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  Appeture settings
My Rokinon Auto Zoom Super Coated 1:4.5 f=80-200mm No. 909369 lens has appeture settings of (from left to right) 22, 16, 11, 8, 5.6, and 4.5 .I've just recently gotten into photography, so I ju...
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July 10, 2006
 
  What kind of lens to buy for my camera
I have a Nikomat camera that I got at a garage sale. It didn't come with a manual, but it came with a "Rokinon Auto Zoom Super Coated 1:4.5 f=80-200mm No. 909369" lens. How do I find out what k...
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July 09, 2006
 
  Smith Victor FL280X, 4 Monolight Soft Flash Kit
Hi every one. I need information about this item: Smith Victor FL280X, 4 Monolight Soft Flash Kit . I never hear anything about this brand. I´m buying studio equipment and I need advices, comments...
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July 07, 2006
 
  420 EX Speedlight flash question?
I have a Canon XT and a 420 EX flash. Yesterday I was outside taking pictures with the Apeture mode, with the 420EX Flash turned on, it was a cloudy day. My batteries were fully charged, but my f...
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July 05, 2006
 
  Canon EF 28-135 Lens
Just dropped my lens off to get repaired. The Auto Focus stopped working. Anyone have this problem with this lens or any other? What did it cost to fix it?Thanks....
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August 07, 2008
 
  Photo retrieval software
Has anyone heard of a program used to retrieve deleted photos from Muse Digital CF memory cards??? My digital camera recently wiped my whole memory card clean, with no explaination! The card was qu...
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June 30, 2006
 
  What can I do about err message on Minolta A1?
As I was taking one of many pictures, the viewfinder suddenly went blank. The message "err" showed on the display and the camera stopped responding. The only way to turn it off was to take out the ...
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June 29, 2006
 
  Light Box
HELP! I just purchased a nylon collapsable photo box from Amvona. I really like the product but they did not include directions as to how to use it. I have a new web site and I want to use the b...
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June 27, 2006
 
  SB 800 problems
I have a Nikon d100 and a SB 800 flash unit. When I have my flash unit on the camera, the camera will only shoot at 60 at F 5.6. in program mode. When I change it aperature priority mode, it stil...
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June 27, 2006
 
  Normal SLR MACRO Lens Work On DIGITAL CAMERA
I Was wondering would anyone know if I can buy a NORMAL SLR MACRO CLOSE UP FILTER AND USE IT ON A DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA. OR DO I HAVE TO BUY A MACRO CLOSE UP FILTER THAT IS MADE FOR A DIGI...
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June 25, 2006
 
  epson r2400 icc profiles for nikon capture
Just checking if anybody is having this problem. I downloaded the "enhanced" ICC profiles from Epson for this printer. They work great in Photoshop, but I can't access them from Nikon Capture. ...
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June 21, 2006
 
  Changing camera with picture
Can someone tell me how to change the camera that is listed with my pictures in my gallery. I selected the wrong camera before I downloaded my pictures and now the camera displayed in not correct....
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June 16, 2006
 
  Filters Macro and Multi Image
I have two filters that have been tested and have been giving me some challenges. I have tried to use both the Macro filter and a multi image filter. Both filters do not allow my camera to focus ...
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June 15, 2006
 
  Dropped the camera to the ground.
I accidentally dropped my Lumix FX-8 compact camera to the ground the other day. So far, other than a few scraches and dents, no major problem found. I know it may be silly to ask, but my question ...
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June 14, 2006
 
  Halos in photos
A few weeks ago I shot a wedding with my daughter as a back up or 2nd photographer.All was well before and up through the wedding but then inside with flash “as it had been”, she started to get...
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June 08, 2006
 
  How to pack your photogear in a hiking trip
Hi I'm new here.I have a problem in packing my photogear in a hiking trip. Carrying one big backpack will be the most practical way but I'm not sure how you arrange your photogear inside. I...
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July 16, 2006
 
  Those nasty dust spots on a digital sensor
Hi Folks, I shoot with a Nikon D-70 and love it, except for those dust spots that love the sensor. I keep the camera clean, but just like relatives you don't like they keep coming back for an e...
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June 08, 2006
 
  Konica Minolta Auto Meter VF
I've finally decided it was time to go totally manual. I've used my Konica Minolta Auto Meter VF for my studio shots, now I want to use it for outdoors portraits as well. I shoot w/ the 2...
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June 05, 2006
 
  CF Card Error???
I'm freaking out right now!!! I shot a tournament today and near the end of it an error message popped up on my display. I did all the normal stuff - removing the battery; removing the CF card;...
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June 04, 2006
 
  Mildew/Mold/Fungus Protection
I live in a very moist environment. We do have air conditioning units (not central air). I would like to know how other people protect their cameras and lenses from mildew/mold/fungus. I have my...
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June 01, 2006