BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  I Need Help Choosing a New Camera
I tired of the camera I currently use. The pictures aren't the quality I'm aiming for, nor is the speed of it. I take macro, landscape, and wildlife photography, and the amount of megapixel...
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June 03, 2008
 
  Newbie - Telephoto advice needed
I recently stepped up to an Olympus Evolt 500.No sooner am I thrilled with all the stuff I can now do, when I locate an active breeding pair of bald eagles very near my home. I simply **must** fig...
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April 20, 2008
 
  Canon 430ex or ST-e2 controller
Currently I have a 430ex and a 580ex II that I use for a lot of formal shots and the lighting works perfectly uses the 580ex as a master. I would like to use both flashes for doing formal photos d...
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April 23, 2008
 
  printer comparison
I am looking to buy a printer and have come down to two choices, but would like to hear some feed back before I make the purchase. My choice is between the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 and the Canon Pix...
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May 07, 2008
 
  How to decide on a flash for my Nikon D100
I want to buy a hot-shoe flash for my Nikon D100. I have seen many flashes that say they are compatable with the D100, but they are dedicated iTTL while the D100 is DTTL. I need to keep to a tigh...
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April 24, 2008
 
  Nikkor 85/1.8 vs Nikkor 85/1.4
I'm thinking about purchasing one of these two lenses and I'm not sure which one to go for. Is the 1.4 worth the money for the extra 2/3 f-stop? I'll b using it mainly for portrait phot...
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April 17, 2008
 
  What Lens Is Best to Capture Human Iris?
I need to get equipment that will give high resolution when capturing the human iris ... so that I can see the Iris structure. Any suggestions? Thanks!...
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April 15, 2008
 
  best price cameras.com?
I recently did a search on google for Canon 30d. I was looking and found a website that sells a 40d body, just the body, for 549.00Is this is even possible? BH sells it for like $1000.00Should I ...
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April 23, 2008
 
  graduated Neutral Density
I was wondering if anyone could help me choose a good graduated Neutral Density filter. Although I know its a personal preference but want to know what F-stop I should buy. For eg-- should I go in ...
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May 05, 2008
 
  Which lighting kit to start off with?
I'm looking at starting my own photography studio and I'm in desperate need of a good lighting kit. I'm not that familiar with the lighting of indoor photography. Any help will be great...
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April 29, 2008
 
  Canon Rebel XTi or Sony Alpha 200?
Hello, I'm about to move forward from a Kodak P850 P&S camera to a SLR one.Pretty much due to costs and based on some research on internet, I'm currently thinking on two cameras; the Canon ...
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April 14, 2008
 
  lens
What lens would you recommend for theCanon 30D?...
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April 15, 2008
 
  bhphoto warranty work in Canada?
I live in Canada but my brother-in-law who is working in USA plans on buying me a gift (a Canon lens) at BH Photo.Will Canon in Canada do repair and warranty work for me should the necessity arise?...
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April 14, 2008
 
  Which filter should I buy next?
I use a Nikon D70s. I already have the following filters - a UV, a Circular Polarizer and a Screw-on Grad Neutral Density (2 stop). After I bought the Screw-on grad ND, I realized that it is harder...
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April 15, 2008
 
  Shopping for a wide aperture lens...need help :-)
I'm shooting an indoor wedding in May and I'm wanting to purchase a large aperture lens. I'm hoping to be able to avoid using flash during the ceremony, and I know with the lens I have ...
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April 18, 2008
 
  20d vs XT
I am considering buying a used 20d, with about 5000 actuations taken on it. I am wondering whether it is worth the extra money to upgrade to the 20d. I am beginning to shoot more weddings so I am...
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April 14, 2008
 
  is this lens any good?
Does anyone use this lens??? is it any good? Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR Zoom-Nikkor ...
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April 13, 2008
 
  Canon 17-85mm
I'm thinking about purchasing the Canon 17-85mm for an all purpose len for my Digital Rebel. (replacing the 18-55mm)...
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April 12, 2008
 
  What Lens should I buy for a Canon Xti
I have a canon 28-85 and a 70-300 lens, but feel as though I need something else. I want to take good macro's and good lanscape shots. What lens do you recommend I get. Some len's cost more...
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April 15, 2008
 
  The Lensbaby
I have a Canon 20d slr camera, will the lensbaby work with it? I want to get one, and I want to make sure that my camera will be compatible. As you know you look through the eyepiece to take a pict...
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April 11, 2008