BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Film-Based Black and White: TMax vs. Tri-X
Hi,I know there are some of you guys and gals who have not left me all alone in my love for B&W film-based photography. Can any one tell me the main difference between TMax 400 and Tri-X 400? Thank...
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October 18, 2005
 
  Enlargers
I have decided that I would like to try to set up my own darkroom. Does anybody have a recommendation for enlargers that are affordable. I don't have a bundle to spend, but yet I want something...
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October 17, 2005
 
  colour balance
Im new to digital photography and recently purchased a canon 20D. But I am completely lost on the white balance? I recently took some pictures of a meeting in a room which had pink walls and tungst...
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October 16, 2005
 
  About film developing
A film role has shot 15 snaps.But by not knowing this can a studio can tell how many shots are there and howmany is blank without developing the film ...
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October 14, 2005
 
  Home Christmas Portraits
I'll have my camera by then too so (Nikon N75) Anyway, I plan on doing my sons Christmas portraits myself this year.. we dont have a lot of 'supplies' and our tree is kinda... wussy I...
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October 14, 2005
 
  Velvia
I was digging through the fridge and found a roll of Velvia to my surprise and now I wanna shoot it. I've been reading reviews and everyone's saying pull it to 40 if there's going to b...
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October 21, 2005
 
  SCANNING SLIDES AND PHOTOSHOP
If a slide is too dark is it possible to fix it by scanning it and trying to touch it up in photo shop? I was taking lots of photographs with very contrasty areas in the scene. Sometimes part of ...
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October 14, 2005
 
  erasing
How would you erase a "Proof" stamp from a picture?...
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October 17, 2005
 
  Please tell me film is still in
I am taking a photography class w/in the next couple weeks and I plan on buying a Nikon N75 SLRI have been told by some, that i'm waisting my time and money by going to film and I will get no w...
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August 01, 2006
 
  Question for my retro friends!
I would like to get a nice 67 camera. I'm looking at mamiya's rb & rz 67. do you guys know any basic differences between the two. I've glanced on the website and it says that mos...
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October 13, 2005
 
  Ideas on pics of boys with their hot-rods
I will be taking pics of my teenage son with his mustang. I was wondering if anyone had any unique ideas. I also have an older son that has a monte-carlo and would like to take a few pics of both c...
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October 12, 2005
 
  Telescopes mounted to old 35 mm cameras?
I live near a Wildlife Refuge. I would like to purchase an appropriate telescope to photo birds, etc. I have two older 35mm cameras, a Nikon FG and a Canon A-1. What telescope and what adaptors d...
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October 12, 2005
 
  Black slides
I got some slides back from processing (5 rolls of "once in a lifetime" holiday photos). Most of the slides are black, but in between some are alright. The numbers and film information is visible. ...
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October 12, 2005
 
  Xraying Slides
Hey allI know its a silly question but I just wanna make sure, is XRAY'ing PROCESSED transparencies okay?Not the FILM, but the actual SLIDES :PPPThanks heaps...
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October 11, 2005
 
  Looking for Professional printing lab in Michigan
Does anyone know of a good professional lab in or near Michigan? I have been unsucessful in finding a good lab to develop wedding photography and would like a photographer's opinion. Thanks, ...
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October 10, 2005
 
  Replacing fixer
Hi Guys,I was doing some at home developing tonight and noticed that there was a dark sediment settling to the bottom of my fixer.Does anyone know what this is and if it means it's time to chan...
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October 10, 2005
 
  Night Shot Composure...critique
Hey All,I took this shot of a Canal in Amsterdam, I hate the huge black sky, but I didnt see a way around that.Ideas, opinions, suggestions?Thanks!...
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October 08, 2005
 
  evening photos
I have a two part question.. I am in the wine business and want to photograph the Harvest of the 05 vintage in Napa that is at night with elaborate floresent lighting.Second..I want to photo the Bl...
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October 10, 2005
 
  black and white contrast filters
Hi! I've got some questions about using colored (red, green, blue, yellow etc) filters when exposing the film to darken or lighten different colors. I've been reading Ansel Adams' autob...
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October 08, 2005
 
  mpix.com
I just did some class photos & had them put on a disk. Now I am thinking about ordering all of them (18 packages) through mpix.com, but I was wondering if anyone has ever had a problem ordering...
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October 23, 2005