DSLRs owned by members

What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

What is the model?
10D/20D

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Purchased 10D used in '05, recently upgraded to a used 20D.

What was the price?
At the time the 10D was $900 used. The 20D was sold to me for $225.

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
From a pro photographer friend

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
No

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Canon: 100, 100-300 zoom, 24-85, 50mm Macro

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
I don't have my doll yet but for things her size I like the 24-85 and the macro, for selective focus.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR?
Nature/garden, portraits, macro, tabletop studio photography

How do you classify yourself in photography:
I sometimes photograph products or portraits for clients and self, but still consider myself a hobbyist

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
No

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
D7000

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Dec 2011

What was the price?
999 USD (body only)

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
online @ wolfcamera.com

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
nope (I upgraded from a D40 kit with an 18-55mm tho)

If you have other lenses, what are they?
still using the 18-55mm AF-S kit lens from my d40, 55-200...somethingsomething AF-S Nikkor, 50mm F/1.8 AF-S Nikkor

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
my 50, can go very shallow with the DOF and get great boke which is ideal for me when shooting bjds. It's also light weight.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR?
MY CAT! His name is Harry and he's FLUFFY
CUPCAKES!
Stuff...


How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced Hobbyist

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Not really. Just one short digital photography class for a semester in college. I learned a lot of editing techniques, and most importantly learned the benefits of shooting in RAW

 

What brand is your DSLR? Canon
What is the model? Rebel T2i with a Tamron 80-210mm f4.5-5.6 telephoto lens
When did you purchase your DSLR? End of December 2011, ordered online so I received a few days later (in the new year)
What was the price? Body: $599 + tax = 678 Lens: $105
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Body from Henry's, used lens from Ebay
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Nope.
If you have other lenses, what are they? Just the Tamron.
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I've no other experience and I'm not much of a photographer, but I think a macro lens is ideal for doll photography.
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? I just got it so I haven't taken many photos yet, but a telephoto lens is good for landscapes, so I plan to take lots of photos when the snow finally sticks.
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner
Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
d5100

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Sometime at the end of november 2011

What was the price?
1010 incl tax.

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
ritz camera on i-drive in orlando

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
yeah the 18-55 and 55-200

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Nikon 50mm G 1:8

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? havent photographed my dolls yet.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Lots of nature and still life, but i would like to start working with portraits and models.

Sanngridr


How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner. This is my first dslr.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Took Digital Photo 1 in college.
Will be taking more classes later.
Also followed a professional photographer around and learned a bit from her.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
D5000

When did you purchase your DSLR?
December 2010

What was the price?
In the $500 ballpark, I don't remember exactly.

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Amazon.com

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes, 18-55mm, standard kit lens.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
AF-S Micro Nikkor 40mm 1-2.8G

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
The 40mm lens because it allows me to get much closer to the subject and gives a nice shallow depth of field that we usually aim for in doll photography.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
I love taking photos of flowers! For example, I took this photo at the Cherry Blossom Festival in 2011. This was taken with the kit lens, since I did not have the other lens at the time.



How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner. I've had one DSLR before this, but I didn't use it very much.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
I took one B&W film class in high school, during which I used an old Olympus camera.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D700
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? Jan 2011
4. What was the price? ~$2200
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Shutterbug - Portland, OR
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? N/A
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? 28-300 zoom
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? Only have the one...
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Landscape - Art - Historic re-enactments - http://www.photosbytom.net
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Advanced
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yes

 

1. What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

2. What is the model?
5D MarkII

3. When did you purchase your DSLR?
October 2010

4. What was the price?
Approx $3,100

5. Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Henry's

6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
No

7. If you have other lenses, what are they?
Canon EF 50mm/1.8
Canon EF 100mm/2.8 Macro
Canon EF 17-40mm/4.0

8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
My 100mm for the macro function and the shallower depth of field.

9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
A little bit of everything currently, though my main interest is fashion.
5.6 - My photography tumblr.


10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate I guess... I don't know.

11. Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Currently in college for photography.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? Eos 550D
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? end of last year
4. What was the price? Just under £800 (about $1500 US)
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Jessops
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Basic lens (EFS 18-55mm)
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? EFS 60mm macro
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? my 60mm macro for its shallow depth of field ... ideally I want the 100mm macro though
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Macro, nature, landscape ... also I use it for shots of my custom made jewellery and larger oil canvases (the ones too big to scan) ... for examples go to my DeviantArt (link is in my sig below - sorry there's not much up there at the moment as the older stuff is pretty low res)
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Not sure how to answer that one - I've been taking pictures for many years but couldn't afford a DSLR, I only caved and got one after some professional photographers complimented my pictures and advised me to upgrade my equipment so I'm still learning but I guess maybe intermediate?
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No, but my late grandad had a great eye for photography and film-making and he taught me a lot

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? EOS 600D
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? December 2011
4. What was the price? Around $1000 with insurance
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Sears
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes, it's the average 18-55 mm one.
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? I didn't get any yet, but I do want one sometime further in the future.
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I only have one lens, so I can't say I have a favorite yet.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? So far, just dolls, people, and scenery.
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner. Lv 0. Noob! xD
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No and I don't have any plan to. I think I should use the resource given on the internet before spending thousands on class.

 

This thread is making me jealous of a lot of people :P I wish you'd all send me your equipment

 

1. What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

2. What is the model?
EOS KISS X4

3.When did you purchase your DSLR?
2012

4. What was the price?
around $610

5. Where did you purchase your DSLR?
camera store around the neighborhood

6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yeap

7. If you have other lenses, what are they?
None[

8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
Still have no fave lens, I got the lens kit

9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Dandelion Dream Flickr
has mine, feel free to look around ^.^

10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner

11. Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Never

 

1. What brand is your DSLR?
Canon


2. What is the model?
EOS Rebel XS


3.When did you purchase your DSLR?
2009


4. What was the price?
Probably 500-600 (it was a gift)


5. Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Gift bought online


6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yep


7. If you have other lenses, what are they?
50mm 1:1.8 macro


8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
My macro lens because it's capable of having such a wide apature which my dolls seem more realistic and creates more bokeh


9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Mostly fashion


10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate


11. Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Yep! I'm a photography major at my university

 

What brand is your DSLR?

Nikon.

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What is the model?

3100.

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When did you purchase your DSLR?

October 17,2011.

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What was the price?

$577.94 including tax.

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Where did you purchase your DSLR?

At Target.

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Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?

Yup. 18-55 VR Kit, the standard one.

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If you have other lenses, what are they?

The AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR.

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What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?

I like to shoot with both, so I don't have a favorite. I wish I had a mirco lens because I think I would be able to take better close ups, but I can manage.

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What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.

I do take photographs of my doll, but they don't turn out the way I would want them to. I love to take photos of these feral cats, buildings-especially in NYC, and other miscellaneous things. Here is my flickr if any one is interested in viewing.​

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Definitely a beginner.
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Have you taken photography classes/training before?

None. I hope to in the future or in college.
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What brand is your DSLR?
Panasonic

What is the model?
GX1

When did you purchase your DSLR?
March 2012

What was the price?
$1100

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
eBay

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes
LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.
LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH.
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
Nikon Ai Zoom Nikkor 35-70mm F3.3-4.5S

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH.
It's bokehlicious

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Food, Scenery, Architecture, Macro, Street, Candid




http://www.flickr.com/photos/december-skies/

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
No, don't feel the need.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
D7000

When did you purchase your DSLR?
This one? Two weeks ago. :> As a long waited upgrade from my D70.

What was the price?
1039.99 + tax

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Local store call Kerrisdale Camera

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
No.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Nikkor 50mm f1:1.8D
Sigma 18-200m f3.5-6.3 DC OS

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
For dolls, definitely the 50mm. It's just the right focal length, great in low light conditions, lovely bokeh. Lightweight, easy to carry,... everything.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Nature stuff. I love doing parties too.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Always learning more.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
No. Well had a lesson from dad... does that count? :>

 

What brand is your DSLR?Canon
What is the model? 550D
When did you purchase your DSLR? 2-3 years ago
What was the price? Somewhere around $1200
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Online
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No
If you have other lenses, what are they? 17-55mm f2.8, 50mm f1.8, and a telephoto lens
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? Usually I love using the 17-55 because there's enough range for it to be a wide angle and has a good DoF for zoomed-in shots. I haven't shot my dolls recently, but I'd definitely use the 50mm because of the excellent aperture and also it picks up details quite well (despite being slightly fiddly at times with the focus).

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. I shoot mainly fashion photography, so it's all about connecting with the model and surroundings. My deviant art: http://somnolentimages.deviantart.com/ (theres not too much photography on there, but it gives you an idea!) my flickr is reserved for doll-shoots only, but I haven't done any for a long time. When my new doll arrives I'll definitely arrange a few shoots of her.
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Towards the higher level of intermediate, I still have lots to learn about studio lighting!
Have you taken photography classes/training before? I've been shooting for about 5 years now, during university I've done several classes in photography (one was a film-only class).

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D5100
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? August 2011
4. What was the price? $899.99
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Target, it was the closest place to where we were at the time that carried it.
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? I don't have any yet, sadly.
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I only have one, but it's only good for outdoor photography.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Cosplay photography, some portraiture, and a little bit of nature. Most of my work is on my DeviantArt
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I would say somewhere in between intermediate and advanced. If I had more lenses and equipment, I'd classify myself as advanced.
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yes, I took a college class in photography, and soon this year I'm going to be enrolling in NYIP.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
What is the model? D90
When did you purchase your DSLR? June 2012
What was the price? Around $650
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Second-hand from a friend~
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yep.
If you have other lenses, what are they? None yet, planning on getting some.
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? N/A
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Mostly I bought this DSLR just for doll pictures XD
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Absolutely a beginner.
Have you taken photography classes/training before? None before, I'm taking some tips from some friends though.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Sony
What is the model? Alpha 200
When did you purchase your DSLR? December 2010
What was the price? 200€
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Second-hand from a friend~
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No
If you have other lenses, what are they? 35mm prime lens
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? 35mm prime lens cause it blurrs out the background so nicely
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
I mainly shoot dolls with it xD
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Bloody beginner
Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope, I mainly annoy my friends who are really good at photography

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? 7D
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? Around the beginning of 2011
4. Where did you purchase your DSLR? At a local shop near my place
5. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Nope, I purchase a separate 17-55mm lens to go together with my 7D.
6. If you have other lenses, what are they? 17-55mm, 30mm, 50mm, 70-200mm, 100mm.
7. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? My 17-55mm, it gives me the most versatile range I need for my kind of photography.
8. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Animals, still-life and the occasional street photography.
9. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I'd say somewhere between Intermediate and Advanced
10. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yup, it started out as a hobby and I took some classes in photography as an elective subject in university.

 

Why not.

If you own a DSLR, please post the following info:

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon. A fairly irrational choice, as my first film SLR was an AE1 and I loved it.
2. What is the model? 350D. VERY old
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? 2008
3. What was the price? About £250, I think. Body only.
4. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Digital Rev on eBay.
5. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Nope, at that time the kit lens was not terribly good.
6. If you have other lenses, what are they? Canon 50mm f/1.8, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC, Sigma 55-200 f/4-5.6 DC.
7. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? The nifty fifty. It is clear, has a short minimum focal distance (so it is possible to get relatively close to little dollies) and a large maximum aperture, good for bokeh.
8. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Whatever I need a camera for, snapshots mainly.
9. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Edging cautiously up to Intermediate.
10. Have you taken photography classes/training before? I learned darkroom techniques at college and did an awful adult ed evening class in photography a couple of years ago. Otherwise self taught.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon.

2. What is the model? 600D a.k.a Rebel Ti (usa)

3. When did you purchase your DSLR? 12/2011

3. What was the price? About 700€. Kit (body + 1 lens).

4. Where did you purchase your DSLR? french internet seller

5. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? yes, CANON EF-S 18-55 mm f/3,5-5,6 IS II

6. If you have other lenses, what are they? Canon 50mm f/1.8, SAMYANG 8 mm f/3.5 Fisheye and A 100 mm macro L IS USM

7. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? My favorite lens is my 100 mm Macro L IS USM, because with tis one i made beautiful shoot of details on dolls (make-up, eyes or custo)

8. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? I shoot landsape and portrait.

9. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Advanced

10. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No, I learned "how to do" by myself.

 

I recently upgraded:


What brand is your DSLR?

Nikon

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What is the model?

D4
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When did you purchase your DSLR?

August 2012

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What was the price?

€5,000-ish

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Where did you purchase your DSLR?

MediaMarkt, Sweden

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Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?

Not offered with one

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If you have other lenses, what are they?

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G zoom
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon 60mm f/2.8G macro
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR zoom
Nikon 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G VR DX zoom

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What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?

The 24-70mm f/2.8 — it's a very fast and versatile lens.

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What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.

Not had the opportunity to shoot much not-doll photography with this camera body yet.

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How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Beginning to nudge past intermediate by now, I hope.

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Have you taken photography classes/training before?

No.​

 

What brand is your DSLR? Sony
What is the model? A55 SLT
When did you purchase your DSLR? Spring 2011
What was the price? 700+
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Amazon
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? no, I use the kit lens for my A100
If you have other lenses, what are they? A100 kit lens, various vintage minolta lenses from the 1980s.
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? My vintage lenses, they have very lucid effects to the pictures.
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? I take pictures of models for comp cards and portfolios. Some examples here.
How do you classify yourself in photography:Intermediate, I can always learn more.
Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope! Everything is self learned from tutorials online.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Canon

What is the model? EOS 600D

When did you purchase your DSLR? 2011

What was the price? 700usd

Where did you purchase your DSLR? Seoul airport (duty free)

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes.

If you have other lenses, what are they? EF-S 18-55mm

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? EF 100mmm f/2.8 Macro USM. Macro makes it all easier and prettier.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR?

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate i guess.

Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

What is the model?
5D Mark II

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Current one: June 2012

What was the price?
Around 1700€

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
German Online-Shop

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
No.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
100mm 2.8 L Macro, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 1.8 I, 75-300mm (just for stalking XD)

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
On crop it was my 35mm; it was small, fast and allowed me to come near my dolls and was perfect for every size (50mm was already a bit too much for anything smaller than SD).
Nowadays it's my 100mm. It's ridiculously sharp, fast, makes lovely Bokeh and is, coupled with being a Macro, a nice lenght for doll photography. A normal 100mm would be waaay too long though.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Cosplay, Macro, other figures, anything that floats my boat.





How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate I'd say.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
None, I'm a "learning-by-doing" type and prefer teaching myself and reading tutorials etc.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon (I always buy Canon, this is my second DSLR)
2. What is the model? 7D
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? April 2012
4. What was the price? around $1680 for the body only
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Local shop – Harvey Norman
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? Canon 24-105, Sigma 17-70, Canon 50
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? Canon 24-105. The quality is outstanding and the portraits come out beautiful. Am not really impressed with Canon 50 mm for photographing dolls – and I bought it expecially for that purpose!
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Mainly my children, also travel photography (buildings and landscapes)
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Somewhere between Intermediate and Advanced
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No, I've been photographing since childhood, have read a lot of books and am completely self-taught.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D700 (before D3100)
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? D3100 Okt. 2010, D700 Sept 2012
4. What was the price? D3100 was around 800$, D700 1787 $
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? D3100 in a onlinshop short after the release, D700 used in a forum
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? D3100 yes but this lens was junk. Buyed me a 50mm shortly after (good choice for Nikon owners because it´s cheap and sharp like hell with a nice Bokeh!)
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? Currently I own only the Nikkor 50mm 1,8
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I have only one. No choice. But I´m looking for a Tamron 70mm-200mm 2,8 when I paid of my doll
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Cosplay http://paradoxmuck.deviantart.com/ (account include most of my BJD pictures and some cosplay photographs & drawings)
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I would say something between beginner and intermediate
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? I visit some workshops on cons

If you love photography it´s nothing false on spending a lot of money on your camera (and don´t regret. I can´t live without my camera). You will know the diffrence when you used a cheap camera and than throw a lot of money for one (it have not to been a fullframe or a brand new camera. The D300 is a nice choice to (it´s a crop)) or an other company. I´m stick with Nikon because i love how they build, how they feel, how they are to use and their colors of the pictures but hate that nikon is always more expensiv than other companys.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
What is the model? D3000
When did you purchase your DSLR? September of '10
What was the price? I think I paid $560 USD with a SD card
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Best Buy
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
If you have other lenses, what are they? None yet, I'm soon to purchase a Nikor Fisheye
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?I only have the kit lense
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.I do a bit of everything: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepudding/6638743155/in/set-72157630848428552 http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepudding/6638739647/in/set-72157630848428552 http://www.flickr.com/photos/thepudding/7980515507/in/set-72157630848428552
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: I guess I'd call myseld Intermediate. I'd definitely not consider myself beginner.
Have you taken photography classes/training before? If reading various tutorials online is considered training or classes, yes. If not, nope.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR?

ACTUALLY, I don't own one yet. It's on its way. I ordered it. I've been using Canon Powershot G11 which is just great, but being very interested in photography since 10 years, I felt it was necessary to switch to DSLRs at last.

1. What is the model?

It's gonna be a Canon 600D.

1. When did you purchase your DSLR?

I ordered it Saturday!

1. What was the price?

I don't feel this necessary to mention.

1. Where did you purchase your DSLR?

A french website.

1. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?

Yup.

1. If you have other lenses, what are they?

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1. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?

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1. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.

Everything that can be found at http://le-fil-rouge.jimdo.com. Site in french, but, duh,PICTURES.

1. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Between advanced and intermediate.

1. Have you taken photography classes/training before?

Nope. But the amount of time I spend reading books, tutorials, practicing.... Is huge;

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D3000
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? December 2010
4. What was the price? I forgot already, but i think its around $450
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? At a local store near in my place
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? No
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I have no other choice but the kit lens lol XD it takes good photos actually, the only problem is i dont have skills for photography.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Nendoroids, pullip dolls. I also used it in my sister's graduation. Okay here's my shots for nendoroid sawako and dal angry: http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/shinigamishishi/52057761/5100/5100_600.jpg http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/shinigamishishi/52057761/3083/3083_600.jpg
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Beginner
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No

 

woot! i can finally post here! just got my first non-pro dslr and i'm soooooooo excited to start using it.

1. What brand is your DSLR? nikon
2. What is the model? d5100
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? today! 11/23/2012
4. What was the price? i got the kit: case, tutorial dvds, body, and 18-55mm lens = $550. i opted to also get the 55-200mm telephoto lens for an additional $150. with tax and everything: $800
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? glazer's camera of the pnw
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? yep
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? telephoto lens
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? my telephoto lens is really only for landscape and architecture. i'll use the kit lens for dollies until i can afford a macro.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. i take a lot of pics of my pets: 1 husky and 2 flame point kitties. i also am really interested in street photography.
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. beginner
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? no, but my camera purchase with glazer's comes with a free intro class from nikon so i'm really excited to do that. i know my school offers a photography class so i might check that out too.

 

1. 
   What brand is your DSLR? Pentax
   [*] What is the model? K-5
   [*] When did you purchase your DSLR? December 2011
   [*] What was the price? The body was around $900
   [*] Where did you purchase your DSLR? Henry's
   [*] Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Nope, but I did receive it as a gift (the 18-55 WR)
   [*] If you have other lenses, what are they? Pentax FA 100mm 2.8 macro, FAJ 75-300mm, and the FAJ 28-80mm
   [*] What is your favourite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I love using my macro; the bokeh is amazing and it has a nice length for portraits. It also means I can get fairly close if I want to. Out of the lenses that I own, it's also the lens with the best picture quality in my opinion.
   [*] What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. No photos but I love landscape and nature photography. I also have been learning photography for my studies (I need to take reference photos to include in my papers).
   [*] How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I'd say beginner, but I've learned a lot since I first got my camera. Maybe between beginner and intermediate?
   [*] Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope. Everyone else in my family has though, so I generally ask them for advice or if I have any questions.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? EOS Rebel T3i
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? Dec, 21 2012
4. What was the price?After taxes, something like $721 (included a free camera bag)
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Best Buy
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? The EF-S 18-55 IS II
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? None yet.
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I haven't taken any photo's of them yet (will update)
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Animals and nature





10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Nope

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canin
2. What is the model? EOS Rebel T3i
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? It was my Christmas gift, I assume it was bought a few days ago
4. What was the price? I don't know, exactly.
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Best Buy
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? None
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I'm still trying to learn how to work this thing...
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Baby Photography of my niece. They've come out pretty good!
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced As a photographer in general, intermediate, as a DSLR user, even worse than beginner.
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No, but I'm signed up for a few!

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Pentax

What is the model?
K-r

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Was my birthday gift for myself in 2011.

What was the price?
Around 600€

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Electronic shop in Germany

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes

If you have other lenses, what are they?
I have a Tamron 70-300mm Tele-Macro lens.

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
The Tamron one, currently, but I'm already saving for a new one, because I'm not that satisfied...Going for 35mm next.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Animals (such as butterflies ), people, cosplay...everything that is beautiful

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
I guess Intermediate? I think that Intermediate is the widest field, you always find something new to learn ^^

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
No, I haven't. I got my knowledge through books, threads like these and various tutorials around the internet.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? Digital Rebel XT
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? It was a high school graduation present in 2007
4. What was the price? Somewhere in the ballpark of $1000
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? It was a gift so no idea, probably B&H though.
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? I have a Sigma DC 55-200mm lens
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I use both really. For more full body shots I use the 18-55mm lens and for portrait shot I use the Sigma lens.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. I shoot portraiture/fashion/glamour for the most part although I used to do nature shot a lot when I was just starting out. My deviant art is http://myvirgophotography.deviantart.com
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: In between intermediate and advanced
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yup! I used to major in photography and got through all the photography courses before realizing that photography had lost it's joy due to a rotten professor (who was like the only photography teacher in the entire school. There's a long story there that I won't get into.) So I've taken Photo 1 and 2, Portrait photography, studio photography, and digital photography. I also really love shooting film although I don't have access to a dark room anymore so I can't develop anything beyond black and white film anymore. I have 3 SLR's that are all Canon, a rangefinder, and a holga.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D3100
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? It was a birthday present
4. What was the price? A little over $300, I believe
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Best Buy
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? Not yet
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I've only used the 18-55mm VR kit lens
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Just random stuff of my cats and my family
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I've been taking doll photos for over two years, and I know a lot about DSLRs, but not as much as most, so I'd say somewhere between beginner and intermediate
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? I took a photography class way back in high school

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
D7000

When did you purchase your DSLR?
March 2012

What was the price?
SGD 1.9k+/- (full kit inclusive of a lens filter)

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Singapore

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes. 18-105mm VR kit lens

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Nil

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
Currently, I only have a 18-105mm lens, which is my current favourite.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Trips shots, nothing much particularly. Very minimal cosplay shoots for my friend.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Yes, in school (basic photography), it was one of my module.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

What is the model?
40D

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Can't even remember.. 2008? 2009?

What was the price?
About $1000

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Funnily enough, Target!

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
No.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Canon 50mm 2.5 Macro, Sigma 10-20, Canon 70-210mm 3.5

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
The Macro, although I'm dying to use the telephoto one, but outdoors. One day...

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Portraits and fashion mostly. But right now I don't have models since I left NYC so my dolls are my models.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Yes, it was part of my major in college.

 

What brand is your DSLR? CANON
What is the model? 5D Mark II
When did you purchase your DSLR? 2010 - this model (2003 - first DSLR)
What was the price? $2,200 if I remember correctly
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Amazon.com
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No
If you have other lenses, what are they? 24-70 2.8 L, 100 2.8 L Macro, 17-40 4.0 L, 70-200 4.0 IS L
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I have 2 favorites: 24-70 2.8 L (love that it's great for both MSDs & tinies) and 100 2.8 L Macro (love it's sharpness!)
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Mostly doll phography - DollBelle, also portraits, macro, landscapes & more...



How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced - I would say... Intermediate
Have you taken photography classes/training before? Russian Photo School

 

I've completely updated my kit since I replied in 2010.

What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

What is the model?
60D


When did you purchase your DSLR?
2011


What was the price?
$999 body, something like $5200 for the lenses I have right now


Where did you purchase your DSLR?
B&H Photo, the only place I buy from.


Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes, but only because it was $50 more and the 17-55/2.8 I wanted was out of stock. When I got the 17-55/2.8, I sold the 18-55 kit lens.


If you have other lenses, what are they?
100/2.8L macro, 70-300/4-5.6L, 60/2.8 macro, 17-55/2.8, 10-22/4-5.6


What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? 100/2.8L macro, because it's tack sharp wide open, has image stabilization which is great for handheld outdoor shots, and its wide 9-blade aperture renders blur backgrounds wonderfully.


What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Some landscape, birds, the family, things that are rusty.












My full, non-doll Flickr stream:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaphone/

My dolly photostream (note: gratuitous doll nudity not safe for most workplaces):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shiphorns/

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced amateur.


Have you taken photography classes/training before?
I had a very basic photography class in high school that was using a film DSLR, but am mostly self-taught.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? - Nikon
2. What is the model? - D3100
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? - May 2012
4. What was the price? $550 (approx.)
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Island Photo Supply (a local camera shop)
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? I have a Nikkor 28mm-70mm and a Nikkor AF 70mm-300mm lens. I had these previously, as they go with my Nikon F60
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I like the 28mm-70mm lens. It's versatile and really nice for portrait photography. I use the kit lens a lot, though. It's 24mm-55mm
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. I do a lot of nature photography and I also do some portraiture. Plus, I take the random photos of family, pets, holidays, etc. that everyone takes.
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced? I'd call myself an intermediate photographer. I'm not a professional, but I know my way around my cameras.
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yes

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? EOS Rebel T1i
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? About a year ago
4. What was the price? approx. $500
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? keh.com (great site for used photography equipment)
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I usually end up using the lens that came with the camera. Though i plan to get a macro lens sometime.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2cmnvTCsQ1r0iqh0o1_500.jpg http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m43mv9dTXP1r0iqh0o1_500.jpg http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3j0prbJHR1r0iqh0o1_500.jpg
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? I've taken beginner and advanced black and white photography at college.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
What is the model? D7000
When did you purchase your DSLR? May 2012
What was the price? CAD 1000
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Henrys
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? no
If you have other lenses, what are they? 50mm, 40mm, 18-55mm, 70-300mm
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? 40mm macro XD
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.​
Deviantart
Flickr
mostly dolls and pets but it depends on what i want to do
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced beginner
Have you taken photography classes/training before? no

 

1. Canon.
2. T5i. Replacement for T2i.
3. May 2013.
4. $700 on sale.
5. Best Buy.
6. Yes.
7. 15 to 85 and a 17 to 55.
8. 17-55. Produces a fantastic bokey when used for SD / SD 13’s. 3 stop IS and fixed 2.8 allow great low light performance. Can be a very sharp lens under the correct conditions. Near L quality images.
9. Mostly documentation type photos used at work.
10. Intermediate.
11. No.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

What is the model?
3200

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Monday night

What was the price?
£399

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Amazon

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
I did indeed, 18-55mm

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Nikor 55-200mm

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
Possibly the 18-55, Though on my old camera it was the 50mm.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
http://angelic-photography.tumblr.com/ All sorts.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
I consider myself better than some, worse than others.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Hahahaha, No. Just been taking pictures since I was 8

 

What brand is your DSLR?
CANON

What is the model?
t2i Rebel aka EOS 550D

When did you purchase your DSLR?
~ two years ago as an upgrade from my EOS 300D

What was the price?
~ 700USD with a very good discount ticket


Where did you purchase your DSLR?
via Amazon.com, but only due to the discount offer at the time. I usually head for B&H.com for most of my camera supplies. I can't recommend them highly enough, their shipping is always fast, efficient, and very secure. If you live on the East Coast, that's where their main store is located, and they are very snappy with orders.

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes, 18-55mm

If you have other lenses, what are they?
I almost never use my kit lens anymore. I have a nifty-fifty 50mm 1.8 prime Canon, and a 17-55mm 2.8 zoom Canon. The prime is great for almost all needs, especially portraiture or still life. Super sharp and very low-light friendly.

When it comes to larger groups, the 17-55 has the flexibility to give me a wide range of options--wide to get everything, a bit of zoom to pull in close. I call it my 'gentleman lens' because its very good at doing exactly what you ask of it, and pretty useful in all situations. (The Bokeh is also pretty nice).

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing "your" dolls and why?
With dolls, almost exclusively the 50mm. It's tack-sharp when well focused, and the wider aperture option works great with low lighting and artistic use of depth of field choices. It's cheap, as far as lenses go, and good for beginners too. The 17-55mm comes out too, but it's a little heavier and has a longer focal distance. The choices of focal-length plus the wide aperture though allow me a little more flexibility, but it's not as sharp as the prime.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
I shoot cosplay, convention, and still life photography. You can see some examples of them all at my tumblr.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
I like to call myself enthusiastic Intermediate. I've been semi-seriously pursuing photography for around 10 years, more seriously in the last 3.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Yes. I had the opportunity for black and white film classes in high school and college, developing film by hand using full manual cameras. It gave me a great foundation to understand how to best use a digital camera to obtain the look I am trying to achieve. I work full-manual 99% of the time when working with my camera because of it. Taking even a casual class can give you the information and critique to push yourself a little better. Alternatively, Cambridge in Color is a great web resource for learning the nitty gritty of how your Camera works, photography basics, and how to deal with different photography situations.

 

What brand is your DSLR? Canon.
What is the model? EOS Rebel T3i.
When did you purchase your DSLR? A few months ago.
What was the price? Around £300.
Where did you purchase your DSLR? Brand new from a shop's Ebay branch.
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No.
If you have other lenses, what are they? Canon 50mm f1.8.
What is your favourite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? The 50mm. It captures detail well and provides good depth of field. It also works well for real life shots, although you do have to keep a distance from your subjects with it.
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Nature and portraits of people mostly. This Summer I'm going to make a giant family album full of all the members of my family I can find. It'll be great!
How do you classify yourself in photography: Average with a point and shoot, beginner with a DSLR.
Have you taken photography classes/training before? No. I'm a novice with a camera that my skills don't warrant - but I'm learning, from trial and error.

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Pentax

What is the model?
K30

When did you purchase your DSLR?
December 2012

What was the price?
$800 w/ lens

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
local photography store

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes and no. I bought the kit but upgraded to the DA 18-55mm WR lens since it had better ratings.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
50 mm f1.2
100-200mm f4
extension tube (makes any lens macro but full manual)
telephoto tube (makes any lens more telephoto)
(Dad's old lens, and the main reason I bought a Pentax. More good lenses to play with right away!)

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
50mm/f1.2, hands down. The bokeh is phenomenal at the low f stops; I've had a SD's nose in focus and the ear out of focus!

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR?
Lots of landscapes, cosplay and macro of pretty much anything.

How do you classify yourself in photography:
Intermediate

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Yes. I took a few class on camera handling, composure and the relation of ISO, shutter speed and f stop. I've also done tons of reading both from books and online. "Understanding Exposure" was a great book to read once I knew how to handle my camera and wanted to push it that little bit further.

 

1. Nikon
2. D5100
3. 2012
4. 650$ CAD
5. MemoryExpress
6. Yes
7. Nikon 35mm/f1.8 DX, Nikon 50mm/f1.8, Nikon 10-24/f3.5-5.6, Nikon 18-200VR/f3.5-5.6, Tamron 90mm Di Macro
8. Nikon 35mm/f1.8 and 50mm/f1.8 because they're useful general focal lengths to work with unless I happen to be wanting a certain look necessitating my other ones
9. Landscapes, Cityscapes, Cosplay, Flickr Link
10. Beginner
11. Not at all

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? D3000
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? 2011
4. What was the price? Around $400 on clearance
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Target
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? N/A
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I only have the kit lens. It serves well enough for what I do.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
   
   Mostly landscape stuff when I travel. Examples: http://solitaryagent.com/photography/
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced - Intermediate, I suppose.
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? Yes, I took a course in traditional SLR black and white film photography, which included developing the film.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Nikon
2. What is the model? d3200
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? December of 2013
4. What was the price? It was actually a gift, but I know they're usually $549-650ish
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? Amazon
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? 55-200mm
   
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? My 55-200mm zoom lens; it captures things on a brighter depth.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.

Here!

And here!

And finally, here

1. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner
2. Have you taken photography classes/training before? I have not.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR?
Nikon

2. What is the model?
D7100

3. When did you purchase your DSLR?
December 2013

4. What was the price?
$2000

5. Where did you purchase your DSLR?
NewEgg or Amazon

6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yep. The 18-55mm and the 55-200mm (Don't use these for doll photography or any kit lens for that matter)

7. If you have other lenses, what are they?
40.0 mm f/2.8

8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
40.0 mm f/2.8 It's great for macro photography with tack-sharp images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/havecamwilltravel/sets/72157644059597328/

9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Landscapes, Sports, Still Life and others which you can see at the link above

10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Between Intermediate and Advanced.

11. Have you taken photography classes/training before?
Many. Online and In-person.

 

What brand is your DSLR
Nikon

What is the model?
D200

When did you purchase your DSLR?
Handmedown from my husband (who buys fancy cameras and never uses them)

What was the price?
No clue

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Also no clue

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Don't know. Both lenses he has I don't like.

If you have other lenses, what are they?
Ah, now there's the good question. I have a pile of vintage Nikon (manual everything) with beautiful beautiful old NIkon prime lenses. So I just the other day finally got the gumption to remove the metering prong (used for lenses with Nikon F and Nikkormat cameras - two screws, no worries) from my 105mm/2.5 portrait lense.

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
That 105 lense. going as it does down to f2.5, can have beautiful depth of field effects and it takes astounding pictures. So I have to shoot in manual mode. I'm much better in manual anyway.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
I don't use for anything but doll photography at the moment (only had the use of it for a little while).

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner for using a digital SLR, Intermediate for my old manual film cameras.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
My dad taught me. Thanks, Dad for the lessons and that gorgeous pile of Nikon gear.

Here's my fav shot with the 105 on the DSLR so far



Mirodoll by elizabethyoung2, on Flickr

 

What brand is your DSLR? Canon
What is the model? Digital Rebel T1i
When did you purchase your DSLR? ... 2009? It had just come out.
What was the price? $800
Where did you purchase your DSLR? AAFES/BX
Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Yes.
If you have other lenses, what are they? N/A
What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I only have the standard 18-55 mm, but it does what I need it to for now.
What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? I shoot my pets, nature and sometimes people.
How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner
Have you taken photography classes/training before? No formal training, but my husband is a photojournalist and he teaches me stuff here and there.

 

1. What brand is your DSLR? Canon
2. What is the model? EOS 40D
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? 2008
4. What was the price? About 1000$
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? In Bangkok.
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? No.
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, EF 50mm f/1.8 II
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I prefer EF 50mm f/1.8 II because it gives a nice soft picture and gives me an oppotunity to "play"with aperture to blur background. But my dream is to buy EF 50mm f/1.2 USM which is much-much better.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible. Dolls, animals, flowers, travel photos. Some of them are here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/natalex_world/
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate.
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? No.

 

What brand is your DSLR?

Pentax

What is the model?

I've shot with an *ist DL, a K-7, a K-x and now a K-30. Before that I shot with a number of Pentax film cameras. Still do actually. I also shoot film, not just digital.

When did you purchase your DSLR?

I've had several. So various times....

What was the price?

Various prices, though under $500 every time.

Where did you purchase your DSLR?

My lastest one came from Amazon.

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?

Yes, I got the WR kit lenses this time so I would have a weather resistant lenses to go with my weather resistant DSLR. I bought the 18-55 and the 50-200.

If you have other lenses, what are they?

I have too many to list here, sorry. Compatible Pentax lenses go back for decades and I have lenses in the double digits. It's one of the reasons I shoot Pentax. You can build up a pretty big kit for very little money if you're willing to shoot MF a lot. I have both manual and auto focus lenses. More MF than AF becuase the AF ones cost a fair bit more and most of the higher end AF ones are out of my budget range, but there are decent used AF lenses out there too that aren't too expensive.

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?

It depends upon the needs of the job but usually with dolls it's something in the 18-135mm range.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR?

I'm mostly a portrait person but I also do wildlife, landscapes, whatever.

How do you classify yourself in photography:

I'm a professional photographer. It's how I make my living.

Have you taken photography classes/training before?

Yes.

 

I'm considering my mirrorless setup a dslr for this thread, I hope I'm not wrong (if I'm, just tell). I'm listing my last dslr, the camera that I used more in my life, to be sure to be on topic.
(I own much more stuff that this, but this is my favourite and most used camera).

1. What brand is your DSLR? Olympus / Fujifilm
2. What is the model? E-M5 / S5 Pro
3. When did you purchase your DSLR? First one? 9 years ago. Last one? Half a year ago.
4. What was the price? All camera I bought in my life were in the 500-1000€ range. No more, no less.
5. Where did you purchase your DSLR? In chronological order Ebay, some online stores, the shop I work and a nice little shop in a small town half an hour from my home
6. Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens? Almost every camera I bought came with the stock lens, but I never loved them...
7. If you have other lenses, what are they? At the moment? 40 and 90mm primes and 24-100, 200-600mm equivalent zoom. I also have a pro camera with a fixed 28-35mm
8. What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why? I usually go with the Olympus 45mm 1.8. It's an equivalent 90mm on my camera, a good portrait lens, and can get nice close-ups with his macro adapter.
9. What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible My favorite is portrait photography, but sometimes I dabble in landscapes. Much of my work resides here: http://pharaviel.deviantart.com/
10. How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced I would say Advanced. Not sure if real advanced would be of the same idea
11. Have you taken photography classes/training before? The funny thing is: no, but I made photography training to 50+ people if I sum classes I made and work/chat at photography clubs

 

What brand is your DSLR?
Canon

What is the model?
EOS 6D (replaced my 450D/XSi)

When did you purchase your DSLR?
02/2013

What was the price?
$2399

Where did you purchase your DSLR?
Online

Did you purchase your DSLR with the kit lens?
Yes

If you have other lenses, what are they?
- EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
- EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
- EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
- EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
- EF 50mm f/1.8 II
- EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

What is your favorite lens to use with your DSLR when photographing your dolls and why?
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Its easy and very forgiving to use.

What other type of photography do you shoot with your DSLR? Post examples or links, if possible.
Generic pictures of my family and my dog.

How do you classify yourself in photography: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginner

Have you taken photography classes/training before?
No