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  Portable Image Storage
I have heard there is a device that you can transfer images from a CF card into, for instance when traveling. If there is, is it cost-effective, is it reliable, or are you better off to buy more CF...
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July 22, 2004
 
  How to stay encouraged as a film user
I've used 35mm film cameras for years. I am not a pro, but want to take good shots. Recently my brother entered the world of digital cameras and soon sent me in the mail (free of charge) his ha...
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July 17, 2004
 
  Adobe PhotoShop Album vs. PaintShop Photo Album
I'm trying to manage my hard disk space by burning photos to CD and cataloging them in PhotoShop Album. Maybe I haven't tried hard enough yet, but I'm finding PhotoShop Album somewhat d...
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July 27, 2004
 
  Canon 300D vs Nikon D70
I am thinking about buying a Digital SLR camera. However I am confused by reviews. D70 seems to have better "performance" but 300D seems to produce better images. Moreover the 300D body is selling ...
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July 13, 2004
 
  Does Anti Shake really make a difference
Hi, We're planning on buying a digital camera. We're not sure if we want the Kodak DX 6490 or Konica Minolta Dimage Z2 ( or Z3- if it's also in about the same price range ). I currentl...
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July 19, 2004
 
  The second lense for my D70
I recently purchased a Nikon D70 SLR and I love it....but I need a zoom lens maybe 70mm to 300mm. Does anyone have advice on any of the after market zooms - Sigma, Quantray, Tameron etc. If so I&...
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July 16, 2004
 
  eos digital rebel
I want to buy a digital slr. I am a student on a fixed income and was attracted to the eos digital rebel because of price. I would appreciate any opinions on the quality of this camera. I dont w...
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July 09, 2004
 
  MTF & Megapixels
I have two questions:First, how do you read an MTF chart? Like how can you look at two lenses & determine which has better optics from the chart. I read the canon explanation but it was all g...
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July 07, 2004
 
  another confused camera hunter
I am searching for a new digicam. I used to own Coolpix 995 until just about one week ago when somebody liked it so much that he/she used 5-finger discount to aquire it from my wife's car. It w...
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July 07, 2004
 
  upgrading my camera.PLEASE HELP
my wife is giving me 1 shot to upgrade my camera.i have a fuji 602z.really like it but want better.am looking at fuji s7000.is the picture quality that much better than the 602 or should I go for t...
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July 07, 2004
 
  how to shoot silhouttes against a sunset after ...
.....after one has bought a dc.hi. I am impressed by the the general layout and quality of discussion on this site. I need help in choosing a dc. my priorities are price-less than 400$, manual cont...
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July 05, 2004
 
  Camera stores
I am looking to buy the canon digital rebel kit and noticed in my photographic and Shutterbug magazine there is alot of store ads in the back to purchase from. The price varies in each one. I am lo...
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July 19, 2004
 
  Digital Vs. Film
hello, I have been taking 35mm. for over 5 years, I am thinking of buying the D70 or the f100, I know they are quite diferent.. should I go for digital or should I wait. ...
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July 04, 2004
 
  How do I scan my photographs?
when ever I try to scan my photographs my images r mostly not clear and snowy.what do I do to get good images?and how can I clear my images in photoshop?...
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July 02, 2004
 
  Did I get taken?
I did my online research and settled on the Fuji F7000, but when I went to the camera store a good salesman talked me into the F610 instead, for $100 more. I gave up the camera RAW feature, which ...
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July 02, 2004
 
  Dual Monitors
I intended to use my laptop and a new monitor to edit photos, am told by a computer person friend that laptops can't contain the video card necessary to show pics on one screen and PS commands ...
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July 07, 2004
 
  Studio photography
Hey All. I am new to this site, and it seems like a great place to get some great information.My question is in regards to purchasing studio lighting equipment. Such as soft boxes, umbrellas, flash...
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July 10, 2004
 
  SLRs and dust
Hi, I wanted to buy a Nikon D70, but heard from friends that a removable lens camera has a problem of dust deposition on the CCD.Also, I stay in India, where dust is EVERYWHERE as compared to many ...
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July 08, 2004
 
  Fuji S3000 - external flash mounting
I mounted a wide angle lens on my Fuji S3000. The lens size causes the internal flash to cast an undesired shadow in the image. I shoot interiors of homes for a real estate company and occasionally...
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June 30, 2004
 
  Lenses for Sony DSC-F717 Digital Camera
Is anyone aware of any lenses (specifically telephoto) available that would fit the 58mm screw-in diameter for this camera? I have the Sony teleconverter for this model, but it doesn't reach f...
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June 29, 2004