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  A photo on your website
I am trying to find a photo I looked at the other day and cannot locate it-can you help me? It was a b&w image of three buildings(I believe the photographer said they were shacks!) and he took the ...
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March 25, 2002
 
  Quick Question on Photo Contest
I have a quick question on the photo contest. When images are judged are all of them judged full size or are they narrowed down as thumbnails? ...
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March 08, 2002
 
  lenses, help... to much info out there
I would like 2 or 3 lenses. I'm looking for a close-up or macro 1:1 or 1:2, with a reasonable working distance. A portrait lens. And a telephoto, 70 to 300 for wild life, family etc. And a F/1...
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March 04, 2002
 
  Shooting rooms in the house
Hi there. I'm so glad to have found this site! I have a question about shooting rooms in the house, as we are leaving the place in which I started my family, and would like some archival photo...
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March 05, 2002
 
  Darkroom Equipment Kits?
I am looking for a good economical 35mm devloping and processing kit. I tried to find some more info here on this site and I can't seem to locate any kits. I do however see folks talking about ...
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March 04, 2002
 
  Who's On First: Your Contest Winners
I signed on just to ask about the winners of your monthly contests. Why do you not say 1st, 2nd, etc.? In January 2002 it is not until you view photo #11 that a line states "first place winner". ...
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March 08, 2002
 
  buying the right equipment, help!
Hi, I feel like I'm running around in circles. I have tried going to different, outlets but no one wants to fill me in on whats needed, hopefully you can help! My friend and I are going to be ...
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February 17, 2005
 
  Sharpning Filters
I have herd about a Sharpning Filter which help's bring photo that are a little out of focus back into focus. Is it true and how is it used? Thanks Mikey ...
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March 03, 2002
 
  Setting Digital exposure
What is P.effect? ...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Setting Digital exposure
I need to learn about setting the exposure on my digital Sony. What and when do I adjust from:0EV -0.3EV and +0,3EV etc.?...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Adjusting sharpness
When do I adjust the sharpness? From just zero, to a negative or positive etc.?...
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September 10, 2005
 
  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