YOU SAVE SO MUCH MONEY BUYING USED!!! It is possible to get absolutely obscene price to performance value on used gear. Image quality for photography maxed out around 2012 and video quality in 2018. Any camera made after those dates only has marginal improvements.
If you’re looking for your first dedicated camera, it rarely makes sense to buy new. Spening thousands of dollars on new gear doesn’t mean you’ll actually like using it. My two recommendations for camera shopping are:
Don’t discount the importance of size and weight. Smaller and lighter is better.
Think about the lenses you’ll want. Don’t spend your entire budget on a camera body to get stuck with a kit lens.
Just like all new tech, camera gear quickly depreciates. Last year’s best in class camera is often this year’s 50% off used deal. That doesn’t even mean it is worth buying because until you have experience, you don’t know what camera features are actually important to you.
The difficulty in finding deals is that there are hundreds of different camera models. Dozens of them might fit your needs. To make your life easier, I’ve been going through series of models to create used buying guides.
All lenses aren’t equal, especially when it comes to vintange 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.
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.
Nothing Depreciates Faster Than A Camera.
Cameras are the fastest depreciating pieces of photography gear. That’s bad if you buy a new camera. If you buy used, you can get a high-end camera from 10+ years ago for pennies on the dollar.
Being able to use flagship cameras of years gone by is an interesting experience. Medium format in both film and digital become obtainable for non-professional uses. Or owning many cameras is remarkably affordable.
The camera reviews section showcases all of the cameras I have reviewed. You can also find information on camera manufacturers that are no longer in business.
The Nikon D500 is an exceptional DX-format DSLR camera that combines the agility of an APS-C model with robust features of Nikon’s professional-grade cameras. The lens requirements for the D500 can be quite specific due to its high-resolution 20.9 MP APS-C sensor and high-speed shooting capabilities.
Nikon Lens Basics and AbbreviationsNikon lenses have numerous abbreviations, denoting their key features or capabilities. Here are the most common abbreviations:
AF: Auto Focus. All Nikon AF lenses have a built-in motor for automatic focusing.
As a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, the Nikon D750 has long been a favorite among both professional and hobbyist photographers worldwide. But to truly capture the world in its full beauty and detail, you need the right lens to complement this remarkable piece of equipment. This guide provides an in-depth review of the top lenses for the Nikon D750, helping you unlock its full potential for any shooting scenario.
Nikon Lens Basics and AcronymsBefore diving into the best lenses for the Nikon D750, it’s important to understand the various acronyms Nikon uses to describe the features of their lenses:
The Nikon EM operates on two SR44 or S76 silver-oxide batteries, or two LR44 alkaline batteries. Without batteries, the camera will only operate with a 1/90th of a second shutter speed. The light meter will not work.
What type of battery does the Nikon EM use?The Nikon EM operates on two SR44 or S76 silver-oxide batteries, or two LR44 alkaline batteries. Here’s what you can expect from these power sources:
The Nikon D810 is a full-frame DSLR that offers exceptional image quality and versatility, making it a favorite among professional photographers. This camera uses Nikon F-mount lenses, which provide a wide array of options due to their extensive compatibility and availability.
Nikon’s lenses, including both FX and DX-format lenses, are compatible with the D810. However, DX lenses will result in a cropped 1.5x field of view. Nikon has a vast collection of lenses to choose from, ranging from wide-angle to telephoto, prime to zoom, and standard to specialty lenses like macro or fisheye.
In the age of remote work and virtual communication, webcams have become essential tools. A high-quality webcam can dramatically improve video call quality, making it an asset for anyone who frequently communicates via video. While the Nikon D7000 may not be supported by the official Nikon Webcam Utility, it can still function as a webcam, though the setup might be slightly complex.
Nikon D7000 as a WebcamThe Nikon D7000, despite not having official webcam utility support, can be transformed into a high-quality webcam.
The Sony A35 battery, officially known as the Sony NP-FW50, is a compact and lightweight lithium-ion rechargeable battery that provides long-lasting power for an optimal shooting experience with the Sony A35 camera.
Sony A35 Battery Model The Sony A35 uses a lithium-ion rechargeable battery with the model number NP-FW50. Manufactured by Sony, the NP-FW50 has a capacity of 1020mAh. This battery model is used in a wide range of Sony cameras and camcorders, making it a versatile power option for photographers and videographers.
