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  Camera stopped working while I was shooting
When I was shooting this morning my Nikon N80 shut down when "EE" appeared in the viewfinder.Can you tell me what is wrong? The batteries said they were OK....
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February 02, 2006
 
  Teleconverter Question
Hi,I use a Nikon D70, Sigma 50-500mm lens, tripod & Wimberly head.My main interest is photographing wildlife.I just bought a Sigma 2x teleconverter and have found I have to go with a super high...
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February 13, 2006
 
  Eye sores. A spotty problem
Hi, I just recently got a brand new Canon 50mm macro lens.. When I was use it at it's maximum magnification there are small dust-like spots all over the images. Does anyone else have a proble...
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January 29, 2006
 
  Digital cameras in very cold weather
I am going to be doing some all day snowmobiling in Yellowstone in February. Obviously, I want to have camera in tow.(Nikon D70) How do I protect it against the cold? Will keeping it in a backpack...
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January 28, 2006
 
  Controling the output of an external flash.
Is there a way to control the output of my external flash? I am using a canon 420ex, and I can't seem to find a way to manually adjust the output. The ETTL is nice for quick shooting, but for s...
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January 25, 2006
 
  How to Fix Minolta Maxxum 3XI flash
I have two bodies for Minolta Maxxum 3XI, one the flash does not work. How do I switch them myself?...
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January 23, 2006
 
  Canon 5D +Plugin Problems
Just purchased a Canon 5D on a trail basis. My current PS CS software and raw plugin opens images on my 20D, but will not open the 5D raw images. My research tells me that I need PS CS2 for the new...
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January 25, 2006
 
  battery for my BH 850
i am in need of a battery for my bh 850 and I cannot get a hold of bell&howell are they still in business ?...
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January 20, 2006
 
  shutter speed
i have a canon power shot A 75 does anyone know anything about the shutter speed, how to make it faster....
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January 21, 2006
 
  Has anyone else had problems with the Mavica...
I have a Sony Mavica. Lately it is giving me error messages and saying repairing data and then erasing all the photos on the disk. What could be causing this?...
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January 18, 2006
 
  Connecting modifiers to travelites
Hi! I have 3 Calumet travelites and im wondering if I can connect other brands of modifiers to it or will I need to order specifically from calumet? thanks...
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January 18, 2006
 
  Olympus D545 Lock
On my Olympus D545 I have a two pictures that have a green key showing that those images are locked. I can not earse these from my camera. How do I unlock these images?...
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January 18, 2006
 
  Olympus D545 Lock
On my Olympus D545 I have a two pictures that have a green key showing that those images are locked. I can not earse these from my camera. How do I unlock these images?...
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January 18, 2006
 
  i9900 quick set-up instructions
Does anyone happen to have an extra book or booklet of quick set- up instructions and generalinfo for my i9900?? Was bought from a friend who lost the in box literature.Would appreciate an e- mail ...
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January 24, 2006
 
  Nikon SB-600 flash light problemo
Hie guys, really need your help here. Recently, I recently helped a friend shoot for a wedding with a Nikon D70s with no speedlight. So I had to use my camera flash, which produced very horrible ha...
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January 18, 2006
 
  Sony DSC-P71 wont shoot pictures
My Sony Digital Camera DSC-P71 wont shoot pictures. I am not able to shoot, record nor do anything. Do you think the camera has got locked or something... On calling their repairs office, I was ...
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January 16, 2006
 
  ADOBE
MY COMPUTER MESED UP AND I HAVE TO REINSTAL MY ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2.0 AND I HAVE MISED PLACED MY SERIAL # WOULD ANYONE OUT THERE CARE TO SHARE THANK YOU VERY MUCH....
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January 25, 2006
 
  olympus OM-1
i just bought a olympus OM-1, with a single lens 50mm. it appears to be in great condition, very clean and neat body. the problem is that when I look into the view finder, I can see stains. it look...
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January 22, 2006
 
  Cameras on Horseback
I know this is a rather odd time of year to be asking about this, but have any of you traveled on horseback with your cameras? If so how did you carry them? I have taken my camera on my horse sever...
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January 24, 2006
 
  Uploading pictures from camera
I have a Canon Digital Rebel SLR. I have a card reader and have no problem using the card reader to download my pics or downloading them straight from the computer. I buy a new Canon Powershot A61...
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January 10, 2006