BetterPhoto Q&A: New Questions

In the BetterPhoto photography forum, great questions on the art and craft of photography flow in at a rapid, non-stop rate. The following are the photography questions that have been asked most recently. Browse the questions below to see which photo topics have most recently been posted in our photography forum.

Log in to participate | All New Questions | All New Responses
Digital Photography | Online Photography Courses | Deluxe BetterPholio™ Websites | Photo Contest | Careers and Making Money | Problems with Images | Problems with Equipment | Buying Digital Equipment | Film Photography | Buying Film-Based Equipment | Further Resources

  32894 Questions
Replies
Last Activity
 
  Shooting in cold weather
After you have been outside for some time on a very cold day, how should you treat your camera and lens when you come back into a warm environment? Will there be condensation on the lens and on th...
4
February 27, 2002
 
  Black & White filter question
When using color filters with Black and White film, can you use the film type that is processed via C-41 method. I think Kodak TN-400 is a popular one.Thanks...
1
February 26, 2002
 
  where can I buy specialty papers
I want to be able to print trading cards for my clients. I know there are pre-perforated glossy ink-jet papers outt there... but I can't find them! Do you know where I can find these papers for...
1
May 11, 2002
 
  Any tips for concert photos PLEASE!!!
Can anyone please tell me what's the best film and film speed to use at indoor concerts. Any other advise on this subject would also be gratefully received.Thank you....
1
February 27, 2002
 
  backgrounds
I would like some pointers on making backgrounds...
1
February 26, 2002
 
  Substitute Battery for Minolta Himatic 9
Although I have various cameras, I still use a Minolta Hi-Matic 9 that I bought in 1970. The preferred battery is a mercury battery, Energizer No. EPX625. Does anyone know of a replacement battery,...
1
February 25, 2002
 
  antique photography equipment
Is anyone aware of a website that lists prices for antique camera equipment. I have a collection of cameras and accessories that dates from 1910 to around 1970. While I'm at it, does anyone kno...
4
February 26, 2002
 
  Has anyone used a Britek AS-90 Professional Strobe
I am considering purchasing one (on a tight budget as well, but this would be an excellent deal if it has the model lighting option) and have not used studio lighting before. What I'm wonderin...
1
September 12, 2005
 
  Picture It! software problem
I am a beginner digital photographer. I got microsoft picture it! software so I could manipulate photos taken with my digital camera. I can get into the program. The pictures download. When I click...
1
February 26, 2002
 
  black background
I have seen some photographs with a plain black background, it doesn't seem to be a backdrop. Is there a setting on a camera to achieve this. I have a kodak advantage...
1
February 25, 2002
 
  Scanning prints, negatives and slides
which is the best (or good enough) format for scanning prints, negatives and slides. thankssajeev...
3
March 04, 2002
 
  Use of 'B' setting of Shutter Speed
Very often when we see the photo's taken in the evening or in the night of illuminated streets or buildings , the specification used in taking those images are either very low shutter speedor u...
1
February 25, 2002
 
  Red Eye on my images
In most instances when I take pictures of people at night using the in-built flash on my Minolta Maxxum 300Si, I sometimes end up with images that have the red eye. How do I ensure that this effect...
2
February 28, 2002
 
  Cleaning My Camera Lens
Dear BetterPhoto Q&A forum, I want to know the best way to clean my OLY D490Z lens, as a regular practice, and now in particular as I notice some specs on the lens that may be grains of sand - so I...
7
February 28, 2002
 
  Repair and Service of Minolta Maxxum 300Si
I was at a function taking pictures when suddenly my camera's aperture closed and refused to open. Thinking that it was perhaps a power problem, I bought a new battery and yet the problem persi...
5
March 09, 2002
 
  Places That Do Sepia Toning and Archival Prints
I need to find companies that still do sepia toned prints. I have some photos that were ruined by water damage and I need to (ASAP) get a value for the sepia toning. The prints were archival, bla...
2
February 25, 2002
 
  Compression
Even though I compress my pictures from 1600 x 1200 to 400 x 300, they do not look right after I upload them to you. What am I doing wrong?...
2
February 25, 2002
 
  Film Scanner
I have tons of slides and negatives, of 35mm, which I would like to have prints made of in 5x7 or 8x10, if possible. Could you recommend a scanner in the $400/500 (price range),or do I will be forc...
1
February 25, 2002
 
  Black & White Filters
I enjoy shooting black and white nature photos. I have yellow, orange and red filters and I understand that they are supposed to increase contrast. Unfortunately, when I try to use them I don'...
2
February 23, 2002
 
  Blue (tungsten filter)
When I use a blue (tungsten) filter with daylight film to do indoor/ studio portrait work, I often get a decided, blue "tinge" to the photo. Why is this and how can I fix it? Also, what is the fa...
1
February 23, 2002