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  Selling old equipment for new.
I currently own a 35mm Minolta camera. On the manual cover it says Dynax 404si Maxxum STsi. I have taken some classes with it and love it very much...it really is in great condition. So, I was look...
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June 04, 2008
 
  Ray Flash Adapter
Has anyone out there used the new Ray Flash Adapter Ring by ExpoImaging? If so, what do you think of it?...
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June 01, 2008
 
  Sensors
I'm looking at buying a DSLR and getting back into the fray. The D80 was my choice but I'm unsure whether to move to the new larger sensors. Will I appreciably gain better results or am I a...
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June 02, 2008
 
  Higher Quality Lighting Umbrellas?
I recently had an issue with one of my strobes hitting the ground when some nasty wind got up and well my umbrella took the brunt of it. I am kind of shocked how flimsy the interior rods are and I...
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May 31, 2008
 
  Wide angle lens
Hi I am wanting to buy a wide angle lense for my Nikon D70. What would you recommend?Nicky Donkin ndonkin@hotmail.com...
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June 20, 2008
 
  Filter Size
Ok, so I'm making the leap from my Canon Powershot SD800 to the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi - and I'm thinking of getting the 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm lenses to go along with the camera. I love ...
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June 03, 2008
 
  Slowness of VR 18 - 200
OOOPs, sorry....my questions just posted relate to the Nikon 18-200 VR and the Nikon D300. Sorry for pushing the submit button too soon. ...
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May 25, 2008
 
  Is low light really an issue for 18-200 VR w/D300?
Reading posts, I understand that some 18-200 VR lenses have vignetting at wide angles, zoom creep and shutter noise; some do not. Maybe the luck of the draw. But some posters have commented on th...
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May 25, 2008
 
  what teleconverta
i have a D2X with sigma 80-200 2.8 lenswould like a teleconverta that wouldwork with camera and lens have tryed 1.4Nikon it was not compatible with the sigmasome time in the future I will be buying...
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May 27, 2008
 
  Which lens??
I am currently shooting a Nikon D80 with either the Nikkor 50 1.8 or 18-135 lenses. I'm doing mostly portrait work with children. I want to upgrade, but not quite sure which direction to go.1...
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May 23, 2008
 
  What DSlr to buy
Hi at present I am using a Sony R1 which I do like but I am looking to get DSLR. Was considering the Sony A350 but when I had a look and spoke to the salesman was not so keen as he pointed out th...
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May 23, 2008
 
  Nikon VR lenses
Nikon's VR lenses have switches to turn Af and VR capabilities on or off. I can understand this for the AF feature but why would anyone want to turn the VR feature off? Is there a downside to...
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May 22, 2008
 
  tripods
I have a Nikon D70s with a nikkor-micro 105mm f/2.8G lens. What would be a good tripod that will lower to the ground for macro work? My present tripod is great but has a center column and only lowe...
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May 21, 2008
 
  Buying Digital equipment
I was wondering if anyone has ever bought from, or heard anything about the website thecameraprofessionals.com. I was looking for another Canon 30D, and the prices on that site seem to be extremel...
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May 21, 2008
 
  printer
I have an event the 31st for a gala at a local junior college. I need to get a printer for on site printing. I would like to keep it around 700 and be able to do 8x10,5x7 and the like. Thanks alrea...
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May 20, 2008
 
  Selling my studio equipment on e-bay
Is it o.k. to list it here?...
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May 20, 2008
 
  Flashes
For a Flash is Sunpak a descent brand, or should I go with the Oem Canon for my Canon dslr? ...
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May 16, 2008
 
  Macro wide angle vs wide ange
Can someone tell me the difference with a macro wide angle and a regular wide angle. Can you take say an open field of flowers or sunset with a macro wide angle? If you get the macro would you st...
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May 14, 2008
 
  IM IN LOVE WITH B&H
Ok, so I got my first B&H catalog... I am in love. Its Christmas in May. lolAnyway, There is soooo much to choose from. My first shoot (family portraits) was supposed to be in august. However she h...
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May 21, 2008
 
  one of 2 wide angle lens - which one?
I have narrowed by choice down to two lens and I am struggling to figure out which one to buy. There is only about $10 difference in them and both were recommended from here. 10-22 or the 17-40 - f...
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May 19, 2008