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  filter adapter, Canon 100mm f2.8L IS
I recently purchased the beautiful new 100mm f2.8L IS macro lens by Canon, and noticed the an adapter could be purchased to allow the use of "their" filter.The adapter is the Canon 67 Macrolite Ada...
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February 15, 2010
 
  Canon macro lens compatibility
Is the Canon FD 35-105mm zoom/macro compatible with a Digital Rebel 300D? Is this lens strictly a macro lens?...
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February 02, 2010
 
  Macro Lenses
Question Directed to Kerry Drager:I am in the Class Track Program and plan on taking "Creative Close-ups" in April. The question is what size of Macro Lense would be best suited for the Class. I u...
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January 29, 2010
 
  Macro lens for Canon 50D
I would like to buy a new macro lens for taking photos of flowers, insects, etc. Would like a recommendation on a nice, yet affordable, lens. Many thanks in advance.Roberta...
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February 03, 2010
 
  Scanner
Hi BP FriendsI'm shopping for a flatbed scanner. I use it mainly to do restorations - from both prints and slides. My old one is outdated and chooses when it wants to work or not. Any suggestio...
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January 15, 2010
 
  2X Lens for Canon Rebel ES
I want to purchase a 2X lens for my Canon Rebel ES 75-300mm lense. What is recommended, and what kind of price am I looking at?...
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January 13, 2010
 
  SD Card Recommendation
I just received a Canon Rebel Tli and need to buy a memory stick. What do you recommend?...
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January 05, 2010
 
  Underwater Point and Shoot
Hi!I currently own a Nikon D70 and a Nikon D2xs. I have a five month old baby, and find that it would be really nice to have a point and shoot to get pictures when it is not convenient to get out...
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January 05, 2010
 
  Buying a camera Canon 1D Mk III
Anyone know where I can get a new Canon 1K Mk III? Thanks...
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December 29, 2009
 
  Canon 7D or 50D
Just found out I'll be receiving an upgrade of my Rebel XT. The choice seems to be between Canon 50D or Canon 7D.Any opinions and experiences on either one? Member usage is the best review of...
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December 27, 2009
 
  Macro Equipment
What is better: a macro lens or diopter close-up attachment? I would like to get into macro photography more. ...
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February 04, 2010
 
  Tripod Question
Hi! I’m in the market for a good tripod combination that can support the weight of the Canon 50D, plus the Canon 100-400 L, and conceivably, but not any time soon (!) a telephoto with more reach...
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March 04, 2010
 
  Inkjet Printer Needed
My Epson R800 that has given me years of faithful service has died. Any recommendations on ink jet photo printers. Have seen mixed reviews on Epson 1400 and Epson 1900....
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November 01, 2021
 
  Lens for Studio Photos
What lens should I get for studio photos so that I can stay in the same room with them while taking their picture? I have a 70-200 for outside action shots. I would like to know what would be the...
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November 28, 2009
 
  digital software
I live in Canada and I'm looking for Photoshop CS4. Does anyone have any suggestions where to buy an affordable copy. Andrew T...
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December 13, 2009
 
  Macro Focusing Rails
Does anyone use a macro focusing rail? If so, what kind and do you like it? I love macro work and currently have a Giottos MH7001 head with the 631 quick release long plate, which I thought was g...
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December 02, 2009
 
  Laptops
I havea Dell D620 latitude laptop. It's not very good to see and edit my photos on. I want to by a new laptop. Does anyone have a recommmendation for a type of laptop good for photographers?I l...
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November 18, 2009
 
  Upgrading from D700
Hello everyone,As of now I'm shooting with a D700.Before this I was using the Minolta Maxxum 7. Seeing the direction that Nikon is headed with their prices I was wondering if I would be better ...
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December 13, 2009
 
  Indoor High School Sports Photography
I am looking for a lens that will be good for indoor high school sports photography. Typically, high school gyms and pool areas do not have the best lighting. I have a 100-400mm, but it's not f...
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November 17, 2009
 
  What lenses do you recommend for digital?
I have just gone from a Pentax zx-30 film camera to a K7. The lens that I used is a Tokina AT-X-PRO 28-80mm 1:2.8which I have been told would be a 42-120mm on my K-7? I liked the results on my old...
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November 16, 2009