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 Minolta camera lenses for the Minolta XG-1 are truly exceptional in terms of their optical performance and build quality. These lenses are known for their sharpness, color accuracy, and beautiful bokeh, allowing photographers to capture stunning images with a unique character that is difficult to replicate with modern lenses.
The solid construction and precise mechanical engineering of these lenses has for the most part ensured a long lifespan and consistent performance.
The best 35mm film era Minolta lenses are renowned for their exceptional quality and performance, in terms of sharpness, contrast, and color rendition. A complete line-up of lenses was produced for the Minolta SR mount. (Often referred to as the MD mount.)
With such a large selection of lenses available, you can find the perfect match for your Minolta X-370. Whether that means shooting portraits, landscapes, or fast-paced sports action. You’re going to get sharp images with beautiful color renditioning on color film, and excellent tonal range if you plan to shoot black & white.
The Minolta X-700 shines when match with a great lens. It’s one of the best SLRs Minolta made.
With the price of film these days, don’t go out shooting with a bad lens.
Professional lenses for the SR-mount are difficult to find. They are also expensive. Lower cost alternative lenses have been included.
List of the best lenses for the Minolta X-700:
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The Canon Sure Shot A1, also known as Canon Autoboy D5 in Japan and Canon Prima AS-1 in Europe, was a popular camera during the 1990s. Its simplicity and robustness, combined with the nostalgic touch of film, continue to make it a sought-after camera.
It is a fully automatic camera featuring a 32mm f/3.5 lens. There is a flash and an underwater focusing mode. Another similar camera model exists that has panorama and date functions.
Kentmere 400 is a black and white 35mm film that is versatile and affordable, offering high-quality results in a variety of lighting conditions.
With its fine grain and medium contrast, it is suitable for a range of photographic styles, including portraits, landscapes, and street photography. Its excellent exposure latitude and wide tonal range make it a reliable choice for both beginners and experienced photographers.
Kentmere 400 ISO (ASA and DIN)The ‘400’ in the Kentmere Pan 400 name denotes its ISO rating, which represents the film’s sensitivity to light.
The standard size for a wallet-sized photo is 2.3 x 3.5 inches (6 x 9 cm), which is the 2R size.
However, the dimensions may vary depending on different wallet styles and regions. This article will delve into the specifics of wallet-sized photos, including their measurements in both inches and centimeters, the 2R photo size standard, and key tips for preparing your images for printing.
Wallet Size Pictures in Inches Description Size in Inches Size in Centimeters Wallet Photo 2.
