BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Film quality
I am going to Hawaii in a week and I am taking along my digital and film camera. I definately prefer the ease and convenience of digital, but overwhelmingly prefer the image quality of film photog...
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August 26, 2005
 
  Focal Length for Shooting Groups
What focal lens are suitable for full-body pictures? Groups of 10-25 people? ...
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August 25, 2005
 
  Can a sticky shutter cause half exposed photo?
I have had a problem intermently. Where the photos come out half exposed. Half of the photo will be black. I have a subsequent photos 99% not there also! Of course the one my daughet REALLY wanted...
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August 24, 2005
 
  I need help again
As some of you know I have a AE-1P. I have a toyo optics 2x converter. I noticed today when I was finished using it that when I put the Back cap on I twisted the lens to lock the back dust cover on...
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August 24, 2005
 
  Darkroom printing
Is there a simple way to get high contrast prints in a darkroom? If it works here's my before and after photos. I printed an 11x14 and it came out looking like the dull one which isn't so...
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August 23, 2005
 
  Ink on back of photo? Yes/no??
Been shooing tons of B&W and developing/printing in the darkroom at the local college. Well anyways I've got a lot of 11x14's and 8x10's and things and I was wondering ... I want to pu...
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October 09, 2005
 
  Older Flash Safe with Camera?
I have a Canon AE-1. I just purchased on Ebay a Philips P32 GTC Flashgun. In searching the internet for information on this unit and a manual, I found postings that said some older flashes can ha...
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August 24, 2005
 
  Studio Lighting
I am about to embark on a part time photography career. I have been hired to take dance school portraits. I have only done location wedding with camera mounted flash. I now need to upgrade to st...
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August 28, 2005
 
  Scanning Negatives and Slides
I primarily shoot film and slides, but I've been getting various ones scanned at my local photo store. What is the resolution should I be asking for if I plan to make 8x10 or larger? Or for ...
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August 24, 2005
 
  Using a Stofen Omnibounce?
When using a Stofen Omnibounce, what do I need to do to account for the loss in exposure. I hear you lose 2 stops, so should I set my flash at +2, or should I set my camera for 1/30th? Also shoul...
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August 22, 2005
 
  Looking for a place to order FM3a and other equip.
I am trying to find a place to purchase a Nikon FM3a. The local stores where I live want $700 just for the camera body. Several magazines that I have show it for a lot less, but I dont know a goo...
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August 22, 2005
 
  LENSES
I WAS WONDERING ON A GOOD LENSES FOR A CANON ELAN 7E SLR. I LIKE LANDSCAPES AND WAS WANTING TO BUY A GOOD ALL AROUND LENSES THAT WOULD TAKE A 1.4 OR 2X CONVERTER AND NOT LOSE TOO MUCH. OR MAYBE JUS...
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August 22, 2005
 
  Pentax K1000 lens adapter
I have recently purchased a Pentax K1000 with a bayonet mount. I am having problems finding affordable K mount lenses. Is there an adapter that I can purchase which will allow for screw mount len...
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August 22, 2005
 
  How to Shoot Subject with Black Background
How does one shoot a subject (person/object) to create a black background effect? I DON'T WANT to carry around a black backdrop with me. I'm a beginner. I have a FILM Canon EOS-3, Sekonic L...
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August 22, 2005
 
  How best to edit pictures
Ok, I am kinda new to the photography game and would like to know how best to edit the photo's I have, since I am using a Elan 7n getting the pictures into the computers seems to be a little tr...
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August 22, 2005
 
  Camera Vandalism
Has anyone out there ever been the victim of camera vandalism while shooting an event? I got home from photographing a wedding several hours ago (cotillion actually; same thing for these purposes)...
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August 21, 2005
 
  Metering for sunsets.
Hey guys..Im wondering how I would effectively meter a sunset or other shot facing directly into sunlight using my MF rangefinder. Is it the same as a normal camera?See I know with my EOS, I would ...
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August 21, 2005
 
  B&W Photos for baby & mom
I need some help in deciding on the film to use for some maternity and baby pictures. I would like to take some pics in B&W and color. What would be the best film to use? I'd like to use a low ...
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August 19, 2005
 
  Long exposures - BULB..
Hi all...My question relates to the use of the bulb settings on manual focus rangefinder camera.Now if you take a look at this - http://www.anthonyroach.com/photography/catalog/product_16137_Image_...
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August 18, 2005
 
  What lenses fit the Maxxum 5
I need a lens for my newly purchased Maxxum 5 camera body... It usually comes with a 28 - 80 mm F/3.5-5.6. Would a 28 - 100 mm F/3.5-5.6 fit it as well? This is probablly a dumb question but I don&...
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August 18, 2005