BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  How to store negatives
What is the best way to store negatives. I have more than 100 rolls of exposed negatives. I may noot need all the films. I may store only 3-4 frames per roll. What is the best way to store the fram...
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February 02, 2004
 
  Which camera should I buy Nikon n80 or fm3a?
I know there's a big difference in terms of use but I want to know what type of camera I should buy, the Nikon n80 or the fm3a? In order for this to be answered I guess I have to indicate what...
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July 18, 2005
 
  light meters
What is a decent light meter that is generally easy to use for flash and ambiant light?...
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February 02, 2004
 
  flash
How can you figure out how to use your flash to make skin tones look natural and not wash their faces out. Is it better to use an auto flash or manual where you put in the info? Also, how does a f...
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February 02, 2004
 
  lighting question/Portra Film
Hi,I recenly purchased my first roll of Kodak Portra film for my 35mm SLR, and also purchased the 85B filter for outdoor use. My question is: if I am taking a photo indoors, but the primary light...
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February 02, 2004
 
  Film Speed
I just purchased a Sigma SA-7 and it does not have a setting for 800 speed film, it goes from 500 to 1000. I have a lot of 800 speed film that I would like to use up. Can I use it and at what set...
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January 31, 2004
 
  Kodak Potra 400NZ film
I had asked my wife to pick me up some film for a wedding we are going to.She came back with Kodak Portra 400NZ. The wedding is in a brighly lit hall. I'm using a Minolta X700, with a Metz 50...
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February 01, 2004
 
  Which flash will fit my Elan 7 and/or Elan II
My flash broke and I had no backup. I need to know if anyone "out there" knows or knows how I can find out which flash will work with my Canon Elan 7 or Canon Elan II Cameras. Thanks....
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January 31, 2004
 
  Latitude of color film
I'm confused. I know that c-41 film has a wide latitude (2 stops I think). I'm dropping film off at a one hour processor. Does that mean that if I'm shooting 400 and I need 800 that I...
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January 31, 2004
 
  Film speeds
hey, I got a question for ya'll.tomarrow (yes, I know, short notice) I am giving a speech on photogrohpy. I know the basic stuff, and some stuff about film, but I just would like to know the ba...
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January 30, 2004
 
  ILFORD DELTA 3200
Dear SirIn the past I had problems exposing Ilford Delta 3200 at the given 3200 ISO rating. My pictures always came out dark. Someone told me to rate it at 800 and recently I saw in Popular Photogr...
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January 30, 2004
 
  Question about flash testing
I have a fun shoot tomorrow. I plan to use my strobe units again, which I have figured out and work very well.My question is this. I will be using my MF camera for the "real" shots. But, I wanted t...
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January 30, 2004
 
  Flash Photography
Dear SirI have always had a problem with flash photography. My pictures have always been OK, but not great ! I am an advanced amateur photographer, but needs some help with flash photography. I own...
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March 16, 2004
 
  How to develop Black & White film
I am mainly interested in shooting black and white film and scanning the film with a 35mm scanner onto my hardrive. Rather than go to a commercial film and print developer I would like to develop t...
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January 28, 2004
 
  Negative vs. Slide Film
Here is something that has confused me for some time. Is it true that most of the time, books and websites are working under the impression the information they are giving is for slide film? I kn...
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February 04, 2004
 
  Storing a Camera
i have a film camera (canon 300v) which I purchased recently, i have used it consistantly over the last few month, however I have exam commitments this year, so I will not be using the camera for f...
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January 30, 2004
 
  How to shoot production plant photos
I have been asked by a company which I have taken event pics for to do a more corporate type shoot (for an annual report I suppose). They want VIP shots in their office environments and shots of t...
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January 28, 2004
 
  Double exposure with a Minolta X series.
Can it be done? I use Minolta X-370's. Thanks!...
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January 27, 2004
 
  How to set my camera up
I have Nikin N90 and using a handle mount Sunpak 555 Flash. I just purchased the dedicated flash module and cord to shoot TTL. I am not sure how to set the camera to ensure TTL is functioning pro...
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January 26, 2004
 
  Pulling Film
Can someone explain this to me? Recently, I took some photos in a very small room. I used a softbox, very close. I used Fuji 800. Since I could not lower the intensity of the light enough, I sh...
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January 26, 2004