BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Best camera to learn on?
Photography has been a very casual hobby of mine for a few years. I've always used an entry level Minolta SLR (Dynax 5 I think) and it's been great, but I haven't really learned anythi...
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November 17, 2005
 
  FLASH FOR INSIDE PORTRAIT HELP
I am taking my friends photo indoors. I do not have light so I plan to use my flash. I'm' worried that the photos will be very flat since I won't have any additional lights for a back...
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November 17, 2005
 
  Photographing a black cat indoors
I have a beautiful black cat with a white star on her chest, but, since she is strictly an indoor cat and extremely curious about the camera, I have not been able to get a decent photograph of her....
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November 16, 2005
 
  Camera or lighting problem?
When I am photographing in darker lighting conditions, I sometimes want to turn off my flash. My Canon SureShot always blinks the little light that means "camera shake" when I switch to the no flas...
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January 03, 2006
 
  component
the most important component of a photgraph should be placed where?...
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November 19, 2005
 
  Meter readings with Kodacolor 100
If I have a meter reading of a person that shows a range of f16 to f2 and am using Kodacolor 100 and need to show the highlights and shadows would an aperture of f5.6 be the best choice? Also the s...
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December 28, 2005
 
  Transfering negative to a DVD?
I'd like to have a digital backup of all of my old negatives (in case something happens I'd like to have a backup). I'm curious if anyone has done this. If you have, what resolution d...
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November 15, 2005
 
  how to fix shutter release on canon ae-1
My shutter release doesn't work. it won't even let me take a picture. I push it and nothing happens. How do I fix this?Als, I think I have a light leak or something because my film has over...
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November 17, 2005
 
  Best Resolution to Scan 35 mm Negatives
Hi, I have close to 100 number of 35mm Negatives. Planning to convert all the negatives into digital format.My questions are: 1. Planning to scan it in TIFF format, is there any other best formats?...
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November 15, 2005
 
  studio lights
hii am new to strobe lighting and digital camerasi am in process of buying strobe lights and want to use them for now with my film camera using either a trigger flash on my camera to set off the sl...
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November 16, 2005
 
  Camera Lenses
I have a Nikon N65. I would like to purchase a new lense for my camera that will do better close ups from far away. My camera has the standard 28-80mm lense. Could someone tell me the difference b...
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November 14, 2005
 
  Upgrading a 35mm body
Should I upgrade my 35mm body from a Canon Eos A2 to an A3 or put that money towards upgrading an L lens to an EF lens? My subjects vary quite a bit, so versatility is important. Just not sure i...
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November 14, 2005
 
  Range Finder Camera's
While looking through photo magizines and catalogs or on line, I see Rangle Finder 35mm camera's listed. What makes these to expensive compaired to SLR 35mm. It's seams that they all start ...
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November 14, 2005
 
  Contracs for Taking Photos - Help!
I was wondering if someone might be able to answer the following questions for me or direct me to someone who can. I am a beginning photographer and was recently asked by a music promoter to take s...
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November 12, 2005
 
  will the nikon 18-70 lens work on a nikon n-80?
Will the nikon 18-70 lens work on the nikon n80 film cameras as good as the film cameras lens on the digital d70?...
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November 12, 2005
 
  Why stop & hca turn purple?
Why do stop and hypo clearing agent turn purple when they go bad?...
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November 19, 2005
 
  Plans for Stair Poser.
Does anyone have building plans for a stair poser with a rail?...
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November 10, 2005
 
  Idea of Basic lighting
I have been shooting semi-portrait pictures by bouncing light off my flash onto two white cardboards. I have considered purchasing a small floodlight to begin experimenting with lighting techniques...
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November 16, 2005
 
  Ideas for themed backdrop
Each year, I shoot a father-daughter dance for the Scouts. Typically, I use a standard muslin backdrop but this year the girls are more involved and we are looking to be a bit more creative in the...
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November 10, 2005
 
  Contracts
Hi - I'm in a situation where I need to come up with a contract. A photograph of mine will be used for a book cover. Is it in my best interest to come up with the contract myself or ask the p...
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November 08, 2005