BetterPhoto Q&A: Film-Based Camera Equipment

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  Flash meter
I am looking for some flash meter for the studio/strobe photography. I was looking at Wein 500B Standard-Incident Flash. I wonder if someone has used it and give me if it is good meter. I am also l...
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July 07, 2004
 
  Nikon F80
I am looking at purchasing a Nikon F80 and was wanting to find out what setup would be best to be purchased with this to get the most out of it. I was thinking of a Nikon body then 24mm Wide Angle,...
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July 21, 2004
 
  Where to find lens adapters
Wher can I find a lens adapter that will me to connect my Maxxum 5 to a spotting scope used for hunting as well as other uses?...
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June 28, 2004
 
  What Flash can I use w/Maxxum 5?
I have been told by several different sales persons that only the 5600 & 3600 flash models will work on my Minolta Maxxum 5. My camera manual shows several flash options,so why are they telling...
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September 07, 2004
 
  Is a reverse lens attachment available
Is a reverse lens attachment available for the Minolta Maxxum series?...
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June 25, 2004
 
  CABLE RELEASE FOR CANON EOS REBEL II
I have a Canon EOS Rebel II and it doesn't have a socket for cable release. Is there any way to connect a cable release to that camera? At this point, I can't afford another camera, so pl...
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July 14, 2004
 
  which flash to use with canon rebel G
I am looking at buying a flash to use with my canon rebel G and am wondering if the Speedlite 420EZ will work and how it performs on this camera.Can anyone help me with this?...
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June 25, 2004
 
  How to add equipment to a review listing
How can I add a product and its review to the listing?...
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June 24, 2004
 
  Flash Units
What do I need to know about flash units? And what is a good ("easy priced") flash unit for a Mamiya 645?...
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June 23, 2004
 
  Things to consider in choosing a Studio Light kit
I am looking for a 2 light studio set up. I am setting a small home studio in one of the rooms in my house. Size may be 14x14 or 14x 16. I can spend $500-600 on the whole set up (excluding backdrop...
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June 25, 2004
 
  Purchase of telephoto lens for manual camera
I have a Vivitar 4000s manual camera and want to buy a telephoto lens (70-300 or so). I have been searching ebay and other websites but a little confused. I found a lens that meets my needs but n...
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June 21, 2004
 
  Metz 36CT-2 Flash
Any one know where I can get a manual for an old Metz 36CT-2 I got with an old but great Nikon F3..Bought it on ebay . Metz themselves havent got access to the manual so cant help thereCheersGuy...
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September 09, 2004
 
  300-100mm Long Lenses for Canon Rebel X?
Are there long lenses up to 1000mm that are compatible with the Canon Rebel X (equivalent of Rebel 2000)? Some say yes, others no. I need to do alot of wildlife, landscape and long-range action p...
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June 20, 2004
 
  Enlargers
I have the option to buy a Durst AC 800 for $250 or a Rollei 6x7 cxl for $50 and I may have the option of an Omega Super Chromega Dichroic II D for $200. I am wondering if any of you could give me...
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June 19, 2004
 
  How to choose a lens
I need some advice.Would using a zoom lens i.e. 70-300mm at it's longest focal length be feasible for extended use, or would buying afixed focal length lens - 300mm or longer be the way to go?U...
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June 18, 2004
 
  What is the best lens
I use the Minolta Maxxum 5 as camera of choice,with the Quantaray 28-105mm zoom lens & the Quantaray 70-300mm zoom lens as my primary lenses. I am considering acquiring a fixed focal length len...
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June 17, 2004
 
  how much better mf than 35mm w/210 macro
Hi Jeff:I have a Nikon N2000 with a 28-210 macro zoom, and get great pictures, butI want to start making money with themand am suddenly aware of the technicalcrevass between me and the pros. I like...
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June 16, 2004
 
  Canon Lens Selection
I'd like to buy a new lens, but I'm torn between two. I'll mainly use it for portraits and some weddings. Which lens has the best image quality (sharpness, etc.): Canon 28-105 USM or...
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June 15, 2004
 
  CANON REBEL TYPE
hi, I am looking into buying a canon rebel,a nd i'm kind of overwhelemed by all the different types of versions they have, which wa sis the best????????? thanks...
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June 14, 2004
 
  Please best macro pentax lens
Please does anybody knows about a good macro manual focus pentax lens? Thanks...
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June 13, 2004