Can you believe it has been one year since we started the Str8shot Photo Tech blog? At the outset I wanted to provide a service to those amateur photographers out that want to improve upon their skills, with either new gear or simple ways to make things easier. I believe we have made a good start, and learned a lot along the way.
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| Used or new? |
I hear a lot of talk about the woes of buying used lenses for your Digital SLR Camera. Discussion concerning wear, fungus, scratches and more. While this is a risk when you buy a used lens, there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of getting the bad lens, and maybe picking up a gem for a fraction of the cost of new. So lets explore some things you can do to get a used lens you will love.
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| Q-strap Double Sling |
Last year I purchased and reviewed the Q-strap Quick Strap Camera Sling , as an alternative to the Black Rapids Camera sling. I have used that sling religiously ever since, and it has held up great. They have recently released the two camera double sling version of that same strap, that sells for less than a third of the nearest competitors product. The question is does the quality of this strap hold up to its predecessor? And is it a viable replacement for the much higher priced name brand straps?
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| Vivitar C51 Charger |
Need a battery charger that you can take with you anywhere for your Sony Alpha Camera? Or just a replacement for your OEM charger? How about one that can charge from an accessory plug in your vehicle? Or that has a European adapter. The Vivitar C51 Charger for the Sony Alpha series of cameras that use the NP-FM500H can do the job , shipped to your door for under $5.
Battery Charger for Sony NP-FM500H DSLR-A200 A300 A350
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| Meike Battery Grip |
If you have been looking for a battery grip for your DSLR, then you have experienced the sticker shock that goes along with this search. I am sure you have also stumbled across the much more affordable Chinese knockoffs that are out there. Like most of us you’re wary about whether the knockoff will do the job the name brand models will. Keep reading to find out.
VG-B50AM Compatible Battery Grip For Sony DSLR-A500 & A550 Alpha 500 550 Digital Cameras
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