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  camera bags on airplanes
Planning a trip to the Low Country of South Carolina in a week; going to take a fairly full camera kit with me. Backpack will include one camera body, four lenses, assorted filters and accessories,...
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April 03, 2006
 
  What do you clean your sensor with???
I know many prefer the Copperhill method of cleaning a sensor but I am wondering if others have methods they prefer that's just as effective. Thanks!...
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February 22, 2006
 
  I thought you might like to read on...
Back to Story - HelpDigital Camera Disasters: Will Yours Get Fixed? Grace Aquino, special to PC WorldTue Feb 21, 3:00 AM ET Two major digital camera problems, a lens issue with Canon cameras and an...
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February 21, 2006
 
  Color printing
I shoot with a Nikon D70 in Adobe RGB in RAW format. I then process with the Nikon Capture editor. I print using a Canon i9900. I also do further editing at times using Adobe PS7. The question come...
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March 09, 2006
 
  Camera Repair - Nikon F80
I accidently dropped my Nikon F80, while it was encassed, and the camera now has an error reading every time I press the shutter release. There is a small gap that shows up in the view finder betw...
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February 20, 2006
 
  Converters? filters? or what?
Recently bought old minolta X 700it came with a set of filters or converters marked PROMASTER SPECTRUM 7 49mm +2 also one marked +2 and another marked +4what the heck are these for? ...
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February 21, 2006
 
  Digital Vs. Optical Zoom
What is the difference between digital and optical zoom?...
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February 18, 2006
 
  What is a good inexpensive tri pod
I need a new tripod that is not to costly. Can someone suggest one? Thanks Janet...
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February 18, 2006
 
  Color Mangement
Can some tell me the best way to calibrate my monitor and printer. I have trouble getting whats on the screen to come out of the printer. I have black and white prints that come out purple or blue ...
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February 15, 2006
 
  Viewing filter
How do you use a viewing filter to determine exposure..I would like to use it with a spot meter....I purchased it from B&H Photo but it came without instructions......
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March 01, 2006
 
  How to manually adjust shutter speed with flash
I have a canon 20D digital camera with a canon 580ex flash.How do I manually adjust my shutter speed to shoot faster than 1/250 with the flash attached?...
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March 23, 2006
 
  How to Use Flash and Flash Meter
I have the Nikon D70 and the SB-800 flash unit. I usually avoid taking photos inside but sometimes it can't be helped. My husband is retiring from the military in a few months and my nephew is...
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February 16, 2006
 
  Wierd Static Electricity Effects
I guess this could be one of those "Kids, don't try this at home" public service announcements.This afternoon, it was cold & crisp & very dry outside (unusual for the humid South). My ...
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February 13, 2006
 
  camera equipment
I have a band new 20D,after a few hours of use the view finder went blurry, I can't tell when I am in focus when looking at my subject even the numbers showing f-stop ect. are blurry. Anyone k...
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February 16, 2006
 
  fit new lens
how do you set a minolta maxxum to full manual so to fit a vari 8000s 420-800mm lens please help...
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February 09, 2006
 
  put camera on full manual
i have an minolta dynax I have just go my self a telephoto lens I need toset my camera on full manual how do I do this (help me)...
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February 09, 2006
 
  Dust Inside Lens
Every once in a while I see lens for sale on e-bay that the seller says that the lens has an amount of dust behind the len. First how does dust get inside these lens, and once it does get in there ...
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March 04, 2007
 
  How do I use a graduated ND filter
I recently purchased a 3 stop graduated ND filter for my Canon Digital Rebel. The filter can be adjusted up or down to locate the lighter or darker section at various places in the picture. I am ha...
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February 10, 2006
 
  Why poblems with auto focus in program mode?
Greetings: I have a Canon 350 EOS and have purchased a Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM lens. If I using auto focus while in shooting in the auto mode the auto focus works fine. Shooting from a tripod...
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November 18, 2006
 
  Retrieving a film leader...
I accidentally wound unexposed film entirely back into the canister. Are there any at-home tricks to get it back out again?...
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February 09, 2006