BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  Macro Lens for the Canon 300D
Until recently I used a 35mm Yashica Dental Eye for clinical and nature photography. Now my job requires more medical clinical macro work, so I am making the transition to digital with the Canon 30...
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April 03, 2004
 
  Kodak's 100+ year longevity claim
I am a Canon i950 owner that just finished adding the new Epson R800 to my equipment list, a decision made mostly for its archival pigment based inks, as I was more than happy with the Canon print ...
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April 02, 2004
 
  What lenses can be used with the Canon 10D
I have had my 10D for about one month now and I would like to know what lenses work with my camera ... I am new to SLR's and I am not sure which lenses are best besides the canon lenses ... It ...
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April 01, 2004
 
  Light Meters
Anyone with experince with light meters can you tell me if they are worth the purchase. I was looking at a Sekonic L-358 Flash Master, and wondering how they are used, is it a simple process and re...
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March 31, 2004
 
  Canon Powershoot g5
I am interested in buying the Canon Powershot G-5! What are your feelings/review on this camera? Also the camera has a hotshoe for external flash-Would my Sunpack dedicated external flash that I ...
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March 31, 2004
 
  Kodak digital Eyeshare dx6490
I was wondering if this is a nice camera to buy. I saw it at a digital photography workshop and really liked its features and the price was really good as well. It was a bit small though. Or should...
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March 31, 2004
 
  Deciding on a digital camera
I would like to purchase a point-and-shoot digital camera but am unsure of which one to go for. I want a camera that produces pictures of high resolution and gives good pictures in low light. Pleas...
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April 10, 2004
 
  crt vs flat panel lcd
Is there a large difference in sharpness, color, and overall image quality between crts and flat panels or lcds....
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May 11, 2005
 
  Digital = 35mm?
I am a brand marketer and want to go 100% digital but am not sure which digital cameras are 35 mm replacements (or better?).I want to be able to shoot, integrate a photo into a document or e-media ...
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April 02, 2004
 
  camera for jewellery
please suggest me any digital camera for jewellery. ...
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March 26, 2004
 
  Changing from 35mm film camera to digital
I have a Pentax SF1 camera that we've had since the late 1980s. It has been great. We have a couple of other lenses (wide angle, telephoto)...we've had a lot of fun with it. As I take a ...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Mom of 4 needs help buying good digital camera.
I am a stay at home mother of 4 and have a very limited income. I have saved about $400.00 to purchase a digital camera. I have been looking at the Fuji S3000. Can anyone tell me if this would b...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Fuji S5000 Assessories
I recieved a FUJI S5000 this past christmas and I think it's great. However it only has a built in flash. Is there any external flash systems that I can hook up to my camera for that extra flas...
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March 25, 2004
 
  Dye Sublimination or Photo Ink Jet
I'm hoping to purchase a photo printer in the $300 - $500 dollar range. Can I get professional quality prints in this price range? Do you recommend dye sublimination or photo ink jet? Which bra...
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March 27, 2004
 
  Telephoto lens for an Olympus C-5050
I bought an Olympus C-5050 last year, and have found the optical zoom a bit limiting. I wanted to see if I could get any good recommendations on what telephoto lenses I should be looking at. I wo...
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March 23, 2004
 
  portraits with a digital camera
I have a canon rebel, is there a preferred lens(es) for casual portrait-type pictures with this camera? Thanks...
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March 29, 2004
 
  MEDIUM FORMAT DIGITAL CAMERA
I am looking for a medium format digital camera to purchase. Does anyone have any recommendations? Donnarae~...
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March 23, 2004
 
  What Is a Gray Market Camera?
I don't understand the difference between a gray market camera and a regular camera. Could you explain?...
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May 05, 2005
 
  Mirror Lock up
How important is having mirror lock up when looking to buy a camera. will be doing a lot of lanscape and some macro photograph. Are some camera's or brands better at keeping mirror vibration do...
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March 23, 2004
 
  What sort of camera is good to start out with
Hi my name is sarah and I was wondering what sort of camera a begginer should start out with. I dont want to pay a million dollars for one, but I want to get something good to explore with.Thanks....
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March 24, 2004