BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  What is a very good prime lens ?
What is a very good prime lens for my nikon N-80, between the price range of $350. for landscape and architetchire?...
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February 23, 2005
 
  Looking for first SLR
I'd like to purchase a camera for my photography class, and it must be a film, manual SLR camera. I want it to be something I can use even after the course, but I'm frankly clueless about w...
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February 22, 2005
 
  buying a 35mm slr camera
I'm thinking about buying a Canon RebleGII SLR Camera kit with 2 lenes.A 35-80and a 75-300. This will be my first SLRCamera,Do you think this would be a goodstarter camera to begin with?Thank y...
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February 21, 2005
 
  300mm max zoom lens on a budget.
Hello! I'm looking to buy a zoom that's around 80-300 or 75-300 for sports and such and I'm checking online stores since local shops don't seem to have a lot of brands to chose fr...
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April 11, 2005
 
  what is a wide angle lens?
I'm curious if I would benefit from purchasing a wide angle lens for my SLR camera? What are the pros of a wide angle and what type of photography is it usually used for?Thanks...
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February 27, 2005
 
  Stroboframe/Off shoe camera cord
I was told by a photographer to purchase a stroboframe and a off camera shoe cord for when I'm photographing weddings to keep flash away from camera. The only thing is I have a phoenix flach on...
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February 20, 2005
 
  What size lenses are best for beginner?
What size lenses are best for beginners? I just bought a Canon AE-1 with a 50mm 1:1.8 lens. I would like to expand my equipment but am confused about lens sizes, teleconverters, and expansion tube...
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February 20, 2005
 
  To choose camera
I am looking to buy a film SLR camera. The competition is between NIKON F75 and CANON EOS 300X. Please suggest which one is better. Please also suggest whihc of these is better from the point of vi...
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February 21, 2005
 
  Camera Arm/Bracket?
I am not exactly sure if that is what it is called. But it attaches to your camera you mount your flash on the arm/bracket and you can swivel the arm so you can move the flash around, left to right...
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February 18, 2005
 
  Monopod
This is not the best category, but I am shooting with film.I'm considering buying a monopod as we are going to China in April, and weight will be a factor, as well as shooting in crowded areas....
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February 07, 2008
 
  Studio lights
Has anyone heard of studio light by Yake?...
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June 02, 2005
 
  studio lights
What is the differnece between mono lights and slave lights?Umbrella reflector vs umbrellas?I was looking at this kit that only has 1 mono light and a slave light, plus 1umbrella reflector and one ...
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February 09, 2005
 
  Camera Flash
I have a new Canon EOS T2 35mm Cameraand trying to decide between on a flash for this camera; I have been focusing on the Canon 420EX and Sunpak PZ5000AF. I would appreciate any feeback on this su...
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February 13, 2005
 
  Sunpak Flashes
I am looking into buying either a Sunpak Electronic Flash Auto 522or a Sunpak Auto 511 Thyristor Flash. My question is: Will this work with my Pentax K1000 or ME? I will be using this in wedding...
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February 08, 2005
 
  CANON, MINOLTA & NIKON COMPARISON
Kindly tell me which Auto Focus SLR Model camera is better between CANON EOS Series, Nikon & Minolta Dynax/Maxxum Series in a reasonable price (btweeen us $300)Give me some information about Mi...
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February 08, 2005
 
  all glass lenses( vant to take professionel slides
I vant to buy a 35 mm slr with all glass lenses to take professionel slides.I was thinking of buying two new Nikon bodys (3 d matrix)with manual focus over the net.And then buy lots of used manual ...
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February 07, 2005
 
  minolta 24mm lens to buy
I am looking for a 24mm lens for my Minolta XD5. I found a nice Vivitar and a Sigma. Could you advice me which to choose? I am also open to other suggestions. Do you know an online photo shop that...
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February 04, 2005
 
  Is it worth buying lenses?
I would love to be able to buy a high-quality professional camera, however, I have to wait until at least a year before I can buy professional equipment- maybe even longer since I plan on taking so...
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February 02, 2005
 
  Which flim to buy? Please Help. Thanks.
Hi I'm a senior in highschool and currently shoot with my Nikon D70 for Yearbook, newspaper, etc. However, I need to shoot film for my photography class (still life, landscapes, not much motio...
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February 02, 2005
 
  Studio Lights, Please help
I trying to start up a small home studio. I still shoot film with a canon elan 7n. I was wondering which lights are better for starters. I saw this three piece lighting set by Impact for $ 199.00 w...
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February 14, 2005