BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  indoor sports shots
You asked about the camera used and sutter speeds. The camera is a Minolta QTsi Maxxum. The telephoto lens is minolta 75-300 AF Zoom. Everything about this camera is automatic, the only things ...
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September 19, 2006
 
  indoor sports shots
You asked about the camera used and sutter speeds. The camera is a Minolta QTsi Maxxum. The telephoto lens is minolta 75-300 AF Zoom. Everything about this camera is automatic, the only things ...
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October 15, 2006
 
  indoor sports shots with telephoto lens
I have tried to take sports shots inside a gym, with little luck. Using a telephoto lens and 800 speed film and no flash, the pictures were to bright and grainy. I also used a tripod to steady ...
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September 19, 2006
 
  pentax k1000 lenses
I was wondering if anyone could suggest a zoom lens for my k1000. I have a 35-80 but, I’m trying to take some pictures of a near extinct bird we have in our area (I believe there are only about 1...
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October 04, 2006
 
  best film type
Just wondering on people's input, following is a scenario of a shoot I am doing in the next couple of weeks. Just wondering what sort of film you guys would recommend. I will be photographing ...
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September 20, 2006
 
  what did I do wrong with lighting
I took both of these pictures in my living room with the camera flash and some household lights. Cant yet afford studio lighting. Anyway they came out yellowish and with the flash it was just too b...
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September 17, 2006
 
  what did I do wrong with lighting
I took both of these pictures in my living room with the camera flash and some household lights. Cant yet afford studio lighting. Anyway they came out yellowish and with the flash it was just too b...
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September 17, 2006
 
  anyone familiar with FUJI STX2 ??
I just got a hold of a FUJI STX-2 but with no battery & of course no instruction manuel. Does anyone have any idea what type battery this camera takes?thanks!...
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September 17, 2006
 
  GND Filter use
I just received my first GND filter. It seems fairly straight forward as to how to use it, but I want to make sure I'm not missing something. I am planning a trip to the Rockies in 2 weeks. Sin...
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September 14, 2006
 
  Post production
I own a Canon Eos 20d and I've been thinking about purchasing a Eos 1V to go along side it for my Nature and sports photography. My experiance with post production film is zero though. So, my q...
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September 12, 2006
 
  35mm film
why is iso400 film typically used instead of 100? What is the difference? what determines which film to use?...
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September 10, 2006
 
  Gray Card for Exposure
When and why do you use a grey card?...
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September 10, 2006
 
  light meter
why and when do you use a light meter?...
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September 09, 2006
 
  film
why is iso 100 film preferred over iso 100 film?...
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September 11, 2006
 
  nikon N80
I've been using a Nikon N80 film camera and it takes what I feel are great pictures, I now want to do weddings with it,how can I maxamize the use of this camera? thanks ...
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September 09, 2006
 
  film choice
I'm a beginner and usually use Fuji 400 speed film all the time. I'm going to a wedding this weekend and was wondering if I should buy a different kind of film to get better results. It&#...
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September 06, 2006
 
  Film to Digital File
Hi.Just picked up an Olympus XA. I want to go from film to a digital file. Don't really want to set up a dark room. How can I get from an exposed roll of film to my computer. Thanks....
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September 05, 2006
 
  Portraits with window back lighting
When I take photos of people indoors, I usually use flash (the built-in pop-up type). Sometimes window light on a bright day makes the indoors seem light enough without flash - should I take the c...
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September 08, 2006
 
  SELLING MY BEATLES PHOTOS
I WAS WITH THE BEATLES DURING THEIR MOST FAMOUS CONCERT AT SHEA STADIUM ON AUGUST 15THY 1965 AND GOT 20 PHOTOS OF THEM. 11 WERE SHOWN IN TV GUIDE IN THE AUGUST 14TH 2005 ISSUE TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH...
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September 03, 2006
 
  Stereo Microsope and Nikon FM3a
I am trying to find a stereo microsope that: I can mount my Nikon FM3a on, has top & bottom adjustable lights, and be able to take pictures of geodes and so on under it.I cannot find any like t...
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September 02, 2006