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S.O.SWhen I put the the cassete into the camera it is flashing no cassette.I have read the instruction book, but is very vaige. I have also done the safety lock on cassette. The camera has only tak...
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August 11, 2004
 
  Problem with downloading files on my Sony DSC 717
When I download files from my Sony DSC717 to my computer, the files are sutomatically deleted from the Memory Stick. Help, please! I don't want to lose my pictures until I'm ready....
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August 11, 2004
 
  Working on a Laptop, the pictures look different
Hellos, I have been submitting work from my laptop recently, my PC is down. I noticed very early on that that even the slightest anglular change of the laptop screen and the images infront of me wo...
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August 06, 2004
 
  ANDREA!
I accidently erased your emails...I thought they were just notices that I had answers here. Please...Please, resend!!!...
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August 03, 2004
 
  camera gives error 99
i've been shooting with a canon d60 and recently when I attempted to use the on camera flash...i got a error 99 promt on the lcd...when I looked it up on the manuel, it said to remove batteries...
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August 02, 2004
 
  Problems with flatbed scanner
I have access at work to a Canon flat bed scanner.When I finish scanning the photo, the processor Company's remarks(printed on the back of the photo) appear on the scanned image.How can I avoid...
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August 02, 2004
 
  Use of the Sunpak 433D for TTL on an FA
I need to know how to use the Sunpak 433D flash in TTL with my Nikon FA. I can put the flash in the TTL mode (blue *), but what f stop do I need to set on my FA to get the proper exposure?...
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August 02, 2004
 
  Ghost lights in my picture. What is the cause/fix?
See examples. Getting an arc of reflections, reflected on both y and x axes. Shot with canon EOS Digital Rebel, RAW encoding:11:31:16 PMShooting Mode Program AETv 8Av 4.0Metering Mode EvaluativeEx...
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May 03, 2005
 
  Taking pictures in the rain
Does anyone know if someone makes a plastic "bag" that covers the camera body and allows the lens to stick through so you can take pictures in the rain without getting your camera wet?...
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August 13, 2004
 
  Kodaks EVF Blurry
Just bought the Kodak 6490. The EVF mode never comes into focus. I playwith the diopter dial but it is still blurry. My eyes are 20-20. My wife tried it and immediately said, that is awful. If...
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August 01, 2004
 
  How to use Flash with Manual Modes
I have a Canon EOS10D and a Canon 550 flash. I am not sure how to set the flash to get the proper exposure in AV mode. Or do I need to set the speed first and let the TTL give me the correct apertu...
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August 01, 2004
 
  How to rectify these problems with my camera?
Hi, The automatic mode of my eos rebel is totally not working (I got totally unexposed film after shooting)The semi manual modes when used I got half dark and half exposed picturethe external speed...
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August 05, 2004
 
  lense for canon SLR
i live in Malaysia,i own a canon rebel G, the original lense had grow some kind of fungus inside it. I couldn't find any shop that provide services to repair it and my friend(loves photography ...
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July 30, 2004
 
  Getting an Error on a pentax IQZoom928
My parents were in China with the camera when it malfucntioned. If you try to take a picture it appears to take the pic (i see the flash, hear a motor move but then get a flashing H1 or H2. the on...
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August 19, 2004
 
  Minolta SRT-101
I won this camera on ebay for $36.54 (body only) and it's been giving me trouble (either the shutter sticks of the mirror does, because I've been getting very light frames). And when I pres...
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July 27, 2004
 
  How to use flash
I have a Canon 10D and Canon 550EX Speedlite. I can easily get good exposure results using the flash and camera on automatic mode, but would like to know the best method of metering using apeture p...
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July 27, 2004
 
  How can I use 52 mm filter sizes lens in D70
I own a Nikon FM10 and a set of lenses. Now, I am planning to buy a Nikon D70. I wonder If I can use all my old lenses whose filter sizes are 52 mm, in D70 whose filter size is 50 mm. Is there a...
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July 27, 2004
 
  Hi everyone! New here. Error 99!
As above, just got an EOS 300D, or Rebel, as you guys over there call it!As I am going to the Scottish Highlands for a short break next week, I borrowed a Sigma 70-300 lens fro a good friend. Whils...
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July 26, 2004
 
  FLASHES
HI IAM ABOUT TO BUY A FLASH TO DO WEDDINGS AND PORTRAITS I HAVE A CANNON E0S 5 DO YOU THINK THE SPEEDLIGHT 550 EX IS BETTER OR A METZ 45CL4 IAM QUITE INEXPERIENCED SO WOULD BE GRATEFUL FOR YOU ADV...
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July 26, 2004
 
  hama Polarizing Filter
Can someone please tell me the filter factor of this hama polarizing filter?I´m uploading a picture of it. What does the "IV" mean on the filter ring? is it the factor?Thanks in advance...
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July 26, 2004