BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  Background Color for Studio Portraits
I was wondering if there is a good general color of Muslin to start out with in Studio Portraits?I'm interested in shooting Studio Portraits and was wondering which would be a good color choice...
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March 04, 2004
 
  A little Advice...
Hello, I am as all are when first introduced to this fasinating world of photography. I am generally interested in any type of subjects like street, landscape, people, portraits, and anything that...
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March 06, 2004
 
  Choosing the Right Digital Camera
I am in the market to buy a digital and wonder what I should do. I currently own all Minolta stuff but have been contemplating Nikon gear since I shoot Sports Photography. Would it be better to wai...
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March 23, 2004
 
  How Important are Scanners?
Hello, I have a question about going digital. I plan to keep using my film camera (Canon Rebel 2000) and I want to use Photoshop to enhance my pictures, how many pixels do you need for a nice 8 by ...
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March 04, 2004
 
  Best multi purpose DSLR camera?
I'm hoping someone will be able to help me with this question in order to save me several hours of more research. Here goes.....Can anyone tell me (with acurate knowledge) which DSLR camera is...
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March 23, 2004
 
  Off-brand Flashes
Hello, I have a question about buying aftermarket flashes. Hopefully someone might be able to help me.I am currently taking a slide film photo class. For this class I am required to buy a profess...
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March 23, 2004
 
  Best lens for portraits for Canon EOS Digital Rebe
I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS Digital Rebel, and am trying to find out the best lenses to use for portrait photography. Anyone have any ideas?Thanks!...
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January 13, 2006
 
  Canon Powershot A 80 Wide Angle or telephoto
Hi, I would like to know if any one of you guys have tried/tested the canon wide angle or tele photo or close up lens which comes as an accessory for Canon Power shot A-80 digital camera. Is it wo...
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March 01, 2004
 
  Where to buy lenses, filters, etc?
Which is the best web address to buy lenses,, filters, etc? I would need a store that specifies which lens fits my camera because I really have no idea!!Thank you for your help!...
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March 09, 2004
 
  Panasonic Lumix FZ2 availability.
I'm very seriously considering buying a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1. I would pefer getting the FZ2 which has a few more features but is not presently available in the USA. Does anyone know if it ...
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February 28, 2004
 
  Lens Hood vs Lens Filters
Bet you can't tell I'm a novice by this question!! Does a lens hood negate the need for a lens filter? All I know is that a hood cuts out some glare, yes? Is it useful to use it outside a...
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April 20, 2004
 
  Best Digital Camera for Macro Use
I am going to purchase a digital camera for doing very close up still photos. I am interested in recommendations in the amateur only price range. ($200-$400) Any help will be greatly appreciated....
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June 03, 2007
 
  Cannon E0S 300D Digital SLR Accesories.
Hi there,I am interested in buying a Cannon E0S 300D Digital SLR camera, and learn alot from it and become a better photographer.I am young and keen to learn more but I am not that exeperienced. I ...
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March 07, 2004
 
  buying a camera
Hello, I am writing today to ask advice on what type of camera and lens to purchase. I am wanting to start studying photograph. I have been looking at the Canon EOS 300D and 10D. it is getting...
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March 23, 2004
 
  Digital Camera Recommendation for Novice
i'm on the verge of buying my first digital camera, but I need one that will do a lot of the work for me. i'm not sure I have the eye for it myself. any recommendations for a quality one w...
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February 29, 2004
 
  digital cameras
i have read about the new d70 nikon slrdigital camera. I was wondering if thiswould suit my purpose of nature/wildlifephotography? I already have a Nikon n80with a 70-300 lens so I am hoping to u...
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March 23, 2004
 
  Best Value Digital for Indoor Sports
Please recommend an affordable (<$1000) digital camera that will produce respectable action shots of indoor sports, namely volleyball. I realize a lot depends on the photographer, and there's ...
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February 24, 2004
 
  Nikon D100 purchase.
I'm trying to buy Nikon's D-100 digital camera body. I ran into a problem along the way. So many of the companies that sell the Nikon D-100 have terrible reviews. Low prices and almost crim...
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March 23, 2004
 
  Photoshop Elements 2.0 vs. MS Digital Image Pro 7
Has anyone had experiance with both Photoshop Elements 2.0 and Microsoft Digital Image Pro 7.0?I just recieved both for my birthday, and don't know if it is worth installing both. I used to wor...
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February 24, 2004
 
  Canon Lens vs Others
Has anyone changed from using "Other" lenses to Canon lenses and actually seen a differnece in image quality?I have been using Tamaron and Sigma lens on a Canon 10D and have not been happy with the...
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February 24, 2004