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  which camera to buy 6d/70d
I have a canon 450d with 18-55efs, tamron 55-200 and sigma 50mm macro.I want to upgrade to get better quality images.I am a hobbyist. I take pictures of my family, and other families/babies for pay...
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May 13, 2014
 
  Which is the best for me?
Hello! everyone, I have Nikon DSLR D3200 kit, and 18-200mm Nikon Len, 70-300 mm Sigma Len, 10-20mm wide Sigma Len. Now I'm upgrade to my camera to Full Frame format camera. But I can't choi...
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March 17, 2014
 
  Purchasing a New Lens
Hi Everyone, I have a Canon T1i, which I love! But for a gift, my husband bought me a fisheye, and wide-angle lenses. I have 2 lenses, 18-55 & 55-250. Is there a better lens than what I have...
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August 03, 2014
 
  Gimbal tripod heads
I'd like to buy a Gimbal head for my tripod to use for wildlife photography. Would someone give me a quick rundown on a good quality head for a mid-range price? I am a serious amateur. Thank...
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June 28, 2014
 
  Photoshop CS2 and Windows 7-8
If I upgrade my computer to Windows 7 or 8 will I still be able to use Creative Suite CS2?I'd like to get CS5 or CS6 but I can't quite justify the price ($1300 or more) for how I use the pr...
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February 12, 2014
 
  I need your opinion
I am thinking about buying a new camera and found the best deal on the model I want at Cameta Camera in New York. I have never ordered from them and I was wondering if any of you have and if they a...
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January 31, 2014
 
  Need to buy a camera (soon).
Until last week I owned a Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 - it has been lost or stolen and I must have a camera. I loved the image quality of my camera - I want something of equal image quality but faster (...
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December 29, 2013
 
  Beginner DSLR for sports photog.
Please advise as to what a good beginner level camera for sports would be. I have a friend who is interested in getting good pics of her kids at sporting events but doesn't want a pro camera t...
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August 03, 2014
 
  What is the best inexpensive monitor ?
My DEll monitor died on me and I have too buy a new one. I am looking to spend under $200 for a 22" monitor. Any recommendations about what brand? Loved the Dell, but it only lasted 3 years and of ...
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November 30, 2013
 
  Mirrorless Camera
Hi everyone,I am thinking of buying a Sony NEX 6 for a walk around point and shoot. Does anyone have this camera? If so, what is your opinion of it? Thanks,Kathy...
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November 21, 2013
 
  Point and Shoot UltraZoom
In the market for a point and shoot ultra zoom, the Canon SX50 IS or something similar. I do a lot of hiking and biking and carrying my DSLR with super telephoto lens is getting to be a bit too mu...
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December 10, 2013
 
  Filter Question
I hear people talking about a filter they use for bright sunlit areas. I have a uv filter on all of my lenses but what is the lens that I here others talk about that helps out in the bright sunshin...
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October 17, 2013
 
  Canon 1Dx vs 1D Mark4
HI allI am getting a great deal on a used Canon 1 D Mark4 ( used 10k shutters).Can you all help me in deciding if the Mark4 against the 1DX.I am into wildlife photography as a hobby.Thanks...
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August 26, 2013
 
  lens extenders
I have the Nikon d 3200 with the lens it came with I also bought a zoom lens as well when I bought the camera, I am looking for lens extenders as I cant afford another zoom lens at the moment , ha...
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July 17, 2013
 
  camera repairs
I love my olympus E-500 camera but dropped it and now it is not working (Focusing). Would it wise to repair or buy a new camera....
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June 04, 2013
 
  Canon 50 mm lens
HI I am planning to buy a 50 mm lens for use with a Canon 7D and a 5D Mark IIIWhich one would be better the 50 mm 1.8 or the 1.4Do let me knowThanks...
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July 22, 2013
 
  1.8 lense...Good Choice?
I am thinking of buying either the Canon 50 mm 1.8 or the 85 mm 1.8. Anyone have an opinion? I can't afford the L series lenses right now or I would do that but between these two? Advice?...
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May 06, 2013
 
  Upgrade to 5D MkIII or 1Dx
Hi allI am doing mostly wildlife( big cats and birds) and travel landscape photography.I am currently using a 7D. I have read and watched a lot of reviews of both the 5D MkII and 1Dx and now am in ...
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April 07, 2013
 
  selling gear
Hello. Does anyone know the best way to sell used equipment? I have a Canon 7d that I used for 16 months. I would like to upgrade. Have any of you sold equipment before? Thanks....
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March 25, 2013
 
  Camera Store in San Francisco
My name is Luciana and I´m one of your students. I´m going to US in SF for a week. Would like to find a good camera store to buy some stuffs and also want to find a place that can transform an o...
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March 16, 2013