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  Studio Lighting
I have taken portraits with my lighting. There are times when the umbrella lighting goes off a second after I take a picture and then the photo is blurry or half of a double side of the face. Is th...
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April 05, 2005
 
  Using the Vivitar DF200 digital flash
I have an Olympus C5000 Zoom camera, and I purchased the Vivitar DF200 which is a slave flash that will work with almost all digital cameras. It is supposed to sync with the camera's internal f...
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April 04, 2005
 
  Why Wont this flash work.
Hi I inharited my pop pop's camera a Minolta Maxxum 7000. with this came the flash a Starblitz 3600DFM. It can be attached and un attached. I have fallen in love with photography but for some...
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April 03, 2005
 
  Monitor calibration
I have Photoshop 5.0 LE. I want to calibrate my monitor accurately, but can't find Adobe Gamma, which should load automatically. Does anyone know if this is not included in the limited editions...
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April 03, 2005
 
  problems with minolta
i recently bought my minolta x300 used off ebay, and it has been working fine. now, the film wont advance, and it will not take a picture. the light meter is still working, if that is revelant. any...
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April 04, 2005
 
  Backing up photos on Photoshop Elements 3.0
Hi,I have Photoshop Elements 3.0 and I want to backup my photos after I have taken some pictures. I have been do that but every time I do it the pictures are on the disc and then the disc closes th...
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April 02, 2005
 
  How to properly use a gray card
Would someone please explain to me in "relatively simple" terms about how to properly use a gray card? I have purchased a gray card and I also bought a Minolta IV F light meter. If I am using a l...
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April 05, 2005
 
  Epsom Stylus Photo R300 produce bright red photos
Camera Canon Power Shot A300.Printer 1 Epson Stylus Photo R300.Printer 2 Epson Stylus C44UX.Paint Shop Pro produces sparkling pictures.Epson Stylus C44UX produces sparkling pictures.Epson Stylus Ph...
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March 29, 2005
 
  Camera bodies that work with Vivatar zoomlens
I have a vivatar 75-200mm zoom lens that work quite well on a Minolta Maxuum. I want to purchase a digital SLR. Do I need to stick to Minolta or can I purchase another digital SLR and still use the...
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March 28, 2005
 
  Using Bowens Gemini with SB800
I am using the a Nikon D100 with the Bowens Gemini 2 head studio kit and Nikon Sb800. The two Bowens heads are pointed at the subject and attached to the camera with a flat shoe sync cable. The S...
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March 28, 2005
 
  Cannot scan film negatives
Hi there,I have just purchased an Epson 2480 Photo scanner and I can't get it to scan my negatives. When I use Epson Scan in Professional mode I can only scan in "Reflective" as "Film" is greye...
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March 27, 2005
 
  Where to find old canon manuals?
Hi All...I was very lucky to inherited this camera when my step mother passed away. Unfortunatly we were never able to find the manual and cannot find anything on the net. It is a Canon sure shot Z...
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March 25, 2005
 
  aquire cords or jacks for newley purchased flash
I just purchased a used M645 set up that came with a Sunpak 522 flash. This did not come with cords for battery charger or sync cord. I do have a quantum battery charger that I use with 35mm Nikon ...
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March 24, 2005
 
  How to combine filters
Hello, I am considering purchasing the following B+W filters for use with my Nikon D70:1. Skylight KR 1.52. Circular Polarizer3. Red Enhancer (Redhancer 491)I would like to know if and how these fi...
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March 21, 2005
 
  Canon eos 300N
Dear Mr,Mrs,I have a Canon eos 3000N with German manual.Please, would you kindly to help me to find English version.tahnk you in advance.Tea Gogishvili...
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March 21, 2005
 
  Problems with Canon Elan 7e film advance
I purchased the Canon Elan 7e with the Canon Ultrasonic 28-105mm lens three years ago and have never had a problem until now. After loading a new roll of film and installing new batteries, the fil...
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September 13, 2005
 
  Back drops
How would one go about making thier own color back drops for portraits. and hang them behind the subject. Any creative ideas? In other words, materials I would need...and instructions on how to ...
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March 18, 2005
 
  minolta x370 shutter off track?
I have a Minolta x370; the winding lever only engages after it is moved about 75% of the way. The curtain does not seem to close. Perhaps it is off track; if so how do I fix thisThanks, M...
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August 06, 2005
 
  Canon 299T on 20D
Has anyone used the Canon 299T flash on the Canon 20D. I have tried with mixed results. The camera is set to manual mode and the flash is set to F.NO. SET. The first picture that I take will be f...
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March 16, 2005
 
  What is the best camera for a beginner?
At this time I am just a student of basic photography. I don't have my own camera yet. What type of camera is best for me. I am eyeing for a nikon for a film based camera. I am being offered F...
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March 16, 2005