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As an Amazon Associate, techvideos.net/ earns from qualifying purchases.. This Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm lens is an excellent choice after you’ve been using the kit lenses for a while. It’s fast 1.8 lens is a welcome improvement and the quick locking auto focus system is amazing when compared to the kit zoom lenses. It’s important to understand that this lens’ 35mm focal length is effectively a 50mm lens in the Nikon FX format. For DX camera owners, this lens provides a view similar to what the unaided human eye perceives. It’s a normal, standard lens. The aspherical element minimizes coma and other lens aberrations, improving image quality. The Super Integrated Coating (SIC) makes excellent light transmission efficiency possible and assures true color consistency. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing. In my next video, I’ll explore the Nikon DX series with comparisons to the Nikon FX lens series. I’ll also present some easy lens auto focusing system tests and other lens tests that anyone could do.

As an Amazon Associate, techvideos.net/ earns from qualifying purchases.. The Minolta SRT 201 SLR Film Camera • The Nikon D3200 DSLR – A photographic polarizing filter can significantly improve your images when using a DSLR or mirrorless digital camera. By reducing unwanted reflections and glare—such as light reflecting off leaves or other shiny surfaces—a polarizer reveals richer, more accurate colors. You’ll also notice deeper blue skies and enhanced contrast in foliage and landscapes. In this video, you’ll learn how to properly use a polarizing filter and see real-world examples demonstrating the visual improvements you can expect when shooting with one.

As an Amazon Associate, techvideos.net/ earns from qualifying purchases. (Can't find Rat Rig brand on Amazon any more.) This video explores an affordable approach to more creative photography, featuring the Minolta SRT 201 SLR film camera and the Nikon D3200 DSLR. It highlights the Rat Rig 14‑inch Single Rail V‑Slider, which uses eight high‑quality bearings to deliver smooth, consistent motion—without the sticky feel of friction‑based sliders. The Delrin wheels provide an exceptionally smooth glide and support a high load capacity. Constructed entirely from stainless steel and anodized aluminum, the slider contains no plastic components. The 14‑inch Single Rail V‑Slider brings clean, linear motion to DSLR or small camcorder video shoots. Its aluminum V‑slot rail supports loads up to 26.5 pounds and can be used with or without the optional leg kit. While the leg kit is not included here, it will be explored in a future setup. The rail includes both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded center mounting holes for use with a single tripod and is compatible with Rat Rig’s optional motorization kits. The video also demonstrates how a Neewer black aluminum alloy quick‑release plate adapter, with 1/4"-3/8" screw and built‑in bubble level, is sometimes used in combination with the Rat Rig slider.

This video features the Minolta SRT 201 SLR film camera and the Nikon D3200 DSLR and focuses on the use of photographic lens filters for lens protection. For our purposes, lens filters are round pieces of glass mounted in a metal ring that screw into the threads at the front of a lens. They typically serve a photographic purpose related to image quality or image manipulation as seen through the lens. In this video, I want to discuss my personal practice of using certain types of lens filters solely to protect my lenses—specifically the front (or top) lens element. On DSLR or mirrorless cameras, clear, UV, or skylight filters can be used for this purpose, and when high-quality filters are used, there is no noticeable impact on image quality. It’s important to note that there is ongoing debate among photographers about whether protective filters should be used at all. Protective lens filters are only effective when you invest in good-quality glass.

Pros:
Lens filters help protect your lens from scratches and physical damage.
High-quality filters do not noticeably degrade image quality.
Using a UV filter regularly can prevent tiny scratches that may occur during routine lens cleaning.

Cons:
Low-quality filters can reduce image quality.

What not to do:
Avoid stacking a protective filter with other filters.
Consider removing the protective filter when shooting directly toward the sun, as it may increase lens flare.

Ultimately, it’s often much more reassuring to clean dirt or grit off an inexpensive filter rather than risking damage to an expensive lens.

There are several simple ways to test your camera’s autofocus system. You may want to assess how quickly your camera locks focus, as well as how accurately it maintains focus once it has been acquired. When evaluating your camera using the linked, printable focus targets, be sure to examine both the center and the edges of your images. These topics—and more—are covered in this video.

Before watching the video or printing the targets, however, keep in mind that autofocus systems typically require ample light to perform well. Additionally, frequently switching between subjects may not allow your autofocus system sufficient time to respond accurately.

Below are links to several autofocus test targets, each of which also includes helpful background information on this subject:

• How to Quickly Test Your DSLR for Autofocus Issues
• Focus Calibration Chart – (Not covered in the video, but it looks interesting)