Cameras and lenses list by price from Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Minolta, Sony, Panasonic, Leica, and Pentax — Buying is the fun part.

We’re In the Golden Age of Digital Photography

The price to performance of used cameras is absurd. My view is that digital photography tech hit maturity in 2008 with the release of the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D700.

Sales of point and shoot cameras peaked in 2010. Interchangeable lens cameras in 2012. Since then, photographic improvements have taken a back seat to video capabilities.

Used Camera Price Lists

Camera Batteries

Have you ever been paranoid about the capacity of a battery? Especially if it was from a third party? I was.

I have figured out how ANYONE can inexpensively capacity test camera batteries. I have written a guide on how to capacity test camera batteries. It is a simple DIY project that only requires a screwdriver and pair of wire strippers.

Picking Out Vintage Lens Winners

All lenses aren’t equal, especially when it comes to vintage and early digital camera lenses. Modern lenses will give you images that are razor sharp corner to corner. Vintage lenses can set themselves apart by how they render, the color you can get with them, interesting bokeh, or other characteristics not valued by current photographers.

On the other hand, many vintage lenses are not good. Their performance may not be good enough to set them apart from other lenses. Worse, as time has gone on some lenses have defects such as haze, fungus, balsam separation, or degraded grease, that will render them worthless because of the difficulty in repair.

I’m somewhat indiscriminate in my purchasing of gear, so I get a mix of good, bad, and average. The lens reviews will help you find a lens worth owning. These are popular film cameras that recieve frequent lens questions.

24 Cameras Available Used for Under $500 [April, 2024]

Nathaniel Stephan published on 2024-03-29

There are an excessive number of cameras available for less than $500. I have tried to select the best of what is available for as many lens mounts as possible. I have tried to focus on professional bodies, as they age better than entry level models. Most Expensive: Canon 1D X ($6,799) Cheapest: Pentax S-Q1 ($499) Oldest: Nikon D3 (2007) Newest: Canon M50 Mark II (2020) I will be breaking this list down into more specific groupings.

A list of used professional camera bodies that can be found for less than $250. Some entry level cameras have been included to cover as many lens mounts as possible.

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

Nathaniel Stephan published on 2024-03-12

Professional cameras have better ergonomics, built quality, and features. They are often better than newer entry level cameras. Lens costs have not been included. Every system has a kit zoom, 50mm f1.8, or equivalent standard lens that can easily be found for less than $100. Cameras have been ordered roughly in terms of price to performance. Availability can be an issue for cameras lower on the list. This is due to the systems not being supported for very long due to poor sales.

Memory card compatibility requirements for Nikon Coolpix cameras. Multiple formats, types, and specifications of memory cards, such as SD and Compact FLash were used in Coolpix cameras.

SD & CF Memory Card Compatibility for 188 Nikon Coolpix Cameras

Nathaniel Stephan published on 2023-12-14

There are 188 Nikon Coolpix cameras. 165 use SD memory cards. 20 can use Compact Flash (CF) cards with a maximum capacity of 2GB or smaller. 3 only have internal memory. Older Nikon Coolpix cameras have hardware limitations that prevent them from working with newer, larger capacity memory cards. It’s like they can make a phone call, as long as it doesn’t require an area code. As a result, a camera might be limited to using up to 2GB or 32GB maximum capacity.

Used Cameras Under $200 in July 2024

Nathaniel Stephan published on 2023-11-30

Here are 5 cameras that you can find for under $200. They can be found with lens, battery, charger, and hopefully a memory card. Affiliate LinksOutside the Shot is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Lens fungus is where mycelium from fungal growth occurs inside a camera lens. The fungus can greatly reduce the optical quality of the lens to the point of making them useless.

Everything to Know About Camera Lens Fungus

Nathaniel Stephan published on 2023-10-10

Bad news, mushrooms are growing in the lens. This can also be seen in prisms, viewfinders, digital sensor filters, and other optics. Lens fungus is the mycelium from fungal growth. There are multiple types of fungus that can grow. The optimal conditions for fungal growth are a temperature range of 10C to 35C, relative humidity of 70% or higher, and darkness. For instance a damp camera bag or basement during a period of heavy rain.

Find out everything you need to know about the Nikon D3000 camera.

Nikon D3000 What You Need to Know for Best Performance

Editor published on 2023-09-28

Original Price& Current Used PriceThe D3000’s original MSRP was $599.95 Used D3000 cameras fall into a price range of $125 to $200. The difference will be due to condition and accessories included. Nikon D3000 Battery Type & ReplacementsThe Nikon D3000 uses a Lithium-Ion EN-EL9a rechargeable battery & charger. The battery can not be charged via USB. This means a battery charger will be necessary. Third party battery chargers will be less expensive than OEM Nikon chargers.