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With dual pixel AF technology and a fully articulating screen, the 80D is a versatile camera for the price. I had hands-on time with the EOS 80D DSLR. Because I mostly use Nikon, I compare my experiences with Nikon to the 80D.  The Canon EOS 80D. The 80D’s dual pixel auto-focus is a big benefit to this camera in live view and video recording situations. Other than that, it’s a pretty standard DSLR. My video about the camera. Get the Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera through my links: Used on KEH.com , eBay.com ,  BHPhotoVideo.com , Amazon.com , and Walmart.com   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The fully articulating screen on the 80D. General ergonomics A no nonsense camera with a flat black exterior. The button text and icons stand out well. A good deal of direct button control in line with this price point. Many of the buttons are within range of your index finger, which is interesting coming from Nikon.  Cameras these days have bec...

Today we are taking a look at the entry level standard F-mount Nikon DSLR in their line-up. This is the latest iteration in their D3000 series of cameras started in 2009.  With lower cost DSLR we can expect certain features like FP sync not being included as well as fewer direct control dials and other buttons. For this iteration it comes with a 24.2 megapixel DX (APS-C) sensor with a sensitivity range of 100 to 25600.  My video on the camera. Get the Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera through my links: Amazon.com , BHPhotoVideo.com , Used on KEH.com , Walmart.com , and eBay.com As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  The D3500’s sensor is visible in cleaning mode. There is no shake reduction in the camera, but the kit lens does have VR. The standard optical viewfinder has 95% frame coverage with a 0.85x magnification.  The DSLR focusing system is the 11-point Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection giving you a detection ran...

The B600 is Nikon’s latest in their lineup of relatively compact and lower cost long telephoto all-in-one cameras. It comes with the usual specifications of this lineup, but loses the AA batteries for a lithium ion battery pack and also loses the back tilt screen compared to the B500. The camera’s layout is similar to the previous version, but everything seems trimmed back and made sleeker. My hands-on with the B600 Get the Nikon COOLPIX B600 Digital Camera here through my links: Amazon.com , BHPhotoVideo.com , Used on KEH.com , and eBay.com   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  What you gain by the removal of physical features is a slightly smaller camera, though it’s still not pocket-able. Autofocus felt decently chipper given it’s using contrast detect on it’s 1/2.3″ sensor. This camera is more of the same as previous bridge cameras, but if that’s your thing then this might be something to check out. I have additional sample photos and video c...

I had hands-on time recently with the Nikon D5600. Is it a solid mid range DSLR? Let’s find out! I compare this to my Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and also comment on what type of person the D5600 might be a good fit for.  The Nikon D5600 The D5000 series is Nikon’s step up from their entry level with a little bit more of everything over the 3000 series. The stand out feature of this camera is the fully articulating screen. Get the Nikon D5600 DSLR Camera here: B&H Photo Video ,  Amazon.com ,  Used on KEH ,  Used on eBay.com   As an affiliate of these shops, I earn from qualifying purchases!  Check out a few sample photos in this 4k slideshow video .  Specifications ( full info ) 24.2 megapixel APS-C sensor (6000×4000 photos) with an ISO range of 100 to 25600. Eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder, Approx. 95% horizontal and 95% vertical, Approx. 0.82x magnification. 1/4000th of a second maximum shutter speed with 1/200th of a second flash s...