BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  What lenses work with Canon Digital 10D
HiI have read that if you purchase a Canon 10D you should use only the Canon lens ... I am new to SLR's and not too sure if a Sigma or other brand lens will work just as well as the Canon lens ...
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May 14, 2004
 
  Flash for digital camera
Do I have to use a digital flash unit for my Canon G5 hot shoe. The manual only talks about Canon's digital flash as an add-on.Thanks for the help. Bob McCook...
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May 12, 2004
 
  Nikon D70 or Nikon Rebel?
what are the reasons why I should buy one for the other? What would you have chosen? thank you! btw, if it would make any difference, I am currently using a manual Nikon FM10 SLR camera.....
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May 15, 2004
 
  Purchasing computer and photographic software
I am in the market for a new computer and trying to ease in to digital photography. I would like to know which features I should try and get on a new computer that would be useful in digital photog...
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May 18, 2004
 
  Has anyone tested the new Minolta Maxxum digital S
Has anyone tested the new Minolta digital Maxxum camera? Any info would be helpful!Steve M....
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May 07, 2004
 
  Info overload.....need help!!!!!
I'm purchasing a new digital camera but there are so many types I'm going into overload. Currently I have a Kodak DC5000 which takes great still pics but doesn't do well for my interes...
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May 12, 2004
 
  Using my legacy Sigma SA mount lenses
Currently own a Sigma SA-1, with two lenses:28-70 & 75-300Both are Sigma's proprietary SA bayonet mount.I am planning to buy a dSLR. Is there any way that I can mount these lenses on a Cano...
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May 06, 2004
 
  Digital Rebel vs. Coolpix 8700
Hey again. Have another question about digital SLR's. I am going to be purchasing one soon and the most affordable ones I have come across are the Digital Rebel and Nikon's Coolpix 8700. ...
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May 19, 2004
 
  upgrading my digital camera
I have a olympus 2020 and just love it, but now it's time to upgrade, now that I know that I love digital photography. I interested in a manual focus, mirco and 4-5 megapixel. Maybe an intermed...
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May 13, 2004
 
  Canon EOS 10D or 300D?
I intend to buy a digital SLR camera. my options thus far have been reduced to Canon EOS 10D and 300D (rebel). I was wondering if it really is worth spending more for the 10D model. I read in some ...
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July 15, 2004
 
  Using a ADOBE RAW CONVERTOR
I currently use a Konica Minolta Dimage A2. I'm using Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 for my digital editing. My question is: Will Photoshop Elements 2 accept this new plug in from Adobe. I can not ...
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May 05, 2004
 
  Photographing Horses Jumping Fences
Please advise: I would like the best image of horses jumping fences at shows. Which Nikon camera is best for action shots? The D2H is 8F/sec, the D70 is 3F/sec. Is this burst rate? Shutter speed...
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May 05, 2004
 
  Need a digital camera
I have taken pictures at a few of my friends weddings, action shots at the baseball field and I have even taken family pictures of people at the beach. I have gotten so many compliments that I am s...
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May 15, 2004
 
  thinking of buying digital canon rebel 6.3
I have the canon rebel camera now a I also have the ISO lens and we love the quality we have gotten from it but the amount of money we are spendgin processing film is eating ua alive we put allour ...
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May 15, 2004
 
  What DSLR cameras can I use my Zoom lens with?
I currently have a Nikon SLR film camera with a Tamaron Zoom. I really like the autofocus ability. Is there a DSLR body that I can use my zoom with?ThanksSheila...
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April 30, 2004
 
  Lenses Canon 300d
Hey everyone. I just got the canon 300D camera with the EF-S 18-55mm lense kit and was wondering about other lenses. Am I correct when I say I've read that this body is compatible with any "E...
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April 30, 2004
 
  Need advice - upgrading my camera
OK - it seems that I'll have the opportunity to upgrade my camera. I presently am using the Fujifilm Finepix 2600 zoom (2.0 megapixels).I need advice!There are several things I want for sure: i...
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April 29, 2004
 
  How to use slide film
As a novice photographer(a little over a year) how can I make the change from print film to slide film or just incorporate slide film into use? My equipment of choice is a Minolta maxxum 5 with a 2...
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April 27, 2004
 
  Quality of Spotting Scope as Lens
I'm thinking of buying a spotting scope and the necessary adapters to use with my EOS 10D. I'm looking at the Baush & Lomb Discoverer which is roughly equivalent to 1000 - 3000mm. Has...
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April 22, 2004
 
  Nikon D70 vs. D100
I just found out about the release of Nikon D70 which is a better version of D100. I got my D100 only a month before D70 was released. Had I knew about it, I would have waited longer. Does anyone h...
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April 22, 2004