BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  How to... just about anything
I need a mentor of sorts. I really want to get into photography some, but I'm just somewhat stuck. I would love to find someone to help mentor me, kinda. Here's what's got me thinkin...
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February 28, 2006
 
  What light to use with a softbox
I recently purchased a softbox on eBay and I need to know what type of light to use with it. I have 2 photofloods that I use with umbrellas, but would really like to be able to use the softbox too...
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February 21, 2006
 
  Digital vs. Film...is there an argument anymore?
I doing a research paper, and am wondering what the arguments are for fil vs. digital...is there even an arguement anymore, or has digital simply surpassed film. Aside for zoom lenses and in low l...
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February 21, 2006
 
  46mm film
I am wanting to start my own photography business but I don't know where to look to find someone to develope the film from the camera I will using. The camera I will using I got from a cousin ...
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February 26, 2006
 
  Soft focus Lens
I would like to obtain an instruction manual or any other written material which gives a clear explantion of the workings of a Mamiya 145mm f4 SOFT FOCUS lens. I have owned and used this lens for q...
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February 24, 2006
 
  low key and high key
What is low key and high key lighting.Also what exactly should be the ratio of studio lights when using these kind of lighting....
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February 17, 2006
 
  Why are my pictures so blurry
I have been testing out new films that I would like to use when I shoot my aunts wedding. Last week I tooks some shots of the monarchs in Pismo, Yesterday I went to Nojoquoi Falls and took some sh...
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February 16, 2006
 
  Why are my pictures so blurry
I have been testing out new films that I would like to use when I shoot my aunts wedding. Last week I tooks some shots of the monarchs in Pismo, Yesterday I went to Nojoquoi Falls and took some sh...
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February 18, 2006
 
  How to shoot Studio Portrait?
I am taking a class and have a project to shoot a Studio Portrait.Seeing how I don't really have the adequate place to do this and the only equipment I will be using is my Minolta Max 5 and art...
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February 16, 2006
 
  Shooting at night
I work at a Christian college and I am working on our Yearbook. For the cover I want a picture of our building at night. It's a historic hotel, it's 10 stories tall, the color is beige or r...
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February 16, 2006
 
  Provia 400X
Fuji introduced Provia 400X.Still spending the dough on R&D for films, and I must say th...
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February 17, 2006
 
  How to save scanned photos
Hi, I'm having trouble with scanning photos. I scan the the photo, then compress it to jpeg, & then click file & save as, but the window that comes up and asks where to save and save as...
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February 15, 2006
 
  dirty neg
I processed two rolls of film today and placed them in a shower in a bath room we don't use to dry. When I tried to make prints the negs are flithy. I used some anti-static to clean them but ...
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February 16, 2006
 
  Film Expired?
Hi everyone,My wife and I are going to the Carmel/Monterey California area next month and I'm looking forward to taking some great pictures while there.My question is...I found a roll of Kodak ...
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February 13, 2006
 
  Taking pictures in the rain/snow?
Is it o.k. to take a picture in the rain/snow? Is it going to hurt the lens? Anything else I need to consider ("special" f-stop or shutter speed?)I have a 50 mm SLR, 1:1.7 Vivitar 3800N (just in ca...
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February 12, 2006
 
  how to choose aperture with a flash & shoot sports
I am shooting some indoor sports(basketball right now), I can get on the sidelines and under the baskets. I'm trying to find the best combo of film & flash.I shot a Nikon N80 with Sb600 fla...
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February 13, 2006
 
  Bday portrait ideas
ok, James is 2 years 10 1/2 months old - I need to do 3rd birthday shots (to go out before he turns 3 so on bday doesnt count)I CAN NOT find a number 3 anywhere thats bigger than 6 inchesOk here...
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February 10, 2006
 
  Getting pale results with black and white film
I've got an idea that involves a dramatic portrait with high contrast but I'm not sure how to get the exact look that I'm going for. I'm going to get a completely white background a...
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February 12, 2006
 
  Aperture
I feel like such a putz but I haven't messed around with camera settings in about 2 years. I am still an active photographer I just don't ever set anything on my camera because, to be hone...
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February 11, 2006
 
  Epson R1800 Printer
I am considering purchasing an Epson Stylus R1800 printer. Does anyone know appoximately how many 13 x 19 prints I can expect from one set of cartridges?...
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February 09, 2006