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  A very dumb move and now I need help
Hi Everyone – hope you are having a better day than mine!This is probably about the dumbest thing that has been posted on this forum in a long time; however, the klutz strikes again! I was trying...
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August 15, 2007
 
  Nikon D40X trouble
The Nikon D40x Digital SLR has some things that the reviews have don't understand can you help me thanks Needs AF-S lenses to autofocus Meandering menu sequences Limited AF system ...
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July 30, 2007
 
  Flash Over Exposure
I have a sony cyber shot and seems that the flash is too slow or too fast. The pictures come up to bright, white faces, or alot of reflection from white areas. I was wondering what causes the flash...
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August 01, 2007
 
  Grainy pics
I recently purchased a Nikon 70-200mm F/2.8 G-AFS ED-IF VR lens. I seem to be getting grainy pictures, especially on people. What am I doing wrong? I would appreciatie any suggestions. Thanks....
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July 28, 2007
 
  photoshop problem
The problem I am having with photoshop CS2 is the workspace size. I want my workspace to be 5x5. I select new under file and put in 5x5 inches and what comes up looks like maybe half that size, bu...
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July 25, 2007
 
  main-and-fill lighting
If I use equal-strengh lamps for my main-and-fill lighting setup, and if I want to do a 2:1 ratio, does it means that if I place my main lignt at 4 feet from my subject, I will place my fill light ...
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August 01, 2007
 
  How do I download ZIP plug-ins to photoshop CS2?
Not sure where I should have posted this, but I cannot figure it out. I found some free plug-ins I want to try but I'm not sure how to work with the ZIP files and get them on to photoshop. ...
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July 23, 2007
 
  DVD not working
I've burned a DVD for a client. It works fine on my laptop but when I put it in my Phillips DVD player, it gives the messege " DVD may not have playback feature. Please eject".I've seen pho...
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January 05, 2008
 
  Lapses between exposures
When I make an exposure based on Raw + Lon my Canon DSLR EOS Digital XT, the CF light on the body lights up for about 3 seconds. If I set the quality to Raw only, it lights up for about 2 seconds.A...
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July 22, 2007
 
  Lens Adapters
I have a Tamron 28-300 lens. It is an auto focus Aspherical LD. I'm not exactly sure what adapter I need to fit this to my Canon camera. Currently it is on a Pentax ZX-60. I do not need or ...
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July 19, 2007
 
  Shutter Acting Up Every Other Photo
I'm having a problem with my D50 and I was wondering if someone could help me. Every other photo I take with my camera the shutter messes up and the photo is WAY underexposed. You take one prop...
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August 16, 2007
 
  Smart Media wont format
Smart media card will not format in camera or computer. Card has not been used in a wile, cleaned with an eraser still nothing, Camera says card error when attempted to format, computer will not fo...
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July 20, 2007
 
  Why is camera storing dig. images in random order
my digital point and shoot camera (or pro duo memory card?) is suddenly storing pictures in completely random order - so when I go back to view them and potentially delete unwanted images, they are...
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July 18, 2007
 
  Stacking lenses?
I have a D80 Sports Package (that's what the box says it is) that came with 2 lenses. The box says that the 2 lenses combine for 11x digital zoom. Can I actually stack the lenses together to ...
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July 17, 2007
 
  compatibility of window and powershot a540
Is my digital canon powershot A540 compatible with windows vista home basic...
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July 16, 2007
 
  Problem w/auto focus on D80 w/Opteka macro lens
I purchased a set of Opteka macro lens (+1 to +10) and attached them to my nikkor (AF-S) 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens and now I cant seem to get auto focus to work. I have tried changing all the set...
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August 16, 2007
 
  Canon 30D Focus + Noise Issues Anyone?
Hello All,I have been enjoying my recent switch from Nikon to Canon but have two REALLY big issues which I am not too crazy about and am looking for a second opinion...I have 2 Canon EOS 30D DSLR b...
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July 25, 2007
 
  New studio equipment
I feel so dumb asking this but here it goes, I'm just starting out and a friend of mine gave me a cheap studio lighting set. I know that this stuff isn't the greatest but can anyone help m...
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July 10, 2007
 
  How to Use the Nikon 60mm Micro Lens
I'm listing this question, or questions, under "problems with equipment". But I know the problem is with the operator, not the equipment. But I need help!I purchased my first macro lens - the...
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July 06, 2007
 
  Why can't I get this lens to focus?
I have a Canon 70-300 IS lens (Macro 1.5 m / 4.9 ft). I can't get it to focus like I want. I also can't get the image to fill the frame because I have to stand back so far to get it to focu...
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July 13, 2007