BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  I need help to decide for a camera
Hi, i´m begginning with photo I live in Buenos Aires. I think is better a fully manual camera. I´ve to decide between minolta x-300s with two lens 50 mm and 35 mm u$s 120; a pentax k 1000 with 50...
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January 10, 2007
 
  I am suffering from GAS!
I love this time of year. All the food. All the presents. All the family. All the Christmas money and tax refunds. Hello. I suffer from GEAR AQUISITION SYNDROME. And if you think you suffer ...
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January 07, 2007
 
  Should I buy this camera?
I found this listing for a Minolta Maxxum 400si with a 70-210mm lense for $90...... I'm a beginner and I'm looking for a good 35mm to take mostly up close photos. Do you think I should buy ...
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January 07, 2007
 
  need input for new lens
I am making the move from a Canon AE-1 to a Canon Elan 7E. Now I have to purchase new lenses for my new camera. For my first lens, I am looking at the EF 50 mm f/1.4 USM or f/1.8 II and the EF 2...
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January 07, 2007
 
  What flash to use
My wonderful husband has recently purchased a Canon Elan 7E for me as a late Christmas present! I am upgrading from the Canon AE-1 which I love and will keep. As most people have so many question...
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December 30, 2006
 
  filters
I have a Pentax ZX-50 35mm camera with a 28-80mm lens. I am about to purchase a lens filter for it (first time). What size filter should I get for it?...
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December 27, 2006
 
  canon vs. tamron
I want to buy a wide angle lens for my Canon Rebel, and would like some help choosing between a Canon 17-40 or the Tamron 17-35, what's the difference (beside cost)?...
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December 24, 2006
 
  Canon EOS Rebel XSn question
i have come across a good deal on this rebel XSn and was wondering if someone could tell me anything about it...i can't seem to find anything about it on the internet and wonder if deals too go...
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December 16, 2006
 
  choosing a lens for nikon n75
I am completely new to slr photography and have recently bought a second-hand nikon n75 after much careful reading. now I need to figure out a good basic lens to buy that wont cost a whole lot, but...
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December 04, 2006
 
  Flash for N65
I am looking into buying a portable flash for my Nikon N65, however I have no idea what to look for. I would like something that could be attached to a cable so I can position the flash where I wa...
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November 29, 2006
 
  Bulb Setting on a 35mm Canon Elan II
I have been experimenting with the bulb setting on my 35mm to get skyline pictures at night. I have to depress the button to keep the shutter open for any amount of time over 30 seconds. Some of my...
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November 29, 2006
 
  purchasing a quality scanner
I,m using film right now and want to purcase a scanner that is good enough for fine art printing any suggetions in this area would be helpful. such as websites,places in this forum to look that kin...
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March 27, 2007
 
  Sers KS 5000 Pentax M1
Does anyone know if theis model has automatic aperature or shutter feature?My son is looking for a camera for a photo class....
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November 26, 2006
 
  The Canon Elan IIe
How many frames per second is the Canon Elan IIe capapable of?...
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November 23, 2006
 
  how are filters used
what is the purpose of a filter? I have a polarizing filter, and I understand how it works. but what is the purpose of colored filters and a UV filter?...
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December 28, 2006
 
  telephoto lens to fit minolta camera
I have an old minolta xg-a with a MD 50mm 1:2 len. I am looking a the opteka 650-1300mm high definition super telephoto lensd. Does this lens fit my camera? And will it let me shot indoor action...
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October 09, 2006
 
  the 85mm f1.2L II vs 135mm f2.0L??
hi, I just got Canon's 5D and want to buy a fixed lens for headshots and glam/beauty shots; i'll be shooting in a studio. I wanted to know if any of you have experienced either lenses. (obv...
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September 24, 2006
 
  Pentax K110 Digital Camera
Does anyone own a Pentax K110? I just bought one and I am a little confused, I can't take a picture with the LCD screen, I have only had a Olympus digital camera and you could look thru the LCD...
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September 17, 2006
 
  What lens will best suit this scenario?
My current setup is the Digital Rebel, the 17-85 IS lens, a tripod, and a cir. pol.On my last backpacking trips 70% of the picutes were fine, but was left wanting a little bit for a longer zoom for...
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September 17, 2006
 
  Which good quality filter fit a wide angle len?
Hi, I've just got my Nikkor 17-35 mm lens, (my dream lens :) hoho), and got the Cokin X-pro series filters (NDgrad, polarizer, warming) filters. My UV filter is a slim Hoya super multi-coated w...
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October 10, 2006