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  Are Digital SLR Lenses and 35 Lenses Compatible?
Does Canon's Digital Rebel work with lenses from any of Canon's 35mm cameras? Visa versa? Thanks!!...
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January 03, 2007
 
  How do you open the film door on a Canon T50?
I just bought a Canon T50 from a thrift store without a manual. My question is how to open the door where the film goes? ...
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May 21, 2004
 
  Flash Recycling Times for Weddings
Hi there. I've recently bought a Nikon SB800 flash for my Nikon F90X to photograph weddings. But I'm very disappointed with the recycling times; after my first wedding with this flash, I fo...
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May 25, 2004
 
  Triggering Studio Lights
I'm using Britek strobes with my Canon 10D Digital camera. I use a Wein safe sync on my hot shoe with a pc cord linking to the strobes. I'm forever having problems firing the strobes. It se...
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October 03, 2004
 
  Smith Victor hot lights - softbox?
I have a set of Smith Victor hot lights (3 constant incandescent lights).I'd like to have a softbox. Does anyone know if they make a softbox thatwould work with these lights (convert one to a s...
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May 13, 2004
 
  How to Tell How Close I Can Get to Subject
This may sound dumb, but here goes: How do I tell the lens-to-subject minimum focusing distance? Say I am working with a 100mm 2.8, for example ... how close can I get?? Thanks from a beginner....
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May 12, 2004
 
  Exposure problem with Canon Dig. Rebel
Hello-I have an ongoing problem with Canon Digital Rebel and 550x Speedlight Flash.Last night I used the camera with the Canon 70-200 2.8 lens and got a better result.I normally use the 28-105 3.5...
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August 15, 2004
 
  Problem to used Telephoto Len's
I am using Nikon F90x camera but having a problem went I want to used a Telephoto Zoom Len's.What I mean here cannot get a better picture.Lens Nikon ED ( AF- S VR-NIKKOR 70 - 200MM 1:2.8G )...
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May 11, 2004
 
  stuck shutter release
I have an Olympus OM2 which has been a great camera to date. My problem is that my shutter release will not work. I have checked the batteries and they are functioning. I get an image through th...
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May 10, 2004
 
  Nikura 35-200mm zoom W/MACRO
I am trying to source a manual and if possible a repairs manual for aa Nikura 35-200mm ZOOM W/MACRO. There is nothing wrong with the lense, I would juast like to know how to use it properly. I am a...
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May 08, 2004
 
  Monitor calibration
I'm having trouble getting my inkjet prints to look like my monitor. I was considering buying the Spyder or Color Vision but was wondering if this is the answer.Does anyone have experience wit...
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January 02, 2005
 
  Stuck film advance lever
I have a Ricoh XR10 camera, purchased in 1980. It has worked well until just recently. I was 1/2 way through a roll of film when the manual film advance lever refused to turn. I was able to rewi...
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May 06, 2004
 
  Printing Digital Epson 2200
I bought an Epson 2200 about 8 months ago. Most of my images look great. I was wondering if anyone else has one, and if there is a photo paper I could buy that will make the pictures I print look...
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May 07, 2004
 
  quantaray filters
Is it true that HOYA makes glass for Quantaray filters???...
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May 04, 2004
 
  Flash PC Cord Problem
I have purchased a PC cord adapter for my hot shoe and a three way splitter to connect up to two or three studio flashes. I have trouble with the slave sensors (other photographers, sunlight, etc.)...
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May 04, 2004
 
  Quick, easy rain coat' for my camera
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in 2 months. I have a Fujifilm FinePix s7000 and want to protect it from rain or moisture (also, I live in Florida, so we have the same problems here). What do you...
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May 05, 2004
 
  Canon Digital Rebel and Flash Unit
I am not sure where to post this, as I don't know if the problem lies in the equipment or the operator! I recently bought the Quantaray Flash outfit for my Canon Digital Rebel (its the bracket,...
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September 11, 2005
 
  Where to process slides at a good lab!
I don't think this is the correct catagory but here it goes. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good lab to process slides. I have about 800 shots that I need processed. The lab I use gets sc...
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May 10, 2004
 
  Tripods and Salt Water
Does anyone have any experience using a tripod in salt water? And suggestions as to which brand can stand up to occasional use at the beach while exposed to salt water?...
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May 08, 2004
 
  How to use a light meter,idiots guide
HiI am an amateur photographer and doing the Amateur Photographer diploma course part of which is using a light meter, I have a Weston Master V meter and not really sure how to use it, is there an...
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May 02, 2004