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  CANON USERS - WHICH ONE?
I've been useing a Rebel 300 35mm for 6 months now, and figured with the cost of developing 6 rolls a month for 12 months, I could buy a XTi or refurbished 20D.Question #1)who's got experie...
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January 18, 2008
 
  Printing on CDs
I need a printer that prints on CDs. Labels, light scribe and thermal are not what I want. I want to give the individual customer an individual CD.Thanks....
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January 16, 2008
 
  Equipment for Nikon D40
this is rather an opinionated question..what do you think is the best equipment for the Nikon D40 especially if you only plan to be a hobbyist? :)...
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February 11, 2008
 
  Buying digital
I am searching the internet for the best price on the camera I have decided to get. I am a skeptic of too good to be true prices. But, I want this to be a valid offer badly enough to come to all of...
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January 11, 2008
 
  Lenses
I have some older Vivitar T lenses that I would like to try on my Nikon D80 camera. The problem is I am unable to fine the correct "T" adapter for the lenses. Once the existing "T" adapter is rem...
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January 09, 2008
 
  Lenses for DSLR
I am getting my first DSLR and decided on a Nikon D40x. I am trying to decide between a kit with only an 18-55mm lens and another with two lenses, including a 55-200mm lens. The latter may be a b...
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January 19, 2008
 
  Flash guns
What is the difference between a Bower SF829TW and a Sunblitz AI829TW flash?Thanks...
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January 03, 2008
 
  Canon 100-400L IS
Hello - I am planning to buy Canon 100-400L IS, went through lot of reviews on the lens and learnt that the lens does not really yield what 70-200mm f2.8L IS yields. But I don't want to go for ...
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January 31, 2008
 
  Choosing Correct Lens
I currently have the Canon 30 D with the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS which I use to take pictures at my son's soccer games. While this lens has performed very well, I would like to get closer to ...
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April 05, 2008
 
  What is the best lens for Macro
I am looking into buying the 105mm F2 lens. My objective is to be able to capture of eyes of a fly. My question is this. Will this lens do the job or can you recommend the best lens to get that cl...
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January 02, 2008
 
  Are there two Sigma 18-200 lens
It appears that there are two different Sigma 18-200 lenses with optical stablization for Nikon. One with HSM and one without. Why the difference? I have both a Nikon D40 and D80, should I purcha...
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January 02, 2008
 
  the gear I have is: one SLR, 3 lens, 1 sb800
Happy New year!I use the: D80, Sig 17-50mm, 50-150mm, one SB800, and soon a 150-?mm. Can any suggest a manufacture that can supply a bag that will compact all the the above gear into as small an...
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January 23, 2008
 
  Can I only use an EF-S lense with a Rebel XTi ?
I've had my XTi for about 8 months and am looking for a medium range lense with image stabilization. I like to take pictures of my grandchildren,who are never still, and close-ups of flowers. A...
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December 31, 2007
 
  Waterproof case bag for my Canon SLRs
I am going on a cruise in a few weeks, and I will be doing trip during one of our port calls that will take us around a lot of water, so I want to get something to protect my cameras. I have a Cano...
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January 03, 2008
 
  Looking to buy a Prime Lense
I want to buy a Prime Lense for my Digital Rebel XT. I am very new to photography and currently am only doing it for my enjoyment and to photograph my four children. I am looking at the 50mm F1.8...
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December 27, 2007
 
  EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens for Canon EOS 400D
I'm looking into buying a EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 lens for my Canon EOS 400D. I've been doing a fair bit of research on it and their are a lot of mixed reviews - some call it very mediocre and ...
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January 18, 2008
 
  Best Laptop
I am looking to buy a laptop that I can work from. Photoshop, display images, and download images to my web site. Do you have any suggestions to what is best for quickness, and best appearance for ...
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December 29, 2007
 
  Digital Rebel XTi Macro Lens?
Ok, so I have a Digital Rebel XTi camera, and I want to know what macro lens I should purchase. There are six Canon macro lenses that I know about, but what I want to know is what one gives the mo...
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January 18, 2008
 
  wide lens
What would be a good wide lens to buy for a canon reble xt,for weddings and such as needed in shooting wide shots??...
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January 21, 2008
 
  Online purchasing of camera equipment
For those of you that buy regularly on-line. Can you point me to sites where I can purchase camera equipment (i.e. lenses, bodies, etc) on line. What has your personal experience been with the si...
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February 10, 2008