Looking for photo equipment tips & tricks? Ask all of your photo equipment questions in this Q&A.
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Lens Compatibility
I have a Canon EOS Elan7. Is the older Canon FD lens compatible with this system. I am sure it would have to be in manual mode but would the mount be correct without causing any damage?Thanks Lee ... |
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Camera Malfunction
My N70 Nikon went down. I had just loaded a roll and was on frame 5 when it malfunctioned. (Err and low batt) showed in LCD panel. It would not advance or rewind. I removed film and put in new batt... |
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Digital Rebel & Canon 100 - 400mm L IS USM Issue
Just purchased this new lens. Have had my Rebel for almost 6 months... This lens does not seem to work right. Does not want to Autofocus at all. Just clicks when I go to take a picture. Tried a... |
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Flash units
I have a Nikon 8008 and would like to know what model Nikon flash unit (Speedlight) would be compatible with it today? I checked the Nikon on-line but it was no help.... |
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Scanner question
Computer is homebuilt,less than 1yr old ... ASUS mb Pentium 4 CPU, Adaptec SCSI controller, plus the usual hardware. Running W2K Pro with all the latest updates and patches. Computer has no history... |
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enlarger alignment
Just got an enlarger (used printmaker 35) and am trying to align it. It is 1mm off at it's high position (8x10). Is this a lot to worry about and if not could I just level the easel to com... |
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Optics Fogging
Recently, I was camping and got up before dawn to shoot. As the sun started to rise, I made sure I was in position, camera mounted on tripod etc., only to find that the glass on my lens and viewfi... |
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PVC Back drop Stand
Where do I find the plans for a PVC back drop stand. I remember seeing one in a magazine at one time but I do not remember the details.Thanks for you assistance.... |
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shutter will not release
I was just given a canon ae1. However, after I press the shutter release button the shutter remains open until I release the button. If I hold the release down over one second or so, the shutter ... |
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Can Lens be fixed/ cleaned?
I have an older Nikkor lens - about 20 years old. I just got it out and am starting to get back into using my manual focus 35 mm camera. My question is this. My lens appears to have mold or somethi... |
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Buying Backgrounds
Hi , Ive recently purchased a few backgrounds as ive just set up a home studio- lol I was pretty shocked though by the price of what appears to be just cloth - Is it possible to buy just rolls or l... |
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Help! My N80 film door won't close.
My students used my N80 for their news assignment. They said when they changed the film, the door wouldn't close. Because we were in playoff competition, a resourceful student taped the back ... |
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Battery
I have a PZ2200 Bell & Howell camera which needs a battery but I do not know which one to buy.Which one?... |
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Problem with 420EX flash unit and G3
I have a PowerShot G3 and a 420EX flash unit. Whenever I use the flash unit, the camera seems to act like it doesn't know the flash is there. I've been trying to use the flash unit at nig... |
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Shutter speed dial on my Canon TX
The plate that has the shutter speeds printed on it came off. It was lucky that it fell off in my car or I may never have found it. What glue should I use to glue it back on? It can't hurt t... |
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How to Use a Zoom Lens
I have recently purchased a Nikon f-55 with 28-80mm lens. Please guide me about the following :the lens has 3 markings on it 28mm, 50 mm & 80 mm. When I use manual focus I can rotate the lens a... |
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PentaxSF1Auto-Focus doesn't engage
A while back I had asked why my Pentax 35mm SF1 wouldn't auto-focus when I partially depressed the shutter release. After very little input, I decided to look closer at how the camera works.... |
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Compatable flash units
I have a Pentax PZ-70 and I was wondering what flash units are compatable with my camera?... |
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Repair of Olympus c-you C1 Zoom digital camera
Hi there, I have an Olympus Camedia Digital camera - C-1 Zoom. The zoom has jammed and won't 'retreat' into the camera. Any ideas on how I can repair this myself? Proferssional repairs... |
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Compression
My Kodak DX4530 is a 5 mp digital camera but the compression is so great that my pictures generaly are under one mb. Generally the pictures look great. Why so much compression and how does it rea... |
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