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  Using a Stroboframe W/Canon 20D
I just bought a Stroboframe Pro RL bracket to use w/ my Canon 20D and Quantum 4d flash. I am confused how to use it. If I am attaching the camera correctly, the "handle" is on the left. However the...
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November 19, 2005
 
  JPEG Images don't open or copy
I have taken some pics with a digital camera and stored on a sd memory card. When I tried to upload the card, I get that there are no images. When I tried to copy select images, it show the icon ...
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November 18, 2005
 
  How to Clean Lenses
I just cleaned my macro lens with anti-fog lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth. I cleaned it like I always do but this time it left streaks across the lens ... is there any way to remove them???...
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November 23, 2005
 
  which is better? Large material or a backdrop?
I am new to photography and was wanting to practice in my home this winter. I am debating on buying a large solid color of material for a backdrop, or just going out and buying a nice paper backdro...
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November 16, 2005
 
  Using a Zoom AF lens with Macro
I have two old Minolta 7000 Maxxum film cameras. I bot a seperate lense by Sigma that is a Sigma ZOOM 28-80 1:3.5 - 5.8 MACRO. I have taken two rolls of film and the prints are mostly way too dark ...
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November 12, 2005
 
  Technical problems with Digital SLr
I have a Nikon D70, purchased on April 2004. My first digital camera. On December I sent it to be repaired because, suddenly stop working. Was under warranty. This Saturday Nov 5, 2005, the light ...
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November 10, 2005
 
  Sigma 70-300mm lense
Hie there I just purchased a brand new SIGMA 70-300mm APO DG macro lense. I was wondering if any of you who has experience with this lense give me some advice please.1) The macro switch on the lens...
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November 08, 2005
 
  Lighting Question - Problem
I just got my first light yesterday. It is an Alienbee 1600 unit. I got a large octabox with it and I use a reflector for fill. I have a sedonic L-308s meter. I shoot with a Canon 20D. I think...
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November 08, 2005
 
  Focus switch on the Canon 70-200 F2.8L
Hey guys!Just a quick question about the Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM. Just bought a 2nd hand copy and I'm wondering what the purpose of the minimum focusing distance swtich on the side of the ...
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November 07, 2005
 
  Compressed air
I had my CCD cleaned by a camera shop here and they did a really crappy job. I was wondering if I can use the compressed air that I buy for my computer...ya know the big cans from the office store...
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November 08, 2005
 
  Dirty Lenses
I just bought a Finepix S7000 camera. I noticed a black dot near the right hand side of my pictures (and I can see it in the viewfinder as well) I have cleaned the lens but it is still there. What ...
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November 05, 2005
 
  Dirty Lenses
I just bought a Finepix S7000 camera. I noticed a black dot near the right hand side of my pictures (and I can see it in the viewfinder as well) I have cleaned the lens but it is still there. What ...
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November 05, 2005
 
  wedding strobe lights?
Should I use strobe lights for the posed church pictures at weddings or the on-camera flash? I have a nikon sb-600 on camera flash and two alien bees strobe lights. Is it worth setting them up?...
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November 03, 2005
 
  model releases
I have read about the model releases and still want to clear up things a bit. I understand that if I am using the photos in a commercial venue, then you must have a release but not for "educationa...
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November 03, 2005
 
  Enlarger parts
I just bought an old Bogen T-35 ( you can look at here if needed - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7548531157&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 )But the glass thingy that fo...
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November 01, 2005
 
  Photographer without camera's
Hi,my name Agus.I was lost my camera's .So now I don't have camera to take any pictures again.I don't know what the future bring me.Any suggest to me!...
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November 02, 2005
 
  Error 99
I did a search on this and found some things that helped. I have a Quantary 75-300mm lens on Rebel 300D and found if I keep it in the sports mode it works okay, but I would like to use it in other ...
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October 31, 2005
 
  How to fix LED display
I have a Canon AE1. Suddenly (after 23 years)the meter needle in the view finder constantly goes "south" below the scale regardless of how much light there is present and very slow shutter speed se...
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October 31, 2005
 
  Owner's Manual
Does anyone know where I can get the owner's manual for a Canon A85 Powershot digital camera? I want the booklet (in English), not the downloaded PDF file.Any help would be greatly appreciated....
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October 31, 2005
 
  Nikon N65 Problem
Not sure what the issue is, but I just put fresh film and batteries in an N65 I've had shelved for several months (Quantaray D lens, 28-90mm), and... it won't shoot. Nothing. No AF-assist ...
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October 30, 2005