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  Minolta 5600hs or Metz 54 series
Hi, I own a Minolta Maxxum 7 and I'm trying to decide between the Minolta 5600hs flash and the Metz 54 series flash. Also, If I do buy the Metz with the minolta module, is it possible to switc...
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June 21, 2002
 
  Infrared Development
Hello, I'm very intrigued with infrared photography but have no clue where I could send it to be developed. Any suggestions?...
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June 21, 2002
 
  better b&W's
Hi, I am a b&W amateur photographer. I want to know how to get the beautiful professional looking b& w pictures....mine look gray and white.....what are some hints to get those beautiful profe...
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June 23, 2002
 
  Deleting Images
How do I delete images and multiple entries for the contest by accidentally correcting typos more than once and how do I enter images from my member gallery straight into the contest.Thanks!...
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June 21, 2002
 
  Internal flash for Minolta MaxxumST/SI
Dear John L.You asked me to check if my CR2 batteries were alkaline or Lithium. I found that my batteries are Lithium. These batteries should be faster than alkaline batteries. I do not believe tha...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Owners manual
I have just purchased my first SLR camera. I bought a used Canon T70 camera and I have no instruction manual. Because the camera is 20 years old, it's difficult to find a manual. Does anyone...
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June 20, 2002
 
  slide sorting
As I Have been looking fpr a program to do thisa on my computer. Do you have any suggesttios? You can reach me at hubertboudreau@ns.sympatico.ca...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Enlarger tech specs
How do I find the tech specs for older enlargers? Specifically a Durst 606?Thanks~Rick...
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June 20, 2002
 
  35mm slides of art
I need to submit 35mm slides of some paintings for a juried exhibit. The paintings are acrylic. How do I not get a glare off the surface when I shoot the art?...
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June 21, 2002
 
  Uploading More Images
I'm allowed 15 pictures for my Member Gallery, I have 7 uploaded and am trying to upload more to the site. How come they are not showing up? I've seen it entered in the June contest but not...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Contrast
When I got my photos back from the lab, I noticed on some pictures there was a lot of contrast. I know for some of them there was a lot of sun shining on people's faces. Also indoors, some of ...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Camera Filters
I am just a very basic picture taker (doesn't feel right to say photographer), but I would like to get some filters to play around with. I like taking pictures of sunsets and nature and also m...
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June 26, 2002
 
  Taking pictures of a solar eclipse
As far as can see, there r two major issues.1. Shooting into the sun could blind you2. getting the right exposurecan someone suggest1. film speed2. a way to safe gaurd the eyes3. any tips and trick...
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June 19, 2002
 
  Portraits with eye glasses
I need help taking portraits of people with eye glasses and useing flash are there any good positions to reduce glare or ank little known secrets. thanks, Jim...
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June 19, 2002
 
  Pushing Film
Hi, I was just wondering how much the quality of a print would be decreased if I pushed a ISO 400 film to 1600 or even 3200. I usually use Fujifilm Press 400 or Professional 400 without a flash...
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June 19, 2002
 
  Film speed
I like to take pictures orf wildlife and macros of flowers and insects. What film speed would give me the sharpest enlargements? I usually use a 100-400mm Canon Af lens and a 90mm Tamron macro le...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Exposure
Dear SirI recently started shooting with color slide film, because I would like to get into professional photography. My very first roll of Kodak Elite Chrome 100 came out nicely, although I think ...
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June 24, 2002
 
  Is rerefrigeration of film OK?
I will be traveling from one place to the next and during the actual travel time I will not have access to refrigeration and I was wondering if it is safe to rerefrigerate the film once it has been...
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June 20, 2002
 
  Taking pictures of yourself
I often want to include myself into some nice pictures, but travel alone. I got the tripod, and so far that was my only "helper". But the problem is, I'm not sure that once I press the button a...
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June 19, 2002
 
  Correct positioning
How should I behave if I find interesting angle, but the sun is shining from one side and can spoil everything. Let's say I don't have time to wait, till it's behind me, and even if I p...
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June 18, 2002