BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Will photoshop work with pictures on a disc?
If you have your film prints put on disc can you work with them in Photoshop? Please don't laugh, I'm technologically challenged....
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March 07, 2006
 
  Focusing For Maximum Depth of Field
I have been haunted by this question for a long time; could someone help me? Where do I focus for maximum Depth of Field and sharpness while using the smallest aperture of my lens? Because some of ...
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March 06, 2006
 
  Shooting Pictures at a fund raiser
I have been asked to do pictures at a fund raiser. It will be the generic clown and a child or adult I know I probably am putting more thought into it. I guess I just do not want to shoot a clown...
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March 03, 2006
 
  Can I use Pentax f2.8/ 100 mm macro lens for portr
I am planning to buy one Pentax FA lens(f/2.8 1:1 100 mm macro lens) and was wondering if I will be able to use this lens for portraits also? I am scared that it may magnify all the blemishes and s...
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March 06, 2006
 
  what filters do i need
i have a minolta maxxum 50 with 28-80mm+100-300mm lens and I take a lot of snow pictures and was wondering what filters would make my photos better and where to find them...
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March 02, 2006
 
  Printing photo greeting cards for resale
I am looking to create a sell photo greeting cards. I am a Landscape photographer and want to show the photo in classy way. Any suggestions on an online company to use. I want a quality card at a ...
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March 01, 2006
 
  what film for shaded weddings.
Help. I am shooting my first wedding for a friend. When I went to check out the wedding spot before the wedding there were lots of trees and the sun was behind the mountain. This is a low light sit...
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March 01, 2006
 
  cameras
what is a better second hand camera to buy . a canon 1000f or canon 3000 ? and why ?...
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February 28, 2006
 
  How to Charge?
I have been asked to submit a bid to photograph group shots of 150 employees at 12:00 & 5:30 the same day. The photographs are to be used as wall displays & corporate newsletters. The event...
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March 01, 2006
 
  Looking for conversion chart
A friend of mine loaned me his enlarger. This enlarger has a color enlarger over the bessler 23c. I am looking for the conversion chart to use the color dials as BW filters. I was told that ther...
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March 10, 2006
 
  What is the defintions for the term PRINT???
I just need to the defintion for the term print, i'm in an agrument of the real meaning!!!!...
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February 27, 2006
 
  Define a term
this may be silly but I am getting differnt answers from people. I think I know the answer but please comfirm. Print : define...
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February 27, 2006
 
  Hand-Held meter
Why do some photographers argue that hand-held meter which measures incident light, provides the most accurate film exposure??? Please Help!!...
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February 27, 2006
 
  Technical
What is the most important technical step for a good print??...
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February 27, 2006
 
  incident light with hand-held meter
why do some photograhers argue that a hand-held meter which measures incident light provides the most accurate film exposure?...
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March 04, 2006
 
  how to make lighting better
What three factors work together to ensure proper amount of light reaches the film?...
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February 27, 2006
 
  Software, Arpeture
Has any one with a film based camera used the software Arpeture? What do you think, compared to PS. Is better than, or a partner to PS?Tamara K Hidahl...
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February 21, 2007
 
  What filters to use
I have just purchased a pentax mz60 I don't have any filters. What would you recommend as I take a lot of photos of my children and love to take close up photos. I have also seen photos where t...
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February 28, 2006
 
  Sports Pictures too Dark and Grainy
I am trying to take pictures of poeple playing hockey and they are coming out horrible. I am using a Minolta Maxxum 5 camera with a 100-300 lens and 800 speed film. I have it set to auto apeture ...
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February 26, 2006
 
  Good quality scanning?
I have a very special photo that was taken of myself and two people that are no longer alive. The negetives seem to be lost. Is scanning the only way to get the image on my harddrive? Is there any ...
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February 24, 2006