BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Problems with Asahi Pentax K1000
I have an Asahi Pentax K1000 that is currently not working. I am (relatively) new to photography, and I've had other problems with this camera before. Currently, I am using my camera for an art...
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February 12, 2006
 
  Freezing a water fountain & fall
p.s. i'm using a nikon n55 if that helps any to answer the question. I've tried several times and can't seem to get the general idea.Thanks...
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February 09, 2006
 
  Freezing water fountains & falls
can anyone recommend a general shutter speed and aperture setting for freezing a water fountain or fall? and also for a stream?...
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February 09, 2006
 
  Is scanning a Neg better quality that a digital c
I really like film.. however I was just about to jump on the digital bandwagon when someone told me the quality was not as good as 35mm film. I am very concerned with the final product. Soo I sta...
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February 08, 2006
 
  How to add lighting to inside picture taking?
We are taking our own pictures at our daughters wedding, and we took some test pictures the other day and they were a little dark, What suggestions do you have for us for adding extra indoor light...
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February 07, 2006
 
  Small theater photos
I am not a pro which is to say, I have never received money for my work.My name is Al and have a general question about which lens would be best for small theater. my approach would be near the fro...
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February 08, 2006
 
  Kodak Portra 160 NC 120 FILM
Hi,I acknowlage that you are pretty busy but, I must know and am very crious on this. The film kodak 160nc 120 size. I have a Lubitel 120 camera that I use the film in. I would like to know if you ...
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February 06, 2006
 
  Italian Lakes
I am visting Lake Garda Italy in June, I have a Canon T70, what lenses and colour film would you recommend that I should take as a minimum? ...
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February 23, 2006
 
  Wedding Photography
I am preparing to shot my first wedding in July. I have been poking around trying to get ideas about the best ways to shoot a wedding. What type of film would be best, so that later photos can be e...
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February 04, 2006
 
  How to take pictures with very low light
I am a college student with a low budget and cannot afford to take photography coarses. If anyone can give me some tips about using a pentax a3000 without a flash to take pictures in very low light...
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February 04, 2006
 
  INDOOR BASKETBALL SHOTS
HI I AM USING A MINOLTA 50 D 35 MMAND WOULD LIKE TO SHOOT INDOOR BASKETBALL I'M USING 800 ISO FILMWHAT SHUTTER SPEED SHOULD I USE OR SHOULD I SHOOT AUTO SPORTS I WOULD RATHER NOT USE A FLASH AN...
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February 08, 2006
 
  Theatrical Headshots
Hey guys, I finally got my first job. it'll be expenses only buy hey its a job! anyways I'm going to be shooting an actress for, as you see above!, theatrical headshots. at first I said ...
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February 02, 2006
 
  Reducing Red Eye
I have heard or read somewhere that by taking a picture of a person or group at an angle while they are looking ahead, or having them look off to the side of the camera while you shoot straight on,...
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February 12, 2006
 
  I don't know how to get my film out!!
So I just recently found my old pentax A3000, and put film in it used all the pictures and don't know how to reel in my film, or just get it out with out exposing the film. Anyone familiar with...
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February 01, 2006
 
  Lighting in Ribbon Canyons
I need some recommendations on how to adjust for lighting in a ribbon canyon in Zion National Park. ...
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January 31, 2006
 
  Please suggest an SLR
Hello All, I need help finding a 35mm SLR (new or used) based on the following criterion:Must have features:1. ability to manually control the aperture, focus, and shutter speed.2. film reverse ...
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January 31, 2006
 
  Aspherical Lens ?
I have noticed that a number of lens manufactures have some lens that they call Aspherical. What does this mean, and are these lens better then non-aspherical ones ?Thank YouWayne...
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January 31, 2006
 
  the connection between shutter speed and aperture
hi...i really would like to know 1.whats the connection between the shutter speed and aperture2.what are the settings to take a panning photograph3.what are the setting to take a shallow deep depth...
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January 30, 2006
 
  Shooting with Fluorescent Lighting.
Sometimes when I'm shooting in a room with fluorescent lighting, my pictures will have a green tint. How do I eliminate this?...
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January 31, 2006
 
  Filter basics
Reading a lot of "basic tips" articles lately, and filter articles and whatnot, seems when you're looking for images that really pop, two filters are heavily recommended. Polarizer and warming...
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January 29, 2006