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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Which laptop has the best display for photographic processing?
I'm planing to get myself a new laptop for processing my shots in Lightroom. I shoot in RAW and then process all my images in LR.
I'm looking for a laptop, 15.6 inch with the best LCD. So far I've ...
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What gives lenses a cinematic feel?
Maybe this is far to broad a question, but I'm not sure I can do better:
I'm interested in using a cheap DSLR for movies (hacked Panasonic GH1). I am a good artist, but I don't know anything about ...
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How should I choose a flatbed scanner for scanning prints?
I have several dozen to a hundred or so color prints I would like to scan. They are snapshots taken in the last 20 years and are mostly 4x6".
I would like help choosing a flatbed scanner to do this ...
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What kind of backdrop works best for a home studio setup?
I want to grow my home setup, and am working on finding the right background for portraiture.
I was looking at a black velour photo backdrop am wondering what I should consider. Should it be ...
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Equipment for shooting while on a bike?
I'm looking for suggestions on equipment to use for shooting while riding the bike (road-bike, for that matter). My list of requirements would be:
Light
To be fixed on the handle bar
Durable or ...
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Inexpensive flash with full ETTL support
I've been planning to get the Canon 430EX, but I'd love to save a little cash, so I started looking at other 3rd party flashes. I've found a few that claim to have ETTL II support, but being so much ...
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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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How do I choose a camera bag?
What considerations should I factor in when choosing a camera bag of a given style, and how important is each one?
For a question on the different bag styles, see: What different styles of camera ...
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Alternative photosensitive materials
Apart from film and photographic paper, what are the most interesting photosensitive materials on to which photographic images can be successfully exposed?
For example, the artists Heather Ackroyd ...
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What (important) controls are missing from EOS 1000D (w.r.t 5xxD)
I am planning to converge on the Canon EOS 1000D as the camera to purchase. The other considerations were EOS 500D and EOS 550D, but they are much more than what I want to spend right now. (2nd hand ...
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What is the best equipment for a good (semi-)professional color management?
I actually use a GretaMacbeth ColorChecker 24 to be able to produce .dng and have a good color checking.
Now it is time to reach a better result, taking in to account a better calibration of the ...
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What are factors to look at when going from a entry level DSLR to a higher level?
I am currently using an entry level DSLR (Canon 550D). In the future I am looking to move from my current camera to something more professional. My use would be general use including macro, wildlife, ...
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What focal length lens do I need for photographing the moon?
I would like to know whether it is possible to photograph moon without any flaws with a canon EOS 550d..
Also to get an image of the moon as close as the following image, what kind of ...
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Why and when would you consider Canon 17-55 lens over 24-105?
If I'm to buy a cropped sensor Canon camera for personal needs (family shootings, treveling etc - probably 75% outdoors some macro like + portraits + streetshootings + landscapes, 25% indoors mostly ...
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What's the best lens for taking pictures of cakes?
What is the best lens to take pictures of cakes? My camera is a Nikon D300s.
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What type of equipment does one need for taking night shots of moving objects with minimal blur?
What type of equipment does one need for taking shots at night, of moving targets? Not specific lenses or anything, but what attributes would such a lens need to have?
O. Winston Link has some great ...
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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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What is a good camera for a beginner looking to learn it all from a technical standpoint?
I am a graduate student in image processing and computer vision, and I'd like to get into photography. I want to purchase a camera that isn't a black box, where I can experiment and learn about how ...
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What Nikon lens to buy to make photos of birds?
Currently, the zoomiest lens I have is a Nikon 18-200mm. I want to be able to take photos of wildlife, or in most cases birds, which I can't do at 200mm.
For a long time, I wanted to purchase a Nikon ...
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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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What do you take on a hike as a landscape photographer?
I have a trip to the lake district national park (UK) in a few weeks. I want to know from personal experiences what kit is essential and what can be done without on a landscape trip that involves some ...
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What are hidden-gem “bang for the buck” lenses for Nikon?
I'm about to buy a D700 Nikon (no, NOT D800). I have no Nikon equipment at all.
I'll initially be retaining my "main" Sony based system while I get the D700 'up to speed'. In time I expect to have to ...
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Is there a very small but robust tripod?
During my trips when I do landscape photography, I often can't take my tripod. It's too big and too heavy. If the weight can be managed by buying a more expensive one, the size remains a problem.
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Are there any cameras which transfer photos to PC without interaction
I want to buy a secondary compact camera which is able to transfer photos immediately to my PC via WiFi/Bluetooth/anything.
Don't want to go through pressing 10 buttons to get 1 photo on PC. Just ...
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Is there a Canon equivalent of the Nikon D3100? If so, what is it?
I am looking to buy an Entry level DSLR, and had decided on Canon system due to lens availability with friends, and general popularity amongst my peer group here.
I am planning on general ...
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What kind of lighting equipment should I have as a Strobist beginner?
What kind of lighting equipment should I have as a beginner?
Basically I want to take some great portrait pictures with a decent lighting equipment.
Any suggestion towards strobist accessories?
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Can you recommend a small camera bag to fit medium SLR, superzoom lens, and small flash?
I just ordered a D7000, the 18-200 Nikkor lens, and a SB-400 flash, and I'm now looking for a bag to carry just these items. I'd like an over-the-shoulder type.
Would this work? I don't know if the ...
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Light Tent Recommendations?
I'm looking to buy a smallish light tent (1 or 2 feet on a side) and there seems to be quite an array of options. Are there any that are any better than any others? Or should I just go with whatever ...
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Which intervalometer for time-lapse astrophotography will work with a Canon 450D?
I've long been interested in astrophotography, and it was one of the primary reasons I purchased my Canon 450D about 15 months ago. I've been working on getting milky way shots for the last 6 months, ...
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What differences exist between third-party and official lenses for Canon APS-C DSLRs?
I am just another guy who just taken up photography as a social hobby who enjoys taking pics of everyday life, social events / parties & some portraits. Need camera for short overseas trip (2-3 ...
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Should I consider a used Tachihara 4x5" Large-Format camera or an equivalent new alternative?
As my primary photographic interests lie in landscape photography, I've been seriously looking into buying a large-format camera. In my research, I encountered the Tachihara 4x5", which is a ...
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Is it necessary to use a full-frame camera to get the best out of my Canon EF 180mm f3.5 L?
I do mostly handheld macro photography and I currently own a Canon 40D. I want to buy a new camera and I don't know what is the best choice.
My goal is to get the best of my lens. So I'm not sure if ...
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Is there a simple flash bracket which holds a flash securely?
The flash bracket / umbrella swivel I'm using works just fine, but I'm a little nervous about the way the flash attaches. It's held in place by a combination of friction from screw on the side of the ...
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Can you recommend a macro lens for a micro 4/3 camera?
I've recently purchased a micro 4/3 camera (Panasonic GF1), and I'm aware that with an appropriate adapter, I can use a large variety of third-party lenses.
I'm interested in experimenting with macro ...
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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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What equipment and resources would help an aspiring strobist?
I have a Nikon D700 and an SB-900, and I'm interested in getting started with off-camera flash for portraits.
I've skimmed strobist, but I'm looking for some really simple instructions for how to get ...
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Can anyone suggest an intervalometer for the Nikon D90?
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for intervalometers for a Nikon D90. The D90 lacks a remote port, so it has to be triggered either by USB or IR, which limits the 3rd party remotes it is ...
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Why are the “MG” Canon printers better for photography then the “MX”?
Looking at consumer level printers, but wanting to get the best bang for my buck, I noticed that Canon has two separate lines of all-in-one printers. The "MG" line they advertise as "Photo All-In-One" ...
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How do I carry a tripod around?
I just ordered a Dolica tripod which came with a bag. I'm wondering how photographers typically carry their tripods around.
If I am going specifically on a photography trip, then there's no problem ...
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What other options to an Olympus Tough should we consider?
We need a new compact camera, we liked our Olympus tough that we brought about 3 years ago as:
It has buttons that are easy for my wife to use (she has mild Cerebral Palsy)
It does not beak when it ...
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Looking for a new zoom lens for a DX frame Nikon, should I get Nikon 18-200mm or something else?
(I thought this question would already have been asked/answered here, but if it is I can't find it.)
I'll soon be doing some handheld indoor/low-light photography, so I want a VR lens to help with ...
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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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What affordable lights should I use for a number of large, very bright light-boxes?
I'm working on printing a number of large, very bright backlit prints.
I need lots of lights that are affordable since I'll be needing quite a number of 'em.
My other concern is color reproduction, ...
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Camera for a toddler [duplicate]
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What is a good set of features to look for in a camera for kids?
I'm looking for a digi cam for my almost 3 year old (for her birthday). The kid's cameras are ...
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How do I decide between the Canon 55-250mm or 70-300mm + 50mm?
I just bought a Canon Rebel T2i (EOS550D/Kissx4) with 18-55mm kit-lens and I have an additional $300 USD to spend on a lens. I had decided to buy a Canon EF-S 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (without IS) and a Canon ...
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Best easy-to-carry-around Canon (or ANY OTHER) camera plus lenses for bird /wildlife/landscape photography (hobby)?
Apologies for the long post..Just want to give as much info as possible.
I am looking for a suitable camera & lens. Open to suggestions!
Initial plan was to buy a Canon 600d.
This is a hobby ...
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How come there are no 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses with image stabilization?
There definitely aren't any Canon or Nikon lenses. I also have not seen any third party lenses. I can think of two reasons for this:
There is some technical limitation (which I tend to doubt since ...
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What characteristics matter in a mouse for photo editing?
I'm in the market for a new mouse. I had an ancient (cerca ~1998?) Logitech mouse that I really liked, but for reasons too boring to explain, it's time for a new one.
What characteristics matter ...
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What lenses are best for food photography?
What lenses are best for taking photos of cooked dishes?
In some articles, I have read that I can have great results with lenses f/1.4 because they are cheap and they give that nice blurred ...
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Canon 40D or 5D?
I'm currently shooting with a 450D using mainly a 50mm f/1.8 and sometimes the kit lens, but am gonna buy a 85mm f/1.8 and a 35mm f/2. Thing is I want to upgrade my body as well as I found some rather ...
