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    WTBuy: Lens - Leica Leica Elpro 1:2 - 1:1 Adapter

    Advertisement Category: Want To Buy (WTB) Equipment Type: Lens Equipment Brand: Leica Equipment Model: Leica Elpro 1:2 - 1:1 Adapter Budget (S$): Please offer Description: Leica Elpro 1:2 - 1:1 Adapter for 100mm f/2.8 APO-Macro Elmarit-R Lens Real Name: John E Warranty Status: 0
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    Recommendation for Noise reduction programme.

    Hi, Firstly thank you for this great site and nice people. I am looking for a noise reduction software. Any recommendation, e.g. for those free ones as well as paid ones. Thanks a lot. Have a nice day. John E
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    Gray lense Set

    Hi, I am considering to buy a lense without guarantee, but only with shop guarantee, to consider some savings. The shop is quite reliable and reputable. Not sure it is a good idea, perhaps anyone with experience can share. Thanks a lot.
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    Lense warranty

    Hi, just curious about warranty for buying lense. Did some enquiry on lense and understand that there no free meal. Those cheaper ones offer no agent warranty except shop warranty. Their price is good, and some don't mind to get it with that in consideration. I am thinking of buying a lense...
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    Old lense new body

    I dug out my old lense Carl Zeisse f1.4 50mm and mount into a new DSLR body, with adapter it works! After 18 years in dry cabinet, it is still crystal clear. I am not sure what are the limitation to this. Auto focus off, no problem with manual focus. I set the camera in Manual mode...
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    Metering setting for macro.

    Hi, I got a question on Macro shoot metering. Normally what is the best setting for metering for macro if no flash is used. Spot, Partial or Centre weighted? Also how do we know if we are over or under exposed. Maybe Google have this somewhere, but hope some kind expert can point it...
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    Any relationship between, Apr. Speed, etc

    Hi I am a newbie with a new SLR camera. I wonder there is any calculation or rule of thumb to getting setting right. Eg, if I shoot in ISO 100, how they relate to shutter speed, aperture, etc. I shot many times, I just rotate the knob just to hope everything is correct. How do I...
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    What lense to buy

    A good friend just got a 50D body without any lense and thinking to buy a set of L series lenses. Any good combination of sets to buy. Would appreciate your opinion. I am a newbie so dunno how to advise him. Thanks
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    Novoflex Magicball

    Hi, I am curious if anyone has use this and has an opinion on it ( pros/cons) The design looks nice. Anyone know where to buy it in Singapore. Thanks Cheers, John :D:D
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    Question on tripod

    Hi again, I am looking at the Gitzo or equivalent tripod, those superlight ones to mount Canon 50D and 100mm macro lense. What is a good model to consider for budget above 1k. I may in future get a 400mm for bird photography, should the tripod be the same or recommend for a separate one...
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    Question of filters

    Hi all, Just curious what are the filters to use for macro and bird. What are the considerations for selecting filter and what are the best brand or specs in filters available. Thanks a lot. :thumbsup::thumbsup: Cheers John
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    Newbie question: Programe to organise D photo storage

    Hi, Appreciate if anyone could advise on the available programmes, to store, search,share Digital photo for PC based computers. Thanks a lot. John E :D:D:D
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    Need advice on Canon lense

    Hi, I haven't own anything yet finally narrow to Canon 50D which I would buy in 1-2 days' time. This would be my first DSLR cam Any recommendation on the Kit lense. I am getting a 100mm macro lense, which is within my budget but can stretch a few more hundred dollar for kit lense which I...
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    Finally decided

    Hi , Thanks a million for all the great info and help from this forum. This is a great forum with many great, gracious and passionate people. I finally decided after weeks of pondering and "fondling" on the models and brand available, I am going for the Canon 50D. There are many great...
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    Photo informations

    Hi, Thanks for all the great shots in the gallery. Really spur me to dive into this endless tunnel of visions. I am a newbie and still am, with loads of curiosity. I noticed that most of the shots have technical informations e.g. Fstop, ISO,speed etc. How do you record this...
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    Need advise on tripod

    Hi, I am looking into buying a tripod for macro and bird photography. Budget below $1500. Appreciate advise on what features to look out for and what are the good brand tripod to consider. I am thinking of those carbon type. Thanks a lot. Cheers, John
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    Newbie Nikon Question

    Hi, Anyone can advise on range of Nikon lenses: Do they have lower series (quality) and higher series of lenses or all Nikon lenses are the same? Where are the lense and bodymade? I heard Thailand, any compromise on quality. Is there Made in Japan lense and body. Thanks Cheers, John
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    Camera and lense compatibility

    Hi, I am a newbie with a newbie question. I am curious what other lense beside their own brand can be used? e.g. Canon, Nikon, Olypus/Sony..what other brand of lense can they use? I also interest in Carl Zeiss lense. Can they be used for all brand? Thanks for your answer.
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    CanonVs.Nikon

    Hi, this is a classic question but I like to hear it out. I am considering macro and bird photography and looking into DSLR, possibly Nikon D90 or Canon 450D or 50D etc. I am considering the brand first as the latter buy would have to stick to the same brand direction I have not own any...