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  repair on Luna Pro
I have a Luna Pro from the 70's which is not working-I think because it has not been used in a LONG time. Who does repairs? I am a retired (and tired) semi-pro photographer. My granddaughter wa...
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August 26, 2004
 
  How to work my camera!
Hi,I have a canon ae-1 camera and I really need to know how to work it!Ok,so the only thing I know how to do on it is focus in and out and take the picture. I would appreciate it if anyone helped m...
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August 25, 2004
 
  Epson 2200 Printer
I have been printing successfully with the Epson 2200 printer. I am quite satisfied with the results, after having calibrated my monitor. However, I am finding it impossible to center the image on ...
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November 01, 2004
 
  Explain different Lens
Can some explain the differences in lens, I read about 28mm,50mm 35-70mm and so on Is there a good place I can read to explain the differences and when I would use them....
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August 24, 2004
 
  recogizing digital camera on computer
I had this same Fujifilm finepix30i working on my old computer & same os (win98) but cannot get this computer to load the removable drive. ...
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August 23, 2004
 
  printing larger than 8.5X11 on a conventional prin
I would like to produce larger photo prints than 8.5X11 on a standardprinter (HP 842C). Is there some way to adjust the length to any desiredlength? Using Adobe Photoshop 6?...
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August 23, 2004
 
  Fill Flash
I shoot digital with the Canon 10D and have the 550EX Speedlite flash. Is there a setting on either the flash or the camera which would allow me to use either the built in or speedlite flash as "fi...
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August 21, 2004
 
  Help with lighting equipment
I am not sure I would call this a problem with equipment. What I want to know: I just purchased the Nikon D70, I am new to photography, I want everything! What lighting set-up would you suggest?...
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September 28, 2004
 
  Transferring images to computer!
I can't get my images to transfer to my pc using nikonview 5 for my nikon coolpix 4300 camera. When I plug it to my camera it says there is no cf card in the camera or the card reader. Any solu...
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September 12, 2004
 
  Urgent help please!
Fashion shoot in a Bar -I've recently been approached by a small magazine company after they saw my work and offered me the Fashion Photographers position. Unfortunately, although they are awar...
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September 27, 2004
 
  Fashion shoot in a Bar
I've recently been approached by a small magazine company after they saw my work and offered me the Fashion Photographers position. Unfortunately, although they are aware... I have just started...
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August 18, 2004
 
  My Nikon N80 Stinks - HELP
The good news is I was able to get a used Nikon N80, Nikkor lense and Magic Lantern manual off ebay in my price range. The bad news is...it came from a smoking home. I picked up the package at the ...
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August 18, 2004
 
  Canon Rebel 2000 No battery error
I've had my Canon Rebel 2000 for years now and it's never given me any trouble. It's traveled all over the world and taken incredible photos. The battery ran out in May and I didn't...
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August 17, 2004
 
  Troubleshooting
Camera starts rewinding the film as if the film has reached the end. This happens after taking 2 or 3 pictures out of a 24 exposure film....
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September 28, 2004
 
  How to shoot an Industrial plant/magnetic field
I am a photography student and would like to do a project photographing inside a Magnesium remelt facility and an Aluminum plant. I have been told that there are enormous magnetic fields in these f...
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August 17, 2004
 
  Advice for filters
I have a few questions. I just got my first two filters (a circular polarizer and a UV Haze). I would like some tips, if you have a chance.What do you carry your filters around in? Do you keep them...
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August 16, 2004
 
  Never could figure out the mm thing
Hello, and thank you for the time you are spending reading this.I am a 17 year old (18 in a month!) aspiring semi-professional hobbiest photographer (i thought it was a pretty good title too!). I h...
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August 16, 2004
 
  what does exposure and aperture settings mean
i just acquired the camera an and therefore am a super novice. I find that the images provided by my clients are not really good and therefore my web sites suffer from sub standard images. I just a...
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August 13, 2004
 
  Quantaray vs. Canon lens
When I took a picture with my Canon Rebel 2000 in the automatic mode the shutter would not release. I sent it off to Canon and they told me that because I was using a Quantaray lens that it messed ...
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August 12, 2004
 
  Inexpensive Portable Lighting
I have been asked to shoot Santa Pix. in a little mall. I have no lighting equipment and am nervous. It needs to be portable and inexpensive. Something I could then take to people's homes and u...
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August 15, 2004