BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Who makes it ????
I need info on the makers of Quantaray flashes,,, I have one and need to find a little some thing for it ,, I looked at everything I could find but just can't seem to find out who makes it. Tha...
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February 09, 2006
 
  Not sure what lens to purchase...
I recently purchased a Canon Rebel K2-now that I have an inexpensive body, I want to purchase a GOOD lens that will be effective me. I enjoy nature photography most; wildlife, landscapes, and wate...
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February 22, 2006
 
  Canon EOS Elan 7e or 7ne Opportunity to buy
I have an opportunity to purchase a brand new Canon EOS Elan 7e date back, or a Canon EOS Elan 7ne, slightly used. Which would you choose?...
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February 02, 2006
 
  scanners
Hello all,I am just curious what others are using for scanning their work. I use a traditional camera then scan the photos to upload them to the internet etc. I have problems with the scaned image ...
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March 15, 2006
 
  Please tell me what this blanket thing is.
I bought a grab bag of some photography stuff at a local consignment shop, mainly to get the gray cards. In the bag was an item that I am not familiar with. It is a piece of material (feels like po...
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January 31, 2006
 
  A Must Have Filter??
Hello.My wife and I will be travelling up the coast from where we live to the Carmel/Monterey area. I am looking forward to hopefully capturing some amazing photos up there.My question to you all ...
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March 27, 2006
 
  finding a tripod
I have been looking for a studio titan tripod. I have found the light stands and one company had this product and now I can not find it. It is shaped like a cross with camera mounts on each side....
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January 30, 2006
 
  Kenko 420-800 zoom lens
Does anyone use the Kenko Vari 8000s420-800 mm F/8.3-16 Telephoto Zoom Lensand if there is what is your opinion of it?Penny Rickert...
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January 28, 2006
 
  where to sell used equipment
any one have any good sites to sell some used no longer using camera and lenses? ...
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January 25, 2006
 
  strobe lighting kits
I am currently looking to buy some new strobe lighting equipment for doing film based photography. I am on a tight budget and I'm not sure what brands are the better ones at a good price. I was...
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January 24, 2006
 
  lens
i have a canon eos 33 and need to buy a good fast lens to take pics in clubs,discos and then for action sports.I work in entertainment and might be close to getting photography work to.whats my bes...
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January 21, 2006
 
  Fungus in Lens
I have got a doubt, my friend has a Minolta Lens (70-300) to sell which has fungus. He told me that it can be cleaned or if you take photos no difference will be there etc. Is it okay to buy a lens...
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January 22, 2006
 
  Best indoor lighting with Mamiya RB67
For the past few years I have been doing portrait work on the side using film and my Mamiya RB67. But without a studio I have been limited to doing outdoor portraits only.Within the next year I am ...
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January 17, 2006
 
  I need a 35mm SLR that's affordable - but not junk
Hi everyone.I took two photography classes a couple of years ago to fulfill reqirements for a journalism degree that I was working for at the time. I ended up switching my major to English, but the...
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March 27, 2006
 
  Scanning Photos: Do-It-Yourself Vs. Paying Others
Is it more cost effective to purchase a photo scanner for negatives or to have them done by outside? ...
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January 18, 2006
 
  Minolta Large lens
I have a minolta maxxum qtsi af filmI want to know what I need to get to mount a 1000mm telephoto manual focus lens to my camera and where can I get the parts at a resonible price as I am disabled...
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January 14, 2006
 
  How is Sigm Lens...
I bought a new Sigm 70-300 1.4-5.6 DL Macro Super. I would like to know whether my choice is good? How is this lens?...
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January 10, 2006
 
  Which Lens should I buy?
I am thinking to buy Zoom lens. But I am confused which range should I buy whether 70/80-200 or 70/80-300. Which one should I go for? Which will give me perfect picture?...
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January 03, 2006
 
  colorsplash flash on a nikon n75?
hi!i'm looking to buy a colorsplash flash (see picture), but i'm not completely sure it will fit the hot shoe on my Nikon N75...? does anybody know if it will? has anyone had any experience...
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December 30, 2005
 
  AGFA goes belly up
Wow. I hadn't heard, but go to Agfa.com and READ ALL ABOUT IT! Agfa put in for insolvency and the new company they are with is trying to decide what to do with them (don't look good). I ...
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December 29, 2005