BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Manual Focusing and eyesight
Okay, hypothetical question for ya'll...If I had a manual focussing 35mm camera/lens, and lets say I was long sighted in my vision (ie very up close objects get blurred, like words on a book pu...
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July 15, 2005
 
  Taking Close-ups
I have Pentax 645 and a Heliciod tube.Is there anyone who ca help? ...
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July 29, 2005
 
  Ilford fp4 125
My sister asked me to take some black and white photographs of her and my 1 month old nephew. This is the first time that i've used Ilford and the first time that i've used a film below ISO...
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July 15, 2005
 
  Panoramic Cameras
Hey all,Has anyone here actually used the hasselblad xpan II ??... I realise its only 35mm but is classed as medium format because of its panoramic size negs..I know of a few pro's who use this...
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July 17, 2005
 
  working for a magazine
I am new to the business of color photography and enjoy working in the field tsking pictures of oceanscapes, I have won a few contests and are getting ready to do an art show in Newburypory, Mass n...
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July 15, 2005
 
  Neutral Density Filter and 'Frothy' Water
I was told a neutral density filter will create a "frothy" look to my waterfall pictures. But how do I choose which one to use?...
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July 24, 2005
 
  Velvia at Yosemite
I am going to Yosemite in a couple weeks and will be using my Mamiya m645. I have limited experience with this camera and slide film in general. However, I want to shoot Velvia. Since this is a ...
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November 03, 2008
 
  Amature Photographer
I am a total amature when it comes to photography. However, I'm always taking pix. I have a Minolta camera (don't remember the model) but it was a higher price camera. My daughter is gett...
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September 11, 2005
 
  Bracketing
Hi my name is sarah and I am fairly new to photography. I was hoping somebody could explain what bracketing is and how to use it. Thanks for any help!...
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July 17, 2005
 
  2X CONVERTER DARKNESS
I usually run a 200iso film and recently purchased a Optex Auto 2X Tele-Converter to go with my Sigma Zoom 60-200mm lens and Canon T70, and all my photos came out dark. Should I try a lower f# (eg....
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July 13, 2005
 
  Campfire Photography
I enjoy camping with my boys (4 and 5). At night, I let them roast marshmallows on the campfire. What settings should I shoot this on for it to turn out? I generally shoot Fuji ISO 200 ... but, of ...
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July 19, 2005
 
  Is a TIFF file the best quality?
Friends, I'm still a relative newcomer. I still haven't figured out, how to upload an image to BP!I have a Minolta Dimage Dual Scan 3 film scanner, for my negatives and slides. I have Photo...
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July 15, 2005
 
  Did this ruin my photo?
Did this blur on the bottom left of my photo ruin it? I think its the person who was trying to get the baby to smiles foot!!What do you suggest I do to fix it?Thanks-Collette-...
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July 14, 2005
 
  Question about Ilford 125 FP4
My sister asked me to take some black and white photographs of her and my 1 month old nephew. This is the first time that i've used Ilford and the first time that i've used a film below ISO...
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July 12, 2005
 
  Diditizing 35 film
When digitizing 35mm film,what is theusual result in pixels ratios? I have alot of money tied up in 35mm equipmentand would like to do large format picsbut don't wish to buy new digitalcameras....
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July 13, 2005
 
  How Should BP.com advise members to check the Q&As
I've noticed the same questions are asked over and over, especially by new members. Folks like Jon Close, Mike Cothran, Bob Commarata [sorry, if I spelled it wrong,] and I and others have answ...
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July 12, 2005
 
  580 EX for Wedding coming up
I am shooting a wedding soon and have recently purchased Canon's 580 EX flash. I have been very active in photography for several years, so I am only a newbie using this flash. I have systema...
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July 12, 2005
 
  Online Film Development
I live in a small town in North Central Kansas and wal-mart is my only option for developing film. Can someone recommend a good online source? I used to live in Denver and always used Wolf Camera...
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July 11, 2005
 
  About the Numbers on My SLR Lens
My SLR lens has a specification; 50mm 1:1.8. What does 1:1.8 refer to and what does it mean?...
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July 15, 2005
 
  Film Processing?
Regarding film processing . . . Does it matter where the film is processed as far as quality of the exposure on the negative? I have some film that my son took and I am doubtful that they will tur...
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July 13, 2005