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  35 mm SLR equipments’ compatibility with digital
I have Nikon F90X 35 mm SLR body and the following equipments. I am thinking of buying Nikon Digital D70 or D100 body. I was wondering if my current lens/flash would be compatible with D70 or D100 ...
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July 15, 2004
 
  Buying lenses for Canon 10D
I am hoping to buy a Canon 10D soon and am needing help deciding which lenses to buy. I will be using the camera for a variety of functions- portrait photography, landscape, miscelaneous, and macr...
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June 16, 2004
 
  D70 - 35mm or 28mm for ~50mm equv. and which ones?
I have a D70 and I'm looking into perchasing a fixed lense to give me about a 50mm equivalent shot. I've looked thru this site and have found that the converstion is ~1.6. My question bei...
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June 15, 2004
 
  Best lens for horse show jumping
I am trying to decide which specific lens to purchase (model and manufacturer) for photographing horse show jumping action with a Nikon D70. Should it be AF zoom telephoto vs AF fixed focal length?...
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June 20, 2008
 
  Film SLR Lenses Vs. Digital SLR Lenses
Are film SLR lenses compatible with digital SLR's? If yes, how can you tell which ones??...
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June 17, 2004
 
  Mounting/Unmounting camera from tripod
I recently purchased a Canon Tripod 1 to go with my Canon 10D. Whenever I use the tripod I need to screw the camera onto the tripod and then unscrew it when I am finished. This seems to be a lot of...
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June 14, 2004
 
  Color Management Systems and Calibration
Does anyone have a strong opinion about color management and calibration systems? I don't understand it well, found one on-line review that endorsed Gretag Macbeth Eye One Display over Monaco ...
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June 14, 2004
 
  Camras
I notice on this web-site, not many people have Nikon Digital Camras, is that a bad brand, or really spendy? Is it a good camara? I was looking into getting one, and just though I would ask. Thanks...
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February 03, 2005
 
  Nikon Coolpix 8700.
Could not find a review of this camera,just wondering if anyone has had any expereince with this camera (I am thinking of buying). ...
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June 12, 2004
 
  Looking For Affordable Quality Scanner
Are there any recommendations for a good quality scanner in the 200.00 to 500.00 price range. I wish to scan photos and edit them in Photoshop, and upload to the web....
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July 08, 2004
 
  Big Zoom Digitals: Which to get?
I'm about to get my first digital camera, and need some advice. I've used many digital cameras before, and am comfortable with them already, but have never owned my own. I take pictures a...
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June 11, 2004
 
  Vital reading for anyone about to spend $900+
Hi People.Regular readers of this forum will be aware of my feelings towards the current crop of 8MegaPixel 'SLR style' digital cameras.EVERYBODY contemplating one of these should check out...
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June 10, 2004
 
  lense purchase
Im looking at buying a "sigma"50-500 lense for sports photos,they are offering this lense at $1990.00 in australia,with a free 2x converter thrown in?whats it like,is the range to wide?will it be o...
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June 10, 2004
 
  Is there a compact digital with wide angle lens?
Is there a compact digital camera with wide angle len capability? I am a real estate appraiser currently using a small Olympus which fits in my pocket but I would really like something with a wide ...
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June 10, 2004
 
  Epson 2200 and canon i9900 question
I'm debating on if I want to buy one of these printers to print photos or if I should take them to a lab.My question is about how many pictures can you print with one of these before you need t...
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August 23, 2004
 
  Tripods and Lenses
What does this statement mean: "I shoot cheap lenses so I need a really good tripod." THANKS!...
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June 08, 2004
 
  Should I buy a Digital Camcorder or a Mini DVD?
Should I buy a digital camcorder or a digital DVD type? There is a huge difference in price which isn't a problem if it's worth it? What are the Pros and Cons with each? Which features do I...
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June 08, 2004
 
  Is there a mistake in print?
Hi, I am looking to purchase a digital camera. When looking in the back of my photo magazines I found one under B&H photo-video-proaudio. The camera is Canon EOS-1DS. It's going for $8000.00...
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June 08, 2004
 
  Which Digital SLR for going professional (<$1500)
I am looking for a Digital SLR camera (under US$1500)with ease of use and good quality (like we all do) for professional work. ie. Web Design, Graphic Design, Advertising material, Brochures etc......
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June 08, 2004
 
  Which Digital SLR for going professional (<$1500)
I am looking for a Digital SLR camera (under US$1500)with ease of use and good quality (like we all do) for professional work. ie. Web Design, Graphic Design, Advertising material, Brochures etc......
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June 07, 2004