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  Shutter/Mirror box repair TWICE
I've had my Canon Digital Rebel since Oct 2003. One day before warrenty expired the auto-focus mode stopped working and then the shutter/mirror box mechanisim went out. The repair was covered b...
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June 15, 2005
 
  using external flash
Help!I have a nikon d70 and I was never satisfied with the built in flash so I bought the SB800 expensive external flash unit.I read the mannual,set it up and yet I really dont see the difference b...
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June 20, 2005
 
  Nikon D70 Color Mode Settings
I have noticed that even when I have the color mode set on II it shows up as IIIa in exif, in other words mode II won't engage. I shoot in A, S, or M. Has anyone had a similar problem, and if...
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June 11, 2005
 
  Flash output compensation indicator?
I just purchased a Nikon SLR 6006 model off Ebay. It seems to be working well although I have not taken photos yet. But, the only obvious thing is the "flash output compensation" indicator will not...
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June 09, 2005
 
  Problems with my Pentax camera
When I turn on my Pentax 1Qzoom EZY-R camera it flases H1 Where it usually has # of pictures taken...
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June 09, 2005
 
  autofocus trick
helloi read someware it was possible to get my 10D and a canon 400mm f5.6 lense and a 1.4 converter to autofocus by taping up one or more of the lense contacts anyone know how its done.and is it sa...
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June 09, 2005
 
  Canon Powershot S2 SI “Macro” Problems
I have an Powershot S2 SI I have looked at the manual & no matter how many differrent ‘things” I try – it simply will not go into the “Super Macro mode”. ( I need...
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October 10, 2018
 
  Problems with Canon 580EX Flash
I just got a new Canon 580EX flash for my Digital Rebel and I'm having problems with it. I'm not sure if I am doing something wrong or if it is defective. I'm sure it's probably m...
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June 08, 2005
 
  Which one would you keep?
Please excuse the improper category selection---I couldn't figure out what the proper one would be. Also, since I've pretty new to the site, please excuse the question if it is something t...
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June 07, 2005
 
  will defragmenting compress my jpgs
Will defragmenting my hard drive compress(ruin) the jpg photos on the drive?...
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June 06, 2005
 
  Problems with film loading/rewinding
I have an older Canon Rebel. I removed a roll of film and developed it two weeks ago with no problem. Now when I load film, instead of winding them film so I can take pictures it rewinds it up into...
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June 06, 2005
 
  problem with background
Will someone please look at my gallery at the first few picutes taken in my "studio"? I bought this new light brown back drop, but thats exactly what it looks like. I don't know how to soften i...
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June 06, 2005
 
  Canon i9100 printer
I'm having trouble with my Canon i9100 printer. The printhead doesn't center itself when you open the top. It shifts to the left instead of the right. Can anyone tell me what could be wr...
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June 05, 2005
 
  What kind of tripod for rb67 pro s
I just purchased 2 medium format cameras yesterday ( my first )one is a Mamiya 645 and the other is a Mamiya RB67 Pro S, I am so excited to learn this new format...however I have yet to purchace a ...
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June 11, 2005
 
  error message - card cover open
I recently downloaded pictures to my computer, and when I put my smartmedia card back in my camera (Olympus Camedia c-2100) I get an error message that says the card cover - open. The cover is clo...
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June 05, 2005
 
  1.3 volt battery for CanonTX
Hi.I have an old Canon TX camera and the battery has run down after 25 years! I can't find any here in Sydney-any ideas? Are they available on the internet? Thanks for any input;I can't rec...
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June 05, 2005
 
  F-Stop, Shutter Speed, and Flowing Water
My camera only allows for an 8 f-stop. This means I can’t get the flowing waterfall effect, since I can't lower my shutter enough without overexposing. I was told a neutral-density (ND) filte...
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June 07, 2005
 
  When to remove batteries
Is there a general rule about when you should remove batteries from a camera if you're not using it? I read somewhere that even if you're not using the camera, the batteries can still run ...
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June 06, 2005
 
  How to use macro on Tamron lens
I just purchased a Tamron 60-300 from KEH and I am trilled with the results...so much better than the cheapy I bought on ebay! My only problem is I can't figure out how to get the macro settin...
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July 23, 2005
 
  cropping with fuji s5000
I have a Fuji S5000 and cannot use the cropping feature that is with it.I have had the camera for almost a year and never had any problems with it. I don't know if I have reset something on the...
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June 01, 2005