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  Shooting Pictures With and Without Flash
I just received my book by Jim Miotke. I'm enjoying it very much.I also was reading the article on this site about using flash when photographing pictures. I haven't finished it yet; but, j...
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March 29, 2002
 
  N65 or Rebel 2000
I've recently started being interested in photography and bought (later returned) my Nikon N65. I'm planning to get some stuff soon, and I really tried to do research in Internet to help de...
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March 29, 2002
 
  Difference between models
hi, I am trying to get the pros and cons between N65, N55 and Maxxum 5. There is lots of details in the companies websites but for a starter it is not very informative. Is it possible for someone ...
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June 28, 2004
 
  How to Categorize and Store Slides
I have approx. 1000 slides I am trying to organize. I've found lots of software for sale, but the price is out of my range as a newcomer to this business. So for the time being, I am looking ...
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April 04, 2002
 
  Flash units for digital cameras
Will a "standard" flash unit such as a Vivitar 283 work on a digital camera with a hot shoe. I'm not concerned about the "auto" features as I would use it on "manual flash". I have a Canon Powe...
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March 30, 2002
 
  Large Prints
I am interested in selling prints of my paintings. However, I am not sure how to go about it. The size of the print that I will want will probably be 20x24 plus or minus 12 inches. Is it better ...
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March 27, 2002
 
  How can I clean color slides?
I have hundres of color slides (mostly Kodachrome, but not all) which I did not store properly over the years. Now they are spotted with mold & mildew (least that's what I think). Is there ...
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March 28, 2002
 
  Micro Lenses
I am looking to purchasing a lens for macro photography. I have the opportunity of getting a used Nikon 105MM F4 Micro Lens. Will this be better than a macro lens?...
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March 27, 2002
 
  What Black and White Film to Use
HiI'm very interested in exploring B&W photography, but know nothing about film selection. I would like to photograph everything from macro work, architecture, nature, landscapes, seascapes, po...
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March 30, 2002
 
  STUDIO LIGHTING WILL NOT FLASH
I HAVE A NOVATRON 1500 STUDIO AND HAVE USED IT VERY LITTLE.I HAD A PHOTO SHOOT AT 4:00 ON SATURDAY SO I STARTED SETTING UP ON FRIDAY NIGHT AND EVERYTHING WORKED FINE.I WANTED TO DOUBLE CHECK EVERYT...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Selecting the right lens
I have just purchased my first 'real' camera. Now I am researching lenses for it. The camera is a Canon Rebel 2000. Can anyone advise the quality and limitations of photographs between the ...
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October 28, 2002
 
  Best Digital Imaging Software Programs
I feel fairly good with my Olympus Digital Camera (C3030 Zoom), and the software that came with it, but would like to try my hand at more advanced editing. Any suggestions as to what editing softwa...
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March 27, 2002
 
  Use of unused film!
I was using a ISO 200 negative film and had taken 10 snaps out of possible 36.Someone had pressed the mid roll rewind button of my Canon SLR and the film had gone back to 0 state. Now can someone a...
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March 27, 2002
 
  Cleaning Negatives
Hi Jim, I need to know how clean colour negatives carefully, most of my old nagatives been rusted (not discoloured). Please let me know how to clean and what is the best method to store negatives....
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April 03, 2002
 
  New Compact or Used Manual/AF SLR
A friend of mine wants to buy a camera. He needs it mainly for shooting his family and taking snaps when on trips. A good new compact camera can be as expensive as a used manual/AF SLR but I find h...
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March 26, 2002
 
  IS IT MALFUNCTIONING?
I have a minolta SLR camera purchased last year.In some of the snaps there is a red band of colour coming across the photo.In a film there might be 5-6 cases and in some films no such band of colou...
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March 25, 2002
 
  Anyone Have Any Test Patterns for Lenses?
Hey everyone.I just got a repaired lens back from Canon, which I sent in because the images weren't sharp. They said they've realigned everything and that it should be okay now. But I still...
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March 28, 2002
 
  which to buy ?
hi ,I was shopping for slr cameras. This is going to be my first slr camera. I checked out the canon rebel 2000, nikon n65 and there is also nikon n55 coming out recently. Which is the right slr to...
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March 27, 2002
 
  buying a camera
hi, I have a elph aps camera. It is ok, but I want to move on to the next level in photography. I am a amaetur photographerr who shoots only when on vacation. I went and checked out some digital ca...
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April 15, 2002
 
  Recoomendations for buying my first SLR lens
I just bought a Canon EOS Rebel 2000 SLR, but I only bought the body. Can you recommend a reasonbly priced beginers lens for this camera. I like to shop on line as well. Thank you.Keheatto...
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March 28, 2002