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  Uploading Images
Is it possible to download from a Canon A-75 onto my PC. Manipulate the image and save it has a new file on the PC. Now I want to upload this edited image, using ZoomBrowser, back onto the cameras ...
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November 01, 2004
 
  CANON FD 28-85 1:4
I HAVE JUST GOT INTO SLR PHOTOGRAPHY AS THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD STUFF THATS VERY CHEAP.SO I MANAGED TO GET AN A1 PLUS LENSES.THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT MY CANON FD 28-85 WONT STAY LOCKED ON UNLE...
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November 01, 2004
 
  scanner profile
I have a Cannon scanner n650u I would like to set up a profile for the scanner. The software that came with the scanner is called scangear tool box cs. It does not seem to give you too much control...
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October 31, 2004
 
  camera misbehaving, will not respond to threats
I've got an older cannon 35mm slr camera and I took out a roll of film and put in another one, but the film wouldnt advance, and I couldnt see out of the viewfinder. I took the film out and tri...
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November 03, 2004
 
  gitzo tripod
does anyone know any companies that sell parts for gitzo tripods, other than Bogan imaging, these people refuse to answer emails and phone messages...
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October 28, 2004
 
  Problems with a dimage z2
I have a minolta dimage z2 and I am camera illererate! LOL I am trying to take pics of an indoor horse show and well lighted outdoor horse shows at night. The pics are always blurry...is there so...
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October 28, 2004
 
  tamron compatibility with d70
Hi everybody ,I got a Tamron sp af 300/f2.8 LD-IF (for Nikon)I’d like to Buy a Nikon D 70 ,but yesterday when I tried to shoot with a camera of a friend of mine with my lens . I noticed that the...
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October 26, 2004
 
  SCSI card
Question.. Hope you can help. We are looking for a SCSI card to go into our G-5 computer. Several years ago we bought a T1200 scanner and we love it. But now that we have traded out for new comp...
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October 26, 2004
 
  HOW TO HOOK UP DIGITAL CAMERA
MY COMPUTER SAYS CAMERA NOT FOUND WHEN I TRY TO DOWN LOAD MY PICTURES IT WORKED 1 TIME NOW IT SAYS CAMERA NOT FOUND...
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October 26, 2004
 
  Problem with Canon AF 28-105mm lens.
I have a Canon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 lens on my Digital Rebel. It used to work fine but now at the extended zoom range (approx. 90-105mm) it hunts wildly and won't focus on still subject at all. ...
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October 25, 2004
 
  Troubleshooting with Nikon N55
I have had my camera for a year. It use to take really good pictures. Anyway, the last two rolls of film that are developed have a large black strip running through the pictures. I have been tol...
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October 24, 2004
 
  photoshop troubleshooting
I can not use my clone stamp. re-installed photoshop. It works the first time I open the program. subsequentyly it does not work. any suggestions. thanks, Paula...
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October 20, 2004
 
  Inexperienced Photographer need help with lighting
I am doing a budget photo shoot of dolls to be sold on a small website. I am using a solid white backdrop with lamps without shades on two sides. I have a third hand-held lamp in front of the ite...
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November 09, 2004
 
  Where to buy silica gel pouches commercially?
Hi All Where can I get silica gel pouches which I could place in my camera bag to prevent moisture?thanksmanish ...
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October 18, 2004
 
  Sony Mavica fd 100 digital camera
Hi, I have purchased a Sony Mavica FD100 digital camera. I know that it usesfloppies or memory stick. Can it also use a floppy disc adaptor with the memory stick which wouldeliminate the use of USB...
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October 18, 2004
 
  Lense power
I would like to learn the relationship between lense size to magnification power. I.E. what 2x translates to, 10x translates to etc. My present camera has 10x optical which I augment with a 3x kit ...
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October 18, 2004
 
  How to mount my backdrops on new backdrop stand
I am just getting started and have recently purchased a stand that holds three backdrops from amvona, the poles that came with my stand are Stationary. I also just bought a canvas and muslin. I ...
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October 17, 2004
 
  Photography in Bad Weather
I saw a photographer shoot in the rain with what looked like a nylon or other waterproof-type material shaped around his camera and his lens. The material was black and was adhered to his lens hoo...
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October 19, 2004
 
  Canon EOS Digital Rebel
Getting Error 99 when using Quantaray 70-300 AF or Quantaray Tech-10 Wide angle AF Lenses. Canon lenses work without any problem.. Anyone have any ideas?...
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October 17, 2004
 
  Moisture Condensation on Lens Surface
Hi. I went out this morning to snap early sunrise. It was cold outside - about 39 degrees F. I snapped a few photos and came back home. I realized that inside the house that some moisture condensed...
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October 19, 2004