BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Lenses for a Pentax K1000
Does anyone happen to know where I could aquire lenses for the K1000? ...
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July 17, 2006
 
  Which lense should I buy?
I am new to this, I have only had a nice camera for a short time! I have a Nikon N75, which I have had almost a year and love! I am wanting to buy a zoom lense now, and am not sure which one I shou...
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July 18, 2006
 
  How to choose a lens
I am looking to purchase my first lens and looking for some recommendations. So far I've just used the one that came with the camera (Canon EOS Rebel 2000), however it is definitely time to br...
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July 13, 2006
 
  Lens for My Nikon N75
Lens Im interested in, but dont know how well they will perform with my N75. Id appreciate any help and advice I can get before I buy(keep in my that im planning to get my first D-SLR sometime n...
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July 03, 2006
 
  Filters: What to Get?
Hey, I have never used a filter and I was interested in buying a filter to experiment with. Do I need to purchase an attachment for the filter or does it just snap onto the lens? How do I know wh...
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June 16, 2006
 
  Lens For Ricoh XRP
I recently acquired a nearly mint Richoh XRP, sans lens. What type of lense should I buy? I want a standard use lense, for travel and everyday use. Nothing too galactic. I spoke with a very helpful...
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June 27, 2006
 
  film for vintage camera
I recently purchased a Kodak Duaflex IV camera at a garage sale, and I thought it might be fun to take some pictures with it. It takes Kodak 620 film. Any idea where I might be able to find that ...
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May 30, 2006
 
  Flash for Minolta XGM
A friend of mine is looking for a flash for her old camera. What flashes do you recommend? I know nothing about the older Minoltas so I was hoping someone could help me out. Thanks!...
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May 26, 2006
 
  Porter's
Has anyone heard of Porter's? I was going to order some camea and studio equipment and wanted to make sure they had a good rep. ...
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June 16, 2006
 
  what is and why is a battery pack used?
hi i have a canon eos k2......my friend has insisted me on buying a battery pack(bp-220) for my camera....what is and why is a battery pack used?how do u use it....is it really necessary??what r th...
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May 27, 2006
 
  Flashes
(I Am A total rookie)Hey, I have a Minolta Maxxum 50. And I want a new flash. Can someone tell me what kind of flashes are available for my camera? ( or are all flash mountings the same?)...
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May 23, 2006
 
  Bargain Hunters! What was your favorite find?
Just curious to know what your favorite bargain with your photo equipment. I know that there can be a lot of photographic junk out there and you get what you pay for, but once in a while that true ...
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May 21, 2006
 
  Strobe sock/ Soft difusser/Please Respond
Has any photographer out there ever used the strobe sock on their flash unit to soften light instead of the omni /stofen? Has anyone heard of it.It is sold @ adorama for $19.99...
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May 19, 2006
 
  Difference between MC4 and MC7
Could any one help me? I would like to buy a teleconverter 2x (AF). I saw two types MC4 and MC7 (Kenko make) what's the difference between these two? Will it have any difference when I take pic...
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May 24, 2006
 
  What lens' are must have's for my camera?
I have a Minolta Maxxum QT si. I have only one lens the standard 35mm lens that it came with. I am looking to purchase additional lens, flash, and filters for this camera. I wanted to know if an...
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May 19, 2006
 
  Which battery grip work with pentax mx motor drive
Hi there. Been trying to get hold of a fully working pentax mx motor drive for ages but they seem to be vert rare? have seen a motor drive available on a website but it doesnt have the battery grip...
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May 11, 2006
 
  AE-1 focus screen
Can anyone please tell me where to buy a standard AE-1 focus screen? I need it urgently...
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May 12, 2006
 
  Teleconvertors & Lenses
I recently bought Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 ED lens and also a Kenko 1.4x teleconvertor they both where used but work great, can the teleconvertor (also the 2.0x version) be used with other nikon lenses o...
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May 02, 2006
 
  bower 0.42x fisheye w/ macro lens attachment
just bought the above lens attachment for my g/f's b-day, was wandering if anyone had heard of it and had any critique of it. Thanks. -adam...
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April 21, 2006
 
  Film/Slide/Photo Scanners
I have about 25 years of film, slides and photos that I am thinking of digitizing. First, I have a simple question: When one scans a strip of negs with the scanner (with the proper adapter), does t...
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June 18, 2006