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  Macro Photography: Extension Tubes
I have the Nikon D50 and have the Sigma 105mm 2.8 DG macro lens. I would like to buy a extension tube for it. I want to get even closer than I am now on details and insects. Can anyone help me on w...
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May 23, 2008
 
  right fit?
I have found a site for a lense but am not sure it will work on my camera I have a digital canon rebel and the lense is a canon 35-105 mm with bayonet mount(?) riht now it is $132 but I have not fo...
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May 13, 2008
 
  Which Sigma lens for my D80
I have a Nikon d80, love it. I want to get a tepephoto lens that goes to 500. (well actually I would love a bigger one but my pocket book won't let me) The 2 I am looking at are the Sigma 50-...
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June 02, 2008
 
  Main Light for Studio
As I am experimenting in my new homemade studio, I know I need a good main light. I am thinking what I need to do is get a nice softbox for a main light and use my smaller two lights for fill and a...
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May 14, 2008
 
  Tamron Lense
Hi All, I would like to know if theTamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR Di VC Aspherical Macro Lens is compatible with Nikon D40.Please let me knowCheersSubroto...
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May 12, 2008
 
  2008 Laptop suggestions?
I destroyed my trusty laptop this morning while using it with my 40D and the live view function. I was so intent on my subject (flower) I didn't notice the bear coming from behind me. Startled,...
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May 11, 2008
 
  flash brackets and sync cord
hi.i have a wedding to shoot in 2 weeks and I decided i'm going to buy a flash bracket. I have a Nikon D50. Could you tell me which is the best & specific (and inexpensive) flash bracket an...
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May 11, 2008
 
  Buying first lens!
Hi everyone.Being new at this I have only used the kit lens that came with my canon rebel eos digital.I have been looking at 2 or 3 macro lens.Macro 70mm F2.8 EX DG lens. Sigma Lens 17-70mm F2.8-4...
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May 12, 2008
 
  Starting My Own Photography Business
I need to know what I need to buy in order to get mine and my partners Photography business started. We were able to get a goverment grant and I have made a list of a Sony Alpha A350, a Nikon D300 ...
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May 10, 2008
 
  First Pro Digital Cam, need sugestion on choice?
Hello I am going to get myself a good quality camara. My first Pro Camera, do you have any sugestion on for begineer? and of course not to expensive.What lense should I get, I want to talk bird and...
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May 09, 2008
 
  best lens for portraiture(canon)
I am getting ready to do my first shoot. I have the standard 18 mm- 55mm lens that came with my canon rebel xt. What would be the best lens to use. The shoot is going to be a combonation inside and...
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May 27, 2008
 
  poor man's macro
Does anyone know where I can buy a lens reversal ring that will fit on a Sony A700 mount? I want to take some poor man's macro shots.Thanks!...
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May 04, 2008
 
  UV (0) filter
I have been using a Hoya UV (0) filter. My friend has told me it effects my quality of image and cuts down on available light. The box the filter came in says "increase light transmission and give ...
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May 23, 2008
 
  Online Buying USA
Hi, I have found a website for a company called www.bestpricecameras.com and thats their web address. They have great prices. I wondered if anyone else had already seen them and used them ? If...
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April 29, 2008
 
  lenses
I've been looking on e-bay at some lenses... has anyone heard or ever bought anything from digital optics??...
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May 05, 2008
 
  Sony F828 Lens Hood needed
Please help...I was shooting a party and one of the workers threw away my black plastic (flower style) lens hood. (I know I should not have had it laying on the table). Can anyone tell me where I ...
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May 02, 2008
 
  I need your suggestions for a great SLR.
After being a stay-at-home-mom for almost 6 years I can finally start up my photograpy business once again and I can't wait to get started.I am in the market to buy my first SLR. I have looked...
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April 26, 2008
 
  lenses
I have a film camera with several quality lenses. I'd like to get a digital SLR and I'm wondering if my lenses are transferable, maybe with adapters or something, or if I'm going to hav...
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April 25, 2008
 
  Canon Lens
I'm thinking about purchasing the Canon 55mm-250mm IS lens. Have anyone use this lens or have this lens. Your feedback would be great....
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May 09, 2008
 
  External Flash for my Canon?
I would like an external flash for my Canon Rebel XT, and was hoping for some suggestions from all the professionals on BetterPhoto.com. I am a novice who is in the process of developing a portfoli...
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April 29, 2008