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  Is a light meter still needed?
I have a Nikon D70S, next camera I plan to buy is a Nikon D300. I the past I have shot some portrait/senior work (outside)I plan on doing more but may also do some inside. I have the opportunity to...
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April 11, 2008
 
  Shooting indoor basketball
Just looking for advice on choosing the best lens for shooting indoor basketball games. My preference is on close-ups. I've read alot of reveiws on shooting sporting events, unfortunately the...
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April 07, 2008
 
  Shutter life expextancy
Is there any way of estimating the life expectancy of my shutter in my camera? I currently have two digital camera bodies. The older of the two is a Canon EOS 300 Rebel. I have had this camera f...
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April 04, 2008
 
  good cheap wireless solutions for dynalites?
I have not bought my lights yet, and these are my optionsI want to either get 2 dynalite UNI400Jrs with the jack rabbit 2 battery pack for each. (how would I wirelessly trigger them from my camera?...
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April 03, 2008
 
  Canon EOS 40d W/ Canon 24-85 & Canon 75-300
I'm looking at buying this camera with these lenses included in the package deal for $999. Can anyone tell me if these are a good choice of lenses or would I be better off with just the body a...
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April 03, 2008
 
  Anyone here shoot with dynalite monos + jackrabbit
i'm curious because the flash recycle time is labeled at 6.5 seconds which is just ridiculously long. even with the UNI400JRg monolight. I was just curious to get feedback from someone who actu...
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April 03, 2008
 
  Canon 100mm macro lens versus Sigma 150mm macro
Looking for a macro lens for a Canon 30D camera. The Sigma 150mm macro has received rave reviews but, considering the crop factor of 1.6 for my camera, is 150mm too long a focal length for macro? ...
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April 08, 2008
 
  Neutral Density Lenses
Hi, I'm looking into purchasing a(some) neutral density filters, but don't know what to get with so many options and brands. I shoot a Canon Rebel XT with a Sigma DC 18-200mm 1:3.5-6.3 len...
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April 03, 2008
 
  Extension Tubes for Macro?
I want to buy an extension tube that I can use with my Canon 28-135mm IS and Canon EF 70-200 f4L lens. I have read that the Canon EF12 is better suited for single focal-length lenses and that the E...
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April 01, 2008
 
  Photography in Africa
Hello I'm a student attending an international school in Paris and is in a team chosen to go to Namibia this summer. I was wondering because of the amount of sand there is whether or not to pur...
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March 31, 2008
 
  Canon I used EF-S lenses with a Canon Extension tu
HelloI own an older Canon EOS 10D. I was wondering if should buy a Canon Extension tube EF12 II, will I be able to use Canon EF-S lenses on my Canon EOS 10D ? I know for a fact the 10D can not acco...
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March 31, 2008
 
  digital cameras
I have been using a Nikon D70 for about 3yrs now and was thinking of upgrading to a new model. What would you recomend as an upgrade. D200?...
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March 31, 2008
 
  Fuji S8000fd
I've seen this camera on sale for 279.00 - is it a good buy?...
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March 31, 2008
 
  Flash choices
I am in the market for an external flach for my Nikon D50. I am looking at the Nikon Speedlight SB-800 TTL(or 600) or the Sigma EF-530 DG Super TTL. They both line up against eachother on paper p...
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April 09, 2008
 
  Advice Buying Lens on EBAY!!!!!
Below is information on a lens I was considering on E-bay. I am very E-bay savy so I don't need advice on that issue. My question is???? The lens below, is it any good? I want to be able to...
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April 02, 2008
 
  which dc pack to buy?
I am looking into getting a couple Norman 400b's or maybe a couple of 200c's. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am also wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to find some u...
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March 31, 2008
 
  Telephoto Lens Vs. Macro Lens
Hi,I would like to purchase a lens for my camera. Can you please fill me in on the difference between a macro and telephoto lens? Thanks so much! =)...
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December 19, 2008
 
  Best Lens to Buy
I own a Canon EOS D20. I currently have 75-300mm; 28-105mm; & 18-55mm lens. None are Canon IS or E series lens. I am looking to upgrade and would like reccomendations about what to lens to buy...
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March 24, 2008
 
  Nikon Cameras
Can anyone tell me in the Dseries Nikon cameras which is the eaisest to use...
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March 25, 2008
 
  Cokin Holder for GND and Polarizer
I need help choosing a Cokin holder for my Tamron 17-50 mm lens (67mm) and my Hoya circular polarizer which does not allow other filters to be attached to it. I had opted for the Hitech 85/P ND gra...
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March 26, 2008