Image quality at base ISO has not meaningfully improved since 2010-2013. DSLRs are still great at photography and many lenses can easily be adapted to mirrorless cameras.
Manufacturers have made large improvements in video features, resolution, and image quality. Around 2016 is when good quality 4k at 30fps became widely available on consumer cameras.
The shift from DSLRs to mirrorless has resulted in a selloff of Canon EOS EF and Nikon F cameras and lenses. It is possible to get absolutely obscene price to performance value on used gear.
Used Camera Gear Shopping
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 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.
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 Olympus OM-1 used a 1.35V MR-9 mercury battery, which is no longer available. Since the camera’s release in 1972, the batteries have been banned. They are are no longer being manufactured due to mercury damaging the environment.
There are replacement batteries available for the OM-1. WeinCELL MRB625 and alkaline 625A are the most popular mercury battery replacement types.
Modifications with a shotkey diode can also be done. This will alter the voltage from the battery and allow the camera to meter light correctly.
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 Minolta X-700 needs a SR44, LR44, or S76 battery. (357/303, A76, PX76, AG13)
The differences are based on battery chemistry. SR44 silver oxide batteries will last longer, but cost more. LR44 alkaline batteries are cheap, so it is easy to carry extras.
These batteries are widely available. They can be found in convenience stores and big box chains.
Compatible Batteries for the Minolta X-700 Compatible X-700 Batteries from Duracell and Energizer The X-700 is designed to work with the following types of batteries:
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the best lenses for the Nikon D3500. This camera has made its mark as an exceptional entry-level DSLR, especially for new photographers. But, the right lens can make a massive difference to the kind of photos you can take. So, whether you are into portraits, landscapes, wildlife, or macro photography, we’ve got you covered.
Lens Type of Photography Pros Cons Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.
The OM-1 was Olympus’s first step into the professional 35mm SLR market. The system is notable for the small compact lenses that create a portable and ergonomic system.
OM-mount lenses are compatible with the camera. These lenses can be easily adapted onto mirrorless cameras with an adapter.
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The Fujifilm X-Pro1, a well-loved mirrorless camera that blends the aesthetic of vintage film cameras with modern digital technology, offers a wide array of lens options for different photography needs.
Here, we’ll discuss some of the best lenses for the Fujifilm X-Pro1, divided into prime, zoom, and specialized lens categories, along with the types of photography they excel at.
Lens Type Best for Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Prime Street Photography, Portraits Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.
