BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

What to know before buying a digital camera and buying digital accessories.

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  Buying a digital camera
I am looking into buying a digital camera and have run across the Canon A80, would this be a good camera for the first time buyer\user. I would use it to take simple photography and maybe some acti...
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June 07, 2004
 
  canon 300d lense advice needed
Hi I'm a student on a limited budget. I have about $ 800 dollars to spend on some lenses. I want to get the best that I can on my budget. I have the Canon digital Rebel. Can anyone recommend a ...
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June 07, 2004
 
  Do any DSLRs show pix thru the viewfinder?
I am interested in buying the Canon Digital Rebel and I am wondering if not being able to use the viewfinder when taking shots is a trait to all DSLRs or is it just the rebel? One thing about being...
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August 05, 2004
 
  Buying Digital and Going Nuts
I have been reading the QandA section on the BetterPhoto site for a few months now. I have gained so much valuable information, but I am still stuck with a question. My wife and I want to buy a di...
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June 09, 2004
 
  Pan Head vs Ball Head
I read the Q&A on tripods -- I've used one three times, it was $3.95 at a garage sale and it wobbles when I press the camera button. I may limit my research to "I just love it!", a statement b...
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June 04, 2004
 
  cold weather camera
a friend is climbing to base camp Mt. Everest in Sept. and wants a digital camera for $400.us dollars and can withstand extreme temps. And he says it has to be geezer proof. ...
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June 07, 2004
 
  Airport Security: Is It Safe for Digital Cameras?
Is a digital camera and its components/accessories safe going through X-ray/security devices at the airport? Is the compact flash card safe?...
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June 09, 2004
 
  Query Digital EVF = NOT so great?
Clarification please! Dave Cross answered another related query ... and the summation seemed to be that if the SLR had an EVF then its quality would never be as good as a digital SLR using standard...
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June 08, 2004
 
  The better DSLR
I have been reading review after review for a week now and I am getting so confused about what to do. I need a DSLR that I can use to take professional level and quality wedding pictures as well a...
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September 11, 2005
 
  Lenses for Nikon D70
I'm going to buy the Nikon D70 and could not figure out from the website what lenses I need for total use of this camera...don't want to talk to salespeople...what do I need to totally acce...
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June 01, 2004
 
  Is a Digital SLR what I need?
I have an Olympus C-750 digital camera. I love tne 10X optical but would love a something more. It is my understanding that is the feature of the digital SLR's, that I can add lenses. Is thi...
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May 31, 2004
 
  Which type of lense
I have recently bought a Nikon D70 complete with 18-70 lense, it's great.I use mostly for sports photography and now I would like a longer lense, perhaps up to 200mm. I notice that you can ge...
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July 22, 2004
 
  never used a monolight
I am a wedding photographer who has mainly shot outside weddings. I recently shot a wedding where the formals were done at dusk/night and all I had on me was a canon 550 flash. It produced a harsh ...
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May 27, 2004
 
  Where can I buy inexpensive ink for my Epson?
I'm looking for authentic Epson ink cartridges for my Epson Stylus Photo 825. The cheapest I could find for the color ink cartridge is $15. I'm just wondering if anyone has found it for les...
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May 21, 2004
 
  Digital Storage
I am new to the digital world. I have just purchased the Canon Digital Rebel and I am planning a trip to Kenya this summer. I need some good ideas for digital storage on my trip. I am on a tight b...
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June 30, 2004
 
  Recommended Megapixels for Enlargements
We presently do large film based enlargements (up to 24"x30") and are considering a digital SLR. What would be the minimum megapixels we should consider to get a high quality image of that size? ...
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June 20, 2004
 
  SCANER
I would like to buy a scaner which will revert negatives to positives. The catch is that the format I need is larger than the standard "Leica", i.e it is 6x9 cm. Is there anything like that on the ...
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May 19, 2004
 
  camera purchase
i live in south africa and if I buy a camera in america is it a good idea or should I buy one in south africa. buying overseas would be less expensive, but with the disadvantage of not having the s...
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May 17, 2004
 
  Want to know about Portable Card reader/burners
I am about to take the plunge into a Digital SLR but also saw a Card reader that downloaded your images to a CD without the use of a PC. My Question would be, Has anyone had experience using one of...
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May 14, 2004
 
  Will my 35mm SLR lenses work with Digital?
I have a 35mm Nikon 6006 with a Tamron AF 28-300mm lens. I am wanting to buy a digital SLR, and am considering the Nikon D70. Will the lenses that I currently own work with the D70?...
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May 17, 2004