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  A means to scan negatives into my PC.
I'm looking for advice on how to scan transparencies, negatives and slides, into files to store on my computer. Some of the negatives I have are old (early 1900's). The negatives are B&W an...
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February 04, 2008
 
  Macro Photography: Lens?
I am looking to buy a macro lens, but I only want to spend about $300. I shoot a Nikon D80 and was wondering if anyone had some advice? Should I go with a Tamron, Sigma, or should I just stick with...
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February 02, 2008
 
  Canon EF-S 60mm Macro or 100mm Macro?
Hello, Im shooting with a Canon 30D and Rebel XTi. Im getting into macro photography and would like some advice from some members who have shot with these two lenses. Mostly it would be Insects, an...
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January 25, 2008
 
  What is the best camera equipment for me?
My name is Felicia, and I am new to professional photography. The only photography I have been doing up until now is taking pictures with disposable cameras. I love taking pictures of animals and n...
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January 26, 2008
 
  Which lens for my new K10d?
Hi photography gurus. I am about to buy my first dSLR and after much research I have decided on the K10d.The problem is I have no idea which lens(es) to go for and I am on a bit of a budget.I have ...
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January 22, 2008
 
  What flash to get?
I know this question gets asked all the time, but I need a specific answer so here it goes again. I'm working on getting in to Wedding photography. I've got a Nikon D70, with a 18 - 70mm le...
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January 22, 2008
 
  Type of Filters
I've recently purchased my first SLR, which is the Nikon D40X. I love it so far, but I've been told I should get a/some filters for it. Could you give me some insight on what exactly filt...
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January 25, 2008
 
  Canon v other brand lenses
I am sure that this has been asked many times. . .but here it is. . .I shoot live concerts, I have a Canon f/2.8 100mm that I use the majority of the time. I would like an 18-50mm f/2.8 or a 28-70m...
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January 21, 2008
 
  What's more important - IS or f2.8?
I am still on the hunt for an all purpose, "walk around" lens. These seem to get decent ratings.I am now looking at:Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f2.8orCanon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USMWhat are your op...
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January 21, 2008
 
  What camera would work best for me?
I have been on a mission researching different types of digital cameras in my price range. I am currently using a Kodak Z740; I have not been using this camera by choice, it's that I have not ...
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January 20, 2008
 
  What camera would work best for me?
I have been on a mission researching different types of digital cameras in my price range. I am currently using a Kodak Z740; I have not been using this camera by choice, it's that I have not ...
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February 26, 2008
 
  D-SLR Vs. Point-and-Shoot for Trip?
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XTI with a few lenses (18-55, 75-300, 100mm macro). We will traveling to Europe in June and I am pondering whether it would be easy to bring a small point-and-shoot ra...
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January 23, 2008
 
  Sports Photography and Lighting
Recently I have been shooting a lot of basketball games where the lighting is poor. Where can I find lighting equipment to use and are they referred to as corner kits?...
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January 21, 2008
 
  External Hardrives
I need advice on buying external HD. I usually shoot both jpeg & RAW. I have a D2Xs, so my files are large. I have a MAC Pro, but already the HD is filling up faster than I thought, plus I k...
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January 18, 2008
 
  Which Wedding Lens
This question is primarily aimed at all the wedding photographers out there, but any feedback is welcomed and appreciated.Assume you are hand-holding in low light conditions. All brand names and ma...
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January 17, 2008
 
  Landscape/all purpose lens for Canon
Hi everyone,I was hoping for some direction as to which landscape/all purpose lens I should purchase. I'm leaning toward the 17-40L for landscape and the 24-105L for general purpose. IF anyone...
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January 18, 2008
 
  D70s to D200
I have a D70s and I'd like to upgrade to the D200.Do you think it's the right moment to do so, since the new D300 and people selling the D200 to upgrade?Or should I wait a little bit more?T...
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January 19, 2008
 
  Charge a USA digital camera Europe?
I intend buying a digital camera in Miami where the voltage for charging the battery is, I understand, 110 volts. However as I live in Europe which uses 220 volts will I be able to charge the batte...
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January 16, 2008
 
  wide angle lens for canon - which one?
My gosh, where does one begin to get a good lens for my Rebel XTI - a wide angle lens. I have been reading forums where they say they used 75Mm wide angle but I dont see anything like that. I see ...
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January 18, 2008
 
  Graduated Neutral Density Filters
Hello all,I use a Canon 40D and 5D. I'm ready to purchase some Graduated Neutral Density Filters. Has anyone done research on which brands are better than others?Thanks for your replies.Ken...
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January 16, 2008