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Canon EOS 1500D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 1500D Default Settings

If you just want to change one or two settings on your Canon EOS 1500D back to the default settings, this chart shows the camera defaults.

Canon Rebel T7 Clear Settings Reset to Defaults

How to Reset Canon EOS 1500D

There are two types of reset available on the Canon EOS 1500D. Here’s what they are and how to use them to get your camera back to default settings.

Canon EOS 2000D DSLR Camera

Canon EOS 2000D Default Settings

If you just want to change one or two settings on your Canon EOS 2000D back to the default settings, this chart shows the camera defaults.

Canon EOS 200D Mark II DSLR Camera Front View

Canon 200D Mark II Memory Card Recommendations

The Canon EOS 200D Mark II doesn’t come with a memory card as standard, and the instruction manual isn’t very helpful on the topic. So here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the 200D II.

Sony a6500 Sample Images

This is a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6500 mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting under different lighting conditions.

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Nikon D810 High ISO Sample Images

Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D810, to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions.

Nikon D800 High ISO Sample Images

Nikon D800 High ISO Sample Images

Here’s a collection of high-resolution photos I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D800 DSLR to give a sense of what you can expect when shooting with it in low-light situations.

Nikon D850 Video Shooting. Photo by David Coleman " havecamerawilltravel.com

Nikon D850 Video Modes & Features

Here’s a rundown of the video modes and features of the Nikon D850 camera. The camera’s strengths are in stills photography, but it still has capable video features.

Nikon D3500 Setup Menu Screenshot: Format Memory Card Confirmation

How to Format an SD Card in a Nikon D3500

Formatting the SD card in your Nikon D3500 is an important step that you should do regularly to reduce the risk of file corruption and issues in saving your photos and videos. Here’s how to do it.

Canon Rebel T7 Clear Settings Reset to Defaults

How to Reset Canon EOS 2000D

There are two types of reset available on the Canon EOS 2000D. Here’s what they are and how to use them to get your camera back to default settings.

Sony a1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Sample Images

Sony a1 Sample Images

Here are some sample images I’ve taken with the Sony a1, Sony’s latest and greatest 50MP full-frame mirrorless camera.

Nikon D850 Memory Cards XQD CFexpress-B SDXC. Photo by David Coleman " havecamerawilltravel.com

Nikon D850 Memory Card Recommendations

There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D850 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update a few years after the camera was released.

Kodak Mini Film Scanner

Scan Old Slides & Films to Digital with the Kodak Mini Digital Film & Slide Scanner

Have some old family photos you’d like to scan? If they’re slides or negatives, a basic film scanner can be a great option, whether you want to share the old photos on social media or preserve the photos in a printed photobook. I’ve been trying out one of the simplest, cheapest, and smallest options, the Kodak Mini Digital Film Scanner. Here’s how it works.

Sony Alpha 6500 Mirorrless Camera

Sony a6500 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony a6500 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6500’s features.

Sony a6600 Mirrorless Camera

Sony a6600 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony a6600 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the a6600’s features.

Nikon D3400 Format SD Card

How to Format an SD Card in a Nikon D3400

Formatting the SD card in your Nikon D3400 is an important step that you should do regularly to reduce the risk of file corruption and issues in saving your photos and videos. Here’s how to do it.

Canon EOS R5 Sample Image

Canon EOS R5 Sample Images – Test & Review

The Canon EOS R5 has some very high-end video features, but it’s also an outstanding stills camera. Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with it to give a sense of how it performs in everyday shooting conditions.

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Nikon D3500 Sample Images

Here are some sample photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D3500 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

Sony A6100 Camera

Sony a6100 Memory Card Recommendations

The Sony Alpha a6100 mirrorless camera doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on what SD card to get for it to take full advantage of the camera’s features.

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How to Use a Nikon D3400 as a Webcam or for Live Video Streaming

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home office for Zoom meetings or building a basic home vlogging studio, you can use a Nikon D3400 as a webcam or for real-time video capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.

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Nikon D810 Sample Images

I’ve been shooting with the Nikon D810 for a few years. Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon D810 under various lighting conditions.

Nikon D3400 Batteries and Chargers

How to Charge Nikon D3400 Batteries

You can’t charge the Nikon D3400’s battery by leaving the battery in the camera and connecting the camera to a USB power source. So here’s how you do it instead.

Nikon Z7 Mirrorless Camera

How to Find & Update Nikon Z7 Firmware Version

Keeping your camera’s firmware up-to-date gives you the benefit of the latest bug fixes and features. Here’s how to check the firmware version and update the firmware on the Nikon Z7.

How to Change Aperture on a Nikon D3500

There are a few different ways to change aperture on the Nikon D3500. Which method you use depends on the lens and shooting mode you’re using. Here’s a guide.

Nikon D3400 Aperture

How to Change Aperture on a Nikon D3400

The method for changing the aperture, or size of the opening to let the light in, varies according to the lens you’re using. Here’s how to do it with the lenses most commonly used on the Nikon D3400.

Lens Filter Size Marking

Pentax Lens Filter Size Chart

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Pentax lenses.

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD

Tamron Lens Filter Size Chart

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Tamron lenses.

Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG Lens

Sigma Lens Filter Size Chart

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Sigma lenses. Updated with Sigma’s latest lenses.

Olympus Lenses / OM System Lenses Filter Size Chart

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, ND filter, or lens cap to fit your Olympus lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Olympus M.Zuiko lenses.

FujiFilm X-T3 with Fujinon 16mm f/1.4 lens

Fujifilm Lens Size Charts

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Fujifilm/Fujinon lenses, including their X series and GFX series lenses.

Sony FE 2.8 - 16-35mm GM Lens

Sony Lens Filter Size Charts

If you’re looking to add a polarizer, UV, or ND filter to your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Sony E Mount and A Mount lenses.

Lens Filter Size Marking

Nikon Lens Filter Size Charts

If you’re looking to add screw-in filters to your Nikon lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter to know which filters will fit. Sometimes it’s marked clearly on the lens itself; sometimes it’s not. Here’s my updated master list of the lens diameters of Nikon lenses, including Z-mount and F-mount, as well as older manual-focus lenses.

Canon Lens Diameter

Canon Lens Filter Size Charts

These Canon lens filter size charts list the lens diameters for Canon RF, EF, EF-M, and EF-S lenses.

If you’re looking to get a polarizer filter, UV filter, or neutral density filter for your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter so that you know which size filters are compatible.

RAVPower PD Pioneer 20000mAh 18W Model No. RP-PB172

RAVPower 20,000 Battery Pack

The RAVPower PD Pioneer 20000mAh 18W 3-Port Power Bank offers high power output for rapid charging via USB-C and a more precise percentage-based status indicator.

Nikon D3500 Front On

Nikon D3500 FAQs

The answers to some common questions I’ve gotten from readers about the Nikon D3500 DSLR camera.

Nikon D3500 Battery Compartment

Nikon D3500 Battery & Charger: A Guide

A rundown of some of the good options for batteries and chargers that are compatible with the Nikon D3500, including Nikon’s own as well as some good ones from aftermarket manufacturers.

Sony a7r IV Mirrorless Camera. Photo by David Coleman " havecamerawilltravel.com

Sony a7R IV Hands-on Test & Review

Sony has released a new version of their flagship full-frame mirrorless camera: the Sony a7R IV. After having been shooting with it quite a bit, here’s my take.

Sony a7R IV Sample Images

Sony a7R IV Sample Images

Here’s a collection of images shot with the Sony a7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera under different lighting conditions and with different settings to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.

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Sony RX100 VII Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting with the Sony RX100 VII, the latest in Sony’s high-end compact camera line. Here are some high-resolution photos I’ve taken with it to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

Sony RX100 VII Compact Camera

Sony RX100 VII ISO Range Tests & Examples

The high-end compact Sony RX100 VII camera has a relatively narrow ISO range from 64 through 12800. Here are some example shots showing what that means in real-world shooting.

Ricoh GR III Compact Digital Camera. Photo by David Coleman " havecamerawilltravel.com

Ricoh GR III ISO Range Examples

The Ricoh GR III has an ISO range from 100 to 102400, which is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the GR II. Here are some high-resolution practical examples of how that translates in real-world shooting, with side-by-side examples at different ISOs so you can get a sense of image quality at different ISOs.

Sony a7r IV Mirrorless Camera Front View. Photo by David Coleman " havecamerawilltravel.com

Sony a7R IV ISO Range Sample Images Test & Review

I’ve been out shooting with the brand-new Sony a7R IV, the full-frame flagship model in Sony’s mirrorless camera range. Here are some side-by-side examples taken through the ISO range from ISO 50 to ISO 102400.

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Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 Zoom Lens Sample Images

I’ve recently been out shooting with the new Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 on the also-new Lumix S1 full-frame mirrorless camera. Here are some images taken with the combination with an emphasis on examples showing how the lens performs in real-world shooting.

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Ricoh GR III Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting with the new Ricoh GR III high-end compact camera. It’s no surprise that it has such a cult following. Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with it.

Sony a6400 Sample Images

Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6400 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.

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Ricoh GR III Low Light Performance Tests – High ISO Sample Images

Wondering how the Ricoh GR III performs in low light? After all, it’s a camera that’s wonderfully suited to the unpredictable lighting of street and travel photography.

It has a very high maximum ISO of 102400. But how useful are those high ISOs really?

Here’s a selection of photos taken at high ISOs with the Ricoh GR III to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.

Transparent Text in Photoshop

Photoshop Tips: How to Make Transparent Text

Master the art of creating transparent text in Photoshop with this straightforward guide. While the color palette may not offer a transparent option, I’ll walk you through the steps to achieve this effect seamlessly.

FujiFilm X-T3 with Fujinon 18-55mm f2,8-4 zoom lens

Fujifilm X-T3 Sample Images

Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken with a Fujifilm X-T3 to give a sense of how it performs under different real-world shooting conditions.

Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Camera

Sony HX99 Test & Review

The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom. It makes for a very good and versatile everyday travel camera that easily fits in your pocket. Here’s my hands-on review.

Sony HX99 Sample Images

Discover the impressive zoom capabilities and unexpected features of the Sony HX99 compact camera. Explore practical examples of its performance in real-world shooting conditions through a collection of sample photos.

Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Camera

Sony HX99 Memory Card Recommendations

It’s not easy to know which is the right type of SD card for your camera. Here are my practical recommendations on good choices for the Sony HX99 compact camera.

Fujifilm X-T3 High ISO Tests with Sample Images

I’ve been out shooting with the Fujifilm X-T3 and testing how well it performs under challenging shooting conditions. Here’s a selection of high-resolution photos I’ve taken with the Fujifilm X-T3 specifically focusing on its high-ISO performance in low-light conditions.

Fujifilm X-T2 Sample Images

Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with a Fujifilm X-T2 mirrorless camera. It has a 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS cropped sensor.

Sony DSC-RX0 Miniature Camera

Sony RX0 SD Card Recommendations

It’s not easy to know which is the right SD card for your camera. Here are my practical recommendations on good choices for the Sony RX0 ultra-compact camera.

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony a6000 Battery Recommendations

If you’re after a spare or replacement battery for your Sony Alpha a6000 camera, here’s a rundown of the best options along with tips for getting the most out of the battery.

FujiFilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T3 SD Card Recommendations

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T3 has to offer you’ll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-5 SD Card Recommendations

It’s not easy to know which is the right type of SD card for your camera. Here are my practical recommendations on good choices for the Olympus Tough TG-5.

Sony E 16mm f/2.8 Sample Images

Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 Lens Sample Images

The Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 lens is fast and tiny, making it a very attractive option for travel photography. Here’s a collection of travel photos to give a sense of how it performs under real-world conditions.