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  Grey Card and White Card
Can someone please tell me what a grey card and white card are? And how do you utilize them to set your camera? Thanks!...
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June 23, 2004
 
  double images
I am sure there is someone that has the answer to my problem! I use a Olympus Stylus 105 and Canon Rebel 2000 w/speedlite 380EX, with both cameras I use film of 400 and recently 800 speed. for dark...
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June 16, 2004
 
  How to Meter Sunrise and Sunset Scenes
My Nikon N-75 has a built-in meter system. I often use manual mode which utilizes center-weighted metering when the sun is in the picture for sunrise or sunset. Do you recommend metering a part of ...
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June 28, 2004
 
  Too Much Space Above Heads in Portraits
It seems that when I take pictures I end up with more space - especially above the head than I wanted. This changes the whole composition. It happens most often when I turn my camera vertical. I...
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June 26, 2004
 
  picking a better lens....
Hello, I own a Canon EOS 300 slr. I recently decided to change lens. I chose the Tokina 28-210 lens, I'm asking a professional opioion. Was this a decent choice???I only found 1 bad review, bu...
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June 15, 2004
 
  How do I (or SHOULD I) correct the perspective?
Please see question above....
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June 08, 2004
 
  How do I (or SHOULD I) correct the perspective?
Hi, I shot this sepia (IR) with a '24mm' lens from a low angle looking up. Because it is a building, the perspective distortion is even more apparent. While I did want the view from belo...
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June 08, 2004
 
  Shooting outside in bright light
When shooting outside in bright light, I keep the sun at my back as I shoot my subject. However, all people shots seem to be too bright, as if there is too much light. Colors are too washed out. ...
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June 07, 2004
 
  Why the horizontal lines in my prints?
I use my HP ScanJet5370C to scan prints or negatitives. When I enlarge the photograph and print on my HP 882C printer, there are always horizontal lines in the print. Can someone tell me why? Am ...
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June 07, 2004
 
  Jagged Lines...Driving Me Nuts!
As seen in the enclosed photo. I sometimes get jagged, pixelated lines when they are on an angle. (45 degrees is the worst).This shot was scanned from a slide on a Nikon Coolscan 4000,.. the same w...
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June 11, 2004
 
  Wal-Mart Film Developing & Prints
I developed a roll of film recently and, looking at the negatives, I noticed there is a substantial amount of cropping in the picture when compared to the negative. Is that normal? Should I start l...
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July 17, 2004
 
  the green paint looks yellow
I have a basic digital camera, many settings to choose from, my current problem is I can't take a pic of my hubby's new project car, it's a vibriant green but comes up a dull yellow. I ...
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June 15, 2004
 
  How to Shoot people in low or no light
I'm sorry for bothering everyone but I'm very new to the whole world of taking pictures. I have just landed a new job that is going to require that I know a little bit about shooting people...
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June 01, 2004
 
  how to develope sepia photos
I used black and white film with a sepia filter, but then when I got the film back from walgreens after I had it developed, the pictures were still black and white. How do I get sepia color photos?...
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May 31, 2004
 
  out of focus shots
Hello,A simple question.Is there a current technique to enable shots taken at a live music concert that did not develop in focus,to be adjusted/redeveloped 'in focus'? A litle ambitious I k...
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May 29, 2004
 
  this web site
can you tell me how to protect my photos?recently I have been out west,and a family memeber showed me how easy it was to steal one of my photos,can they be protected on this site?...
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May 29, 2004
 
  Quality of pictures scanned from negatives
I recently purchased a relatively inexpensive scanner with the intent of digitally archiving some of my better pictures.I am finding that the raw scan from a negative (color or b&w) appears extrem...
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May 25, 2005
 
  What happened to the CD
I recently had two rolls of Kodak 400 speed film developed that were of two highschool graduation ceremonies. The prints came out great,however the picture cd's that came with the prints are to...
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May 21, 2004
 
  How to Stop the Puck in Hockey Shots
I'm having trouble "stopping the puck" in hockey photos. Occasionally, I get lucky, and the puck is clear, as well as the players. Usually, something is just a little blurred. How do I get the ...
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June 08, 2004
 
  Shooting moving targets!
Have a new camera (Fujifilm S5000). Loving it and wanted to try something new... Took it to the park with some snacks for the birds... I never realized how hard it is to capture birds on the fly. D...
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May 23, 2004