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  What is the setting: Pos. sensor?
What is the setting : Pos. sensor and what does it do?...
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April 27, 2002
 
  Photo paper surfaces
What are the differences between paper surfaces? ex. Matte, Luster, Pearl, etc....
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September 25, 2005
 
  Lighthouses at night...
I am using a Canon Elan with a 105mm lense. I was wondering about taking a picture of a lighthouse at night. I tried to photograph the lighthouse,leaving the shutter open for 2 complete revolutions...
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March 01, 2002
 
  how to use a vivitar 5200 flash
Hi, I have a vivitar 5200 flash and I have never used it.I would like to use it with a mamiya 645.I dont have the manual for the flash and I have never used one before.Any suggestions would be appr...
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March 01, 2002
 
  image problems
When I take pictures of the sun at sunset or of the moon at night, I get a ghost of the object in the image offset to the side or above or below. Is it a reflection in the lens system? How can I g...
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February 28, 2002
 
  Looking for the right lens .
I have been looking for the right lens for weeks now. I have purchased the Nikon N80 and it came with 70-300 4.0 sigma lens. I have shot at least 10 rolls of fuji 1600 all indoor action shots (bask...
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February 28, 2002
 
  shooting a church wedding
I have only taken a few senior portraits using novatron 1500 studio kit and I have just purchased a novatron 400 mono light.I have a mamiya 645af.I have 80mm lense,105-210 zoom,wide angle 45mm.I ha...
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February 28, 2002
 
  PICTURES AT NIGHT
I HAVE OWLS IN MY AREA, I GO OUT AT NIGHT AND SEE THEM IN THERE HOLES WITH THEIR HEADS STICKING OUT. I HAVE A CANON A-1 CAMERA WITH A MIRROR LENS. HOW DO I GET A GOOD NIGHT TIME PICTURE? ...
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February 28, 2002
 
  Shooting in cold weather
After you have been outside for some time on a very cold day, how should you treat your camera and lens when you come back into a warm environment? Will there be condensation on the lens and on th...
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February 27, 2002
 
  Black & White filter question
When using color filters with Black and White film, can you use the film type that is processed via C-41 method. I think Kodak TN-400 is a popular one.Thanks...
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February 26, 2002
 
  where can I buy specialty papers
I want to be able to print trading cards for my clients. I know there are pre-perforated glossy ink-jet papers outt there... but I can't find them! Do you know where I can find these papers for...
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May 11, 2002
 
  Any tips for concert photos PLEASE!!!
Can anyone please tell me what's the best film and film speed to use at indoor concerts. Any other advise on this subject would also be gratefully received.Thank you....
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February 27, 2002
 
  backgrounds
I would like some pointers on making backgrounds...
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February 26, 2002
 
  Substitute Battery for Minolta Himatic 9
Although I have various cameras, I still use a Minolta Hi-Matic 9 that I bought in 1970. The preferred battery is a mercury battery, Energizer No. EPX625. Does anyone know of a replacement battery,...
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February 25, 2002
 
  antique photography equipment
Is anyone aware of a website that lists prices for antique camera equipment. I have a collection of cameras and accessories that dates from 1910 to around 1970. While I'm at it, does anyone kno...
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February 26, 2002
 
  Has anyone used a Britek AS-90 Professional Strobe
I am considering purchasing one (on a tight budget as well, but this would be an excellent deal if it has the model lighting option) and have not used studio lighting before. What I'm wonderin...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Picture It! software problem
I am a beginner digital photographer. I got microsoft picture it! software so I could manipulate photos taken with my digital camera. I can get into the program. The pictures download. When I click...
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February 26, 2002
 
  black background
I have seen some photographs with a plain black background, it doesn't seem to be a backdrop. Is there a setting on a camera to achieve this. I have a kodak advantage...
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February 25, 2002
 
  Scanning prints, negatives and slides
which is the best (or good enough) format for scanning prints, negatives and slides. thankssajeev...
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March 04, 2002
 
  Use of 'B' setting of Shutter Speed
Very often when we see the photo's taken in the evening or in the night of illuminated streets or buildings , the specification used in taking those images are either very low shutter speedor u...
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February 25, 2002