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  Group Portraits
I have been photographing a lot of my friends' children with a single child/person. I can really make the shot pop. I am having trouble, though, with groups. The people look small. What focal l...
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November 28, 2000
 
  Looking For Slide Scanner (PC)
Anyone know of a good scanner to scan in slides? This scanner should be able to connect to a PC. thanks in advanceRohit...
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November 15, 2000
 
  Zenith 122K
I have a Zenith 122K camera which I borrowed from a friend, both my friend and I have no information about the camera! Can you give me brief info about the camera? Or is there any web site that giv...
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February 02, 2001
 
  Easy Rule for Remembering Aperture Settings
Can somebody tell me, is F8 a better setting for deriving the maximum depth of feild or is F22 a better setting for deriving a better depth of feild?Basically I want to know when does one get a goo...
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November 15, 2000
 
  How To Use the Nikon Flash SB28
I recently bought a NIkon f90x and a Nikkor lens of 24-120mm. Also a flash Nikon sb28. I have referred to my instruction manual but is there a simplified instruction when using the flash? Some of...
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November 15, 2000
 
  Photographer's Amazing Stories
To all studio photographers:My name is Alex Vachon, I'm a tv director in Montréal, who wants to direct a short film of fiction that would take place in a photography studio. I am asking exper...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Subjects In Motion
What technique should I use to take photographs of objects in motion?...
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November 26, 2000
 
  Pinhole Photography
I've seen finished results of "pinhole photography" and I'm curious how it is done... is it in the editing, or the shutter speed...? I love what I've seen.....help me understand...plea...
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January 12, 2007
 
  How To Take Perfect Pictures of Jewelry
In my job I have a digital Kodak DC 220. The lastest thing I have been asked to do is take pictures of jewelry - rings, bracelets, necklaces etc. I cannot get these pictures to show any quality or ...
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November 15, 2000
 
  Stage Lighting Without Flash
I have been asked to take some photos at a dress rehearsal for a stage production. I don't think I can use a flash. I will have a 28-80mm lens and a 100-300mm lens. Am I right in using a fast f...
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November 24, 2000
 
  Buying a Second Camera
My daughter is majoring in Photography in college and she owns a Pentax ZX-5N and would like a fully manual camera also. Which is the best one to buy her? Someone told me the Cannon A1 is a great ...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Getting Whites White
Hello, I am a visual artist. I draw portraits on white paper with color markers. For my portfolio I photograph my work before it is given to the client. When the photos come back they have a warm g...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Canon 28 - 200 mm Lens
I am about to purchase a couple of lenses for my new Eos Elan 7E but am not sure which would be best. I have looked for some reviews on the new 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 but I can't find any. Do you k...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Upgrading Lens for Canon EOS System
I am looking to upgrade my standard Canon 28-80mm 3.5-5.6 lens for my Canon EOS system. I am a weekend/family affairs/frequent traveler type photographer. For me, optical quality is the most impo...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Portraits
I really like b&w portraits of interesting people. I often find myself wanting to take someone's picture but am afraid they will see me doing so. In your experience, do most people react to t...
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November 14, 2000
 
  Macro Lens
Am I right to believe that a macro lens is also a suitable lens for regular non macro shots such as landscape shots ?...
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November 13, 2000
 
  Printing on Polycontrast Paper w/Color Enlarger
I wish to print B&W photos on polycontrast paper using a color enlarger. Please suggest some filter dials in combinations to get the variuos paper contrasts such as; #1, #2, #3 etc.....
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November 11, 2000
 
  Recommendation for First Camera (AF Or Manual)
I've been wanting to get into this hobby for weeks now, but I've read so many different opinions about first cameras that I'm a nervous wreck. Auto-focus or manual.... I mostly want to...
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November 10, 2000
 
  Kalimar Lens
I am looking to buy a Kalimar 800-1200mm zoom lens and was wondering if anyone knew anything about this lens? What is a good price? Does anyone know of a website that might have a used lens of th...
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January 07, 2001
 
  Help With Lens Mount on Kalimar K-90
I just received a Kalimar K-90 manual camera as a gift. The original manual says it takes a bayonet type lens mount. The printed ad (from ebay) says it's a contax/yashica mount. What I would li...
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November 10, 2000