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  Advise on lens for NIKON D200
Lens advice for my Nikon D200 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi - I am just starting out as a child portrait photographer and have alot to learn - a...
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March 07, 2008
 
  Help in Deciding on a New Lens
I just upgraded from a Rebel XT to the 40D. My current lenses are 24-105 and 70-300 4-5.6 IS (which I use for children's soccer games and nature pics-bird, deer, etc.) I also have the 50 1.8 t...
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April 15, 2008
 
  Pentax K10
I just recently have been looking into getting a digital SLR camera. The first 2 places I went too really recommended the Pentax K10 as a beginning photographer. Has anyone had this camera? Do y...
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February 29, 2008
 
  Buying new lens.. need advice!!!
I want to buy a new lens.. a more all round lens.. for all types of situations.. I have a Canon 18-55mm lens and a Sigma f2.8 50mm fixed Macro lens as well. I am doing more family, couples and now ...
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February 27, 2008
 
  help! Elements 5 Layers, best book?
Can anyone recommend a book on PSE 5, that would include, or is geared toward working with layer mask, I can't enroll in class at this time, I must prepare for my graduation in june, any help w...
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February 27, 2008
 
  tripod Heads
hi all,What is/are the best heads to use for tipods for normal light photography[using light or medium equipment only not heavy]? My Tripods that I ask about heads for are:Gitzo GT5540LSGitzo Trave...
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February 26, 2008
 
  Best Type Of Camera For A Decent Price
Hi, my name is Tiffany and I am an 18 year old aspiring photographer from Ohio. I have absolutely no experience with professional photography. My question is, what would be the best type of camera ...
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February 26, 2008
 
  Nikon D70 or D80?
Hi,I'm in the marked for a new camera. I have some (limited) previous experience with photography with a Nikon N80, so I thought I'd stay with Nikon.With that said, any advantages in buying...
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March 03, 2008
 
  Hitech suppliers for Canada
Does anyone know where can I buy Hitech filters on-line that will deliver in Canada or from stores located in Toronto? Thanks! ...
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February 23, 2008
 
  Recommended fashion photography lens for NikonD200
Can anyone recommend a great portrait lens for a Nikon D200? I am looking to use it for some fashion type photography, weddings, and some head shots. I am looking for something wide angle. Any su...
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February 25, 2008
 
  Weird Camera story....
Yesterday Feb 22 my husband and I went into Wolf Camera in Littleton Colorado about nine in the morning.I asked to look at Sony Alfa 700 and a Nikon D 300. They did not have the Nikon so I asked i...
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February 22, 2008
 
  Please Tell Me About These Lens
Please tell me about these lens and what they are capable of.-- Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52G-- Tele Converter Lens TC-DC52A -- Wide Converter WC-DC52If you have a picture that was taken with o...
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February 21, 2008
 
  Need a macro lens for a Canon 10D
I am currently using a point and shoot camera and occasionally stealing my daughters Canon 10D. However, I hope to buy her camera this summer. I really enjoy macro photography and was hoping that s...
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February 21, 2008
 
  Better zoom for a canon powershot A570 IS
Is there something I can buy for a Canon Powershot A570 IS that will let be have a very powerful zoomI was trying to take a picture of a lunar eclipse that's happening right now but my zoom isn...
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February 20, 2008
 
  Purchasing a Tripod
Need a suggestion for buying a tripod. I have purchased a few over the years from $50 - $100 and they all fail me. They brake and are not sturdy enough.I do landscape, portrait and product photog...
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February 26, 2008
 
  Olympus E-3 vs. Nikon 300
I am trying to decide whether to buy an Olympus E-3 since I have 3 lenses worth about $2200, or switch over to the Nikon 300. (I wasn't too happy with the Olympus E-1) I would have to buy a fl...
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February 18, 2008
 
  Worth Investing in a Good Printer?
I'm an amateur, but I'm thinking about trying to sell some of my greeting cards and larger prints at local gift shops etc. I'm thinking of making the investment and wondered about other...
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February 27, 2008
 
  What Level of Camera Should One Start With?
I am still trying to figure out the best camera for myself. I have searched and read and tried many resources here to figure this agonizing question out.I am currently using a Kodak Z740 and now w...
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February 26, 2008
 
  Equipment for shooting indoor sports
I am looking for the right equipment to shoot indoor soccer. I am a novice, moving up to SLR, but I have shot outdoor soccer for years with a simple Lumix Z5 with a 12x optical zoom on a monopod a...
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February 20, 2008
 
  Question re: Canon equipment
I started out with a Rebel 2000 film camera, the 18-55 lens that came with it and an inexpensive Canon 75-300 zoom lens. After a few years I upgraded my camera to the Digital Rebel 300 (which I ac...
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February 15, 2008