Looking for information on flathead tripods? Wondering how to use camera filters for special effects? Take a look at this Q&A for answers to your questions about film-based camera equipment.
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Choosing a Metz Flash Unit
I have a Canon A1 camera with a hot shoe and a center contact that communicates with a flash unit. My old Metz 193 worked great, but has gone south permanently. I have always liked the Metz units, ... |
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Affordable entry into Medium Format?
I started photography with a digital camera, and so digital is all I know. I see no reason for me to venture into 35mm film, but lately I've been really curious to try medium format. I'm ... |
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What to avoid in purchasing used equipment
I recently purchased a Minolta XG2 and three lenses at an auction for $100. Lense sizes are 50mm, 35-70mm, 135mm. I also got a second camera, Yashica Minister-D and two other lenses and a flash. Di... |
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How to choose lenses?
I am currently using a Minolta Maxxum 5 camera with a Tamron 28-200mm lens.Which would be more economical buying a 400mm or larger prime lens or a 1.4x teleconverter? I realize a 2x teleconverter l... |
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Flash output compensation indicator?
Flash output compensation indicator? I just purchased a Nikon SLR 6006 model off Ebay. It seems to be working well although I have not taken photos yet. But, the only obvious thing is the "flash ou... |
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Looking into buying a Macro lens
I'm interested in buying a macro lens for my Pentax cameras. I have the K1000 and the *istDS. I was wondering if any one here uses the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX "DG" AF Telephoto macro lens, and co... |
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Lighting
Hi, I am looking to purchased some lighting. I want strobes and have been looking at starter kits. My primary purpose would be to take still lifes and close/ups and macros. Now I seen starter kits... |
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Choosing a scanner for scanning negatives
I am looking to purchase a scanner in order to scan my 35mm film negatives.I recently found out that I can develop my negatives at Wal-Mart for a little over a dollar instead of receiving photos. ... |
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Buying a macro lens
Hi, I am planning to buy a macro lens, but first, I need some advice on which type should I buy and why. Thanks. ... |
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choices for zooming
Hi everyone,I've recently been given a minolta dynax 7000i and am enjoying a new enthusiasm for photography. While I'm enthusiastic I won't pretend to know the first thing about the tec... |
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What used, CHEAP 35mm SLR to buy
I would like to buy a used 35mm with manual controls (can have auto too). I would like to be able to find lenses. I think I would like it to autowind the film.On ebay, they have Nikons, Canons, and... |
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Sandwiching Slides
I have seen some really cool prints that were made from sandwiched slides. Is this something I can ask a lab to do for me or do I need to remount the slides myself? If so, HOW??? Thanks!... |
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Tele-photo for Nikon 8008
My wife owns 2 Nikon 8008 cameras. I would like to buy her a decent tele lens for a gift. Any ideas for Nikon or after market tele. lenses without spending a fortune? Suggestions for ranges is appr... |
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Sigma ef-430
Ive recently come across an EF-430 speedlight (for canon). I have a eos3000 and am looking for other peoples feedback and suitability of the EF-430. I'm fairly new to photography so I would lik... |
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I am interested in buying the Canon Powershot S2 SI as soon as I can ( as I will be going ) on holiday on July 3 & would like to have it 1 preferably 2 beforehand so I have a chance to ge... |
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flash compatibility
I just picked up my first SLR camera (Pentax k1000) and am now looking for a flash. Eventually I am going to upgrade to a digital slr and would like to be able to buy one flash now that will transf... |
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Slave units for a flash
What type of slave unit would I need for a Sunpak 120JTTL shoe mount? So I can set the flash off from across the room.... |
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Choose between Nikon & Canon
HiI am evaluating Nikon F75 & Canon EOS 300X. Not sure which one to buy. I plan to buy either of the body & Sigma 28-105 f2.8 (fast) lens.Have read the reviews & both seem great equipme... |
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WHAT TO BE CHECKED BEFORE BUYING A NINKON F55 ?
I AM GOING TO BUY A NIKON F55 CAMERA. I AM A BEGINNER. WHAT TO BE CHECKED AND WHAT TO BE ASKED BEFORE BUYING THIS EQUIPMENT?... |
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Recommend a zoom with macro
I am looking for a zoom with moderate or better macro, but the more I search the more confused I become! Right now I am looking at a Tamron Adaptall SP 60-300. If anyone has any info on this len... |
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