BetterPhoto Q&A: Accessories for Film Photographers

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  Getting My Start in Photography
I am just about to start in photography, I been reading about it, and I got a course. But I was wondering, when I go to buy the camera, what other things are good to get? I want to just have enough...
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October 12, 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
 
  18% Gray Cards
Tony Sweet has mentioned "18% gray card" a couple of times and I was wondering where I can get one to meter off of when doing macro flower shots etc. Would anyone know where they can be purchased ...
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December 02, 2003
 
  Extension Tubes
I have a Nikon N80. A 28-105 lens with macro, and a 70-300 lens. All Nikkor. I am planning to get a set of extension tubes.Could you give me some tips about* brand and quality you would reccomend* ...
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October 21, 2003
 
  I Need an Adapter and Don't Know What Kind
Hi, I am very new to using a SLR and am trying to learn with help from other people, and reading as much info as I can get my hands on. I recently purchased a lens from a seller of an online auctio...
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August 18, 2003
 
  Filters for Portraits
I'm going to be doing some outdoor black and white portraits and I want to use a filter that will soften the skin tones and hide the imperfections slightly. Should I use a light yellow filter o...
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July 01, 2003
 
  What Filters Should I Purchase for My New Camera?
I just purchased a Canon EOS Rebel 2000. I want to purchase some filters, but am not sure which ones to buy. I know that different filters have different results. I just want to know if anyone migh...
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July 01, 2003
 
  Hand Held Light Meters
Can someone enlighten me as to how a hand held light meter works? Is it use independantley of the camera? Do you point it at the subject that you want exposed correctly or is it more general?I use...
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September 29, 2003
 
  Camera Accesories
My brother has a new Pentax ZX-50. I am wanting to buy him a nice accesory for Christmas. I was thinking either a flash or a lens. I am just looking for some suggestions on what would be somethi...
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November 26, 2002
 
  Flare appearing in prints
I am using a Ricoh XR10 with 50mm lens. Some prints have now developed a flare in one particular area. What is odd is that not all the prints display this problem, Any suggestions ? (please see pho...
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June 12, 2003
 
  tele converters
Hi suggest suitable tele converters for AFNikkor 70-300mm to be mounted on nikon N60. Iwas told that nikon does not manufacture converters. ramki...
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October 31, 2002
 
  My viewfinder for Dynax 5 turn blue on both side.
I got my minolta dynax 5 for less than a year. Recently I discovered that that blue patches on both side of my viewfinder. Checked with Minolta service agent but they couldn't provide me wth a ...
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October 07, 2002
 
  Film Scanners
I want to put my pictures online, so I am looking for a film scanner. I don't know much about them and was wondering what a good suggestion is. Photography is a hobby, I have a nikon n65 with...
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October 31, 2002
 
  Equipment for Minolta Maxxum 5
Greetings all. I am new to SLR photography. After many years with point-and-shoot cameras, I decided to splurge and I bought a Minolta Maxxum 5 with a 28-80 lens. I've just shot my first ro...
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August 30, 2002
 
  sigma lens is it real "scrap"
4 mo. ago I purchased Sigma 50-500 1:4 6.3D lens.Iwas very happy with this lens until I tock to Nikon sales-rep.He told me that this lens "is a piece of scrap"...is it true??? Andre...
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August 27, 2002
 
  What is the best Monopod to buy?
What is the best Monopod to support a 300mm or 5000mm lenses realizing that a tripod is best? I sometimes hike to a destination to shoot wildlife/landscapes. The terrain and distance can be challe...
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August 08, 2002
 
  Options for Close-Ups
Hi, I was wondering which would be the better buy for close-up shots (besides a macro lens). I was thiking about getting several lens diopters or just an extension lens. Any suggestions?Thanks...
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June 12, 2003
 
  accessories for Minlota Maxxum QTSI
Does any one make a cable release and flash(?)cable for a Minlota Maxxum QTSI ?...
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July 03, 2002
 
  EOS Kiss III L
Best Wishes!I'm new to this forum and I'm planning to buy my first SLR gear a couple of weeks from now. I would be very glad of any help.Recently, I just noticed an upgraded version of Rebe...
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June 03, 2002
 
  BEST PRICE CAM.
MY EXPERIENCE: BEST AV.CAMERA- 1 CANON EOS.3O $1,999---- 2 MINOLTA DYNAX 5 $999--- 3 NIKON F 80 $1,449-- MINE= 4 '' F65 $849--- AUST...
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May 23, 2002