BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  Camera Lens Adapters
I have a Sigma 29-90mm lens for my film camera and am looking at buying a digital camera, but you need EOS lens' and my lens will not fit the digital I am looking at. Is there some sort of ada...
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September 08, 2004
 
  First Camera
Hi, I'm 17 and love landscapes. I would love to take pictures of landscapes around me but don't know if I have a good enough camera. My finances aren't high and operate on a budget. I w...
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September 06, 2004
 
  Scanners
I am in the process of buying a printer and I'm starting to get ready to look into a scanner. I was wondering what brands to look into and what features to look for to get great scans. I want o...
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September 10, 2004
 
  Digital Lenses
I am looking to purchase a Canon 20d when they come out and was wondering about lenses. I see several manufacturers making lenses specifically for digital cameras that appear to compensate for the...
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September 24, 2004
 
  what is the best compatible flash for fugi S2
What is the best compatible flash for the Fugi S2? I have been looking at the Nikon SB80DX-SB600-SB800 and would also like to know the differances between them.Thank you, debby...
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September 04, 2004
 
  portable digital storage systems
Anyone had practical (and hopefully positive) field experience with the PicturePad or FlashTrax? Do they store and playback RAW and TIFF? Will they work with xd? Any problems with the faster transf...
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September 03, 2004
 
  The basic vs. ultimate setup for going digital?
Currently I am a film photographer with the Elan7E. I also have a digital camera which I use for fun just to get familiar with digital. I would like to go fully digital within a couple of years. ...
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September 03, 2004
 
  Canon 20D
I'm going to purchase the Canon 20D. I have found that one of the best deals seems to be at Adorama. How reliable is the company? And, what about if I have a manufacturer's defect, probl...
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September 03, 2004
 
  Question about Fuji S1 Pro Camera
I may have a chance to buy a Fuji S1 Pro Camera (used). The person says that the mirror locks up the shutter after one photo is taken. If the camera is shut off and then turned back on it works fin...
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September 02, 2004
 
  What is wallmart?
I am a citizen of India. So I dont know what is wallmart and what other things you described. Can you please explain me? & can you please tell me where can I buy this kind of stuff?...
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September 02, 2004
 
  Correct Lenses
I am interested in shooting potraits for weddings, family etc. What is a good lenses I could purchase for that? I have a Digital Rebel EOS...
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September 21, 2004
 
  What equipments do i need for studio photography?
I have Nikon FM 10 camera. I want to make my portfolio. In this I want to concentrate more on portraits. SO what kind of equipments would I need for the best results? I want to know all possible th...
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September 02, 2004
 
  macro lenses
What type/mm lens would you recommend for macro photography with the Canon 10D? I have a 50mm lens, which doesn't seem to get close enough for insects/flowers....
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September 01, 2004
 
  I need a telephoto lens
I recently purchased an Olympus c-8080 wide zoom. It takes great pictures but sometimes I want much more in the zoom department. Am I limited to the one telephoto lens that Olympus offers for thi...
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August 31, 2004
 
  Reliable place to buy equipment
Hi, Im looking for a good and reliable online store to buy lenses and other accessories for my Canon 10D. Ive used both BH & Adorama. Ive noticed they both seem a bit higher in price than many ...
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August 30, 2004
 
  How to Test a New Digital
Have a Konica Minolta Dimage a2 on order. It as been shipped but I haven't received it. Since I orderred the camera I have found several reviews and forum posts that say this camera has a quali...
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August 29, 2004
 
  Lenses for SLR Digital Cameras
I am such a newbie in the digital field, and I have a question: Are the lenses that are used for regular 35mm film cameras interchangeable in a digital SLR camera? Thanks....
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August 31, 2004
 
  Filters for the Canon Digital Rebel
HI there,for my second question I would like to know a little more of a technical question. I purchased a CP for my Rebel and have a haze filter. I am interested in getting a few ND filters, as wel...
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August 28, 2004
 
  FD Lenses to Digital Rebel?
Hi there,I am hoping someone can help me. I started out with a Canon FTB setup with a number of lenses and then acquired a Canon Digital Rebel. What I am wondering is if anyone knows of an adaptor ...
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August 29, 2004
 
  Digital Camera ... Nikon or Canon EOS
Hi! I will be buying a digital camera two weeks from today. I wanted a Nikon digital because I've been using Nikon SLRs (Nikon F3, Nikon N70, Nikon F2S) for a long time. Several people had advi...
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August 27, 2004