BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Old lenses, help !!!
hi, I am a new beginner and have my first 'old' SLR,a pentax p30t. I want to bye a close-up lens for it, where and which lenses can I bye... please help....
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September 08, 2005
 
  Do you recommend these Canon lenses/flash?
Canon - Zoom Telephoto EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM Autofocus LensCanon - Zoom Wide Angle – Telephoto EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Autofocus LensCanon - 580EX Speedlite TTL Shoe Mount FlashGuys I'...
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August 10, 2005
 
  Best accessaries for cleaning lens/filter
Any advice on what the best product(s) out there to carry along for cleaning lenses and filters? So many to choose from, such as:Kodak lens paperCloth (micro fibre, Henry's??)Kodak lens cleanin...
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August 09, 2005
 
  how to add a lens
How can I add nikon or other zoom lens to my Yashica fx3 super and which lens I should go for. I am looking for a 70-300mm zoom. Please give advise...
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August 08, 2005
 
  Looking for an EOS 1. Is this a good decision?
Hi everybody. I'm looking for a new film camera to go with my new lenses I've been getting. I have a Canon EOS Rebel GII and it's worked great with me. Lately I've been getting some...
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August 06, 2005
 
  flash accessory
Not sure where to put this so I put it in buying film equipment. I just got a Canon 420EX flash and I'm having fun with it. It's a lot better than the built in flash on my 20D. I like being...
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August 06, 2005
 
  Sigma Macro lens
Does anyone know anything about a Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO Zoom Macro Super II lens for the Minolta cameras? I want to get a good macro to take either really close up shots or something a fair dist...
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August 03, 2005
 
  A Good Telephoto lens
I was looking for a good telephoto lens for my canon 35mm and also one that can work on the digital s as well. I'm looking for a lens that will give me a real close up for wild life and surveil...
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September 21, 2005
 
  after market tele-photo
I need suggetions for a decent after market tele/zoom lens for a Nikon 8008?Ideas for ranges 35-70, 80-200. This is for a gift so any ideas are appreciated.THANKS...
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August 02, 2005
 
  Flashes, slaves...sync-ing...help!?!
What equipment do I need? I'm going for a grant locally here where I'm from. They want a list of equipment that I would buy and the prices. I want to get a decent flash "system" going he...
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August 02, 2005
 
  How to sinc my 550Ex flash with Canon 20D
I have the Canon 550EX flash with the Stroboframe bracket and would like a quick course in how to sync it with my Canon 20D using the bracket.Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.Bobbi Webre...
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July 31, 2005
 
  adding lens
i am a beginer in photopraphy, I am having a Yashica fx3 2000 super with 50mm lens. I want to add another lens to it what lens should I use and how to mount it. I am a self leaner so please dont mi...
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July 31, 2005
 
  Light Meters
Hey!Can anyone tell me what a good basic inexpensive light meter is to purchase? What to look for? Thanks. Any and all help is appreciated!JeanetteChico, CA...
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March 27, 2006
 
  Studio setup on a low budge
What would you say is the best "beginner" studio setup on a low budget? Lighting, equipment, materials, etc. Are there makeshift items I can use until the budget increases to get the heavy duty eq...
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July 29, 2005
 
  Purchasing first camera
Hello. I have wanted to try my hand at photography for along time now, and I am not sure what camera I should buy to start out with. I have been looking at ebay, and have found many older 35 mm SLR...
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July 29, 2005
 
  close-up filters vs macro lens
I was just wondering what you all thought of close-up filters vs. a macro lens. I have a 28-200mm Sigma and I'm debating if I should just get the close-up filters (to save money for now) or go...
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July 29, 2005
 
  Is Multi-Resistant Coating Necessary?
I am shopping around for a few filters. B+W is on top of my list. But I would like some advice to see if it is necessary to pay the extra money to have the "Multi-Resistant Coating" ones instead of...
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July 27, 2005
 
  what do you think of Promaster lenes
I have a 28-70mm Macro Zoom lens which takes great pictures. I was just wondering if the brand is still good in todays market!! I got mine from my dad when I started taking pictures. My sigma 28...
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July 23, 2005
 
  canon eos rebel TII slr
i am taking my first photography class, but have been around cameras my whole life. I would like to start out with a very nice and advance camera. I was looking at the best buy selection and I si...
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July 24, 2005
 
  Filter system upgrade
I am in the process of upgrading my filters to the cokin P system.What would be the basic filters to start out with,and how would they be used?...
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July 20, 2005