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| I've bought the Canon Xsi (450D) | 1/6/2009 | Abe |
Q: I've bought the Canon Xsi (450D), It was sold as a Boxing Week package for Can$699 at Best Buy. I ...
A: I've included three links that will help you to make a comparison. Ultimately, the Canon version is ...
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| Zeiss Contraflex Camera | 1/5/2009 | John Oliverio |
Q: I am trying to find a take up spool for a Zeiss Contraflex Camera. My husband has one of these ...
A: If your contaflex is a medium format (120) camera, then just buy a roll of film and pull the film ...
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| Canon Rebel XS/Sigma Lense | 1/3/2009 | John Oliverio |
Q: I have just purchased a new Canon Rebel XS-digital . I have a Sigma lens 2.8- 28-I'm automatic focus ...
A: Beverly, Many old lenses (for Canon) from Sigma and Tamron will not work on current cameras. I've ...
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| Vintage Leica Camera | 1/1/2009 | David Silver |
Q: We have a Leica camera that was my husband's grandfather's and were wondering what it is worth. It ...
A: You have a Leica IIIf, a traditional 35mm coupled rangefinder camera, made by Leitz of Germany ...
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| Samsung L200 digital camera | 12/29/2008 | Abe |
Q: I received a Samsung L200 digital camera for Christmas. The instruction book isn't worth a flip. It ...
A: That extra bit of information may be the key we need to figure this out. I don't know how old your ...
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| Samsung L200 digital camera | 12/28/2008 | Abe |
Q: I received a Samsung L200 digital camera for Christmas. The instruction book isn't worth a flip. It ...
A: HP is known for having proprietary technology. That is to say, a lot of their components don't work ...
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| About after market lenses | 12/24/2008 | Abe |
Q: I would pick either a 450D or a 50D but not decided yet. Since you have also advised the 40D instead ...
A: I would refer you to slrgear.com which extensively reviews individual lenses both from 3rd party and ...
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| Pick the right DSLR | 12/23/2008 | Abe |
Q: Actually I am looking for a higher end DSLR, I have been taking film and slide with Minolta manual ...
A: It seems you've done a lot of the research already. Good for you! I never recommend Sony DSLR's ...
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| Leica DRP Ernst Leitz Wetzlar | 12/21/2008 | David Silver |
Q: There are 2 numbers on the top 364026 and FI 38079. Also on The front of the camera it says ...
A: First of all, go back and demand that they return the gray case! That is THE correct case for that ...
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| What's the difference between CCD and CMOS sensor | 12/21/2008 | Abe |
Q: I will buy a SLR digital camera soon but I feel difficult to make pick a better one (with a better ...
A: This may have been mostly true 2-3 years ago, but the technology has leveled out somewhat. If you ...
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| camera body # | 12/14/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I own a film maxxum 5 minolta camera. Advise models that would take my current owned lenses and has ...
A: Minolta no longer makes cameras. Their camera division was purchased by Sony last summer. Your ...
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| Rolleiflex Camera & attachments | 12/11/2008 | David Silver |
Q: We are interested in selling my dad's old Rollieflex camera. I have the camera in the original ...
A: From that serial number, you must have a Rolleiflex Automat (type 4, with MX flash synchronization), ...
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| camera lenses | 12/8/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I have a Nikon AF F601 camera with a Nikon 70-210 lens and am looking to buy a Nikon D80, body only, ...
A: Your lens will work on all current Nikon cameras except the D40, D40x and D60. You will loose the 3D ...
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| Kodak Duaflex II camera value | 12/7/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I have found my grandfathers Kodak and a few other cameras. Ansco Clipper with a bellows and a insta ...
A: George, Hello and thanks for the question. I shot with a Duaflex when I was a kid! Used to take ...
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| Sigma SD14 | 12/7/2008 | Abe |
Q: I am currently in eurpe and they have here on sale a Sigma SD14 + 80-200mm, all together for 366$ ...
A: Making a decision to buy or not should be influenced by more than price alone. While the SD14 does ...
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| Flash drive vs. hard drive storage | 12/7/2008 | Gary Mann |
Q: I am in the process of buying a video camera. It comes down to a choice of hard drive vs. flash ...
A: Since flash drive memory prices are falling I would go with the flash drive. Portability and ...
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| Canon Rebel XS | 12/6/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I have purchased this camera for my son, I am a point and shoot person so I know nothing about this ...
A: You have to either buy lenses made by Canon or lenses made by after market companies for Canon ...
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| Canon Rebel Xsi vs Canon EOS 40D | 12/5/2008 | Abe |
Q: I'm planning to buy Canon EOS 40D could you please tell me how it is better than Canon Rebel XSi. ...
A: The 40D's main advantages over the XSi are that it is more durable (metal body and longer lasting ...
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| Minolta SRT 101 | 12/1/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I purchased an SRT 101 back in the mid 1970s and have had wonderful usage over the years. As I have ...
A: John, Unfortunately there is no easy way to use your lenses on a digital camera. There is no ...
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| File number not start from zero | 12/1/2008 | Abe |
Q: I have bought a new Nikon D300 about two month ago(here in Taiwan). I noticed that the assigned DSC ...
A: If you were using an existing memory card that you already owned, chances are this is the reason ...
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| value of camera | 11/28/2008 | Abe |
Q: I have a 1972 Spotmatic Honeywell Pentex 35 mm camera. It has all lens and leather case all in exc. ...
A: It's hard to answer your question precisely because cameras are rated on a condition scale that has ...
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| Rolleiflex advice please | 11/26/2008 | David Silver |
Q: Its serial no is 1298957 and has a Tessar lens 1:3.5 Lens conversion1:28 It includes a leather ...
A: That would be a Rolleiflex Automat (fourth version, with MX flash synchronization), a classic medium ...
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| SLR camera advice | 11/21/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I'm an amateur photographer who is getting back into photography after a long layoff. (OK, it's ...
A: Steve, It's a toss up between Canon and Nikon. You can't go far wrong with either one. I ...
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| dslr | 11/21/2008 | Abe |
Q: Abe, I saw in one of your reponses that you recommended the Cannon xsi 18-55 IS lens and a 70 -300 ...
A: Yes, lens speed does make a difference. But for what you're doing, either lens is sufficient as far ...
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| dslr | 11/20/2008 | Abe |
Q: Abe, I saw in one of your reponses that you recommended the Cannon xsi 18-55 IS lens and a 70 -300 ...
A: The 55-250 is a lower quality lens in that it has cheaper (and less durable) construction. It is ...
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| Can I ask you about a camcorder? | 11/20/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: Do you know about camcorders, specifically an Hitachi 8mm VM-E520A? I want to know what kind of ...
A: Craig, Sorry but you can't plug a 8mm camera directly into a PC. The camera isn't digital. There are ...
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| buying a camera | 11/19/2008 | Abe |
Q: I want to buy a camera, a decent one, but have no idea where to start. I am a "scrapbooking mom" ...
A: For what you're describing, you need a digital SLR. These come in all sizes and prices. The bigger ...
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| Nikon values | 11/18/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I have a Nikon 6000, and Nikkor 24-105 lens and 100-300 lens. Do you have any idea of the value of ...
A: The camera is probably worth between $25 and $40. I may need more info on your lenses. Are you ...
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| kodak pocket camera | 11/18/2008 | David Silver |
Q: ....I was reading some of your other questions, and I got some answers, but I was a little confused. ...
A: There's a bit of confusing history here. The No. 3A Folding Pocket Kodak was a very common amateur ...
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| which camera should I buy | 11/15/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I am an amatuer photographer. I have done a few senior and family group pics. I seem to have an eye ...
A: Canon makes great cameras. So the a590 wouldn't be a bad choice. Though it has been replaced by a ...
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| Olympus Infinity SuperZoom 330 | 11/15/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: The zoom function buttons ie T and W do not activate the Zoom function on the camera any more,they ...
A: I'm sorry. I don't know how the switch is assembled. I would suggest that if you are going to do ...
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| Canon shutter problem. | 11/15/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I sent the following question to the Canon help line: My Canon Digital Rebel camera (6.1 Megepixle) ...
A: Actually, in this case I would think the repair would be that bad. It's just the switch that is ...
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| which camera? | 11/12/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: i want to buy a digital slr. now my last two choices are between nikon d60 and sony a200, the prices ...
A: Nikon can only mount their own lenses and lenses made for them by other companies. Also, with the ...
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| canon EOS, XSI vs XS | 11/8/2008 | Abe |
Q: ...I have in my mind to get a canon EOS XSI, but now I just saw an ad selling a canon EOS ...
A: The difference between the two camera comes down to the technology and specifications. The XS has 10 ...
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| purchasing a camera | 11/6/2008 | Abe |
Q: I am totally naive when it comes to the newer cameras, however, from what I have read and looked ...
A: For memory cards, a 4GB SD card is a great place to start. They are cheap, reusable, and that size ...
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| kodak C813 | 11/5/2008 | Abe |
Q: I have a kodak C813 digital camera and was wondering when I have recorded a video on it and I watch ...
A: I am not completely sure I understand your question. You would simply have to watch the video to see ...
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| Minolta Maxxum SPxi | 11/4/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a Minolta Maxxum SPxi and I had a question about lenses. As an amateur, ...
A: It would be easier to mention cameras I would stay away from. Stick with Auto-Focus cameras. For ...
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| Minolta Maxxum SPxi | 11/4/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a Minolta Maxxum SPxi and I had a question about lenses. As an amateur, ...
A: I would generally stay away from Minolta cameras from the early and mid 90's. There were tons of ...
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| Minolta Maxxum SPxi | 11/4/2008 | John Oliverio |
Q: I am thinking of purchasing a Minolta Maxxum SPxi and I had a question about lenses. As an amateur, ...
A: Generally to start out, you would would want a wide angle zoom and a tele-photo zoom. So, perhaps a ...
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| David silve:Vintage Cameras | 11/4/2008 | David Silver |
Q: How much do you think we could get for this whole lot of vintage cameras if we sold them all ...
A: I have to apologize because there's been some major confusion here! I've been receiving messages ...
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