BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Equipment for portraiture in home
My husband and I want to take portrait quality pictures of our daughters in our home with our Minolta XTsi. Mind you, we are just getting started and are doing this just for fun and to try to save...
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July 02, 2004
 
  what medium format is for me
i am looking at a Bronica ETRsi with a slew of accessories for $900, which im pretty sure is a great deal. I have also seen the hasselblad 501, which looks nice, and I hear hasselblad is the best,...
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July 18, 2005
 
  Medium Format, 6x4.5 or 6x7??
I am getting very interested in the thought of purchasing a medium format system to run alongside my Minolta Dynax 7 35mm equipment.Due to the larger negs, I will be getting better quality enlargem...
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January 24, 2005
 
  Help picking out lenses for EOS 3
I just purchased an EOS 3 and am looking to outfit it with a set of canon lenses, but I'm having trouble determining which lenses to go for (and in what order, since this is getting to be an ex...
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March 30, 2004
 
  What type of Flash Bracket to buy
I am looking to buy a flash bracket for my canon slr rebel. I'm not really sure what type to buy. I have a shoe mount flash that attaches right on my camera. Any suggestions on what type of br...
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March 30, 2004
 
  Where to Purchase Equipment
I own a Minolta Maxxum 5 and am looking to purchase some lenses and a flash for it. However, I live in a very small town about 2.5 hrs north of Toronto and there are no sellers with a wide range of...
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May 23, 2004
 
  usage COSINA cs1
Hello,I am having cosina c1s camera with 35-70mm zoom. 1. I am looking for high zoom which lens to select.2. What does Macro 1.5X written on lens mean.3. Is Vivitar 3200A flash OK..4. give me some ...
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April 13, 2004
 
  Need advice on studio lighting please
Hello! I am wanting to buy some studio lights. Possibly a main light, fill light, hair light, background light. Some with soft boxes, some with umbrellas. From what I have read, the main light ...
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April 05, 2004
 
  New lense and flash
I am looking into getting a new lense for my Canon Rebel and a new flash, but I want some good advice on which to buy. I will mostly be doing portaits, group shots, and close ups, plus a little la...
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April 03, 2004
 
  canon telephoto lenses
I have a canon ftb ql series camera and am looking for a good telephoto lens for nature photography. is there a good place online to buy them,or anywhere in or around vancouver,b.c? thanks!...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Use a J screen on a Nikon N8008 ?
Hi, the autofocus salvo has given up the ghost on my N8008. It also doesn't give the handy little focus assist arrows and green dot any more when using my MF series e lenses. Everything else ...
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March 20, 2004
 
  Ricoh Kr-30 sp lens
I have just acquired a Ricoh Kr-30 sp and it has an Auto Chinon 50mm lens with it. I am unfamilar with this camera and am wanting to use the p and sp mode but am not able to with this lens. What le...
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April 13, 2004
 
  Zoom Lens for Minolta XTSI
I have a Minolta XTSI and want an all in one zoom lens. Looking for a 28-300. Ive looked at the Tamron and Promaster. Also heard of Sigma and Phoenix. Please advise me on the pros and cons of these...
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March 19, 2004
 
  Landscape lenses
I am currently using a Nikon F75 with a nickon 28-100mm lense I would like any info on a suitable lense for landscape photography...
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March 27, 2006
 
  Should I Buy a Nikon FM3a?
I currently have a digital camera (Canon G2), but I want to get a film camera also. I don't like all the buttons on most cameras and having to always refer to the manual. I was looking at the ...
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July 07, 2005
 
  Used cameras/equipment
Has anyone bought used cameras and equipment from KEH or B&H photos? If so how was the service and equipment?Thanks,Erin...
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May 27, 2004
 
  Not Sure What Lens to buy
I have a Nikon FM camera that I have owned for 20 yrs. I haven't used it much, but I just dug it out of the camera bag to use. I have a 50mm 1:1.8 lens on it now. I have kids in sports and want...
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March 20, 2004
 
  Nikon 80-400 Or Sigmas version
Does anyone have any experience with Sigmas new 8o-400 lens and to how it compares to Nikons versionthanks in advance...
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March 16, 2004
 
  Are film based cameras going out of style???
I am at the point in my photography "career" that I am going to be purchasing a new camera. I have a Canon EOS 700 & Pentax K1000 right now, and I am looking at a newer Canon Elan or Nikon N80 ...
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October 12, 2005
 
  filters
What filter should I keep on my lenses just to protect them, filters that will not affect my pictures and that I can add a uv or polarizer, etc. to for shooting in different situations?Thanks.Liz P...
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March 16, 2004