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  How good is the Canon 1D Mark ll Digital?
I am interested in the Canon Eos lD Mark 11 Digital camera for action sports. Any Pros or Cons on this camera?Also, what is a good Zoom to purchase, especially for night football when you can't...
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August 06, 2004
 
  Needing wide angle lens for Canon 300D Rebel
I have a 300D Rebel and am needing a wide angle lens. Right now, I primarily use a Canon 28-135mm lens. I noticed that Canon has a new 16-35mm lens, but it is a little on the expensive side (abou...
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August 06, 2004
 
  D70 or D1x?
I run a small part-time portrait photography buisness. I realize now that I need to go digital to expand my buisness. I can't decide if I should go with the cheaper D70 or spend the money for a...
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August 02, 2004
 
  Which DSLR should I buy?
I am looking to buy my first DSLR. I have been looking at Nikon D70. I take alot of sports photos, (9 yr old son & 13 yr old daughter), we live by the lake, I take alot of outdoor shots as wel...
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August 04, 2004
 
  Manual or Autofocus?
I'm new to the world of photography. I want to purchase a new SLR camera. Is it possible to begin with a manual focus camera and then to switch to autofocus? What will be the difference in the ...
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July 31, 2004
 
  Minolta Dimage
I have had a point and shoot Largan that taKES WONDERFUL PhOTOS. But, decided to upgrade and got a Minolta Dimage. I can't figure it out.Don't understand how to use it. Do these cameras c...
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July 30, 2004
 
  Filter for Mavica FD200
I'm wanting a filter to reduce the blue haze on outdoor shots. Do I want a UV or ND filter? Are they the same? Also, I can't find a compatibility chart for this model camera. I know it has ...
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August 05, 2004
 
  what camera to buy
i want to buy the best body for maximum enlargement size on offset prinitng and what maximum size I can print with it on offset printing...
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July 29, 2004
 
  Ready to Go Digital
I am trying to decide between several digital a Nikon D70, Canon Digital Rebel, Nikon 5700 and Canon EOS 10D. I have been shooting with a Pentax K-1000 for about 15 years and a used Canon Rebel G ...
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July 29, 2004
 
  2 Daughters are Middle School Cheerleaders
Help Please! First had a FugiFinePix1400 Zoom but VERY MUCH disliked the slide on the front. Then had a Kodak EasyShare DX4900 4mg pix ... but "threw" it on the cement at the Cheerleading Compet...
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August 01, 2004
 
  Decisions! Decisions! Canon 10D vs Nikon D70
Within the next week I plan on purchasing my first Digital camera ever. I've narrowed it down between the Canon 10D and the Nikon D70. I've owned Canon cameras for the past 20+ years. Th...
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July 31, 2004
 
  Memory Cards
Help! I am clueless and need some expert advise. I am planning on purchasing the Canon 10D in the next few weeks. What do I need as far as memory? I went and looked at a site that sells all sor...
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July 27, 2004
 
  CANON OR NIKON
HI EVERYBODY THIS IS S GREAT SIGHT I ONLY FOUND IT THIS AFTERNOON AND IAM VERY NEW TO PHOTOGRAPHY SO THIS IS WONDERFUL . ANYWAY I CURRENTLY HAVE A CANNON EOS 5 BUT SOON WILL BE BUYING A DIGITAL DO ...
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July 28, 2004
 
  af interference by large filters and step ups
I have a minolta dimage z1 and a z2. I bought the zca-100 step up adapter for it to use 52mm standard filters. I wonder if the size will interfere with the af window which lines up right along the...
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July 29, 2004
 
  what to look for in a digital camera
I have been checking out review sites for the best digial cameras for a beginner and am now totally confused. I want a point and shoot.(I think) I will want 4mp so I can enlarge photos. I take pict...
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July 26, 2004
 
  Looking to upgrade
I just started to become interested in photography (digital) about two years ago. I bought an Olympus D520 (2MP, 3x zoom), but now feel like I have outgrown it. I'm looking to upgrade, but do...
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July 23, 2004
 
  Are teleconverters compatible with digital SLR's?
Are teleconverters compatible with digital SLR systems? If so what woud be the magnification conversion?...
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July 20, 2004
 
  What is a good small digital camera ?
What is a good small digital camera that will take San Disc chips and doesn't devour batteries like the were going out of style? I have had two Nikons - a Coolpix 995 that lasted 1 1/2 years a...
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July 22, 2004
 
  Back-up Equipment for Weddings
I just shot my first wedding last weekend as an assistant. It was awesome!!! I have one to do on my own at the end of August and am now certain I need some back-up equipment. I use the Nikon D100 (...
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July 29, 2004
 
  lenses for sport
I need some honest help.what lense would be the benchmark for my 300D canon,shooting sports action?soccer ,rugby,netball etc.then after the benchmark,what is value for money and cheaper maybe sigma...
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July 23, 2004