BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  Purchasing my FIRST digital camera
Dear Sir:My perfect Minolta auto focus 140 Zoom is on its last leg (and I love using this camera)but I am ready to go digital. I think I have narrowed my choices down to three but I would really ap...
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February 04, 2004
 
  Canon or Fuji Digital SLR's
I'm debating whether to purchase the Canon 10D or the Fuji FinePix S2 Pro, 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera. They are the same price, but different mega pixels. When I researched the Fuji, it sa...
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February 18, 2004
 
  Choosing a film scanner
I'm looking to scan old photos for preservation. I've tried a flatbed scanner, but am dissatisfied with many of the images. It seems scanning from the negative is the best option, especia...
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January 24, 2004
 
  using a laptop for digital manipulation
I am considering purchasing a laptop for digital photo manipulation. Does a laptop have the capability to handle photo software and photos? If so, any recommendations? Thanks in advance....
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January 30, 2004
 
  canon D60 can I use af lenses?
I am looking to get lenses can I get af or just ef lenses for the d60? thanks...
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January 21, 2004
 
  upgrading of current digital camera,
I want to take videos as well as still pics of family, need to incease from current 2.1 hp620 digital - best to go with enhanced digital camera or video camera???...
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March 09, 2004
 
  portrait lenses
I have the Canon Digital rebel w/ the EF-S 18-55mm lens. I'm looking to get another lens to do mostly headshots. After christmas however, I'm a little low on cash so I'm not looking t...
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January 13, 2004
 
  scanning 35 mm slides for magazine publication
I would like to scan 35 mm slides and negatives, as well as a few prints for stock photography, what resolution scanner would I need. Thanks;Ditto...
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January 13, 2004
 
  What lenses for the Canon EOS-10D?
My husband just bought me the Canon EOS-10D to upgrade me from the Canon G3. I am not sure which lenses I need for it - I mostly take photos of kids. Can you please advise? I have a 35-80 lens from...
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January 17, 2004
 
  Doing protraits
I just bought the Canon Digital Rebel with the EF-S 18-55mm lens. Anyway, I'm looking to do some human portrait shots and I know that a lot of people recomment doing it at 80mm and the EF-S le...
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January 09, 2004
 
  Want to buy a digital camera for the first time
I am interested in buying a digital camera in the medium price range, 3-4 megapixel, good zoom. I want to be able to print pics, send via email, store them on the computer, edit some pictures and ...
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January 22, 2004
 
  Telephoto Lens for Nikon D1H
I have a Nikon D1H and want to get a telephoto lens. (I have the 24-85mm.) I want to be able to take pictures of figure skaters, so I need one that takes action. Also, they skate indoors, so the...
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July 17, 2003
 
  What camera should I buy??
I am looking to buy a good digital camera. I have used modest priced Kodak dx 4900 which has 4 megapixels and thoroughly like digital. I am looking at the D6o--Nikon coopix 5700--- 5 pixels, and th...
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November 15, 2002
 
  what kind to buy to take photos for a book
I have a contract to write a book for an academic press and need a camera for B&W photos of springs (still and flowing water), plants, etc. I don't know what kind to buy to give good enough res...
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August 26, 2002
 
  Internal flash for Minolta MaxxumST/SI
Dear John L.You asked me to check if my CR2 batteries were alkaline or Lithium. I found that my batteries are Lithium. These batteries should be faster than alkaline batteries. I do not believe tha...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Microtek Scanmaker 8700
Greetings,I have been searching for months to find any testimonials (reviews) of the Microtek Scanmaker 8700 Dual Platform scanner (both a flatbed and "bottom drawer" glassless film scanner), but a...
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April 22, 2002
 
  buying the right equipment, help!
Hi, I feel like I'm running around in circles. I have tried going to different, outlets but no one wants to fill me in on whats needed, hopefully you can help! My friend and I are going to be ...
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February 17, 2005
 
  Flash for Olympus C3000
Can anyone suggest a replacement for FL-40? This flash is too expensive! Many thanks...
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February 25, 2002