BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Canon AE-1 Program vs. Canon A-1
Hi all, I currently have a Canon AE-1 Program ans have been using it for about 3 years. Part way through my ownership I've found that it does not like to deal with AP shoooting unless you eith...
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April 04, 2005
 
  lightmeters?
i just bought a mamiya 645,my first medium format, off of ebay. it does't have a built in lightmeter so im looking to get one. I mostly do "street photography"(AKA walking aroud tilli see somet...
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March 17, 2005
 
  KEH's Bargain grade.
Hello All. I was wondering if anyone has ever bought a "Bargain" camera body from KEH before. They have two Canon FTb's at the exact same price and grade ("Bargain"), yet one is black and the o...
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March 18, 2005
 
  Which filter holder should I buy?
Hello, I am a beginner photographer. I would like to buy a few filters for taking landscape photos. A 0.9/0.6 ND grad and a megenta filter are one of them. I want to buy the retangle type rather th...
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March 22, 2005
 
  What type of scanner to purchase
I would like to purchase a scanner that will scan both negative and positive film. I also shoot medium format and would like to scan those positives as well. Any suggestions?...
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March 10, 2005
 
  Studio lighting equipment
I really need help in buying some portrait studio lighting. I am beginning in this business and would like to purchase strobes (I think) but don't know what wattage I need and how many lights ...
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March 09, 2005
 
  is nikon nikkor
I am new here and new to serious photography. I am just wondering about nikon lenses are nikon and nikkoe the same manufactuer or different thanks ...
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March 09, 2005
 
  clarity improved
How can clarity be improved in a photograph?...
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March 12, 2005
 
  How to shoot action in low light
Im looking to buy a flash to shoot in areas with low light and action. I was just wondering what would be the prefered mount, shoe or handle?...
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March 12, 2005
 
  Film/Negative Scanners
I would like to buy a Film/Negative Scanner that is the best one for the value. I have some nice photos that I took with my film camera and someone told me the best way to go is to buy a negative s...
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March 08, 2005
 
  What are Canon's L Lenses?
Hey! I'm looking into buying some lenses when I get a new 20D this summer and I have two that I'm trying to decide one. They're both "L" lenses. I don't know what's so special a...
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March 08, 2005
 
  How to choose a flash
Hello, I'm newbie to photography. Recently I've bought Canon Rebel Ti and now I need an advice what kind of flash should I buy. There are dedicated & no dedicated, TTL compatible & ...
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April 11, 2005
 
  Canon 28-105 3.5-4.0/vs 4.0-5.6 please respond
I'm getting ready to order a canon 28-105mm lens from keh. I was wondering if the fstops will make a extreme difference. the 28-105 3.5-4.0/ vs 4.0-5.6. I need a good portrait/ wedding lens and...
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April 11, 2005
 
  Lens compatibility
This may be a dumb question, but I'm just learning about equipment so bare with me!! I just bought a Canon EOS rebel- 35mm. I much prefer digital cameras, but Im taking the courses at NYIP and ...
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March 05, 2005
 
  Buying tripod legs.
I am getting ready to purchase a tripod and I can not decide which set of legs to buy the Bogen 3021N legs or the Bogen 3021Pro legs. Also I don't know if I should buy black or the silver. I wa...
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March 03, 2005
 
  How good is the performance of Sigma 28-105?
Hi There...Can any body tell me of how good is the performance of Sigma 28-105mm F3.8-5.6 UC III Aspherical IF lens for Nikon? Is it better than Nikon G Series 28-100? I would also like to browse t...
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March 11, 2005
 
  info on best slr to buy
I have several slr and tlr cameras. I have started doing weddings and studio portraits. I would like some suggestions on slr cameras that will give me great quality. I currently have a Sigma SA 9 ,...
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April 11, 2005
 
  flash for sigma SA-9
I have a sigma SA 9 slr. My problem is that I need to buy a flash that I can use on my bracket instead of in the hot shoe. I know the camera has the wireless ttl mode, but it is hard to find a flas...
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March 01, 2005
 
  Nikon FE/FE2
Hullo all. My dad has a Nikon EM, which only has Aperture Priority AE, and he's thinking about moving on to a camera with more control over exposure, but still wants exposure information in the...
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March 30, 2006
 
  Selecting a Flash
I have a old Canon A1 and my Metz Model 193, just went south on me. Do you have any recommendations for a shoe/camera mount Flash with TTL capability like this old unit. It worked great for 30 ye...
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March 01, 2005