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  How to Clean Your SLR Camera
I have an SLR camera and it seriously needs cleaning. What do you need to do this and how? Or, is it better just to send it somewhere to get it cleaned for me? I would appreciate any tips anyone ha...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Wedding reception dance photos
Recently at a sisters wedding I shot some B&W. In the pictures of the wedding couple dancing at the reception the wall behind them is so dark it blends with the grooms suite (dodging brought out t...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Rodeo action shots...
I have a Minolta Maxxum 700si. I use a Sigma Zoom APO 75-300mm 1.4 - 5.6 lens. I am still having trouble getting the good shots of my girls barrel racing. I know I need a different flash. I don...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Vivitar 2800
I have a Vivitar 2800 flash unit for my OM10, can I use this flash on my Cannon T70?...
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March 31, 2002
 
  Please can you help with my "hands" project?
Iam doing an AS level photography course, and got to do a project about "hands". PLease can you give me any ideas about photographers who have done this sort of work - how/why/who????? PLease help ...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Quantaray AF lenes doesn't function in Nikon N65
i've just bought Nikon N65 and also got Quantaray 28-90mm AF /M lenes ( I am the beginner!) but AF is impossible eventhough I already set the focus mode on the camera body. Nowi can only manua...
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August 21, 2002
 
  Optical "accuracy"
After using my Olympus C4040 for a month I feel like I bought a very expensive dog. Of course there is the possibility that I got a lemon, the digital technology is lacking or that I'm such a b...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Use of digital camera with a spotting scope
I'm a birder that would like to use a digital camera coupled with a spotting scope (Digi-scope). I'm about to replace my current digital camera and spotting scope that are not compatible wi...
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April 17, 2002
 
  Good Photo Editing Software Programs
What are some easy-to-use editing software programs? Also I like to play with pictures and add frames and borders. What software has the most frames and borders are playful art?...
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April 16, 2002
 
  Tamron lens for Canon Rebel 2000
I have just purchased a Canon Rebel 2000 and Tamron's new 28-200XR lens. I was hoping to get a lens that would be sort of all purpose and especially liked this one because of the size and weigh...
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April 01, 2002
 
  28-105 lens
Please explain the different types of lens. The camera I just purchased has a 28-80lens. Someone suggested I also get a 28-105lens. What are the differences? I am a mom and want to take close u...
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April 05, 2002
 
  film
ok I got an SLR minolta mamxum 5 I want to do wild life, I bought a 500 mm lenswhat is the best speed film an I use B & W as well! can some 1 plz direct me...thanks Sherrie...
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March 30, 2002
 
  Shooting Pictures With and Without Flash
I just received my book by Jim Miotke. I'm enjoying it very much.I also was reading the article on this site about using flash when photographing pictures. I haven't finished it yet; but, j...
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March 29, 2002
 
  N65 or Rebel 2000
I've recently started being interested in photography and bought (later returned) my Nikon N65. I'm planning to get some stuff soon, and I really tried to do research in Internet to help de...
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March 29, 2002
 
  Difference between models
hi, I am trying to get the pros and cons between N65, N55 and Maxxum 5. There is lots of details in the companies websites but for a starter it is not very informative. Is it possible for someone ...
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June 28, 2004
 
  How to Categorize and Store Slides
I have approx. 1000 slides I am trying to organize. I've found lots of software for sale, but the price is out of my range as a newcomer to this business. So for the time being, I am looking ...
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April 04, 2002
 
  Flash units for digital cameras
Will a "standard" flash unit such as a Vivitar 283 work on a digital camera with a hot shoe. I'm not concerned about the "auto" features as I would use it on "manual flash". I have a Canon Powe...
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March 30, 2002
 
  Large Prints
I am interested in selling prints of my paintings. However, I am not sure how to go about it. The size of the print that I will want will probably be 20x24 plus or minus 12 inches. Is it better ...
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March 27, 2002
 
  How can I clean color slides?
I have hundres of color slides (mostly Kodachrome, but not all) which I did not store properly over the years. Now they are spotted with mold & mildew (least that's what I think). Is there ...
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March 28, 2002
 
  Micro Lenses
I am looking to purchasing a lens for macro photography. I have the opportunity of getting a used Nikon 105MM F4 Micro Lens. Will this be better than a macro lens?...
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March 27, 2002