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  Matching Prints to Monitor
My printer (Epson Stylus Photo R1800) is not printing true colors. While looking at the computer screen, they look fine, but when I print them, they are dark. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance ...
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June 08, 2007
 
  How to keep camera from shutting off?
I use an HP E327 that recently has started shutting off after only 1 or 2 photos.What could be causing this,and how can it be fixed?...
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May 25, 2007
 
  Lighting position
I'm just setting up my own photography studio for shooting still products which I sell on my online store. I would appreciate if anyone could offer me the right advice on how to position my ph...
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May 28, 2007
 
  Why doesn't my computer read raw images?
I am trying to download photos from a Canon 20D into Photoshop 6.0. My PC is running Windows 2000.The photos were shot in raw mode (engagement photos, which is why I'm in a panic)and when I try...
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May 24, 2007
 
  Speedlite 580EX Issues
The issue is probably not the Speedlite itself, but the person using it. I, for some reason, just cannot get a handle on using the flash.OK, I have a reasonably lit room. I could use my 50mm f/1....
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May 24, 2007
 
  flash for canon 20d ?
I,m purchasing my first digital camera a canon 20d and would like to know if the off camera flash (quantaray qtb-7500a ) will work properly on the 20d ? I've been using it on my canon a2e and i...
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May 25, 2007
 
  lenses
I am inheriting an old Chinon camera from the early 80's, it comes with some good lenses. The body has a broken part, I do not think I can get it fixed, but are the lenses compatible with somet...
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May 23, 2007
 
  Faster Flash Help?
Dear All,I have a Nikon D50 and a Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight. I notice that when I take continuous photos, the flash cannot keep up. I need to be sure to give the flash a few seconds in between pic...
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May 23, 2007
 
  Using a Pentax SF10
I plan on using a Pentax SF10 with a 28-80 mm lens tomorrow evening at my daughter's ballet recital. Last year I used my Olympus Camedia C-730 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera with 10X opital zoom, h...
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May 18, 2007
 
  How to use a 50mm f1.4d lens
I am new to this site and learning how to use it, I was wondering if anyone could help me!! I just bought a 50mm f1.4 lens Nikon (I shoot with a NIkon d50) and I am not sure how to set the aperatu...
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May 18, 2007
 
  Taking cameras onboard Niagara Falls boat tours
Has anyone taken cameras on any boat tours at Niagara Falls? Idon't know if it's allowed, or if you do, how you protect your equipment from the mist and water. I have never been there but a...
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November 08, 2009
 
  How to troubleshoot camera
My Canon Rebel II EOS 35 mm rewinds new film when I close the back, how to I solve this problem?...
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May 16, 2007
 
  28-200mm zoom and noise
I am borrowing a friend's old Tamron lens (for Canon) and using it on my Rebel xti. I have noticed a lot of noise with this lens as compared to my 18-55mm kit lens. Even when the ISO is set a...
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May 15, 2007
 
  Folding Circular Diffusers
Here's a stupid question: I purchased a 52" round diffuser and can't seem to fold it to get it into it's carrying case. The case is about 20". I know it's got to twist and fold some...
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May 15, 2007
 
  Wrong lens?
Can anyone tell me if the Sigma 28-80 lens is compatible with my Canon XTi? I bought it and it keeps bringing up Error 99, whatever that means.Any help will be appreciated!Leisa...
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May 15, 2007
 
  Lighting Problem
This weekend, I did several sessions with senior portraits. The problem I had was so weird and I was wondering if anyone had ever had the same problem. I never changed the possition of the lights, ...
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May 15, 2007
 
  Transferring images to computer
Why can't I transfer RAW photos from my Nikon D70. It will transfer the Jpeg images with no problems, but not high resolution. Are the USB leads different, even though they look the same? ...
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May 09, 2007
 
  Speedlite Issue
I have been using a Canon Speedlite and have not been getting nice results. I shot in P Mode, flash on ETTL. My shots are either coming out over exposed or under exposed and I'm getting shado...
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June 14, 2007
 
  SD card malfunction
My memory card suddenly has decided not to work - it says "card cannot be used" when put in either my Nikon D80 or my computer. What is the best way to recover the photos on this card - if you can ...
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May 04, 2007
 
  ccd?
I have a friend who has a Nikon d100. When you look at her pictures and zoom in there's these little plus looking things in the same spots. About five or six times through the pic. Any ideas on...
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May 03, 2007