BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  correct exposure for very contrasty B&W scene
I would like to take pictures of my dog playing in the snow. Of course my dog is black. How do I prevent the background from becoming too hot if I meter for her so I can render some detail. Do I ta...
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January 20, 2004
 
  Scanning and Printing
If I scan a 4x6 print on a flatbed scanner at 600dpi, can I get a good quality print at 5x7 or 8x10? (The pixel demension is 2172x3367.) Thanks....
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January 20, 2004
 
  black and white film for situations
I am interested in taking b & w pictures of an infant indoors. I have a Canon Rebel G with a 28-70mm lens or a 70-300 IS USM lens. I also have a 550EX speedlite that I just got but not sure w...
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January 26, 2004
 
  Beginners Class
I've been trying to catch classes in the local cummunity colleges. The problem is that I move every 13 weeks with my type of employment (travel nurse). These courses are always filled with a w...
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January 20, 2004
 
  scanning prints
When I took my film in today for processing I was asked what dpi I wanted the images scanned at. I had no idea. I need them to upload for a class I'm taking but also would like the option for...
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January 21, 2004
 
  Professional Photo Developing
I have almost 400 Wedding photos that need to be developed. They are all on Kodak Proffessional Portra 400VC and KOnica Centuria film. I am terrified about getting them developed, because I don'...
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January 20, 2004
 
  using Velvia 100 slide film
Hi,Just a quick question - can you use Velvia 100 slide film in a regular point-and-shoot camera? If so, how will the lack of control over f-stop and shutter speed affect the quality of the images...
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January 19, 2004
 
  night photography
I recently purchased a Canon Rebel 2000 (28-80mm lens) so I am still in the process of learning all the technical features of this camera. I would like to try photographing the early night sky. (mo...
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January 20, 2004
 
  shooyong sunrise'
thanks for your reply on the lens I can use for my trout fishing trip.but what I really like to get is some tips on shooting sunrise photos.like the best time [I HR BEFORE SUNRISE ETC]AND SOME GOOG...
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January 18, 2004
 
  Good Candid Photos
I'm compiling a tip sheet on candid photography and asking for help from the experts. How important is learning how to take a good candid? And what's in your bag of tricks for good candid ...
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January 18, 2004
 
  Studio Flash
Hi - need help to do a college assignment - a self portrait - yuck! have the college lights (bowen 500) one with reflector the other with umbrella. Pretty fundamental question but hope you won'...
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January 18, 2004
 
  How to Shoot...
I am getting ready for NY state trout fishing season to open in April. This time I am not fishing but taking my camera instead. I am going to Trout Town, USA, Roscoe, NY. Can you help me on some...
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January 18, 2004
 
  Indoor Portrait Lighting
I would like to begin taking indoor portraits. I have a Nikon N65. I need any advice on continuous lighting vs. flash, brands to look at, what activates the off-camera lights, film use with each ...
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January 18, 2004
 
  Film Doesn't Load!
I have a manual focus Minolta SLR. Until recently it worked fine. But now the film refuses to load correctly. It slips on the teeth of the second reel (not the one where you slip the film in). I...
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March 13, 2004
 
  How to Mount Photos
I am currently working with my local library on a showing of old photos. They would like me to restore and repair the photos, print them, mount and matt them. There will be a total of 25. They are ...
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July 20, 2007
 
  Can I convert 35mm film to a Wallet Size Picture f
I want to start a part-time business in Portrait photography and need a lot of information on this subject, inparticular, the processing of film and how to convert the images to wallet size picture...
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January 16, 2004
 
  Using 160 Speed Film for Portraits
Hi, I would like some advice for using 160 speed film for portraits. I will be taking the portraits indoors with bounce flash against a black or dark brown backdrop. In the past I have used eith...
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January 20, 2004
 
  35 mm Enlargements
I take my children when they turn a year old to a profesional photographer. Each of them have a canvas 16x20. I wanted to save a bit of money this time around and try to do it myself. What are t...
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January 16, 2004
 
  close up photos
can yoou help-i just got a 105mm marco lens with a f2.8 for some close up work.what I would like to know? i want to take some photos with the background out of focus,and the main subject clear.can...
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January 16, 2004
 
  Wedding Jitters...
I'm shooting a wedding next Friday evening. It is a ten year anniversary and the couple is renewing their vows.Normally, I would be okay with this except for, it's at night, so we can't...
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January 17, 2004