All Entries in the "Accessories" Category
How to get lenses for cheap
If you have owned a DSLR for any length of time, then you’ll know that the true investment lays not in the body of the camera, but in the lenses. A decent DSLR camera body can run you $500, but a half-decent lens can run you that or more! The oh-so-popular 50mm 1.4 and [...]
Guess what’s going on my Christmas wish list?
I have some serious gadget lust for the Nikon 70mm – 300mm. It’s a sweet telephoto lens. It may not be the best out there, but since I don’t have the big bucks (about $5000 worth, to be exact) to get the best one out there, I will happily settle for this one. Actually, [...]
Weighed down by the gear
While I love having a DSLR and a variety of lenses to use with it, the one thing I don’t like is how much all of that gear weighs when it’s packed into my camera bag. So, what can you do about heavy camera gear? First, make sure you’re using a camera bag that [...]
The importance of using the right kind of batteries for your gear
Most digital cameras come equipped with their own special battery packs, but there is the occasional camera or camera accessory (an external flash, usually) that will use standard AA or even AAA batteries. And while you may be tempted to use rechargeable batteries, don’t! It has been shown that rechargeable batteries tend to get [...]
Keep your gear safe when you’re out in public
Now that the temperatures are rising and the weather is getting nicer (minus those pesky April showers that can really put a damper on things), I know you’re getting the itch to take your camera outdoors with you, because I certainly am. But make sure you don’t get so used to having your camera [...]
Memory cards are apparently quite durable
I’ve learned through experience that memory cards are more durable than they seem. I have both SD and SDHC cards, and both have held up perfectly to:
being dropped
being stepped on
a run through the washer — complete with detergent!
a run through the dryer — on high heat!
rattling around in my wallet with coins
being chewed on [...]
Where to put all that gear
I currently own a Nikon D40x, and a slew of lenses. Two are the “kit” lenses — the 35-55mm and the 55-200mm. But I also have a Lensbaby Muse (I received it for Christmas 2008), a Nikon 28mm, and I believe there’s a Nikon 60mm in there as well. Then there’s the handful of filters, [...]
DSLR tip: Want better photos? Get a better flash.
DSLR cameras are incredible pieces of technology that make it very easy to take captivating photos. With a few twists of a dial you can rely on the camera’s intuitive technology to take breathtaking captures, or you can switch to manual mode and use your own creativeness and expertise to capture just the right [...]
Lens attachments: a cheap alternative to pricey DSLR lenses
If you own a DSLR, then you probably have a good idea of just how expensive lenses can be. A straightforward 18-55mm “kit” lens retails for around $100, and the fancier, crisper 50mm f/1.4 portrait lens can cost upwards of $200. So unless you’re well off financially, you’ll find that acquiring various lenses can take [...]
Get Better Illumination With The Canon VFL-1 Video Light & Flash For Camcorders
Canon VFL-1 Video Light & Flash for Camcorders 8834A001
When it comes capturing better video or still images with your camcorder, you’ll always want to make sure that you’re able to get the proper lighting. If you’ve already got a Canon camcorder, then you’ll want to have a video light and flash that ensures every [...]