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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Is focal range the only significant difference between Canon's EF-S 18-135 IS and 18-200 IS lenses?
Is there any difference in performance (other than focal range) between Canon's EF-S 18-135 IS and 18-200 IS kit lenses, in terms of sharpness, contrast, AF speed, or anything else?
I can't decide ...
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How to chose a compact or mirrorless camera?
The number of different compact cameras is just crazy. Each brand has some dozens of camera.
I personaly have some features in mind:
i want Prosumer satisfying image quality, that is:
colors ...
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What lens do I need to do product photography with my Olympus E500?
I have an Olympus E500 camera passed onto my by my father in law and since fallen in love with photography. I now have a client who is requesting a product shoot of some of his products and I would ...
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Is the Olympus EP3L a good choice for 3D Macro?
I'm interested in getting an Olympus EPL3 for amateur use.
In order of importance I'd like to be able to do the following:
Macro 3D
General purpose; portraits and panoramas
Time-lapse
Is this a ...
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What lenses should I take with my Nikon D5100 for a trip through China and Nepal?
I'll be travelling through China/Nepal this coming September and have been trying to figure out which lenses would suit me best during my trip. I'll be visiting many temples/ monasteries and many ...
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Looking for a good, cheap entry-level telephoto lens for Nikon D5100
I currently own a Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm kit and am looking for a good, cheap entry-level telephoto lens.
I'm a beginner, and plan to do wildlife, nature and landscape photography with an ...
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Which Canon T2i bundle is better to get?
I'm looking to upgrade from my Canon 450d to the T2i. There are two bundles: one that comes with body and two Canon lenses, 18-55mm and 55-250mm, for $799 and, on Amazon, there's the Canon with EF-S ...
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Are there any drawbacks to buying a white box item?
My friend just bought Canon T3i body only and he is looking for a lens. We decided Canon's 18-135mm would fit him as all purpose lens as a beginner.
Here is the lens we found... but it says 'White ...
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What's the best way to shoot infra red?
I am new to the photography world and own a Canon 600D, I quite like some of the infra-red shots I've looked at. Is there a special lens required or does the camera need to be modified by other means ...
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What filters should I get for mountain landscape photography?
I'm visiting the mountains of La Plagne in France. I'm hoping to get some nice photographs of the snow covered mountains while I'm there. I'm thinking of getting some filters for to use with my Cokin ...
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Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM or Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS to replace a broken kit lens?
I'm looking to upgrade the 18-55 kit lens I got with my 450D. I finally settled choosing between these two.
Which one would you get and why?
I do mostly amateur photography on my spare time, trips ...
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Would a Panasonic G3 be able to handle low-light conditions on a South African safari?
I'm going on safari in South Africa and wondering if a micro 4/3 camera will be able to handle the low light conditions (since safaris are at dawn and dusk). Specifically, I'm looking at the ...
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Is it worth buying an expensive CPL filter over an e-bay cheap one?
I have already got a circular polarizer filter (CPL) filter for my canon EF-S 18-55mm and it is working fine, although the quality goes down a bit compared to when I don't have the filter on, but its ...
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Is the Quality Inconsistent on the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L MkI lens?
I'm considering buying a Canon 24-70 L Mk I.
There is one thing that scares me a bit, though: reading reviews around the intertubes it appears that a fair number of people had to send their copy back ...
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How can I improve shots in the dark, when tripod or flash are not available?
About once a year, at my school we have this event called "Humans versus Zombies", whereby there are these "missons" that occur in the dark at night. I've been trying to capture what goes on there:
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Nikkor 55-300mm or Nikkor 70-300mm on a D7000? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why is the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR twice as costly as Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX?
I'm looking for a telephoto Nikon lens for my D7000 and ...
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Is the Canon 5D MKII with Canon EF 17-40 f4 L a good combination for interior real estate photography?
95% of my photography is real estate interiors - 5% being those propertys' exteriors. Most images are displayed on the web, some go to press, some to print - so good quality is required. I mainly ...
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Will switching from a Nikon D60 to a Canon EOS 60D be better for night photography, city photography, and portraits?
I am currently using Nikon D60 and have been itching to upgrade for some time. There are a lot of things about Canon EOS 60D that seem very appealing to me. The higher resolution, the sensor that ...
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Best websites to find deals on purchasing Digital Camera / Equipment?
What are the best websites ( other than Amazon ) to find deals on purchasing digital cameras and equipment?. Canon EOS 60 D is on my wishlist and I am looking for Discount / Deals.
Most of my ...
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One expensive (L) lens or a variety of cheaper lenses, or a better body?
I'm a photography enthusiast, my current equipment are the following:
Canon EOS 1000D
EF-S 18-55mm (the kit lens)
Sigma 55-200mm
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (the one i enjoy the most)
Now so you can ...
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How can I syncronize simultaneous shots taken with two cameras?
How can I capture two simultaneous shots using two cameras and two cameramen? For example I want to capture one person throwing a frisbee while the other person is chasing it down. I'm not trying to ...
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What do I need to take better landscapes and low light sports photos?
I have a Nikon D5000, and Nikon 70-300mm VR Nikon 18-55mm lenses.
I am looking to improve my basketball, soccer, football, and baseball photos, and also scenery photos. My pictures in a gym or low ...
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Will software make a bigger difference in the quality of my work than more hardware?
The photography budget genie took a **** on my driveway so now I have some money to spend on gear. The only thing that is stopping me is that I am wondering whether it would be more worthwhile to ...
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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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What 300mm lens to get for my Nikon camera for wildlife photography in a national park?
I'm shopping for a 300mm lens for my Nikon D60. Which lens do you suggest? I want to use it mostly to capture images of animals in the Kruger National Park?
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77mm UV filter - which one to get? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to shop for a lens filter?
After deliberating for a long time, which ultra wide lens to get for my Nikon D90 I will go for the Tokina 11-16mm, which I have found for ...
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Should I consider any other hood for 1.8G 50mm rather than the default one?
The supplied lens hood with Nikon's 50mm f/1.8 G is HB-47 Bayonet Lens Hood, as mentioned on the tech specs for that lens.
Is it the best for this lens or should I look for a better one? If yes, then ...
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What are my options for an FX wide-angle prime to suit the D800's successor?
I have a D700 which I'm not planning to replace at this point in Nikon's product cycle. I'll porbably buy the D800's successor. Not because I don't like the D800 (especially its usability ...
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Will a LensCoat BodyGuard CB fit a Canon EOS 1000D?
I'd like to buy a LensCoat BodyGuard for my Canon EOS 1000D.
I'm in doubt because my model isn't listed in that page, so I wonder if it fits it or no. Any experience?
Then, I live in Italy, so I ...
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What should I replace the Nikon D40X with? [closed]
Since my Nikon d40x decided to die (shutter problem, shop says repair will cost more than camera is worth), I have the joy of looking for an replacement.
I was mostly content with what I could do ...
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What underwater strap keeps my equipment safe and usable?
I have heard of a few options, such as a "float strap"(example), the rubber strap that comes with 35mm disposable cameras(example), and a wrist mount(example).
I have heard of these, but have no ...
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If I have an 85mm lens for portraits, is a 50mm useful as well?
I recently got my Canon EF 85mm f1.8, after lot of thought over if I should buy Canon EF 85mm f1.8 or Canon EF 50mm f1.4, I decided on 85mm so that I can shoot portraits of people even from a ...
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Recommendations for a small to mid sized camera bag which will hold a laptop?
I'm doing research on a camera bag. I'm looking for a small book bag to carry my d70 with 18-70 attached, a 70-300, my 8-16, and MacBook pro. I'm interested in finding a camera bag that can also hold ...
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What do Pentax, Sony, and Olympus DSLRs offer that differs from Canon and Nikon?
We have a question and answers outlining the significant differences between the "big two" DSLR brands. I'm interested in the other DSLR makers, and how the cameras they make compare in terms of ...
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Have options for a good quality starter kit for a Canon APS-C changed since 2010?
I am buying Canon EOS 60D. I am looking to put together a starter kit and I saw this question talking about two good lenses to get for a not-so-expensive Canon camera.
However, that question is from ...
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What lens for my Nikon D3100 will provide great bokeh and keep up with fast-moving kids?
I have a Nikon D3100. I'm trying to buy a lens that will mainly take outside pictures of kids with great bokeh. I can't decide between 35, 50, or 85mm.
I'm worried about autofocus as well. With ...
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What camera should a student buy to transition into professional work?
I'm studying photography to became a professional photographer, and I want to buy a professional camera. Because it's expensive, I want to buy the right one the first time. I want it to last through ...
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Would I be better off with an older camera and a two-zoom kit or a newer one with a single IS kit lens?
For around the same price, I can get:
Canon EOS 500D + EF18-55 + EF75-300
or
Canon EOS 550D + EF-S 18-55 IS
Which of these camera combinations are better? The older 500D with two lenses or a newer ...
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Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS offer significant benefit over the Canon EF-S 18-55mm?
Does the Image Stability feature of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS make any difference compared to older non-IS version (Canon EF-S 18-55mm)? Which version is better?
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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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Screw-in or square filters in the field?
I currently carry a circular polarizer and a screw-in 4X ND with me in the field. I've decided it's time to upgrade my filters, because there are too many times when I really need an 8X ND (or more) ...
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How good is the Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod?
Planning to buy a tripod for my Nikon D90 and after some analysis i came up with Manfrotto 055XPROB, though everything seems quite good but one thing which is a worrying me is its weight.
I saw one ...
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What do I need to do tilt-shift with a micro four-thirds camera?
I'm a newbie when it comes to photography.
I currently own a Panasonic Lumix GF1 and would like to learn the tilt-shift technique. How does it work, what tools do I need, what software do I need as ...
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Should I choose the AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D or AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G for my Nikon D5100?
I have D5000 DX body and planning to buy a fast lens. I'm stuck on choosing between "AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D" and "AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G".
I was quite leaning towards 50mm f/1.4D, as I had plans ...
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I have a Nikon F60 Manual SLR. What are the digital bodies that I can use with existing lenses
I have a older F60 Manual SLR with good pair of Lenses.
I am looking at buying a Digital SLR, but was advised that my old lenses will not work with the Digital camera as the mounts are different.
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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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Which lens will fill the kit lens gap on the Canon 550D/Rebel Ti?
I own a Canon 550D, Rebel Ti, can anyone recommend a good general purpose zoom lens to bridge the gap between these following lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 70-200mm F/4 L
I would like to upgrade in due ...
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Should I get the prime or zoom kit lens with the Panasonic GF3?
I'm new to lenses, because currently I have the fixed lens Olympus XZ-1. I'm thinking of an upgrade, and I find the Panasonic GF3 very good. It has the option of two kit lenses: A pancake lens at 14mm ...
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Can digital photo frames display slideshows from large photo collections on a USB harddrive?
Looking for a digital photo frame that can show photos from external USB storage doing the following - anyone know of one, please?
• Show photos directly from USB not giving you a file manager to ...
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What is the next step up from the Canon T2i?
I had a Canon T2i that is damaged and so I'm in the market for a new camera. I really enjoyed the T2i and so I am considering getting another one.
From using snapsort.com to compare the T2i with a ...
