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  Airport Scanning Equipment: How Safe Is My Film?
I will be going on vacation soon and I'll be taking lots of film with me (Kodak MAX rolls) as well as my digital camera with Compact Flash and Smart Media cards. Can unexposed film or exposed f...
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May 24, 2002
 
  Producing better prints from digital cameras
I need advice on what settings I need to set my 2.1 megapixel camera to produce quality 8 X 10 prints. Is there anything I can do in PhotoShop 6.0 to help produce even better prints?...
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April 03, 2002
 
  Which has a better lens
I narrowed the search for my first slr camer down to nikon n65 and minolta maxxum 5. Both can be obtained for around 300 . Any suggestions ? ...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Thin negatives
My negatives are always thin. I have tried different film Tmax 100/400, Ilford Delta 400, HP5 etc. I have also tried the C41 B&W film. I did a test self developing Rodinol and have previously de...
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November 16, 2003
 
  Dark semicircle in image
I own a EOS 300 + Sigma 28-200.In the 5"x7" photos, on the 7" side in the centre I see a dark semicircle, say 2 cm diametre and fading in side the photo.I found following combinations,-It occures w...
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April 03, 2002
 
  Quantum Turbo versus Quantum Turbo Z
I shoot a Canon A-1, with a sunpak 522 flash. Using this set up during weddings has pushed me into the market for a battery pack, I am considering the Quantum Turbo or the Quantum TurboZ. The weig...
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April 08, 2002
 
  how to use white balance indoors
I took some pictures of my daughter's basketball game. the pictures turned out to be greenish.or yellowish.I have a sony dsc-s75 dit.camera,I just bought it.the pictures were taking in a gym wi...
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April 03, 2002
 
  Did I get a good deal on this SLR camera?
I just bought a camera from a lady who's husband had died. I know nothing about SLR's. It's a Minolta XG-M, came with an 80-200 4.5 zoom with macro, a 28mm f/2.8 lens, a 50mm f/1.2 lens...
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April 18, 2002
 
  How to Clean Your SLR Camera
I have an SLR camera and it seriously needs cleaning. What do you need to do this and how? Or, is it better just to send it somewhere to get it cleaned for me? I would appreciate any tips anyone ha...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Wedding reception dance photos
Recently at a sisters wedding I shot some B&W. In the pictures of the wedding couple dancing at the reception the wall behind them is so dark it blends with the grooms suite (dodging brought out t...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Rodeo action shots...
I have a Minolta Maxxum 700si. I use a Sigma Zoom APO 75-300mm 1.4 - 5.6 lens. I am still having trouble getting the good shots of my girls barrel racing. I know I need a different flash. I don...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Vivitar 2800
I have a Vivitar 2800 flash unit for my OM10, can I use this flash on my Cannon T70?...
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March 31, 2002
 
  Please can you help with my "hands" project?
Iam doing an AS level photography course, and got to do a project about "hands". PLease can you give me any ideas about photographers who have done this sort of work - how/why/who????? PLease help ...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Quantaray AF lenes doesn't function in Nikon N65
i've just bought Nikon N65 and also got Quantaray 28-90mm AF /M lenes ( I am the beginner!) but AF is impossible eventhough I already set the focus mode on the camera body. Nowi can only manua...
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August 21, 2002
 
  Optical "accuracy"
After using my Olympus C4040 for a month I feel like I bought a very expensive dog. Of course there is the possibility that I got a lemon, the digital technology is lacking or that I'm such a b...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Use of digital camera with a spotting scope
I'm a birder that would like to use a digital camera coupled with a spotting scope (Digi-scope). I'm about to replace my current digital camera and spotting scope that are not compatible wi...
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April 17, 2002
 
  Good Photo Editing Software Programs
What are some easy-to-use editing software programs? Also I like to play with pictures and add frames and borders. What software has the most frames and borders are playful art?...
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April 16, 2002
 
  Tamron lens for Canon Rebel 2000
I have just purchased a Canon Rebel 2000 and Tamron's new 28-200XR lens. I was hoping to get a lens that would be sort of all purpose and especially liked this one because of the size and weigh...
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April 01, 2002
 
  28-105 lens
Please explain the different types of lens. The camera I just purchased has a 28-80lens. Someone suggested I also get a 28-105lens. What are the differences? I am a mom and want to take close u...
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April 05, 2002
 
  film
ok I got an SLR minolta mamxum 5 I want to do wild life, I bought a 500 mm lenswhat is the best speed film an I use B & W as well! can some 1 plz direct me...thanks Sherrie...
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March 30, 2002