BetterPhoto Q&A: Best Photographic Equipment to Buy

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  Best printer for printing & selling your photos?
Could anyone who is currently printing their photos from home and selling them in the open market please give me some ideas on what printer they consider the best and why they cosider it so?thank y...
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November 19, 2002
 
  Which 400mm for bird photography?
Hi, I am from India and I am into bit of bird photography as this helps in my profession as a researcher in Wildlife Science. Currently I am using a Sigma 70-300 f4.5-5.6 APO Macro Super lens, howe...
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November 17, 2002
 
  comparison Tamron Vs Sigma 28 300 Lens
I am getting very mised and confusing information on two manufacturers of lenses. Tamron Vs Sigma. I will buy a 28-300 AF. Which is the better lens?...
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December 21, 2002
 
  Photo Printer and Software
I currently have a HP Photosmart 1000 printer. Prints great, problem is you can't format it to print a true borderless 4x6,5x7 or 8x10 photo. My Minolta Dimage 7i comes with viewer only and p...
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November 11, 2002
 
  low cost plastic backgrounds
1. I would like to know where to buy low cost plastic backgrounds like you see at the photo studios in the malls. They seem to be better for children photography because of their durability" 2. Wh...
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November 09, 2002
 
  Manual Cameras
Ok, I am taking a photography class and I need a manual camera. I have always loved taking pictures and I know this class will make it more enjoyable because I will actually know about photograpgy,...
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November 06, 2002
 
  What film to choose?
I am starting to shoot weddings and I was wondering if anybody could tell me what is a good film to use with my Pentax K 1000?Thanks!!...
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November 04, 2002
 
  Do you need a battery charger?
Do I need a battery charger for a digital camera, or do I just replace the batteries. In terms of cost for the battery charger versus the batteries, which is more cost effective. Or can you just bu...
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June 17, 2005
 
  different type lenses
What is the difference between a 1:1.9 lens and a1:1.28 lens on a Canon auto focus camera?...
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October 29, 2002
 
  Pentax Asahi KM 1975
I have recently inherited a Pentax Asahi KM camera, I was once shown how too use but I was too young too remember all its functions. I am not an expereienced photographer but am looking too get int...
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October 22, 2002
 
  ~ 35 mm SLR Newbie ~
Hello. For the past while, I have wanted to purchase a 35 mm SLR camera. This will be my first purchase of this type. I will use it for various pictures, mostly involving nature, action shots (o...
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October 20, 2002
 
  Trying to choose a lens
I am doing sports photography and have been using a Nikon N60 for a couple of years...I recently advanced to a Nikon F100 after doing a ton of research. I love it!!!! I started out with a Quantar...
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October 16, 2002
 
  Which is better a Canon elan 7e qd or a Nikon n8
im looking at buying a camera kit , and ive narrowed it down to a canon eos elan7e qd kit($669) it includes :ELAN 7E QD Camera body. One Tamron 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Aspherical Deluxe Wide-angle/Teleph...
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October 14, 2002
 
  White High Key Backgrounds
I currently use a bright white paper background for most of my "high key" photo shoots, but do also have a white muslin background. However, I want to find a bright white background that is more p...
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October 01, 2002
 
  Should I Buy This Enlarger
I just ended my high school photography class and I enjoyed it very much. I have thought about trying to set up a darkroom at home but it wasnt a reality until found an enlarger at a thrift store ...
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September 13, 2002
 
  what type of lense should i get?
I bought a FM10 nikon camera. now I was thinking to buy a lense to take close up images. what would be a good lense to get for my camera. I think I want a lense that is manual. how much can I e...
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September 11, 2002
 
  how can I get nice backdrops
I have see in the malls photo studios and they have nice backdrops could you tell me where can I find nice backdrops like those or the website about it, I will appreciate you informations.take care...
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September 07, 2002
 
  What type lens should I buy with my first SLR body
I am shopping for my first SLR camera.I haven't decided which brand to go with,yet.However,I need some advice as to what type of lens to buy with my new camera. Any tips for a newcomer to SLRs ...
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August 29, 2002
 
  Scanner
Hello all, I am looking to buy a scanner that scans 4000 dpi, and wonder if any of you have one or know of a good one? I currently have an Epson Perfection 1650, but want one that will do a higher ...
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August 27, 2002
 
  Epson 820S Printer: Any Good?
Is the Epson 820S a good printer? I've been looking to buy a photo printer when I've saved up enough money, but my regular printer just took a dive, and now I need a printer. I figured, m...
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August 24, 2002