BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Minolta Film camera
My Minolta needs a new sensor, camera shop said they were unable to find a part and sent the camera back to me. I know that Sony bought out Minolta, but I find it hard to believe that a part does n...
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August 10, 2007
 
  How do I know which lens fit my camera?
I am very concern about choosing the right camera because I don't know if any lens fix with any camera or how do I know which lens fit my camera? I'm speaking in general. And I also have th...
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August 06, 2007
 
  slide/film scanner
Any suggestions on a good scanner? I have loads of slides and negatives I would like to scan and save to disc, and I'd rather buy than pay a photo shop to do it. Plus, I still use my film cam...
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July 12, 2007
 
  High resolution JPEG CD
Does anyone know where I can buy high resolution jpeg disks to put my client pics on? ...
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June 26, 2007
 
  RA-4 Processor and printer. How do I sell or give
I have a Hope RA-4 Color Processor and 2 Pako BC-24XL Roll Paper Printer. Where is a good place to go and sell them or give them away. I no longer use my lab and feel bad about discarting my lab. A...
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June 03, 2007
 
  Lens lock w/o battery?
I'm wondering what film based cameras do not use the battery to lock the lense open in bulb mode...mainly canon cameras that would take an FD lense...I've got an ae-1, and I'm pretty su...
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April 21, 2007
 
  hand held flash and light meter
Could someone please offer some advise, my daughter has asked me to buy her an hand held flash and light meter, she has a Pentax SLR (not digital). It is a present for her twenty first birthday, I ...
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April 17, 2007
 
  canon eos rebal k2
what is the best lens to use while taking wedding pictures with my canon eos rebal k2 and what should I have it on to take them while they are coming down . walking subjects...
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April 09, 2007
 
  HP G4050
I have been doing some research on the new HP G4010 and G4050 flatbed scanners.The information sounds good as far as being able to scan slides with either machine, I want to be able to produce 8X10...
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February 07, 2008
 
  Hasselblad XPan vs Digital stitching
I have recently been looking for a XPan to purchase but it seems they are as rare (and expensive) as the proverbial. I guess my question is would my money be better spent elsewhere and continue sti...
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March 20, 2007
 
  lenses
what is this lensbaby I keep hearing about?...
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March 11, 2007
 
  Lens Choice: Zoom or Fixed?
I am a bit confused. I have two options to buy - 28mm fixed lens with 2.8 aperture and 28-80mm D zoom lens with 3.5 aperture. Which one should I buy? I am getting both at the same price. Which woul...
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June 28, 2007
 
  Student travelling to Thailand/Cambodia..Equipment
Hi Friends, As many of you know, I am a MBA student in Philadelphia and currently doing a Intro to Photography class, in which I am shooting using a 35mm SLR and printing the film in the school lab...
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February 26, 2007
 
  Tamron AF28-200mm f3.8-5.6 LD (Asp) IF
Anyboyd has idea about Tamron AF28-200mm f3.8-5.6 LD (Asp) IF lens for Nikon? How is the clarity, is it worth buying?...
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July 04, 2007
 
  should I buy the nikon lens 55-200mm
It's Bernard Dee againI just saw the nikon lens 55-200mm F/4-5.6 ED AF-SDX, for $200.00, should I return the just purchased $100.00 Quantaray F/4-5.6 ?...
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February 20, 2007
 
  Toyo 4X5 Large Format Camera
I have decided after some research that I need to get into a 4x5 large format camera. I have been getting architectural photo jobs, as well offer digital photography of orifinal art work. Any tho...
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February 13, 2007
 
  Macro Lens for a Beginer?
hello anyone and everyone, I currently have a minolta film operated maxxum 50 with an AF zoom 28-100mm 1:3.5- 5.6 D lens. I want to start learning and experemeting with macro photography but dont k...
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June 28, 2007
 
  ebay camera-needs lenses
i have an ASAHI PENTAX SPOTMATIC SPII Cowhide SNAKE SKIN EMBOSSED camera and its in good working order, will be used for photographing people, most close up.do I need any special lenses for this ty...
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January 30, 2007
 
  what lenses should i buy for my pentax spotmatic
ive just bought an asahi pentax spotmatic snakeskin from ebay with no leses and I would like to know what type to buy for it and how many I will be mostly using this camera for portraits etc thanks...
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January 22, 2007
 
  Acquired an old Canon camera
I just recently acquired a Canon AF-1 Program 35mm film camera. I was just wanting to know what caliber of camera I have. Thanks!...
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January 14, 2007