BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Lens and Cmaeras
NEED HELP' I plan to purchase a Canon 35mm Film Camera(T2),it comes with EF 28-90 Zoom Lens F4-5.6 USM. As a Beginner,should I purchase just the camera bodyand purchase 28-105 II USM Zoom lens...
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January 15, 2005
 
  which wide angle lense to buy
Of the Phoenix, Tameron, Tonika, and Vivitar 19-35mm wide angle Autofocus lenses for Minolta Maxxium, which is the best and why? Do they all have Manual Focus capability?...
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January 15, 2005
 
  monolight with built in pocket wizard
what would be a good set monolight set that come equiped with built in "pocket wizard" ?I'm just starting out a small studio, looking for some advice to get 2-3 monolight set with around 400-60...
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January 14, 2005
 
  What to buy - Pentax 645NII vs. Mamiya 645AFD
I am looking to buy my first medium format camera and can't decide between the Pentax 645NII or the Mamiya 645AFD. I will be using this camera to shoot portraits both in studio and outdoors. ...
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January 19, 2005
 
  Need to buy a Flash for N80
I have a SB-50DX flash for my N80. Since the flash head does not rotate horizontally, I need to buy another flash with I would like to make my primary flash(& use SB-50DX as slave when needed)....
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January 13, 2005
 
  Buying a Keiv 88. wait. maybe a 88cm...
I have been looking though a few medium format cameras and have ditched the fact of trying medium format for my sports shots. I will leave that entirely to my 35mm with a much faster flash sync tha...
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January 12, 2005
 
  Manual focus zooms for Pentax K
Hi! I'm an amateur photographer with less than one year of experience. I own a Pentax ME Super with Pentax SMC M 50 f1.4, Takumar 135 f3.5 and Pentax SMC M 200 f4 lenses. I am very satisfied wi...
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January 13, 2005
 
  making slides of my oil paintings
I need to buy a camera so that I can make 35mm slides of my oil paintings. However, I do not know what to get. I am sure though that I would rather not get anything digital, and would like keep t...
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January 12, 2005
 
  Who makes a good quality scanner?
I am looking to buy a scanner and I'm wondering if anyone has any good recommendations. I'm looking at spending any where from $100-$300. My main goal is to use film negatives.Thanks,Meliss...
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January 15, 2005
 
  what is the purpose of a fisheye macro?
I saw a fish eye macro lens, is this something that is worth investing my money? What are the situations that this would be needed?...
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January 11, 2005
 
  Zoom Lens
I like to take nature and scenic pictures and I like to get in close to see great detail. I have a cannon EOS Rebel XS and I just bought a Canon EF 75-300 f/4-5.6. I have yet to test it out. Is ...
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January 09, 2005
 
  First Camera
I would like to purchase a 35mm SLR camera that I could use to learn manual photography that also doubles as a point and shoot for vacation or social situations.I have tried to do some research on ...
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January 12, 2005
 
  Advice on Buying Lens for My Camera
I am looking to buy a Canon Rebel G film SLR. I am hoping to buy on ebay. Question is: Should I stick with the Canon lenses? Am I OK with the "generic" lens? I do take a lot of pictures. Any help w...
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January 15, 2005
 
  beginner camera
Thanks for reply. I have yashica FX3 with Yashica 50mm lense. But it fell down on floor from cupboard once and focus is not that great anymore. But even when it was new, I still never got pictur...
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August 08, 2005
 
  beginner camera
It was in 1983 that I was in india a friend of mine got a gift of minolta camera from a relative in Germany. He took some of my pictures with it in day light. They came so good that to this day ...
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January 07, 2005
 
  lens
I was wondering, since I already have a 50mm canon lens, could I use it to do wedding/group shot? Are should I buy another lens? Also, Would it be smart to buy a 28-200mm lens in stead of a 80-200m...
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January 05, 2005
 
  tripod collar attach?
How does the tripod collar attach to the tripod head?I currently have a Canon Elan 7E and hope to purchase a Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM Lens. My tripods include:*486RC2 head on 3001BD tripodand *3...
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January 05, 2005
 
  tripod collar
Hello, again, Jon,B&H says of the black tripd collar [Mfr # 2888A002 • B&H # CATMRA200]:" Works ONLY with the EF 200mm f/2.8L "II" lens."Not ever seeing the 70-200 mm lens, should I be rest assur...
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January 05, 2005
 
  tripod collar
I'm in training and making certain that everything I buy for my Canon EOS Elan 7E, can be used on the 20D or similar cameras when I'm ready to make the jump into digital. Therefore, I'...
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January 04, 2005
 
  Tilt Shift Lenses
Hi there, I am just wondering what a tilt-shift lens is? Just heard people talking about them... Thanks. ...
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February 07, 2005