BetterPhoto Q&A: Digital Cameras and Accessories

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  Buying Studio Lighting Packages
I have had so many people ask me to do thier portraits lately that I am now looking into a simple inexpensive studio to get my feet wet in so many words. I am not looking to start out with a profe...
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October 16, 2008
 
  Nikon D40 Kit..selling :-(
Hi all. This is really painful to do, but for financial reasons I need to sell my Nikon D40. It breaks my heart and I've been in tears over it. I bought it in 2007 and have all of the orignial ...
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October 13, 2008
 
  which lens is better?
I have a Nikon D60 and 2 lenses, a 18-55mm and a 55-200mm. My problem is that I offten miss shots because I have to change lenses. I would like to get the 18-200mm lens. I would like to know if pi...
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October 10, 2008
 
  Problems with digital back
I am looking to find a multi shot large format digital back and chip, does anyone have any good suggestions?...
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October 09, 2008
 
  Buying lights
I am just getting into portrait photography and would like to buy my first set of lights. Do not want to spend very much....wondering what would be the minimum I need to still produce nice picture...
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October 04, 2008
 
  Litepanel Micro?
Has anyone out there used a Litepanel Micro attached to their camera for added light? I know that they are traditionally used on video cameras, but I thought that they might be good for portrait p...
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September 30, 2008
 
  Lens Hood
Does the Lens Hood help make the image sharper?...
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September 30, 2008
 
  Lens
I have a Canon 20D and wanted to upgrade my lens. I've never went shopping for a lens.. What do you suggest?...
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October 01, 2008
 
  Which Flash Bracket to use?
I have a Canon 20D.What would be a good Flash Bracket to use for this camera?...
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September 29, 2008
 
  AF problem with EOS 1Ds Mark III?
I'm thinking to upgrade my EOS 5D to 1Ds Mark III. However, I've just heard from someone who sent their 1Ds3 in to Canon for a viewfinder fix. 24hr turnaround and the "Prism assembly realig...
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September 27, 2008
 
  how to shoot jewelry
I am a jewelry artist working with natural stones and crystals. I have a desktop studio cube and lighting but I am getting nowhere with my Kodak easyshare dx7590. I bought a telephoto lens for it...
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October 01, 2008
 
  cameras
O.K. I have my choices narrowed down to two cameras. the Nikon d-40 and the Canon XT slr 8.0 megapixel. I will be shooting coins. which one is the best? thanks dbe...
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September 25, 2008
 
  the new canon eos 50d or the old eos 5d
my question is simple, would you go for the new canon eos 50d, better technology, smaller sensor,or the canon eos 5d (old),bigger sensor, a huge debate for me, please can somebody lend me a hand in...
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October 29, 2008
 
  Canon EF 28-135 verses 70-300 lenses
I own canon 17-40mm and canon 100-400mm lenses.Want something in middle but not as heavy as 100-400.Owned 70-135mm f/3.5-5.6 with image stabilizer but accedently ruined.I was satisfied with perfor...
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September 24, 2008
 
  digital questions
i am looking into buying a digital camera. the main camera I use now is a canon al-1or ae-1. I would like to find a digital that has interchangeable lenses, manual focus, etc... my mother has a ...
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September 23, 2008
 
  Digital Photo Frame
I will be in several event shows in 2008-2009. I would like to invest in a 15 inch (or bigger) digital photo frame. Does anyone have a frame they like? ...
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November 11, 2008
 
  I have two Nikkor Lenses 4 sale
I am selling my two Nikkor lenses 16-55mm and 55-200mm. To my knowledge they will fit most of the Nikon digital SLR cameras but if you are not sure if these two lenses will work with your camera t...
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September 21, 2008
 
  Going Digital/ Lens Question
I have been a film user for a very long time. However, I am going to purchase my first digital camera in the near future. I am brand new to the digital world. Right now, I am in research mode. ...
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September 20, 2008
 
  Combo Lens - are they too good to be trueƉ
Has anyone used the new combo lens, it seems to me that as they are priced below $50.00 in some cases, it might be too good to be true. I am talking about the lens accessory combo macro - wide an...
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September 18, 2008
 
  Which Camera Canon 30D or Nikon D80
I am a complete amateur photographer and am purchasing my first SLR camera. I have know a photographer who want to sell me her Canon 30D for $500.00 and I have been looking at the Nikon D80. Since...
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September 25, 2008