pricing. However, if you want quality, you must be willing to spend for it. As I say, if you see a cheap camera, there is a reason why it’s cheap!
pixelshooter
August 28th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
91There are many models of the Sony Cybershot camera. I think the tallying is not that accurate since I think all
Cybershot pics are lumped together. We should be careful with this so as not to mislead people.
barry isenberg
August 29th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
92I have the new Nikon D-200 with the 18-200 Nikon Lens. Love this camera! Feel as though it is the best for the the money.
rafael
August 30th, 2006 at 1:01 am
93The best Canon Powershot s2 is
Tom
August 30th, 2006 at 4:30 am
94Well, I went for the underdog and love it.
I have the Olympus E-500 DSLR while everyone else seems to have the Canon . As a retired school teacher, I couldn’t afford the extra $400 for the Canon. Enjoy
Tom
August 30th, 2006 at 4:30 am
95Well, I went for the underdog and love it.
I have the Olympus E-500 DSLR while everyone else seems to have the Canon . As a retired school teacher, I couldn’t afford the extra $400 for the Canon. Enjoy
Nimish
August 30th, 2006 at 2:36 pm
96Hi I am a new user of digital cams
and my first cam is canon a610
i love tips from the site
Also i agree with pixel shooter about the sony cybershot category u sould seperate the cams and not the class like that u can group canon powershot A series
or nikon coolpix series
Andy
August 30th, 2006 at 3:24 pm
97Interesting results but somewhat misleading I’m afraid.
At position 2 we have the Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL and at position 8 we see the Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT. These are in fact exactly the same camera. In the USA this model is known as the DIGITAL REBEL and in other countries it is the 350D. The story is the same for the Canon 300D at position 4 and the Canon DIGITAL REBEL at position 6 … they’re exactly the same thing, just a different name plate.
I suggest that if positions 2 and 8 are combined and positions 4 and 6 are combined the results will be far more accurate.
SATHISH
August 30th, 2006 at 4:45 pm
98NIKON -D 200 DETIALS AND COMARTAPLE LENS PLZ YOUR SUGGESTION THNKS YOUR MAIL BY sathish
margriet
August 31st, 2006 at 12:58 am
99The canon 350D is a wonderfull camera in my opinion. The balance of colours is fine and it is easy to work with. Important for me is the weight of the camera, wich is just good for me.
MikeK
August 31st, 2006 at 3:20 am
100Interesting results! The Canon and Nikon are pratically a toss up as far as quality and price are concerned in their DSLR models. I went with the 20D because I liked how it handeld better for me personally than the D70. I don’t think you could go wrong with either brand and it is important for people to keep both brands viable so that the competion continues to give us, the photographers, new and better fetures at the best possible price. When you drop below the DSLR type cameras there are lots of great choices and brands out there so just look for the price and features that are important to you and you should do well.
Rob
August 31st, 2006 at 12:01 pm
101I bought my Fuji S5600 a few months back and and value for money, feature for feature, colour rendition, it is hard to match. Consider it seriously in the cheaper end of the market at entry level. Check the reviews.
Nancy
September 1st, 2006 at 1:46 am
102Hi everyone!
I’ve read and spend time searching for buying a new camera…
I’m not a photographer, but I just love taking pictures!
I’ve decided for an SLR and was not sure of the Rebel XT and Nikon D70. I’ve talked to a lot of persons and they told me it was a matter of choice because the two are great…
I think The Rebel XT is the one I would want most because I’ve always went with Canon. For now, I bought the Canon S3IS because we have small childrens, we travel a lot and I take hundreds of pictures, I didn’t want to have a big camera, I wanted something that would be easy to take everywhere, even on a bicycle!
I just love the camera, it is very easy to handle and the video fonction is great! I can zoom in and out, take pictures while taking the video. It is also very clear. The pictures are very nice to, I like the color composition.
I also like the 12x zoom, and the Image stabilizer helps to have clear pictures. Really, its a great camera…
Rose
September 2nd, 2006 at 1:46 am
103Yes, I agree I like Canon it deserves to be #! mind you I still use my Power Shot A80 which serves me well. Will upgrade one day soon. It will certainly be a Canon. Thanks for the info.Have a nice day.Cheers from Canada.
Kim Y
September 2nd, 2006 at 3:46 am
104I bought a Panasonic FZ-3 two years ago. It fits my requirements exactly i.e. a long zoom, image stabilizer, great lens and good macro. I’ve tried using both 12x optical and 4x digital zoom which equates to 48x without a tripod on a moving bus, and the photo came out great bcos of the great image stabiliser. I started out using a compact film camera, and this is my first foray into the digital world. And I’m ever so pleased with the camera’s performance.
erdei rudolf
September 4th, 2006 at 5:06 pm
105i use Sony Cybershot, and i am quite pleased with it. i live in romania,a quite poor country, and i am a student so i can’t afford an DSLR, or even an advanced compact, but this camera has offerd me some very good oportunities to be proud of my photos, even though it’s not a high end camera. the noise though is a bit large when shooting dark areas
Nils Andersson
September 8th, 2006 at 6:22 pm
106I have a PowerShot S1IS. I may be doing something wrong but tne movie part is very poor. Still photos are pretty good even on the low resolution
kürsat kelek
September 8th, 2006 at 9:47 pm
107I have a Sony dsc-h1 for the last 12 months. I think it’s one of the best cameras in the market one year ago and also now. In full auto mode, you get lovely pictures. But it also gives you plenty of manual controls too.
Moukthik
September 10th, 2006 at 3:53 pm
108I use Konica Minolta DYNAX 5D.This is my first digital SLR camera.I have been using this camera for 6 months. The anti shake system in this camera is really amazing.I am able to take good pics in 28-300mm TAMRON zoom lens.The sharpness in this camara is excellant.I think i have taken a good desicion in buying this camera. Thanks David for the information on digital SLR cameras.
Waleed Al-Temimi
September 10th, 2006 at 11:06 pm
109I use the Canon 350D, this is my first ever digital camera after a very long time with film.. so naturally I did lots of research before making my decision.. I decided on the 350D because of 8mega pixels, it is light weight, small, has almost all the functions I will ever need for my use and it is resonably priced. One drawback is the expensive canon lenses although they are great but I am making smartish third party lens choices like 70-200 Sigma and 90mm Tamron macro.. Good Luck to all.`
Mayble Watson
September 18th, 2006 at 12:27 pm
110I use the Kodak 6490. I bought it over a year ago when they first came out.
I am very happy with it, I take a lot of different kind of pictures so I needed a versitile camera.
The 6490 features are easy to use and you can adapt them to almost any situation that may arise.
Keep up the great tips and thanks for the honest comments.
Ingrid Brooks
September 23rd, 2006 at 12:54 pm
111I am not a compulsive shopper and spent a year via internet, visiting photogaphy stores and speaking to people that had ditital cameras. I decided on a Nikon D70S. This is my first ditital camera and it is amazing. I have taken some courses on it, but the most amazing course was this past weekend. It was on Amherst Island and the instuctor was Darko Zeljkovic. He is well versed on any camera (bring your manual) If you see a course with Darko as the instuctor I would highly recommend you go for it!!
Soph
September 27th, 2006 at 10:32 am
112I own a Nikon D50 SLR camera and I love it. It’s my first SLR so I’m still learning. So far I’ve been very happy with it. My pictures are clear and bright. I just wish I could afford a better quality lens! Someday I’ll make that happen. Cheers.
Harry Curson
October 11th, 2006 at 6:23 pm
113When I decided to upgrade to a DSLR I looked at a lot of cameras. It was obvious that two makes stood out in the crowd, the Cannon and the Nikon. On looking at a Cannon 350D in a local store it felt rather light and flimsy the body seemed to twist so i put it down. I then picked up a Nikon D70, it was love at first sight, its a quality camera that I still love useing. To be fair the Cannon is a great camera but it just lacks the build quality that a Nikon has.
Rob Parker
October 27th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
114Interesting to read the comments above, I was keen to purchase a Canon 400D (as in 300 and 350D above) but was so surprised to find in the shop that it was so small and plastic. The second camera on my list was the Nikon D80 (as in D70 above), what a different thing entirely, nicely shaped, weighted and balanced. I’m sure there will be little or no difference in picture quality, but I am surprised Canon make there initial DSLR’s so small and fiddly.
george woodson
October 29th, 2006 at 11:16 am
115i have the olympus e500 and like it a lot why doesn’t it get more play it takes great pics and is easy to use
Shona
January 3rd, 2007 at 4:25 pm
116I like the 350D but lots of people complain it’s too small and that a batt grip is definitely needed.
Also for me, I find it really annoying that the timer and the AV button are side by side! Well, vertically. I often press the wrong one and it gets on my nerves.
acidfog
January 12th, 2007 at 5:48 am
117number 4 and number 6 r the same, the 300D and the Digital Rebel
take care and thx!!
Jennifer F
January 20th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
118I totally agree with Bob. I have a Fuji s9000 which I’ve been using since May. I’m really only a beginner, and I’ve already won awards with my camera. I plan on furthuring my education of my camera, but find it’s a littl ehard alone. I think group discussions on the subject would really help, however, dont’ kwno too many people with the same camera. HMMM….
Jenn
Chip Wood
January 21st, 2007 at 6:35 am
119Well looking at the list above, I do not see that much on the one I own. It’s a Canon 400D XTI, It has the best rez. of any camera that I have owned. I used for the longest the Rebel 35mm film, and loved it. First Digital was a Kodak 3.1 then a 6.1 now the XTi. No complaints on any of them. I love taking all the pictures I want, then keeping what I want. The fact that I can take the lenses from my Rebel film and use them on my XTi. Now I am holding out for a 75 to 300 is lens.
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