Equipment recommendation questions should be specific about budget and goals, yet general enough to be useful to as many readers as possible. Equipment recommendation answers should be worded to be as useful as possible to the broadest range of readers, and when possible account for future price ...
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Choosing first lens for Nikon D-90 body
I'm looking to get a prime lens to go with the Nikon D-90 body. I'm looking at 50mm or 35mm and f/1.8 or f/1.4 and AF or AF-S. It appears that VR (Vibration Reduction) is not an option for any of ...
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What camera is very similar to the Canon G11/G12, but with greater optical zoom and shooting speed?
I will be taking wildlife and scenery photos demanding a much greater zoom than the 5X that the canon G11/G12 has. The rest of the features (except the shooting speed) are very nice as is the price ...
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Is the Manfrotto 190XPROB a good first tripod for a student with an entry-level DSLR?
I have a Canon Digital EOS 400D (XTi) and am looking into purchasing my first tripod. I was wondering whether the Manfrotto 190XPROB would be a good choice as a first tripod and what head I should get ...
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3rd party lenses - compatibility & value
I'm looking at a 3rd party lens for my Nikon d5000. A friend of mine was shooting with a Canon and using a Tamron zoom telephoto lens (70mm - 300mm). The largest focal point I have w/ one of my lenses ...
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How do I choose an extension tube for macro photography?
I'm looking for an extension tube for my DSLR. Any suggestions? I see a lot on the internet, but I cannot figure out which is the best.
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What is the best Canon telephoto zoom lens (around $1500-$2000) for general use?
Looking for a good telephoto zoom lens from Canon, I consider : Canon EF 100-400mm f/4,5-5,6L IS USMCanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2,8L IS II USMWhat do you recommend?
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Where should one go in terms of equipment for event shooting after a D7000 kit?
I'm still new at photography -- really, it is going to be a long while before I can get close to the potential out of the D7000 kit. However, Microsoft recently has been giving me the opportunity to ...
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What should I look for when buying a used or new camera via Ebay?
I'm looking at buying my first DSLR (Canon). It's a bit expensive in store (I've already picked the model) so I started looking on Ebay. Some people are selling still in box with warranty and some are ...
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How do I choose a macro lens for a Canon APS-C camera?
I have a Canon 40D and like taking macro shots sometimes, so I'm thinking of buying a macro lens. I'd also like the lens to double up as a portrait lens. I'm not a super serious photographer, so my ...
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Are there any Canon EF-S prime lenses or tele-zooms?
Canon is supposed to have introduced the EF-S system for the APS-C cameras to make smaller\lighter lenses and keep the costs low. However, most of their EF-S lenses are general purpose zooms in the ...
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What Canon lens would one use for Sartorialist-like street photography?
You probably know Scott Schuman and his blog (The Sartorialist). What kind of lens (that is not expensive) would you recommend for Canon 550D to achieve similar effect (in terms of DoF etc.)? I'm a ...
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What should I look for in a camera/tripod for photographing microfilm machines and books/documents?
I am a graduate student studying history, and I am in the market for a new digital camera for the purpose of photographic images off of microfilm machines, and also old books and documents that I find ...
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Aside from sharpness & speed, what are the benefits to photo composition\optical quality provided by premium lenses over their cheaper counterpart?
I have gone through quite a few lens reviews and questions on this site that recommend expensive lenses over their cheaper counterparts. From what I've seen in the reviews, there is a marked ...
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Where can I buy a camera off the internet?
Can you list some of the trusted websites for buying cameras and lenses that deliver inside USA?
I am looking to buy a camera, and have heard that you can get some very good package deals (camera + ...
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What is good equipment to buy/hire for a generalist photographer, new to event photography?
I'll soon be covering an event, and my existing lens set isn't necessarily ideal for low-light people photography.
As with many events, this may be both indoors and outside, and runs throughout the ...
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What is a good softbox for small hotshoe flash?
What are the good softboxes for a small flash like a Canon Speedlite 430EX, for example?
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What is different between the Lensbaby Spark and Lensbaby Muse?
I wanted to try out the Lensbaby. The initial range has Muse and the Spark. Spark being the newer one has a lot of documentation and reviews on the net and is cheaper too. But Muse on the other hand ...
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Does it make sense getting any of these “extra” lens packages?
I see many extra lenses on bestbuy.com sold with the Nikon D7000 I am interested in buying.
Are any worth it? Are they any good? And, since they bundle them, is the price better then buying the ...
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I'm getting started in photography and taking a photography class — what camera should I buy?
For a long time, I wanted to start as hobbyist photographer, thus soon I will be taking a photography class in my city where I will be able to learn the basics of photography.
At this point my ...
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Portrait photography of children (Christmas)
I floated an offer to my family to photograph my neices and nephews for Christmas. Now, we're doing this with plenty of time for them to get professional work done if mine don't really come out great, ...
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Tripod that is mobile yet sturdy and light
What tripod would be recommended that is sturdy enough not to wobble in the wind, yet is light enough and easily and quickly movable so that I can use it to trek up hills, through awkward places and ...
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How can I select a good monopod for under $100?
We have two good questions that are similar to this this question discusses how good monopods are. And this one talks about tripods under $100. The second was the inspiration for this question.
I am ...
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How do I choose a point and shoot camera under $400?
I need a P&S camera for my family. They would probably use it for family functions,trips etc. I want a camera with flash for taking good night photos with a decent quality. They are not ...
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Besides the Pentax K-7, K-5, and 645D, what cameras are rated for operation below 0 °C (32 °F)?
The Pentax K-7, K-5, and 645D are rated for operation down to -10 °C (14 °F). This is a selling point of the K-7/K-5/645D, and they are specifically tested to operate reliably at this temperature ...
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How to align camera perpendicular to the object?
When shooting 2D objects (e.g., artwork), what is the easiest way to make sure that the optical axis of the camera is aligned perpendicular to the object? That is, how do I avoid any perspective ...
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Kenko extension tubes or no name tubes?
I'm planning to buy extension tubes for my Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. I found Kenko for about $150 but then again there are the others which are going for about $10 or less which does not mention of a ...
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What retro design, compact-sized digital cameras are there?
I've recently started shooting with the Canon AE-1 Program and am loving it. I do enjoy the film look (it's rather expensive in the long term though) but it's the way I use the camera that really ...
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What companies offer an IR camera filter?
I'm planning on converting a Nikon D50 to dedicated infrared, replacing the internal IR cut filter with one that will block visible light, and pass infrared.
Google has turned up a couple sites, and ...
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Should I wait for product version X to be released before buying the now-current version?
As rumors predict the launch of the new version of a product "soon", do you think it is interesting to wait for a few months before buying a new instance of the by-then "old" version of the product ...
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Are there websites which compare digital cameras based on technical image quality?
There are lot of sites, which compare digital cameras by parameters, user experience and etc.
I looking for a website which has some kind of procedure to test image quality and compares digital ...
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Replacing my XXD with a 7D?
My goto camera is still my 5D Mark II. As I primarily shoot landscape, I love Wide Angle on a Full Frame body.
That said, I do occasionally shoot animals and people running.
The 5D Mark II's AF ...
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Sigma 70-200mm vs. Nikon 80-200mm auto-focus speed
I'm considering the newest Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO MACRO HSM II and comparing it against the older (but still for sale) Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D ED.
These are roughly in the same price class, ...
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Is there a 3rd-party Canon intervalometer which will drive both a 7D and a Rebel T3i?
I'm looking to buy an intervalometer for my kit. I have a canon 7D and a T3i, which use incompatible connectors (why, Canon, why?) which means if I buy the Canon units, I need to buy one for each body ...
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Should I get a fast CF card?
I'm wondering whether I should go for a faster card (e.g. SanDisk Extreme series) or can do just fine with slower card (e.g. SanDisk Ultra series) for use with Canon EOS 7D. I'm not planning to ...
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Should I consider spending more money now on a body if I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon?
I know the general advice is to spend money on lenses and avoid spending on the camera body.
However, I'm in a position where I intend to purchase a camera to last for 15 or 20 years. I'm not a ...
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Should I upgrade my D40 to a D5100, D90, or D7000?
I've owned a Nikon D40 for about 4 years now, and I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade... just I don't know what camera to upgrade to. I have an upcoming trip to India for a month, and I want to make ...
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Tele-zoom lens choices for Nikon 1 J1?
I recently got a Nikon 1 J1 camera and would like a bigger lens, I've been looking on the internet for answers but can't seem to find anything. I was looking for a 30-110mm size or larger at a ...
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Small-ish camera recommendations for a beginner on a safari
My friend is going on a safari in Africa this year. She wants to buy a new camera because she has an old point and shoot and doesn't feel like she'll get "quality" pictures.
She doesn't have a ...
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Which battery grip should I get for my Canon 60D and why?
I'd like to buy a Canon 60D battery grip not only for the extra battery power but also, and mainly because of the added size and the extra buttons. (I have huge hands)
My question is; How is this ...
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What are the types of camera supports, and when to use which?
What are the types of pods and which pod is suitable for which situation?
Is there a camera holder which can be curled around the shoulders and neck?
What are the pros and cons of them all?
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What to buy first after getting the first DSLR?
I got my first DSLR (Canon 600D) with the 18-55 EF-S lens, now I'm considering to go a further step and buy stuff for my gear but I really can't decide what to buy first. There are a lot of choices ...
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What features should one look for when selecting a flash?
I have been thinking of getting a flash to improve my low light photography (particularly indoors). However, there seem to be a number of different models available at similar price points (budget of ...
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What on-camera geotagger do you recommend for a Nikon DSLR?
I'm looking to purchase an on camera geo tagging device. I currently have this one for my Nikon D40. I'm upgrading to the Nikon D700 which is compatable with on body gps devices, and I'd rather not ...
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What type of lens should I get for an air show?
I went to an air show yesterday, I took a few nice pictures of the Red arrows which is great, but they look so far away, even smaller than by eye.
I've got a Nikon D3000 with the kit lens. What type ...
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What Budget DSLR has bracketing modes?
I need recommendations on entry level budget DSLRs with plenty of bracketing modes (exposure, F-stops, etc for HDR and DOF shots). I am in Germany and am willing to spend upto €600. The brand doesn't ...
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What camera will give me the most clarity for simple photography?
I am looking to buy a digital camera or a SLR for simple photography. By that I mean, photographs of family and such. I am not interested in professional photography or complex stuff like the ...
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 vs some other camera - which do you recommend?
I have used my first camera (Sony A-300) for 2 years already. It is okay but I want something new and better, and have a budget of between 1200 and 1300 euros. A couple months ago I talked to a local ...
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How do I choose a bridge camera for an aspiring photographer? [duplicate]
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How do I choose a bridge camera?
I have to buy a new camera for my brother. He's not such as a expert to buy a reflex, I mean... not yet. So I'd like to buy a bridge ...
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How can I get to 400mm+ for wildlife photography on a budget of around £1000 with a Canon DSLR?
I am asking a question that might have been asked many times in the past. However, I like to hear some advice for my situation so.
Basically I am looking to invest some money on my photography for ...
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What the best telephoto zoom lens for everyday use with a Canon 7d with a $2500 budget?
I tend to shoot outdoors / landscapes / nature significantly more than I do portraits. I was looking at the Tamron (i think) 50-500 - because it seems so damn fun. But that's the kind of upward ...
