Since I cannot afford digital equipment (nor do I have any particular
desire to use it at the present time), I was curious about film
scanners.  I've seen *nothing* so far that is capable of handling 4x5
film.  Perhaps I've not looked well enough, but I wonder if anyone might

first of all, i hope not to be off-topic, but this seems to be the
best group to ask this.
i'm planning to buy a complete 35mm slr set --it will be nikon--.
since i'm going to buy quite a bit of things, i'll need a backpack

I'm new to photography and on a budget (who is not) so I had to find a
way to make a soft box until I can buy a real one. I used a box, one
that fits reams of paper for copy machines, cut a hole in the back,
lined the inside with tin foil (glued it down, hot glue may work

I am looking to purchase my first studio flash and I'm considering a White
Lightning X800 or an AlienBees B800. Judging by specs alone, they are both
very similar. Does anyone have experience with one or both units to suggest
I go one way or another?

Can anyone help me with some basic instructions on using this meter? Just
got one without the manual.
Thanks Loads

I had a camera retailer tell me that the Canon EOS 1D is going to be
discontinued, Canon to make announcement in three weeks.  Anyone else hear
this?

Is it possible to set the 550EX in manual mode with a 420EX as a
slave? I've tried the setup in E-TTL mode without any problem but when
the 550EX is set to manual mode, the 420EX is not firing. Am I doing
something wrong or the 420EX is not supported when the 550EX is in

I have a Minolta Autometer IVF. Up until now I've only used it for ambient
light metering, for which it has been fine.
Now, at my photography club, we are starting a studio group, and here's
where the funny situation starts....

I have lost one of the feet from my Bogen 2220 Explorer tripod.  Where can I
order a replacement?

I'm new to the group. I'm just starting out (who isn't, right?) and I
was wondering if anyone knows of some suppliers that have nice
backdrops. I was checking out ebay and there are a few that I'm
interested in, but I thought I would try here first. I'm looking for

I am looking for a downloadable copy of the users manuals for a WESTON
MASTER II Universal Exposure Meter Model 735 and a CAPITAL F-4 meter.  Can
anyone help me out?
steve.larson.takethisout@netzero.net

Can anyone recommend a good UK insurance company to supply cover for my
Canon XL1-S video camera (about 2000 UK pounds)?  I'd like cover for theft
and accidental damage.
Thanks,

I've got a number of oldish cameras that I wish to display (instead of
hiding them in gadget bags). I have seen somewhere someone using
plastic transparent containers (circular base and a dome-like plastic
container that screws into the base) for this purpose.