BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Ilford pan f 50 at night?
im wanting to shoot some night time b&w photos with this film, is it recommended?...
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December 05, 2005
 
  How to use a black and white enlarger
How do I use a black and white enlarger?...
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December 05, 2005
 
  Nikon FM3a and flash ?
What type of flash do I need for a Nikon FM3a ? I am looking at the following due to the cost of a nikon flash.Vivitar 850 AF TTL Shoe Mount Flash (Guide No. 120'/37 m at 85mm) for Nikon AFtha...
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December 02, 2005
 
  W/O silica gel for 3 yrs. Camera still O.K. ?
Stored W/O silica gel for over 3 years. Camera still O.K.?I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 Dynax (35mm)that I've had for over 3 years. I used it only once because I was afraid to use it wrong (!DuH!)S...
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December 03, 2005
 
  Vivitar lens
I have a Nikon FM3a body. Due to the fact that I am disabled, $ is a problem. I am looking a Vivitar 20-210, manual focus for $139, and a Vivitar telephoto 500 mirror reflex, manual for $109. Pric...
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December 05, 2005
 
  Camera Batteries
I like taking pictures of scenery and would like to get some winter ones but find that the battery life is really low. Which batteries would be best used in outdoor winter weather?...
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December 07, 2005
 
  ??
how much $$ does it cost to get the average roll of film developed. P.S. where would you get them developed. at a photography shop maybe?...
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December 03, 2005
 
  better pic
Now that I own equipment which usually photographers have...an SLR camera...canon k2 rebel and a good lense...my pictures are not the way photographer take. I still get shades/ shadow behind my ki...
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December 02, 2005
 
  k1000 35mm enlargements
A friend of mine, recently moved into a new apartment, and his walls are completly bare...i am pretty new at photography, and I have a pentax k1000 with a smc pentax 1:2 50mm f/2-22 lens, a takumar...
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December 01, 2005
 
  Emulsion Lifts
I'm looking into doing emulsion lifts for a college photography project, and I've found instructions on how to actually remove the emulsion from the polaroid, but I can't figure out how...
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November 29, 2005
 
  Develop
I am just starting out. I have been asked to take some portrait. But I would like to send the film to a good developer, since there is no place for me to go around here. And I am not sure what comp...
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November 29, 2005
 
  painting with light-star shots
I am currently in a beginning photo class and I have one last assignment. It is to take pics of stars, one exposure is supposed to be 60 mins and one 30 mins amongst others. I have been using my mi...
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December 03, 2005
 
  Mounting/Matting
Hey everybody. I'm going to be needing to get some stuff for displaying my photos for my final project in darkroom photo 1. I'm not sure if you can do this the same with every other kind of...
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December 02, 2005
 
  Lighting, indoors, in front of a fireplace
Hello everyone! First time user here. I just did a shoot with some friends in front of their fireplace for Christmas pictures. The fire was lit and there was no available natural lighting. I was gi...
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December 23, 2005
 
  Snow Exposure
Hey Guys gotta question for the upcoming snow this winter (i'm going to the midwest so I might actually get to see some!) anyways...i was reading in an exposure book that an in-camera meter is...
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December 03, 2005
 
  strobe lighting
i am considering buying some equipment on a limited budgeti would like some opinions on whether the following scenario would be a good step:a reality check is needed here please:i have opportunity ...
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November 29, 2005
 
  Christmas Tree Pictures
I would like to know if there would be a problem taking a subject in front of a christmas tree with lights. Will this cause any affect to your pictures? What advice could you give me concerning ta...
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December 03, 2005
 
  ??
Is there a difference between digital SLR and just SLR, and if so which is right for me. I'm a beggining photographer who prefers to take pics of scenery....
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December 01, 2005
 
  SLR: Film Vs. Digital
Is there a difference between digital SLR and just SLR? And, if so, which is right for me? I'm a beginning photographer who prefers to take pics of scenery....
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December 10, 2005
 
  a good camera in the $200-$300 range for a beginne
what make/model would you recomend in the $200-$300 range for a begining Photographer. I would mostly like to take pictures of landscapes and sports....
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December 02, 2005