BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Takumar Lens
Hi, On the front of the M42 lens it says, Asahi Opt. Co. Takumar 1:4/300 1969025. I would like to know if this is a good lens to buy. All information would be greatly appreciated....
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May 27, 2008
 
  Takumar Lens
Hi, I have an option to buy a M42 Asahi Opt.Co. Takumar 1:4/300 serial# 1969025 Lens. Can anyone tell if they have had good results from this type of lens. All information would be greatly apprecia...
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May 27, 2008
 
  Film for my Polaroid Sun 660 camera.
Will 667 film work in my Polaroid Sun 660 camera? I'm kind of new at this....
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May 24, 2008
 
  35mm Slide Conversion
I have thirty years of slides in my closet and would love to convert them to digital files on my computer for viewing and for making photo copies. I have seen a device at Brookstone that claims to...
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May 24, 2008
 
  Pentax MX vs. Nikon FE 35mmSLR
I took some courses back in high school using a pentax mx and loved it! Lately I've been looking for a camera again, and I don't really know anything about shopping for a manual camera as i...
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April 17, 2008
 
  Built in Flash or not
I am starting up in photography (more art based) and would like to purchase my first fully manual camera but am not sure if I should go with a model with a built in flash or not. What's the dif...
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April 06, 2008
 
  New from Walrath Technologies . . .
From the fine makers of the DIY Tripod Stability Bushing Made From Automotive Thermostat Self-adhering Gasket Material and the Flash-O-Matic 35MM Matchbox Pinhole Camera come two brand new items fo...
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March 31, 2008
 
  A manual Lense on an automatic camera?
My sister has a Nikon autofocus f55 SLR (35mm)and I have a Nikon 200mm f/4 telephoto manual lens..can this lense be fitted to her camera with an adaptor?If so where can I get such a filter and what...
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March 12, 2008
 
  Tashika 35mm camera
I see a camera online (ebay) that is described as "Tashika 35mm SLR type camera, 50mm zoom lense". Does anyone know anything about "Tashika" camera's?Thanks - Corrie...
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March 14, 2008
 
  Flash for Mamiya Rz67
What would be a good flash for a RZ67..? Would a Nikon SB800 be any good on the Mamiya?...
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January 30, 2008
 
  how to use lens adapters for T-mounts
how do you use a T-mount adapter. The adapter is screww threads on one side and mounts to the camera on the other. Nikon, Minolta, etc. ...
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December 21, 2007
 
  Transparency Scanner & Software
I'm considering buying an Epson 4490 Photo scanner for some medium format transparencies (2 1/4 up to 8x10). I have a PC with Windows Vista, & Photoshop CS3. I was told that a software li...
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February 07, 2008
 
  Batteries
Where do I buy a replacement battery for my Minolta Maxumm 3xi?...
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November 13, 2007
 
  Lens
Does anybody have information on the 100-500 mm zoom vivitar series 1 performance?...
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January 18, 2008
 
  NEW ASAHI PENTAX PC 35 AUTO WINDER AF CAMERA
Does anyone know if this auto winder will work with the Pentax MV1? If not, which will? Thank you?Louie...
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October 19, 2007
 
  Overlay an Image in Photoshop CS
Is there a way to overlay 2 images on top of each other within Photoshop? If so could someone assist me in doing this, just an fyi I have little knowledge on layering.Thanks,Mindy...
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October 29, 2007
 
  Film & Slide Scanners
I have tons of 35mm & 2-1/4 negatives and transparencies that I'd like to scan. The minimal purpose would be for my Web site and e-mailing, and to burn onto a CD for magazine photo editors...
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October 13, 2007
 
  35MM Camera for Beginner
My 14 year old daughter has expressed a strong interest in photography and she will be taking her first photography class at the School of Visual Arts this fall. For the course, she needs a 35MM c...
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September 07, 2007
 
  Tri Pods
My husband loves photography. I wanted to get him a tripod for his Nikon D200 but I know next to nothing about camaras or tripods. He wants one that is tall enough that he doesn't have to ben...
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September 05, 2007
 
  How to buy lens for a used 35mm camera
I just bought a 35mm Rebel XS SLR on eBay. It comes with a 75mm-300mm lens, but that is all. How does a person know what lens are compatible with this camera? And what guidelines should be consider...
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August 26, 2007