BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  is this a problem?
When I took this shot it was a question of being in the right place at the right time. The light was changing and I shot--probably too slow. The subjects are a little soft. What do you think?...
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July 05, 2005
 
  Travel photography--long lens or interaction?
Greetings! I'm a traveller, and relatively new at this photography stuff. I often find myself and my FM-2 up in some remote mountain village at a festival or something like. I'm keen on...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Olympus camera's.
I have a few question about the Olympus camera's.does anyone know how many OM model types were made.Also whis OM is considered the elite?I never used a Olympus, but I've seen many on e-Bay ...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Fireworks
Hi - I just tried to take fireworks photos last night using some of the tips I got from the article on this site's newsletter. I used a tripod and since I had 200 film I set the f/stop at 11 - ...
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July 09, 2005
 
  TIPS NEEDED- Swim Club-fireworks, etc.
Hi all and HAPPY 4th of July w/e !For those who don't know me, I just got back into film-based photography after 20 years. I have a Maxxum-5 with an AF 28-100 lens and a Tamron 100-300 mm lens...
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July 03, 2005
 
  Close-up Help!
I'd like to take extreme close-up shots (flowers, insects, etc.). I just bought a Tamron Macro 100-300mm lens for $80, but either it is the wrong lens for what I want to do since objects appea...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Shooting Headshots
A friend of mine who is pursuing a musical theatre career asked me to take her head shots. I am a college student, and photography is a hobby and a passion of mine; but time and money are limited....
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July 05, 2005
 
  Bracketing
I gotta quick question.Attention all you filmers out there (if there is any!! j/k lol) My terminology might be wrong but when you shoot something and you do it at 0 then -1 then +1 stop, that'...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Advice????
Hi! I have been with BP for about a month and love all the photos. I was wondering if I could get some advice or critiques on my gallery. I really love photography and I really want to be able t...
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June 30, 2005
 
  Shooting Fireworks
OK, I am a newbie to this site. I have a silly question ... I was reading some of the articles on here about shooting fireworks. I gues...
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July 05, 2005
 
  how to shoot wedding against a low light
what mode can be use in taking wedding? what is the best setting of camera in manual mode to take portrait, CLOSE-up, GROUP, sports?...
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June 29, 2005
 
  Model Release
I,m looking for a an all purpose model release form in english & in french since I live in Quebec Canada. Does any, body Know where I can get it . ...
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June 30, 2005
 
  Need advice PLEASE
I have been picked to shoot a aircraft for a flight school website/brochures. I have a few questions 1. I would like to shot some cockpit shots off natural ligght. But would like to see out the win...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Windows
I noticed in another thread Debby Tabb mentioned giving people the windows. I got kinda lost in reading the thread (well confused I guess). I didn't know if anyone could elaborate on using wi...
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June 29, 2005
 
  Help with an older camera
A firend just loaned me his older model film camera. the Pentax K1000, and I have no clue how to use it.. Can someone give me some tips on how to get started, or a place to read up on this camera. ...
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October 25, 2005
 
  film
exactly what type of film do you have to use to develop your own pictures in a dark room...
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June 29, 2005
 
  Field Trip to the Zoo!!
I'm going to the North Carolina Zoo next weekend. I have a 28-90mm and a 75-300mm lens. Should I lug around both or just take one of them? Also, what kind of films are good for this, vivid c...
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July 06, 2005
 
  Nikon E series lens conversion to non-AI
How can I convert an Nikon E series lens to meter on my Nikkormat FT2? Is there a kit that will allow me to add the metering yoke?Thanks,Don Curry...
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June 28, 2005
 
  Some tips please...
I think this might be a good question for a lot of beginning people, as well as myself. I've always heard "study other artists work". Well I go into the Contest Winners archives a lot and loo...
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June 30, 2005
 
  What to buy? Teleconverter or ext. tube?
All,I'm on a limited budget and I want to buy a cool little gadget but not sure which I should buy. I would like to buy either an extension tube or a teleconverter. I love shooting macro, but...
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July 01, 2005