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.
There is an overwhelming amount of professional gear out there at rock bottom prices. Consumer gear can be a blast when it’s cheap enough. The right camera for a style of shooting is going to be better than whatever the newest camera happens to be. (Unless you’re doing sports/action/wildlife. AF tech is getting absurd.)
Third Party Battery Paranoia
I have had batteries fall apart, fail within months, and with a capacity far below what’s on the label. It’s difficult to find good quality third party batteries.
There is an easy way ANYONE can inexpensively capacity test camera batteries. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to capacity test camera batteries. It is a simple DIY project that only requires, ~$30, 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.
The Nikon D780 is a versatile DSLR camera designed for both professional photographers and videographers. It boasts a 24.5MP FX-Format BSI CMOS Sensor, a robust 51 AF system, and next-generation EXPEED 6 image processing.
The D780 supports up to 7 fps continuous shooting with the optical viewfinder or 12 fps in silent live view mode, and UHD 4K video recording up to 30 fps. However, to truly unlock the potential of this camera, one must pair it with the right lens.
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.
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:
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 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.
