BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras

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  LCD for Viewing with SLR?
I just bought my first digital SLR camera, the Canon EOS 20D. My question is: Why can't I use the viewfinder to shoot pictures? Wouldn't it be nice just to have the choice? Are all the SLR ...
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March 02, 2006
 
  Digital Camera Suggestion Wanted
Hi. Great Web site and forums! I am an old 35mm SLR guy. I mostly shoot landscapes, primarily waterfalls. I enjoy manually manipulating the shot by varying the exposure time primarily. I use a 28mm...
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January 05, 2006
 
  Size of Digital Sensors
I'm wondering why the camera manufacturers didn't standardize the size of digital sensors to produce an 8x10" print or a 7.5x9.5" size. It looks like they took the same dimensions as 35mm ...
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January 27, 2006
 
  What is an Optical Viewfinder?
This might be a dumb question, but what is the difference between a viewfinder and an optical viewfinder if any? If a camera does not have an optical viewfinder does that mean it has no viewfinder...
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May 15, 2005
 
  New Nikon D70s: How It Compares to D70
I have begun testing Nikon's new D70s. Is it much better than the D70? Here are some specifics about the D70s AND info on upgrading your D70.Only 5 grams heavier, the D70s features a larger 2â€...
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May 10, 2005
 
  My First Digital SLR: How to Start?
I just bought my first digital camera - and first SLR (Canon Digital Rebel). Wow, talk about information overload. Any suggestions how to get to know this camera?...
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May 05, 2005
 
  Switching to Digital: Sell Your 35mm SLR?
This morning, I received a letter from a photo hobbyist who has bought his first D-SLR, and wondered if he should sell his only 35mm camera, an EOS 3. Here is my response in case anyone else is als...
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May 07, 2005
 
  Digital Camera: How to Buy It?
What is a good digital camera for someone who is just now starting in digital? I have been taking portraits for 4 years now but have always been film. I am experienced for photography goes just ha...
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March 24, 2005
 
  Digital for Low Light and Action
After getting totally confused in reading a lot of reviews on digital cameras (i.e., Syeves, DP, DC, etc.). Can anyone suggest a digital camera? I have looked at the Nikon 8700 and 8800, the Olympu...
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February 04, 2005
 
  Buying a New Digital Camera
I am looking to buy a digital camera, and I've been reading a lot of online reviews but they're just making my head hurt. I was hoping for a real live person to make some suggestions for me...
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January 20, 2005
 
  Digital Camera for a College Portfolio
Hello all,My name is Jason, and I'm not the first to say the search for my first digital camera just ain't working out for me!I'm applying to a few schools for photography and need a st...
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June 06, 2005
 
  First Digital Camera for a Child
Hi everyone - I'm looking for recommendations for a first digital camera for a child. She's 8, so I'm looking at point-and-shoots. A zoom would be nice. I know there are some with 10...
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December 07, 2004
 
  In the Market for a Digital Camera
I want to buy a digital camera that doesn't have a long delay. I also don't want one that is more than $300. What kind should I get?...
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November 25, 2004
 
  Lenses for SLR Digital Cameras
I am such a newbie in the digital field, and I have a question: Are the lenses that are used for regular 35mm film cameras interchangeable in a digital SLR camera? Thanks....
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August 31, 2004
 
  Beginner's Dilemma
Photography has always been my dream, even though I have a GREAT deal to learn. But, of course, my life has always been too busy or it wasn't the right time, blah, blah, blah. You've hear...
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September 04, 2004
 
  Thinking About Digital ... Please Help!
I have been looking at the Canon 20D that will be coming out. How large can you go on enlargements with these images? 16x20? Will the images be sharp?Thanks, Tonya...
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September 12, 2004
 
  Digital Cameras
What is the difference between the Canon EOS Digital Rebel and the EOS 300D digital? Thank you....
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September 05, 2004
 
  Buying A Digital Camera: Shutter Delay?
I am a longtime film camera user who has just plunged into the ever popular digital camera realm. I purchased a Fujifilm Finepix s3000 and am a little miffed about its performance. After I depress ...
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August 16, 2004
 
  My First Digital Camera
I'm going to France, and I need to buy a digital camera. I don't know much about cameras and don't want to deal with too many manual features. I need a digital camera that has easy-to-u...
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August 11, 2004
 
  Air Travel with Digital
I am taking a trip next week and was wondering about taking my Canon 10D on the plane. I'm not comfortable w/leaving it in my luggage (to possibly get lost). What precautions do I need to take?...
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July 21, 2004