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  TTL
TTL flash has the flash turn off when the film has enough light. This is right is it not? Then why when I flash a dark wall I seem to be getting the same amount of flash as alight wall. Shouldn'...
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July 08, 2002
 
  shooting tools for a brochure
How do I achieve a professional image of handtools that I have to shoot for a brochure. A flash just washes out the picture and no flash makes for a dull image....
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July 08, 2002
 
  Info on Nikon F3 body...
Hello!I am just getting started in photography. I have read a lot on what camera body to learn with but havent heard much on picking up a used Nikon F3 or a Canon A1. Could all you experenced give ...
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October 07, 2004
 
  Zoo
Hi, I'm going to the San Diego zoo in a couple of weeks with some friends and I am anticipating some great photo opportunities. I was just wondering if anyone had some advice on what types of ...
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July 06, 2002
 
  Backgrounds
How do you accomplish a solid black background, eliminating everything except your subject....
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July 06, 2002
 
  Making slides from negatives
Is it possible to make slides from my negatives? These are ordinary negatives from my 35mm.Thanks,...
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July 06, 2002
 
  CAMERA NAME
WE DO HAVE Ebay IN AUSSIE.WHAT IS EQUIVALENT NAME HERE FOR "ELAN 7" (7e,& 2)i know they are Canons'.P.S. thought perhaps--EOS 33 & 30? IS THE "SIGMA" compatable to F.65 (N6...
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July 05, 2002
 
  Exposure Problem
Hi there! I am relatively new to manual photography and have encountered a problem already. Perhaps someone can help me out.I recently purchased a used Rolleiflex SL35 with a 50 and 70 mm lens. I s...
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August 22, 2002
 
  Nikon N65 VS Canon Rebel 2000
I am confused between the N65 and the Rebel 2000.I am not a photographer but I want to take photos of my family, tours, picnics, and things like that.Which one should I choose?...
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July 22, 2002
 
  Buying a prosumer scanners
I have a fifteen hundred dollars to spend on prosumer scanners. One thousand for slides; and five hundred for a flat bed. Which models do you recommend? ...
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July 11, 2002
 
  How to create the effect of an imprint with photos
How do I create the effect of a 'burned imprint' using Photoshop. I need something more effective than the engrave filter as I want to show the effect of a hand print being 'burned'...
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July 04, 2002
 
  Spotting Telescopes Vs. Telephoto Lens
I need a professional quality lens for wildlife photography. I have a Canon G2 camera and it will only allow me to go to 153mm telephoto maximum with the optional lens by canon. I was curious about...
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July 05, 2002
 
  Am I On The Right Tack?
My main interest is amateur travel photography. I've used my beloved Nikon F2 SLR for about 30 years, but have decided to switch to digital. (My reasons: during recent month in Italy, the air...
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January 21, 2003
 
  Viewing software
I'm searching for a viewing software which enables adding coments and descriptions with pictures. If there is possibile I would like to have pictures in standard format (jpg) and comments in a ...
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December 17, 2003
 
  june 2002 photo cntest winners
Can you please tellme when the june 2002 winners will be posted on the website? thanks...
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July 03, 2002
 
  need help with enlargers
dear all, I need some names of enlargers that would work for me here is what I need.I am looking for an enlarger that is for printing color prints. I would like it to be able to print 10 by 12 but ...
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July 14, 2003
 
  Digital camera Drivers
Dear Betterphoto:I recently purchased a Vivicam 2655 digital camera manufactured by Vivitar. The case is that this camera has no drivers available for Windows XP.I visited their website, but Vivita...
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July 03, 2002
 
  SPEEDLITES
DEAR JIM. COULDN'T SEEM TO GET THIS BEFORE, SO-HAVE SENT 'EMAIL'TO YOU, & JOE.(WHO ANSWERED Q.)THE 28 IS A 'TOP LINE FLASH, HOWEVER-I WILL AWAIT YOUR REPLY-& TRY & GET T...
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July 11, 2002
 
  Fireworks
Going to give fireworks a shot or should I say shoot.Any suggestions? I am using a Canon D30 with 17-35 2.8 lens....
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July 04, 2002
 
  Large Group Photos
I am taking group pictures of anywhere from 12-300 kids. When I take the pictures of the kids with small numbers, 15-60, the images are fine. But when I get into the larger number, the faces of t...
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July 11, 2002