SLR, compact, or P/S. What will you use?

[gjl711]

Just curious on what type of camera everyone will be using to document the holiday parties. Obviously a SLR with it's array of add-ons can be the most versatile, creative, and deliver the best shots, but sometimes convenience of a compact or P/S is just so much easier. So what are you planing to use?

Me, I plan on using my 40D as the family is pretty much expecting me to be the family archiver. As such, they are leaving their cameras behind or put away and leave the picture taking to me. Thats alright with me thing. I like seeing the day throught the tunnel of a viewfinder. ;)

[rhys]

XT - most likely for a lot of it. Xmas morning, Canon S1 IS as it records video.

[gjl711]

XT - most likely for a lot of it. Xmas morning, Canon S1 IS as it records video.WOW, a response even before I can finish typing out the poll questions. ;)

[ibdb]

WOW, a response even before I can finish typing out the poll questions. ;)
And I even managed to vote before you!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

5D and 50 1.4

[spyraling]

Point and shoot...but only because my XTi is broken.

[Grace]

I'll always have my cam! :)

[ssidiv3r]

I'll use my XT because it will be the first Christmas since I got it. I'll have my 18-55 on it since it's the widest angle lens I have and the lighting probably shouldn't be much trouble.

[rhys]

WOW, a response even before I can finish typing out the poll questions. ;)

Eh chihuahua. They call me Speedy Gonzeles... ehh heh.

[bbqKing]

P&S
Dropped my xt this morning and now it doesn't focus

[gjl711]

P&S
Dropped my xt this morning and now it doesn't focusOuch!!! That is not a happy holiday. :( So sorry.

[bbqKing]

Ouch!!! That is not a happy holiday. :( So sorry.

It does suck,maybe i'll sent it in for repair in the spring
I think i'll just order a 30d from B&H:D

[gjl711]

It does suck,maybe i'll sent it in for repair in the spring
I think i'll just order a 30d from B&H:DNow thats positive thinking, turn a bad into a reason to upgrade. :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

Gonna use my Mk3 and the 35L most likely.

[rhys]

It does suck,maybe i'll sent it in for repair in the spring
I think i'll just order a 30d from B&H:D

Or a brand new XT for $409?

[Eagle]

Used the 20D here this afternoon and will use it again tomorrow. It's for taking pics so why would you use anything else. If you use a SLR or DSLR for 25 years they become a natural.

[deadpass]

you didn't make a place in the poll for cell phone camera, that's how I usually document the drunken crazies. So one vote for cell phone camera.

[gary88]

I bought a DSLR so I wouldn't have to ever use a P&S again :D

[bbqKing]

Or a brand new XT for $409?

Already have one that is like new (other than this mistake) and can probably get it fixed cheaper than 409$. I'll get it fixed and in the meantime order a 30d and use the xt as a backup.

[rhys]

Well, I didn't take any photos this morning. Both my wife and I came down with a virus yesterday, which got worse during the night. Then we were awoken at 4:30 by my stepson who was racing up and down the stairs, taking presents from under the tree to his room to unwrap! Needless to say we both feel groggy and somewhat under the weather. Hence my wife said no photos of her and I really didn't feel like taking any anyway.

[gjl711]

Well, I didn't take any photos this morning. Both my wife and I came down with a virus yesterday, which got worse during the night. ...Bummer. my wife got sick as well and missed the xmas festivities. It seemed to have passed me and my boys by so we went off to the family holiday party and left her home, alone and sick. :( SHe slept the day and night away anyway so I don'y think she missed us any.

[Grentz]

I voted for "none, someone else can take the pics."

I am not big into people pictures and plenty of others around have their cameras out so its all good ;)

[Ronald S. Jr.]

5D and 50 1.4


Like so:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/remulac/Emily2post.jpg

[cowpix]

I voted for "none, someone else can take the pics."

I am not big into people pictures and plenty of others around have their cameras out so its all good ;)

My approach as well. My wife is always buzzing about with her p&s.

[GilesGuthrie]

P&S
Dropped my xt this morning and now it doesn't focus

Ouch. I dropped my 24-70L yesterday, and now it won't focus.

I shot Christmas with 5d + 24-105 and 100 Macro.

[daleftw]

400D. But my family didn't go to any big family things, just had a quiet one at home then visited the grandparents the next day so not many pics. I took about a hundred photos of the christmas decorations around the house though experimenting with the nifty 50 though.