BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  What film speed to use?
I use Nikon F65, with 70-300 lens and a SB22 flash, in a low light condition, wat film speed should I use for moving human(more of potriats pictures)?...
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January 07, 2004
 
  Need help with first camera
I need some help with the purchase of a camera. I've owned some little 35mm walmart specials and I have a digital camera, but now I want a "real" camera. I'm active in the dance scene and...
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December 04, 2002
 
  What should be my next lense
I bought a new N90 exactly a year ago. love it. Have the Nikon 2.8/35 to 70mm and Nikon 2.8/ 80 to 200(beauty). I am basically a street photographer, prefer to take the pic up close, or zoom in o...
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November 17, 2002
 
  Film Scanners
I read on your site about 'film scanners' and noticed that they have a wide range of prices. Can you tell me what they are used for, how they work and if a more expensive one is better tha...
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November 10, 2002
 
  Point and Shoot
I use a Canon EOS 3 and a variety of professional quality lenses for my "serious" photography. However, I would like the convenience of having a point and shoot to keep with me at all times for th...
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October 17, 2002
 
  Buying a medium format camera?
Im wanting to buy a used medium format camera but have no knowledge of these cameras and which would be a good make to buy.My friend told me I should get a Rolleiflex and another mentioned a Bronic...
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September 27, 2002
 
  What Should Be My Next Lens Purchase?
I have Nikon 90 camera, 35mm 2.8 AF, and 80 to 200 2.8 AF lens. Looking to purchase next lens. I love street photograhy, but also like to get in close for abstract look. Any suggestions? First I l...
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October 07, 2002
 
  Buying Lenses
I'm a newbe to photography and purchased a Rebel 2000 with a 28/80 kit. (First mistake - should have just got the body.) I'm looking to spend $300.00 on a new lens or less and not sure what...
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October 03, 2002
 
  ???N80, Elan 7 or anything else???
Hello friends,I already have one "point-and-shoot" camera which is no fun to shoot with (can't do much about the outcome:) and so I decided I'd like to buy myself something that is "more fu...
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September 17, 2002
 
  best 2x lens
i have nikon 65/nikkor28-80 & sigma 100-300 lens what 2x lens should I buy and aprox what prices....
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September 04, 2002
 
  What Lens & Other Equipment for Indoor Portraits
I currently own a Canon 1N body with 75-300/4-5.6 and 28-105/3.5-4.5 zoom lenses. As you can see my money was on the body. These lenses are not on par with this camera and have produced marginal ...
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August 15, 2002
 
  teleconvertor or longer lense?
I have a Nikon N90, with second lense of 80 to 200 at 2.8. I am looking to get "closer", wondering if teleconvertors are worth attaching to Nikon lense, or do I need to purchase a 300. Have researc...
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August 05, 2002
 
  lens type
hi all, its in connection to my last question about canon EOS 300 or 3000In a package of 300 euro, ia getting a canon 28-90mm lens,but I have heard that the 28-80 mm lens that comes with most kit...
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July 19, 2002
 
  which camera to buy,canon EOS 3000N or EOS 300
hi, iam going to buy my first slr camera.but iam little confused cos' .i want to buy one of the two camera's -- Canon's EOS 300( also called eos rebel 2000) and eos 3000N(eos rebel xs N...
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July 15, 2002
 
  Camera Lenses
Jim,I happened across your book at Barnes and Noble and have found it to be a great help! Thanks. I am trying to research a SLR to purchase and have researched your book, this site, and various sp...
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August 01, 2002
 
  Lens Mounts
multi-part question here. im interested in this maxxum 5 camer by minolta. this camera would be to replace a minolta xg1 that i've been using. I have 3 lenses and mulitple 55mm fliters for t...
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June 29, 2002
 
  speedlights
THANKS JIM. IHAVE A NIKON F65 (N65) & HAVE TO DECIDE BETWEEN THREE.shops. 1=NISSIN A/F 3200 $169.002=NISSIN AUTO/400 AFZ. $279.003=SUNPAK B2 2400 $259.00I DO WANT 'SWIVEL+BOUNCE ZOOM ETC.I...
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July 02, 2002
 
  Built in Flash or Separate Flash to be attached
I have a new Canon Rebel 2000. I am considering buying an additional flash for it. What brand would you recommend? Pros and cons. I am just learning my camera and open to any suggestions. Do y...
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June 06, 2002
 
  Did I get a good deal on this SLR camera?
I just bought a camera from a lady who's husband had died. I know nothing about SLR's. It's a Minolta XG-M, came with an 80-200 4.5 zoom with macro, a 28mm f/2.8 lens, a 50mm f/1.2 lens...
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April 18, 2002
 
  Difference between models
hi, I am trying to get the pros and cons between N65, N55 and Maxxum 5. There is lots of details in the companies websites but for a starter it is not very informative. Is it possible for someone ...
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June 28, 2004