BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Help! New to human shots!
I have been a still-life photographer for several years, so I was not surprised when my boyfriend (an ex model) asked me to shoot his portfolio. Problem is, I've never done this type of work be...
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October 07, 2005
 
  Exposure metering tips
Hi peoples,Ive just got a heap of slides back I shot with my xpan (havent had it long), and ive found that alot of the slides shot late afternoon, near sunset or at sunset, and pretty underexposed....
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October 15, 2005
 
  A Big problem for you!
This is a photo that I took at a local airshow. As you will notice the photo is black with the exception of the very center. WHY? I did not use my polarizer for this shot and if I did this would n...
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October 08, 2005
 
  Why are my pictures not sharp?
Help!!!! Why are my color prints not sharp? Most of my pictures if you look closely at the background and even the subject in the foreground you see what almost appears to be splotches making up th...
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October 10, 2005
 
  Shooting B&W at an indoor college graduation
I am shooting in B&W at a college graduation this weekend, which will be indoors under florescent lighting. I'm shooting with Ilford XP2 400 speed film, 28-70mm AF lens on a Canon Elan 7E. Ca...
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October 06, 2005
 
  Exposure compensation for polarizers
Hi all,I am starting to experiment with polarizers. Can anyone tell me how much exposure compensation I should use?Thanks!...
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October 06, 2005
 
  First-Time Wedding ... Jitters
I have been offered to do a wedding - yes, first time. I have proofed many weddings and have many ideas, and I have also done a few small family-oriented weddings in a studio that I worked in. I ha...
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October 18, 2005
 
  Flash question...
If I have a dedicated flash that has a module that complies w/ my camera, does that automatically make it a TTL flash? Will my camera tell it what to do in automatic mode or do I need anything else...
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October 05, 2005
 
  Interested in starting photography.. Suggestions?
I have always been interested in photography and enjoy taking pictures. Now that I am finishing college I would like to dive head first into it. My goal is to study photography, get good at it (w...
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October 09, 2005
 
  complementary colors of film and printing
Can anyone tell me the three complementary colors of film and the three for developing? I know one is Red,Blue,Green and the other is Magenta,Cyan, and Yellow. I just don't remember which one b...
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October 04, 2005
 
  35mm tilt-shift
I'm wondering how these 35mm tilt-shift lenses are in terms of use. I've been checking out the Ansel Adams books The Camera, The Negative, and The Print since I've been doing my darkroo...
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October 04, 2005
 
  Film with good color
I want to shoot some macro shots of some fruits. What brand of film will produce the brightest colors? I was thinking Kodak film would be better than Fuji, but I'm not certain. I'd prefer n...
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October 03, 2005
 
  Color Portrait Film
I am just curious as to what brand of portait film that members on BetterPhoto use in a studio setting. Thanks....
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October 11, 2005
 
  groups and lighting
I own a CanonT50 model. When shooting groups of 5-20 people, can I use a normal 50mm lens or 28mm? I recently used the pocket bouncer and my pictures look too dark. What is some good advice on sho...
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October 02, 2005
 
  How to Calibrate when eqipment shows EV is -2 ?
Hi friends, Good morning,I have own Canon EOS3000N/RebelGII/66 -28-80mm.Recently I started fully operating on Manual mode.When I start taking shots on Sunny time, I am following Sunny F16 rules.I a...
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October 03, 2005
 
  Which ASA is best for B/W studio
I've recently begun to explore studio photography.All of my experience is outdoors! I am curious as to which asa is best for B/W studio 100 or 400? I've played with both, but still working ...
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October 02, 2005
 
  Red filter lesson needed.
I've been using a red filter lately on my monochrome work and was talking with one of my instructors about using it on Pan F Plus and he was saying something about watch out and see if the film...
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October 02, 2005
 
  Photograph ownwership rights
If I photograph a barn, waterfall, etc. that is on private property can I use or sell the photograph as I wish? Does the property owner have any ownership rights? Or, do I have to have a release fr...
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October 02, 2005
 
  Help please
I'm beginning to think I'm no good as a photographer. I have had many interviews and nobody calls me back. I have taken 2 courses on photography, and even courses on here. Do I need more ex...
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October 03, 2005
 
  Canon A2 (SLR) - film leader won't fully retract
I have a Canon A2 and when the roll is finished it rewinds but keeps part of the leader out of the canister. I've checked the manual and they don't say how to change it so it fully retracts...
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September 30, 2005