Outside the Shot Posts

Budget Friendly Canon Digital Rebel XT Lenses for Photography

The Canon Rebel XT was designed to use EF-S lenses. It was released as the 350D in Europe and Kiss Digital N in Japan.

Unlocking the Magic of the Nikon FE2 with Classic Lenses

The Nikon FE2 uses manual focus F-mount lenses.

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16 Used Pro Cameras Under $250 [June, 2024]

Professional cameras have better ergonomics, built quality, and features. They are often better than newer entry level cameras.

6 Used Cameras Under $100 [July, 2024]

Here are the 6 best cameras I could find for less than $100. Take note of memory card requirements. Make sure to get a charger included because none of them can be charged by USB.

Nikon Coolpix SD and CF Memory Card Compatibility

165 of the 188 Nikon Coolpix cameras use SD memory cards.

Pentax SD Memory Card Compatibility For All DSLR Cameras

Pentax DSLRs use SD memory cards. There are 4 different versions, which are backwards compatible.

How to Capacity Test Camera Batteries

Many cameras no longer have OEM batteries available. Even when they are, the markups are outrageous. Third party batteries can be 1/4 the price, but there are no assurances about actual capacity or longevity.

Tested Canon LP-E6 Batteries

LP-E6, LP-E6N, and LP-E6Nh batteries are all compatible. The added letters represent an increased capacity.

Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review (Micro Nikkor)

The Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 macro lens uses the F-mount. For autofocus to work, the camera needs to have a built-in focus motor.

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.5 Macro 52B Adaptall 2 Lens Review

Tamron’s 90mm f/2.5 SP Macro 52B Adaptall 2 lens produces sharp images at f/8 & f/11. Used on any crop body camera, at f/5.6, the soft corners won’t be an issue.