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  Pocket Wizard
I would like to purchase a Pocket Wizard, but do I purchase one or two? I want to trigger studio strobes that I used to trigger by infrared as well as use it with my Nikon SB 800 flashes. ...
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May 12, 2010
 
  D300s or D700
I have been using a D80 for a few years now and am ready to take the next steps to becoming a better photographer. I can't decide. I would like to get another really good lens also. Right no...
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May 08, 2010
 
  Really Right Stuff BH-40 vs. Markins Q3 Emille
Ok, so I'm looking at upgrading my ballhead from the Giottos MH-7001 that I currently have (big & heavy) to one of the above 2 ballheads. I've read good things about both, and am leani...
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May 05, 2010
 
  Nikon equipment
I have the Nikon D80, but before that I used the 35mm Nikon 6006, so I already have this Lenses:70-210 mm AF20 mm 1:2.8 D AF18-135 mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED and the50mm AF lensI want to stay with Nikon and ...
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May 03, 2010
 
  Cool Continuous Lights
I was looking at studio lights on Amazon and I saw that they have a white fluorescent continuous light. It is supposed to be like natural light but cool so they can be on all the time without baki...
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May 03, 2010
 
  What model of Canon is better the EOS 7D or EOS5D?
I am currently using the Canon EOS 350D camera. I want to buy a new camera body. I mostly use my camera for nature photo's and events eg. birthday parties.I have a speedlite flash so the flash...
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November 07, 2010
 
  Printers
Are there any printers that will print from RAW files? I am seeing a significant decrease in quality between raw and 16 bit tiff, especially in portraits....
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April 27, 2010
 
  Camera Upgrade
I have owned my Nikon D70s for almost 6 years now and have decided upon graduating from art school, its time to upgrade and take the hobby more seriously.I am looking for advice on a camera choice ...
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April 23, 2010
 
  Lens needed for weddings
Hey BP Gang!!! I currently own a Tamron 28-75/2.8, a Tamron 28-300/3.5-6.3 XR DI, and a Canon EF 50/1.4 that I use on my Canon 50d. I am beginning to shoot a lot of weddings and am looking to pur...
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April 18, 2010
 
  Best Lens for Parties, Puppies, Etc.
I am only an amateur photographer currently, but my best friend's wife always has me take photos of my nieces' birthday parties, etc. I currently have a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L that I use so...
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April 15, 2010
 
  Canon batteries no longer made..can I use these?
I have an older camera, Canon Powershot S3 and two sets of rechargeable CBK4-300 AA-type Ni-MH batteries. Going to Italy and wanted another set of batteries - that particular model is no longer m...
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April 09, 2010
 
  Macro & Portrait lens for Canon 7D
I have a Canon EOD 7D, as well as Canon 18-135 zoom (f3.5) lens, Sigma 150-500mm zoom (F5-6.3) lens. I'd like to add a lens that would enable me to do close-ups of nature, as well as portraits...
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November 07, 2010
 
  Lens for Sony a700x DSLR
I'm looking to purchase a wide-angle lens for my Digital Sony a700x, to photograph large groups of people, landscape photos, and interior rooms. I currently have the following lens: Sony 16-1...
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March 25, 2010
 
  Second camera body
Hello!I already have a Nikon D700 but am looking to buy a second camera body to have when I travel in case (god forbid) something happens to my D700. This second camera would be of lesser standard....
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June 17, 2010
 
  Best Brand for Macro Lens
I'm planning to buy a 180mm macro, upgrading from my Tamron 90mm. Since the Canon 180 L is out of my price range, I'm considering either Sigma or Tamron. Someone recently suggested the Sig...
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March 23, 2010
 
  Speedlight for Nikon D90
Hi,I am looking for a speedlight for my D90. I just start to understand my camera thanks to this great class I am taking here at BetterPhoto.com, but I am still confused which speedlight to get. I ...
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May 12, 2010
 
  Camera recommendation for HDR
Posing this for a friend- I bragged about the forum's great support and hope you'll kindly lend some advice/expertise and we'll both learn. Thanks in advance! -- I was wondering how yo...
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March 15, 2010
 
  Filter Diameter
I have purchased the Canon EF 16-35mmf/2.8 II USM lens. I want to purchase a couple filters for it. In the specs it says 82mm, P=.75mm/1 filter. So my question is, do I look for size 82mm? I was no...
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March 08, 2010
 
  Canon EOS 50D vs Full Frame
I am interested in purchasing the Canon EOS 50D with an EF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM for the purpose of mostly landscape photography. This will be my first large investment in equipment. I was wondering...
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March 04, 2010
 
  Focusing on Nature & Wildlife
Help! I've access to the great outdoors in the Klamath Basin, and love taking a variety of images. I use the Canon-40D, and must decide what lens to buy. It's either a telephoto zoom or a m...
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March 06, 2010