BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Velbon Chaser EFL-3A
I am a ammature photographer in desprate need of a decent tripod, and was wondering if the Velbon Chaser EFL-3A was decent for my skill level, and bugdet. I have a Canon AE-1 and a couple of lenses...
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October 23, 2004
 
  Can I Get Sharp 10x15 Prints?
I bought a 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 Aspherical Macro HF lens along with my Canon GII and will be taking some landscape photos in the woods. I've never had one of my photos enlarged to 10x15 and was wo...
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October 28, 2004
 
  Choosing A Camera, The Decision of A Lifetime
Dear Friends,This is difficult, and I am not at the moment enrolled in any photography classes, neither do I have any photography mentors or serious photography friends, so in an effort to get good...
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October 23, 2004
 
  N80 Release cable
Just wondering if ANY release cable will fit an N80 (or any other camera for that matter). Or do I need to look for one certain kind that is compatable with the N80. I Googled and saw one that is...
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October 21, 2004
 
  Macro lense for Nikon FM10
I know this topic has just been posted but had sorta a different question.I do mostly flowers, and would like to get a Macro lens what lens would be good? I have the Nikon Fm10 . I don't want ...
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October 18, 2004
 
  Which macro lens?
Hi everyone,I'm looking to purchase a macro lens to use mainly for flower shots. I've done some research and have come across these lenses:Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro US ($470)Sigma 50mm f...
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October 16, 2004
 
  Wide-Angle Lenses
I am looking to buy a wide-angle lens. What would be good focal length for landscape shots? Also, would it be better to get a fixed or a zoom lens? I have a Canon Rebel Ti. Any suggestions are app...
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October 23, 2004
 
  Comments on this abstract photo please
Any comments or input on this abstract photo of a portion of a bridge gate? ...
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October 12, 2004
 
  polariser and filter
just now I have started photography. I own nikonN 65. I want to know about polariser and filters.also they are use fulin diffrent conditions. ...
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October 17, 2004
 
  What Medium Format Camera to Buy
I want a medium format camera. I don't need any special bells and whistles, but I would like a nice lens with a wide range of f-stops. I have 1,300 bucks (US) to spend. Buy used body and new ni...
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October 13, 2004
 
  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
 
  Want to Buy New N80 from Internet
Ok ... no more buying from Ebay for me. I'm convinced my N80 needs to go in for repairs. But, I'm thinking it would be as cheap to just buy a new N80 body. My question is, with so many came...
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October 22, 2004
 
  Canon EF Telephoto Zooms
Right now I'm looking at 2 Canon Zoom Telephoto lenses, and would like to know if anybody had an opinion. I'm thinking of getting either the EF 80-200 OR the EF 75-300 USM. Is there a big i...
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October 10, 2004
 
  Which telephoto lens should I buy for an N65?
I own a Nikon N65 w/ a 28-90 Quantaray lens. I want to buy a new telephoto-zoom lens for it. I'm leaning toward the "70-300mm f/4-5.6G". I've read the "Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED" may gi...
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October 04, 2004
 
  Tripod for FM10
Can anyone tell me if there is a special tripod for Nikon FM10. Or can I use any tripod?-Debbie-...
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October 03, 2004
 
  Canon 15mm 2.8 VS Sigma 15mm 2.8
I have a Canon EOS elan 7 and I shoot a lot of BMX riding .I'm looking into getting the sigma 15mm 2.8 fisheye ,but am wondering if it is worth spending the extra $200 for Canon's 15mm. If ...
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October 03, 2004
 
  AIS Lens
Hye guys, out looking on the web one day I came across a Nikon FM2N for sale... oh yeah it was here! Decided to buy it, then contacted my NYIP Student Advisor. Now the lense is coming with the...
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October 02, 2004
 
  Are mirror lenses any good ??
I'm thinking of buying a 500mm mirror lens , are they any good? does any one have experience with one of these ( good or bad )??thanksB...
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October 04, 2004
 
  Canon FD lenes: Old vs. New.
I'd like to hear what people have to say about older "breechlock" FD lenses. I currently have such a lens, a 50mm f/1.8. The breechlock makes changing lenes a pain, sure, but I seem to be getti...
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September 27, 2004
 
  Canon SLR rebel Ti vs Rebel T2
has anyone used the REbel T2? I just bought the REbel ti.. and was going to buy the new one instead since it about the same price..thanks....
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September 24, 2004