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good bag/case for a dSLR and 17" notebook
When I travel, I take a 17" Dell notebook and my camera. I'd like to have one bag to accommodate both. I've seen bags from Ape Case, Kata and Lowepro which fit bill, but I am wonde …
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What kind of equipment is available for shooting in wet conditions?
I have a Pentax body that's weather resistant but no weather sealed lenses. If I want to shoot in wet conditions what's available to me to protect the lenses? I'm open to DIY jobbi …
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Why are my batteries not holding their charge?
I've bought some 2500 mAh rechargeable batteries that came with a charger. I've recharged these batteries only a few dozen times and now they seem to be not keep a charge. I've hea …
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Is it OK to leave spare batteries on the charger and plugged in?
What's the accepted practice for keeping spare batteries around and maintaining long life?
Charge them and then put them in your bag?
Keep them on the charger and plugged into …
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Nightclub photography - what equipment would you recommend for a dark dingy nightclub?
What do you recommend, from lenses to flashes to settings. I want to know your views on this.
Everyone seems to have very differing approaches.
I'm looking at getting a new lense …
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Considerations when purchsing a used DSLR
When looking to purchase a digital SLR used either via eBay, the local consignment shop or from a friend, what should you ask and look for on the camera itself?
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Suitable Computer Monitor
I am in the market for a new monitor - probably in the 21"-24" range. I have a fairly tight budget for this; I am not a professional photographer, and I can't justify spending thou …
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1answer
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What to look out for in a second hand lens
I am considering buying a nice lens second-hand to save a few dollars, but I am paranoid about being burned.
What practical tips can you offer for making sure a second-hand lens i …
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1answer
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Options for off-camera stroboscopic effect
My Sigma flash has a multi-flash, or stroboscopic, option in that I can figure it to pulse the flash a certain number of times at a certain frequency. This is particularly cool for …
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Filter size investment, step up & down rings
I recently stepped up to Nikon DSLR equipment from a Panasonic FZ-20. I currently have a bevy of lenses with the following filter sizes:
52 mm
55 mm
67 mm
72 mm
I also have a H …
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What do you look for in a tripod?
When shopping for a tripod, what features should I be looking for?
Which features are important? Which features depend on what sort of photography I do? Which features are irrele …
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Where is cheapest to buy camera equipment in the uk?
I have to confess a lot of my bits and pieces come from Jessops. I know there not the cheapest but i can talk to someone first hand and they can advise me on what to buy.
What do …
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What equipment is best for a startup home studio?
I'm thinking about branching out and doing home photo shoots and don't know what is the ideal lighting and setup to get me going. Just need a screen, fan and some cool lighting for …