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  Canon G3 Problem
Hello,I have a Canon G3 that has been very reliable for me over the past few years. I have about 70-80 pictures on the camera that I am trying to get on my PC. I have been completing this task fo...
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January 23, 2007
 
  Nikon D200 Compact Flash problems
I just got my new Nikon D200 in the mail 2 days ago. Today I went out to shoot and I got an error message, (CHA), in the # of shots remaining indicator after taking around 25 shots. The instruction...
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January 11, 2008
 
  Soggy CF Cards
Seems my kitten has managed to knock my pouch of CF cards off the table and into the water bowl. I shook the water out of them and have them upside down drying. Will they be usable or should I thr...
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January 24, 2007
 
  Question about flash/trigger voltages/strobes...
Hello,I'm in the middle of a project and could use some help. I've been learning more and more about external flashes, and how to trigger them. I realize most new digital SLRs need a low ...
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January 17, 2007
 
  topcon lens mount adapter
I have a good condition Topcon TRC50X retinal camera which also does FAG. I have all the orignal relay lenses for MT-1 camera, polaroid and 2 TV relay lenses for video camera (a complete one for So...
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August 23, 2007
 
  Using wein with Canon 400D
I have am SB-600 flash that I'd like to use with my Canon xti off-camera with an umbrella. I purchased a Wein Safe-sync hot shoe, but still need the sync cord. Will this work together? Can I al...
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January 12, 2007
 
  Using Spot metering on Nikon D50
I have a Nikon D50 and have been trying to figure out all the features on it. I have a book about the camera and it talks about changing the metering modes. I would like to take a picture using s...
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January 10, 2007
 
  Nissin 400ZW
I recently happened to get a very old flash unit - Nissin 400ZW . Dont know how to use it though. Can any one help???...
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January 08, 2007
 
  White background
I have two light heads and am wondering if lighting a white backdrop properly with only using two lights is able to be accomplished? Anyone out there have some answers or ideas?Kristy...
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January 06, 2007
 
  Seeing pictures accurately on the monitor
I have a laptop at home that I use to edit my photos with Photoshop Elements 3.0. My internet at work is 100 times faster so I usually save pictures on my flash drive and bring them to work to upl...
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January 05, 2007
 
  Sigma 24-135 2.8 lens
Hi there....my husband got me this lens for Christmas but I've been experiencing a few issues with this it. I am using it on my Pentax *ist DS mainly and for some reason it is really slow in AF...
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January 06, 2007
 
  series 1 re-cementing
Hi Alanmany thanks for your time was a great help just one or two more questions if your still online or if anyone else could help way would it not be appropriate to disassembly and re-cementing. t...
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January 04, 2007
 
  Calibrating monitor
Sometimes when I have to dodge a background in ps it looks just fine on my computer monitor at home(flat screen plasma) but when I go to work and look on a regular screen or get them printed up I&#...
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January 04, 2007
 
  Image PREview on Canon Digital Rebel 300D?
I have looked and looked. I am new to the DSLR world and bought a Canon EOS Digital Rebel 300D. Is there a way to get a PREview of the image in the LCD screen or are you only able to compose throug...
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January 22, 2007
 
  VIVITAR SERIES 1 67MM
Hi there can anyone help?Am still a new photorapher & just got a vivitar series 1 67mm 70-210mm f3.5 mocro focusing zoom lens.And payed very little for it? the lens is in exceptionally cosmetic...
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January 05, 2007
 
  Epson photo printer problem or the paper?
I just recently bought an Epson Stylus R380 photo inkjet printer and have been using Kodak Ultima glossy and Ultra Premium glossy photo paper. The printer uses six different ink colors and prints ...
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January 03, 2007
 
  Digital Camera CCD and Viewfinder become white
I was shooting since morning till afternoon then suddenly CCD became white color screen. Cant see the pic and set up, menu, nothing. Viewfinder too. What is the reason behind? Does anyone meet this...
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January 03, 2007
 
  D-200 setting
I have a D200 and noticed that in the lower left hand of the viewfinder I always have a BW highlighted. I realize that this is for the Black and White setting but my pictures are always in color. I...
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January 02, 2007
 
  What's up with my D70s?
I've got a problem with my Nikon D70s all of a sudden, and I haven't a clue what's going on. (see attached image)I've got a f1.4, 50mm lens on, and was hoping to take some chilled o...
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January 02, 2007
 
  Max shutter speed with external flash
I have an old Nissin external flash that mounts with a bracket to the underside of the camera via tripod mount and the maximum shutter speed I can use before the shutter curtain shows up in the pho...
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January 01, 2007