BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Using shop lights in portraiture
Hello all,I have been searching the forum for a good hour and didn't find my question answered, so here goes. I am photographing a friend's baby within the next month or so. I already hav...
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July 26, 2005
 
  645 or 67 format for studio, on-location headshots
Hi there,I have been a photographer for a few years now but haven t used any of the medium format cameras yet, I am about to start a photography business and will be making headshots for actors and...
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July 25, 2005
 
  stop down metering
here goes,,,found a beautful 28-90 lens without a name and with a pentax T mount at a yard sale ( original mount looks like maybe a canon FD ). question? how do I use this with my 5 or 6 pentax bod...
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July 25, 2005
 
  Priority Modes Compared to Manual
I've been wondering what this is for a while. I use AV mode on my 20D and my Rebel GII most of the time and sometimes TV but the only times that I use manual are when everything is staying the ...
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July 22, 2005
 
  And another thing....
what is a Macro lens? and what is the purpose of having one?...
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July 23, 2005
 
  Re do of Peppers
I took your advice on toning down the brightness and removed the edge of the counter. Now it has a feel of free floating peppers.....I also have posted a few other new photos that I would value yo...
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July 22, 2005
 
  Re do of St Stephan's Dome
I took your advice and cropped more. I think it really draws the eye up more and really adds a bit of punch to the shot.What do you think?ThanksBrenda...
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July 25, 2005
 
  Did my tweaking help?
I took your advice on the peppers and I was able to tone down the brightness but removing the edge of the shelf gives it a feel of free floating peppers????On the St. Stephan's I think it reall...
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July 22, 2005
 
  Difference between zoom & telephoto?
I've been reading about zoom and telephoto and there appears to be a difference, but I don't know what it is? How do the lenses differ & is there a visual difference in pictures taken ...
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July 22, 2005
 
  How to Photograph Hot Air Balloons at Dusk
I will be attending a Hot Air Balloon Festival in South Kingstown RI this Saturday. I'd love to get some good pictures but am unsure of what to consider for exposure, etc. I have a Nikon N80 ...
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August 15, 2005
 
  PhotoShop
Most people here have the photoshop software. I have the printshop (which I'm sure is much cheaper). I don't do professional photos & only do editing for my own benefit. How do the t...
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July 21, 2005
 
  SB 28 with Nikon N90S
Hi I am shooting a wedding this sunday for a friend. It is my first time.I would like to know if I should leave it On Aperture priority or program mode. Also Which one will make best use of my flas...
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July 21, 2005
 
  F3 viewfinder/focusing screen
I've been using the F3 since it came out, never been too seriously until the last few years. Have not done any major maintenance on it. But having seen other camera's (AF) so clear and cris...
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July 21, 2005
 
  Clarity & sharpness of scanned uploaded photos.
Are scanned photos lacking much more in clarity and overall sharpness than digital camera photos? Mine are soooo sharp before uploading and itmakes me want to cry :o( when ( example POTD for 7/21...
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July 20, 2005
 
  Clarity & sharpness of scanned uploaded photos.
Are scanned photos lacking much more in clarity and overall sharpness than digital camera photos? Mine are soooo sharp before uploading and itmakes me want to cry :o( when ( example POTD for 7/21...
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July 26, 2005
 
  Question about storing film
I normally store my slide film in my air-conditioned condo at around 72 degrees and the film seems to stay nice and fresh. Recently, my air-conditioner broke and the temp inside my condo climbed t...
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July 26, 2005
 
  What characteristics of a 35mm SLR make it differe
What characteristics of a 35mm SLR make it different from the rest of the 35mm family? Please be specific and use simple langage.Thanks....
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July 22, 2005
 
  lenses
Can anyone tell me if a minolta 500mm F8 reflex lense is a good telephoto lens for wildlife. I have a zoom lens that goes to 300mm but need more distance for birds and other animals....
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July 20, 2005
 
  What do all these mean?
As I know very little about photography, I dug my books & camera out last night & did some reading. Here is what my camera information says. Can any of you tell me what all these numbers ...
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July 20, 2005
 
  Nikon n90s metering mode (flash settings)
I am taking on the task of shooting my friends wedding in a few days,and I would like to do my best. I am not too familiar with the camera .I am used to manual cameras. I am using a Nikon n90swith ...
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July 20, 2005