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  Hand held meter help?
Hi all,Just a bit of a question relating to hand held meters. I am currently using an xpan (centre weighted metering) and shooting all landscape work, and im finding that it gives alright exposures...
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December 19, 2005
 
  Lightbox
I'd like to build my own light box but cannot find a source of the "daylight" light bulbs. Can any of you direct me to a source? Jean...
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December 19, 2005
 
  Color w/ HC110
Don't know if this is stupid or not, but I know you X-process C-41 >< E-6 but what happens with C-41 film in B&W developer like HC-110 or something? Will you get anything, like some cool funky...
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December 18, 2005
 
  Can I print old negatives from my computer?
Is it possible to print some really old negatives from my computer? I have black and white negatives from the 1940's and and 1950's that I would like to print using a computer if possible....
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December 16, 2005
 
  High Speed Color Print Film
I have a situation that is outdoors, still-life, and low light, limited flash use due to location. Any suggestions on a color print film? 99% of my work is with black and white, just not sure what ...
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December 15, 2005
 
  Slide enlargement
I have a 35mm slide of a waterfall I would like to enlarge to 30 X 40. It was taken on a tripod with a N90S using Velvia 100 and a Nikkor 35 X 70 2.8. It appears to be very sharp. Is it possible fo...
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December 15, 2005
 
  Lighting
My pictures have a black line going down the edge of the picture what is causing that?...
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December 15, 2005
 
  Library of Congress Exhibit
This isn't really a question - I wasn't sure how else to get the word out. The Library of Congress has a new exhibit of Depression Era photos in color. Most of are so used to seing this tim...
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December 14, 2005
 
  HOW TO SHOOT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DISPLAYS
at what shutter speed setting should I use to eliminate distractions of people or other moving objects in the field of view...
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December 12, 2005
 
  Elicar Macro?
I recently bought an elicar macro 1:1 90mm f2.5 lens. my question is, is this a good lens, I havent been able to find much info out on it. does anyone here have this lens, or used one before?Than...
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December 12, 2005
 
  Building a photo enlarger
Alright, I have a very limited amount of money for a photo enlarger. I am just curious if anybody has any resources on building your own....
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December 13, 2005
 
  enlargements from slides
Can you recommend a lab that uses an optical enlarger? It defeats the purpose of using film if I send my slides to a lab that reproduces them digitally. Do you see this as a problem as I do or does...
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December 13, 2005
 
  How to photograph the Northern Lights
The title says it all really. I'm going to Sweden this Christmas and would like to photogrpah the Northern Lights. I have a Nikon F55 SLR camera but am still a novice who struggles to handle al...
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December 12, 2005
 
  camera question
ok so this is a thing that I have seen and have yet to find somewhere...it might help to know what I am looking for:} Cameras that interchange b/w and color film. I would like to stick to Nikon and...
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June 28, 2006
 
  Lighting tutorials/setups
Anyone know of any good websites that gives you illustrated examples of lighting setups and/or tutorials? thanks in advancejustin...
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December 11, 2005
 
  portaits in winter of snow
I have been asked by a friend to take some family portaits. I think they may want them outside in the snow. I don't have a lot of experience in this kind of situation. I was just wondering i...
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December 12, 2005
 
  Which Is Best: Umbrella or Softbox?
I am just beginning to start doing studio photography and want to purchase an umbrella or soft box but I don't know which one would be the best. What is the difference between them? Which would...
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December 13, 2005
 
  Getting into Medium Format
Hello,I have been involved in photography for 25 plus years, mostly with 35mm format. Three years ago I started with digital tecnology using an Olympus C5050 and now have an Olympus E-Volt 300. I v...
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December 06, 2005
 
  Still stuck on what kind of camera to buy
as I will be buying my camera by the end of the year..I am stuck between two camerasthe Nikon N75 and the Canon Rebel T2any ideas on which one is best?...
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December 05, 2005
 
  Studio Lights
I'm getting ready to dump about $2,000 into a light setup. I shoot with an RB67 (I know the camera is kinda irrelevant but I dunno). Anyways I'm looking at the
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December 05, 2005