BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  How to shoot subject outside, using flash at night
Hello,I was wondering if someone could help me out...I've been asked to photograph a friend's wedding in December. Okay, no problem. I've photographed a few other weddings, HOWEVER, thi...
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November 28, 2005
 
  Are OLD cameras still useable???
Does anyone know much about REALLY old cameras??? Like 1800's? I have been asked to photograph at a local historical park and we got into this discussion about how it would be so cool if I coul...
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December 17, 2005
 
  my canon eos 750
hi there. I have a canon eos 750 with a sigma 35-80mm lens and sometimes when I get photos back they have a thick black line covering most of the top half of the photo. could you tell me why this i...
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November 30, 2005
 
  Can U tell shutter speed & f-stop used from a pic?
Are there photographers who could tell what shutter speed and f-stop was used by looking at a B/W photo(s)?...and how to re-create that "look"?...
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November 28, 2005
 
  zoom lense
I have always puzzled one thing, difference between zoom of an SLR camera and point and shoot camera. if canon k2 SLR has a lenses 28-80mm and canon sure shot 80u point and shoot has zoom of 28-80...
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November 25, 2005
 
  aperture size
I have canon k2 kit camera with 28-80 zoom. I noticed the lowest aperture setting is 4.0 Is there anyway I can lower is further? if I change lense...buy new, will it change the aperture setting ...
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November 24, 2005
 
  First shot with lights
Hey guys, for those of you who shoot with lights could you give me some advice and tips/critiques on the two shots of a teddy bear in my gallery. They are from the first shots I've taken with ...
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November 24, 2005
 
  Ilford SFX 200
Gentlemen:Do you know of another film which has the extended red sensitivity SFX 200. Production has been discontinued.The Infrared look without having to load in the darkroom was a real advantage....
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November 23, 2005
 
  STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY:PART 8 FROM IDEA TO REALITY
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY: PART 8 A REALITY AND THEN SOME : GOES THROUGH STUDIO SET UP , INTO THE OPERATIONS OF DOING THE BUSINESS OF STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY This is now part #8 of the on going Thread on Stud...
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September 01, 2007
 
  Looking for an Owners Manual-Vivitar 3800N
I recently purchased a gently used, nearly mint condition Vivitar 3800N (V3800N) 35mm SLR (my first :)) however it did not come with an owners manual. Consequently I am at a loss of what type of b...
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November 23, 2005
 
  Gelatin
Does the fact that gelatin is used in film bother anyone but me? Just the idea of bones being used to record images for entertainment purposes bothers me. How much is really used? Am I just bein...
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November 23, 2005
 
  28-300 Lens quality
Hey,Does anyone have any experience with the wide range 28-300 mm lenses, digital or film?They look oh-so-tempting for the convenience, but I worry about image quality.Thanks in advance all!...
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November 29, 2005
 
  Nikon F5 Serial Numbers
I recently picked up a used Nikon F5, and was wondering if anyone has a listing of what year the cameras were manufactured by their serial number. I wrote to Nikon, but they were no help.Mine is Se...
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November 28, 2005
 
  Film for Photographing New York City
Hi all,I will be going to NYC in a few days. What would be a good all-around film to use? I am trying to decide between Kodak E100G, Fuji Velvia, Kodak 400UC or 100UC, or one of the slower-speed ...
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January 10, 2006
 
  Hazy Cityscapes
I was on a cruise around New York Harbor recently and took some photos of the skyline. Unfortunately, there was a hazy sky obscuring the top of the buildings in some cases. I did not know how to ...
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November 25, 2005
 
  Hakuba and Velbon Tripods
Does anyone out there, own or have owned a Velbon or a Hakuba Carbon FiberTripod. I am trying to get some feed back on either of these, but have not seen to much written about them. Does Hakuba own...
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November 18, 2005
 
  Cross Processing
Hey I'll be shooting this weekend and I thought I'd play with some stuff to see how it turns out. I'm going to shoot some velvia and astia and process them c-41. I know this makes wil...
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November 18, 2005
 
  How about Canon 24-70 Lens
Is Canon 24-70 len just for Digital Camera. If I put it on film camera, what is the different? Compare with Canon 24-70 to 28-70, which is better color? which fits film camera more? Thanks!...
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November 19, 2005
 
  Aperature Settings
Hello! I am trying to figure out a way to get a lower f-stop or aperture setting on my SLR. I have the Canon Rebel 2000 which was purchased in 2002. I have read that if you change the lense you h...
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November 18, 2005
 
  How to shoot ski race
I have the privilege of photographing World Cup ski races at Beaver Creek, Co. in a couple of weeks. I have never done something like this and would like to know if there is anyone who has done th...
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November 17, 2005