BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  camera for an amateur
is the Canon - EOS Rebel GII SLR Camera a good choice for an amateur, I want a camera that is manual an automatic settings, around $200-300....
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January 31, 2005
 
  New photographer, What camera?
Hi, I'm about to buy my first SLR and was looking for a bit of advice. I'd like something not too difficult for someone just starting out, but also something that I can still use in a year...
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January 26, 2005
 
  RS-60E3 or RC 1
What is the difference between the RS-60E3 and the RC 1?Do they both use batteries? Or is it that the RC 1 uses a battery and the RS-60E3 uses a wire to attach to the camera?Can either be used on ...
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January 27, 2005
 
  Lenses for Beginners
Hi, I am starting out in photography wanting to do more than just point and shoot and am looking at what systems to get. Im okay with the body I want to get (nikon n80) but the lenses are where ...
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January 28, 2005
 
  New photographer, What lense?
Hi, I'll be buying my first SLR in the next week and was looking in to getting a second hand minolta 700si. Saw one for £130, but it doesn't come with a lense. What type of lense would yo...
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January 25, 2005
 
  Help with buying a new lens for Canon Rebel G
I would like to take a photo of an eagle for a contest I will be entering and the lenses that I have do not get a close enough shot from far away. I am looking to buy a lens for my Canon Rebel G. ...
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January 24, 2005
 
  What two camras work well togeather.
I am researching camaras and was woundering two good carmaras that would work well togeather and use the same lenses. So I could use them on both of the camaras? It would same me some money. Resear...
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January 24, 2005
 
  Will my Rebel G lens work on the EOS Elan 7NE
I own a Canon Rebel G, I bought it new in 1997, and I also have three lens that fit it, alson with a flash. The one I really like is the Quantaray 70-300 mm, and it's my newest purchase, about ...
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January 25, 2005
 
  CANON PORTRAIT LENSES
Is the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM a good lens for taking portraits?...
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February 01, 2005
 
  Wedding Photography: Getting Started
My sister just asked me to take her wedding pictures. And I always wanted to get into taking pictures, so I guess this is as good an opportunity as any? I was wondering what are two good camras to ...
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August 30, 2005
 
  CANON PORTRAIT LENSES
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T2 35mm Canerathat I've just purchased, what would be a good Prime or zoom lens to shoot portrait photos?...
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January 22, 2005
 
  Need a flash for a Nikon N8008?
A friend gave me his father's Nikon N8008, but he could not find the flash. What flash should I buy for the camera?...
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January 21, 2005
 
  selling an antique nikon camera
I have an antique Nikon camera given to my family during the Korean war that I want to sell to a collector for it's real value, how do I go about doing so?...
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January 21, 2005
 
  Help me in selecting between filimSLR and canonA85
I am not a professional photographer. Recently my friend introduced me to photography and I got interested in it. I was planning to buy "canon 300X" but after seeing the features of "canon A85" I a...
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January 19, 2005
 
  what camera to buy
I am starting a photography studio and I would like to know what camera would be a good one to buy. Right now all I have is digital and I thought I should have a film camera for important shots? S...
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April 19, 2005
 
  accessories really needed with MR-14EX TTL Ring Li
I can understand that I need batteries (AA) for the MR-14EX TTL Ring Lite. But, what other accessories do I really need to get started.When I did macro work before, I used foam core to bounce the...
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January 17, 2005
 
  Lens and Camers
Alex thanks a whole lot, the information that you have privided me will go a long way in my leneses purchasing decisions. Again thanks. ...
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January 17, 2005
 
  Lens and Cameras
Thanks Alex; the Canon 28-135 is some what expensive, what is your appraise of the Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM If money wasn't a problem which one of these lens would buy; the Canon EF 28-1...
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April 11, 2005
 
  Lens and Cameras
Thanks Michael, I appreciate your immediate response to my questions. I have focused on your suggestive consideration of the Canon 28-135mm lens. After reading the reviews on Pricegrabber of pers...
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January 16, 2005
 
  Which camera should I buy?
I am an intermediate photographer. I want to buy an new SLR camera but I am not too experienced in the latest cameras that they have nowdays. (I am old-school, I have an old manual SLR, Pentax) I w...
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March 27, 2006