I had a Nikon FE, back in the day. This camera died, perhaps of a broken heart, around the time that film started to fade in popularity. Along the way I acquired a Nikkor 50mm, a Nikkor 28mm, and an off brand zoom.
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posted by Danf
on May 15, 2013 -
6 answers
I've got a vintage Pentax K1000 that I would like to get looked and and CLA (Clean, Lube, and Adjust) serviced. I've got a bit of a sentimental attachment to it, so I am looking for personal experiences/recommendations.
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posted by JoanArkham
on Apr 19, 2013 -
5 answers
I'm going to be in NYC soon. I buy a lot of import (read: straight from Shenzen) photography junk (stands, lens hoods, macro rails, Benro tripods/heads, LED lights, etc). All cheap and low-ish quality.
I buy this stuff on eBay and it is almost always coming from Shenzen or NYC/Jersey. If I wanted to see stores or kiosks full of it, where should I look?
posted by fake
on Mar 20, 2013 -
3 answers
A former contractor for a small business I'm involved in has told an employee he plans to sabotage the business' 5 trucks, possibly pouring chemicals in the gas tanks. Advice on the best methods and devices to try to prevent this would be very appreciated.
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posted by jcfudgely
on Mar 1, 2013 -
26 answers
Looking for a compacter-than-DSLR camera to take traveling for a couple of months. I really like my Nikon D90 for its low-light and manual capabilities, but I don't think I'll enjoy bringing it around with me the whole time. I really want a camera that can handle low light and takes good video, without being as bulky as an SLR. I think the NEX-6 satisfies these requirements pretty well. Do I want a NEX-6? Or something else?
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posted by BungaDunga
on Feb 28, 2013 -
9 answers
I bought a Nikon D90 with the 50-105mm/f3.5 kit lens and a 55mm/f1.8 fixed lens. I liked it at first, but now I hate it. Is there any way now to like it even a little bit?
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posted by smallerdemon
on Feb 17, 2013 -
14 answers
I would like to start doing my own product photography. What do I need to (a) buy and (b) learn?
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posted by enn
on Nov 22, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a newer digital camera in the $300-$600 range with decent native zoom (12x) and stitch assist.
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posted by critzer
on Oct 30, 2012 -
13 answers
Good camera for shooting ceramics? I'm shooting some ceramics for an Etsy seller (along with some other work) and am wondering whether I'd be good with a basic P&S camera or whether it'd be worth renting a DSLR. If a P&S, do you have a recommendation for purchase that would be good for shooting art and crafts in the future?
posted by liketitanic
on Oct 17, 2012 -
18 answers
I am looking for an inexpensive point and shoot camera with the lowest shutter lag possible.
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posted by feathermeat
on Sep 20, 2012 -
2 answers
Canon 5D filter: I'm going on a trip to Honduras with a NGO in November to photograph their work developing clean cookstoves for families. I'm cool on the photography front, but need help figuring out a relatively lightweight rig for video using my 5d mk ii.
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posted by nerdcore
on Aug 16, 2012 -
8 answers
For motion itself, will a new canon point and shoot (digic5) have the same movement quality as the 5d mark 3 (their nice digic 5 slr)? I understand that the lens quality will differ (chromatic aberration, etc), but what about seeing how the video handles movement, skew, and motion?
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posted by history is a weapon
on Jul 2, 2012 -
5 answers
I'd like to move up from a point-and-shoot camera to a sub-$400 starter DSLR -- but which to choose? Details inside.
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posted by vorfeed
on Jun 27, 2012 -
9 answers
What is an easy solution for someone who takes a lot of photos and would like to print all of them--or create a printed photo book--WITHOUT putting a lot of effort into it?
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posted by mintchip
on Apr 29, 2012 -
5 answers
Looking for a gift for my sister and her husband. Their Flip video camera recently died and they want a new portable video camera. Any recommendations?
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posted by pahool
on Mar 19, 2012 -
7 answers
What is the best digital camera (and possibly lenses) for street photography, candids, and low light situations?
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posted by pbh
on Jan 11, 2012 -
17 answers
What makes more sense for documenting my trip to South Korea and Vietnam, an HD video camera or a digital still camera?
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posted by broadway bill
on Jan 2, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm trying to find out whether we're going to have trouble bringing still and video camera equipment into Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala, and my Google-fu is failing me.
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Dec 15, 2011 -
5 answers
Looking for an wireless microphone system (lavalier style) that connects to a stereo minijack of a video camera.
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posted by jeremias
on Sep 16, 2011 -
3 answers
Can you help me find a specific digital video camera + wireless microphone combination?
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posted by jeremias
on Sep 8, 2011 -
2 answers
Days before I'm supposed to leave for India, the 1.4/50mm lens that I use almost exclusively broke. As someone who's used to having that narrow depth-of-field and a DSLR's semi-manual options, what's the best pocket digital camera for me to pick up right now?
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posted by These Premises Are Alarmed
on Jun 21, 2011 -
25 answers
Why are video cameras used for still shots by news channels (and not digital cameras)?
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posted by ascetic
on Feb 16, 2011 -
10 answers
I just impulse purchased a Holga 120 camera (well, one for me, and one as a gift). I know next to nothing about this camera. My questions are: What else should I have in order to get this most out of this fun little camera (accessory wise)? What type of film should I purchase? Any tips you have about interesting ways to use the Holga? Any other must know information? Thanks in advance!
posted by muxnaw
on Dec 14, 2010 -
12 answers
Where in Los Angeles can I purchase (very tiny) #00 cross-point screws and the same size screwdriver?
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posted by saguaro
on Nov 29, 2010 -
8 answers
Our house got robbed last week for the second time in less than a year. Short of moving, what can we do to get our peace of mind and sense of security back?
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posted by kmz
on Nov 24, 2010 -
37 answers
Cheapest place to get 35mm slide film cross-processed in the UK?
posted by FuckingAwesome
on Oct 14, 2010 -
4 answers
Looking for information about Ansel Adams (possibly?) using an early digital camera.
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posted by Noah
on Aug 30, 2010 -
3 answers
Do you see any advantages for a photography novice in 2010 in starting out with a 35mm SLR that shoots film of the dipping-in-chemicals-in-a-darkroom variety? I'm toying with taking up photography purely for artistic/pleasure reasons, doubt I'll be taking classes, and would be spending no more than a couple hours a week on this.
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posted by cupcakeninja
on Aug 22, 2010 -
34 answers
I'm in the market for a new camera lens. I'm attempting to do my "due diligence" - if I'm going to pony up and drop $500 - $600 on a lens, I want to make sure it's right - but a lot of this information doesn't make sense to me. Step inside, would you?
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posted by kbanas
on Jun 29, 2010 -
23 answers
Extreme photography noob question: I have a canon powershot sd880. Why do photos becomes incredibly blurry when I turn off flash (but not when it's on autoflash and the flash doesn't go off)?
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posted by malhouse
on Jun 23, 2010 -
12 answers
About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative?
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posted by Hither
on Jun 20, 2010 -
16 answers
