BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Using a flash in sunlight
Thanks all for your responses.Just to clarify -1. First scenario, is subject and background is in bright sunlight, shot around noon. Wanted slight fill flash for shadows, or perhaps I do not need a...
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November 18, 2007
 
  photo enlargements
Is it better to take sceenery photos with 35mm film or slides to make the best 18 X 20 enlargements that won't be grainy? Would you recommend a certain speed of film?...
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October 24, 2007
 
  How to use a flash on bright sunny days
using a F100, S-28 flash, I am trying to use a slight flash to eliminate shadows, with subject in sunlight and background in sunlight as well. Using Tri-X 400 film, attempting to get the distance ...
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October 24, 2007
 
  How to avoid using a exposed film
Just wanting to know how to avoid using exposed film. Thanks...
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October 22, 2007
 
  changing aperture for depth of field
I am still a novice to photography, I have a Nikon F-100. When you want to change your aperture, to change the depth of field, say, in aperture priority mode,you have to change the setting in the ...
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October 20, 2007
 
  Lenses for film cameras and digital
Hi I have a quick question. I have a Nikon D80 and just love it. I had a film camera when I was a kid. I'm curious could I use the lens that came with my Nikon D80 on a film camera, or would I ...
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October 18, 2007
 
  Canon EOS Lenses
Does anyone know which lenses fit the Canon EOS 700 mount? I like this camera. The quality and feel are great. I picked it up pretty cheap and in excellent condition. The problem is, I do not know ...
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October 17, 2007
 
  canon rebel (not digital)
Will the AV setting on my rebel provide the correct shutter speed. I am using 400 speed film outside (in a darker area) and want some depth of field...any suggestions? TIA...
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October 15, 2007
 
  Enlargements - Film vs Digital
A few days ago I've been told by a photographer friend of mine that enlargements (24" x 30" or more)made from a negative is much better than from a digital file. Most of the negatives capture f...
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October 11, 2007
 
  Which Minolta?
Hi my question is I'm looking to get a older 35mm slr camera and I like the Minolta's becouse I've had several of them and am familiar with them. Currently I have the Minolta Maxxum 5x...
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October 23, 2007
 
  Pentax 6x7 what case or gadget bag
I just bought a beautiful Pentax 6x7 and plan on adding at least 2 more lenses. I need a separate gaget bag or case. Any suggestions on brand, model? I would love to get my hands on the older green...
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October 05, 2007
 
  What to do with 800mm RF
I am just taking up photography and purchased some used minolta equipment. One of the lenses is a 800mm rf lense that seems like it might be overkill for me. What are the strong/weak points of thi...
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October 04, 2007
 
  Julia Margaret Cameron
was she an art canon or is she a parallel canon in the history of photography...
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September 25, 2007
 
  Teleconverter combined with zoom lenses
How would the Vivitar 2X macro focusing teleconverter work in a Pentax superprogram with either a Tamron 24-135 SP or Pentax 35-80 zoom lenses?...
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October 23, 2007
 
  slides
I have many slides and would like to learn what I can do whith them, like make a video? or digital, or any other options. Please help.Thanks, jack...
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October 02, 2007
 
  Can 35mm film survive
My question is, can a roll of exposed 35mm film survive by being in a vehicle glove box for four years and still come out with good quality prints. I have had one that was found in the glove box of...
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September 21, 2007
 
  Film Scanning Issue
Hi! Today I got a roll of Velvia 100 slide film developed and scanned. On the light table, the transparency looked great. The colours were so vivid. But when I got the CD home, the digital images w...
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December 29, 2007
 
  Scanning negatives
I would like to scan some negatives and create digital files (from a wedding). Some of the negatives are only one negative, twice as big and normal, and do not have holes (as in a roll of film) on ...
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September 16, 2007
 
  How to use a teleconverter lens
I have a Nikon N75 and recently purchased a Kenko 2x teleconverter. I have trouble sometimes getting my camera to A. focus(in auto focus mode) and B. the shutter will not shoot when pressed even w...
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September 10, 2007
 
  sunny 16 rule
Forgive me for my questions sounding dumb but I am a new photography student. I understand the sunny 16 rule but I was try to take a B/W picture of some kittens under a car and of course there was ...
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September 28, 2007