BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  yashica 124G? lubitel?! seagull?!? AHHH!!
well, i'm sixteen, and have been using a 35mm for about three years now, but I want to learn as much as I can about photography. I know I haven't "mastered" 35mm photography, yet but curios...
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May 23, 2005
 
  Sunpak 120JTTL Shoe mount
Would I be able to put a Sunpak 120JTTL shoe mount on a tripod and have a slave unit to set of the flash across the room....
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May 20, 2005
 
  Update on Kodak Slide Projectors
What's the #1 Kodak 35mm Slide Projector to use? And where can I find it to buy?? Thanks!...
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May 25, 2005
 
  Basic equipment needs
I've been lurking here for a year, and finally decided to jump in.I want photography to be a relaxing hobby for me. I do enjoy snapping pics with my point and shoot digi cam, but it's kind ...
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May 17, 2005
 
  Yashica Lens to Canon EOS body Adaptor
I found a Contax/Yashica For Canon EOS Mount Adaptor SLR that will let me mount my Yashica f2 50mm ML lens onto my Canon EOS Rebel G body. The Canon technical dept. tells me this combo could do ha...
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May 17, 2005
 
  black and white paper
I am going to be selling my darkroom equipment and the paper thats in the safebox has been in there since 2002. It is all taped up, no light has leaked thru, just wandering if the paper would stil...
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May 17, 2005
 
  tele-photo lens selection
My wife is a serious amatuer with 2 Nikon 8008 cameras. I would like to buy her a tele-photo lens as a gift. Any ideas for a this type of lens in the price range of 200.00 - 300.00?Thanks muchBJ...
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May 16, 2005
 
  macro/micro
I use as Nikon n75 film camera. I want to buy a lens for close up flower photography. What is the lens that I shoud buy. Is there a difference between a Macro lens and a Micro lens ?I am looking fo...
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May 13, 2005
 
  Lens Filters
What are the different types of filters and what are they used for? Does any one have any recommendations? I like to do a lot outdoor photography. (creeks, rivers, nature, etc.)...
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May 13, 2005
 
  Not vignete#2
Photo taken prior to dark-bottom one....
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May 09, 2005
 
  Nikon Vs. Cannon
I am newly into photagraphy. I have been using my grandfathers fully manual Minolta x-370 with a 35-75 zoom f3.5-4.8 lens. I was happy with the qualty of my pictures, but it was old and broke. M...
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March 27, 2006
 
  Old Leica Camera- any value?
my boss just asked for some help with a camera his dad use to own. I really have no idea if these old Leica camera & lenes are worth much.3 lens... 2.8 35mm 2.0 50mm 2.8 135mmcamera looks in p...
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May 21, 2005
 
  How to shoot a sports event?
My brother takes Kempo Karate he is going to Orlando to the US-Open in July I been taken pictures at his other tournoments they don't look that great. The parents of the other kids want me to t...
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May 20, 2005
 
  Any opinions on the Sigma APO Canon FD 70-210
Howdy,Any opinions of the any opinions on the Sigma APO Canon FD 70-210. I have only ever used canon primes (28/2.8, 135/2.8, 50/1.4, 200/4), but am looking to pick up a couple of good zooms to co...
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May 05, 2005
 
  Canon Normal EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus
Hi AllCan any one critique this lens: Canon Normal EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus Lens, cost available $ 229.00.thanksmanish ...
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May 03, 2005
 
  Setting Up A Home B/W Darkroom
I am fairly new to photography and am shooting with a Canon film SLR. I would like to set up a home black and white darkroom, but I only want the BARE ESSENTIALS for developing 35mm negatives and p...
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May 16, 2005
 
  Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro Lens
Hi Could any one tell me if the Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX Macro Lens is compatible with Canon Rebel K2.thanks in adv.manish...
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May 02, 2005
 
  about buying canon lense
I want to buy a standard zoom for my canon EOS 30, so can any one tell me that which is the best in terms of optical performance, build quality? 1. EF28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM 2. EF24-85mm f/3.5-4....
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May 09, 2005
 
  macro lenses
hi there1)Can I use the sigma 105 mm 2.8 EX macro lens to take closeup Portraits? or is it exclusively for very close shots. 2)now there are macro lenses that are 50 or 24 mm instead of 105mm. how ...
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April 29, 2005
 
  sigma 105 mm 2.8 EX macro lens
hi thereCan I use the sigma 105 mm 2.8 EX macro lens to take closeup Portraits? I heard its slightly expensive but worth the buy? it that true?thanks in appreciationmanish...
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April 29, 2005