BetterPhoto Q&A: Best Photographic Equipment to Buy

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  Macro Accessories
I have a 35mm Rebel X with a 75-300 lens on it. If I want to take close ups of flowers and bugs is there something I can get to help me without getting another lens?...
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September 10, 2002
 
  Hassleblad XPAN Developing
I just bought the Hassleblad XPan. It does the panoramic pictures by using 35 mm film and essentially putting 2 35 negatives together (136mm). I live in NYC. Does anyone have a clue as to where ...
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August 21, 2002
 
  I Cnat Find ANY Starter Kits.
I want to start processing developing and enlarging my own pictures although I don't want to pay out a fortune. Any suggestions of getting a Starter Kit (if one exists!!) and any good suggestio...
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August 13, 2002
 
  Slide projectors
Hello--I'd appreciate anyone's advice on buying a slide projector. New ones are just too expensive. Been looking on eBay and have seen some good prices, but I don't have a clue which br...
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August 04, 2002
 
  cameras / lens
I' m confused about the camera I should buy. I'm a beginner wanting to be a photographer. I want to focus on outdoor photography, landscapes, city scapes & wildlife. I'm not sure ab...
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July 26, 2002
 
  What kind of background system is best?
Want to buy a portable background system and there are so many I'm confused. Do I buy a system that holds muslin backdrops or paper backdrops? I like the backdrop support systems in a bag tha...
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July 25, 2002
 
  Lenses
I am in the market for a wide angle lense preferably either 20mm or 24mm macro and Sigma is the brand. What do you suggest?...
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July 19, 2002
 
  Lense 28 - 200, what is the best?
I have a Minolta Maxum 5. I wish to buy a 28 to 200 (210) lense.There appears to be 3 brands that are on many web sites, but zero reviews.They are Quantaray, Sigma amd Vivitar.Has anyone had exp...
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June 24, 2002
 
  Manual Simmon Omega Variable Condenser Tipe D 2
Sorry. I dont speak english. I am from Brasil. I need manual Simmon Omega Variable Condenser tipe D 2. In brasil is dificult information on equipament. Tanks.DĂȘnis...
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June 29, 2002
 
  Owners manual
I have just purchased my first SLR camera. I bought a used Canon T70 camera and I have no instruction manual. Because the camera is 20 years old, it's difficult to find a manual. Does anyone...
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June 20, 2002
 
  basic or Standard lenses 28-80mm and 50mm
Ihave a Minolta ST/SI Maxxum 35mm SLR camera with a 28-200 wide angle zoom lense.Is it a good idea to have a standard lense like a 28-80 or 50mmlense. I am also thinking about a 24mm lense with a F...
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June 03, 2002
 
  Polarized filter
attention: Jeff.How expensive are Polarized filters? What is the cost of one for my Minolta St/si Maxuum camera?...
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June 03, 2002
 
  Can you recommend a good mat cutter?
I'm looking into buying my own mat cutter. I will be using it for high volume but small mats (8 x 10 with a 4 x 6 opening).Do you have any suggestions?Thanks!...
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May 23, 2002
 
  black and white film
I have never done black and white before and I would really like to. Will the b&w film say if it is black and white on the case...I really need a good descripyion so that I know what to get....
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April 24, 2002
 
  Camera accessories price list
Where can I find the prize list for all the camera accessories specifically for filters and filter hood/holder. I need the information quite urgently. Thanx in advance, Aruna...
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April 16, 2002
 
  studio lighting
Hi, I am new to studio lighting and am looking for a beginner's set like seen in Freestyle mag. What is the difference between stobe and monolights? I am looking to just do informal portrait o...
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April 16, 2002
 
  Quantary Lens Purchase?
I am looking to purchase a wide angle lens. Have considered a Quantary 19-35 mm f 3.5-4.5 AF zoom. Does any one have any experience with this lens. What do you recommend? I'm on a tight budget...
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April 19, 2002
 
  film
ok I got an SLR minolta mamxum 5 I want to do wild life, I bought a 500 mm lenswhat is the best speed film an I use B & W as well! can some 1 plz direct me...thanks Sherrie...
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March 30, 2002
 
  Umbrellas...silver, white, convertible?
I'm trying to do an inexpensive flash/umbrella lighting set up. What is the main differences/effects between using silver and white umbrellas? Also, is there any advantage to the "removable bla...
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March 21, 2002
 
  What size filter? What kind are good for B&W
Hi-I'm newer at this hobby, so excuse my lack of proper vocab. I'm interested in buying some filters for my Canon AE-1 50mm SLR camera but I don't know what size to buy. What do all t...
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March 14, 2002