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  Can not shoot with a adapter
I just bought an adapter for my Minolta Maxxum 3 so I can use m42 lenses with it , but it does not shoot , I put it in manual mode but it still does not shoot , any ideas ??ThanksB....
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June 03, 2005
 
  HELP!! MINOLTA MAxxum5 SLR
I've always been into photography since my Dad bought me a Pentex SLR in 1975! Now I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 with the standard 50 lens and a 28-100.My proboem is the direction manual is MIA an...
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June 01, 2005
 
  Exposing with Softboxes
Hi everyone. I'm thinking of starting to learn how to use lighting equipment. Up until now I have worked with natural light so I have no clue as to where to begin.I'm thinking of using a si...
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June 14, 2005
 
  recharging batteries
can I recharge my camera batteries in Europe? Is an adaptor sufficient? I was looking at converters and they mostly stated not to use over 3 hours max. My charger takes 4-6 hrs to charge. So I am...
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June 01, 2005
 
  Problems with my Canon Elan 7E
My Caonon Elan 7E keeps flashing that the battery is low and won't make pictures . If I turn it off and back on again, it will take one picture and do the same thing again. The battery is not ...
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May 31, 2005
 
  fugifilm 3800 problem
I have a fugifilm 3800 and just yesterday when I turn it on the zoom makes a rough sound and the picture in the viewfinder has jagged edges and is blurry. When I take the picture there are horizont...
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May 30, 2005
 
  looking for lightweight posing blocks
I saw in a digital video, a photographer using black posing blocks.they were in a zippered case with a strap. The photographer could use them to stand on if she needed. Then if she needed somethi...
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September 26, 2005
 
  lighting
Please help me on this one. I have a set of britek PS 200H studio strobes. They have tungsten lights I believe because the light is yellow. My problem is when I shoot my camera my strobes are suppo...
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May 30, 2005
 
  Film winding in Elan 7e
Hi everybody,I just acquired a used Elan 7e and noticed that when a film is rewinded, the film leader stays out. This does not occur with my other canera (Ti) and I was wondering if it is standard ...
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May 30, 2005
 
  Printing a greeting card with epson 2200
I have an Epson 2200 and 7x10 Red River greeting card paper. I can't get the photo to print correctly. There isn't a 7x10 size so I check user defined. When I put the paper in, part of t...
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May 31, 2005
 
  Is a part missing from my Tripod?
I got a sturdy, Mohawk Tripod from a garage sale. What I didn't notice that the part the usually hold the camera equipment - doesn't seem to have a screw or thread that will hold a camera!...
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May 26, 2005
 
  Problems with Printing Photos
I shoot with a Canon 20d. I print on an Epson 2200 Stylus. Black and White photos print great, but the highlights on my color prints come out flat gray, given my color prints a dead look. Has an...
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May 27, 2005
 
  aperture setting off
My Canon 20d's stop indicator is stuck on 1/3 stop overexposure. I did not intentionally put it there and cannot get it to go back to 0. Even after consulting my manual, I cannot get it to mo...
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May 26, 2005
 
  C and H mat Cutters
does anyone know the diffrent parts of a C and H mat cutting board...
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May 26, 2005
 
  Back drop stands
Do you use a traditional backdrop stand to hand a canvas backdrop? I only have muslin backdrops but would like to get a large canvas one....
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May 25, 2005
 
  How wet can my camera get?
Hi everyone,I have a question about water and when it comes in contact with my camera (Canon 300D). I know I'm not suppose to put it underwater/submerge. However, on several occassions I have...
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May 24, 2005
 
  Shooting Macro's and Close Up's
Hi. I am fairly new to taking photography more serious. I love taking close ups and macros, especially flowers. I have seen some fantastic photos here, and my question is, the black(or solid color ...
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May 19, 2005
 
  Will a Canon 10D power up without a lens attached.
Hi,Dumb impatient question follows!I just bought a Canon 10D body. So I have the 10D body, I am looking at it, getting the feel for it. I can't wait to get the lens that I ordered. My questi...
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May 18, 2005
 
  how do I work the camera
How do I work the camera,and what are all the buttons?...
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May 17, 2005
 
  Noritsu Synchronous senseor error message
I own a minilab "noritsu QSS-3001" and I have a strange error message that says "SYNCHRONOUSE SENSOR ERROR" many engineers from the company I bought from tried to figure out what this message could...
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May 17, 2005