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  Problem with Stroboframe
I have just purchased a Stroboframe and cannot seem to get the frame to stay attached to my camera (Canon 20D) without sliding around. I know that this must be simple, but I cannot figure it out. ...
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August 05, 2005
 
  Nikon D70 users
I have been experiencing some problems with the power switch on my D70. I purchased it last Feb and it is at times not turning off or after I have verified that it is off and check it later it is b...
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August 04, 2005
 
  how to recharge the battery?
How do I recharge the battery? I plugged the camera in overnight, but the battery is still dead. We do not have instructions and do not know how to operate the camera or the battery charger. Can...
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August 04, 2005
 
  Minolta DiMage 7 Hi
Hi... I live in Guatemala. My Camera does not work. I took it to Minolta's repair store in Guatemala, and they tell me that maybe the camera had problem with the color processor, and maybe th...
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August 02, 2005
 
  nikon n80
I purchased a sunpak 544 to go on my N80 and shot about a half of a roll of film and my camera quit working. (completely) I don't get any display of anything on the LCD screen. Nikon is telling...
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July 31, 2005
 
  How to Use a Tripod Collar and Tripod
I just purchased a Canon 70-200L f:2.8 IS lens and am a novice to big heavy lenses that have tripod collars. Can someone please explain how the tripod collar mates up with a tripod? And do I need ...
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August 01, 2005
 
  How to work a Photura camera
I was recently given a Photura camera made by Cannon. It looks great but I'm afraid of it because I have no directions . If there is someone out there with some hands on knowledge to help pleas...
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October 09, 2005
 
  Quality of scaned photos
Hey,We just recently got our Epson stylus CX6600 great machine but…when I scan the image quality is pretty bad.…as far as like being grainy…I am not sure if I need to adjust something, so if ...
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July 29, 2005
 
  black bar on photos
Hi,I have a problem with my Nikon D70. A black bar runs horizontally (bottom) across the long part of the frame. It starts showing as of 1/4 sec and lower speed. I didn't use a flash.Does anyon...
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October 05, 2005
 
  How note exact DOF depths using newer cameras
i was taught first on an older camera where both the aperature and the focus ring were on the lense. now adays they seem to have put the aperatures inside the actual camera. before, I was able to n...
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July 28, 2005
 
  HELP PLEASE MY SCANNER IS WRECKED
Help please. My I have not used my scanner is two weeks I laid a photo down for scan and wierd lines of light showed up. They run the length of the photo. I have a picture I just can't post it....
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July 27, 2005
 
  HELP PLEASE MY SCANNER IS WRECKED
Help please. My I have not used my scanner is two weeks I laid a photo down for scan and wierd lines of light showed up. I can't tell if this is a hardware or software problem. Shouldn't b...
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July 29, 2005
 
  20D AF Points
I have had my Canon EOS 20D for a little more than three months and until recently I haven't had a single problem with it. Now, however, the AF points do not light up when I hold the shutter b...
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July 26, 2005
 
  help my camera died
turned on my fuji finepix s3000 and both viewfinders looked like a tv screen when the cable goes out.. I can pull up the menu and change things . I pressed the shutter button a few times and hooke...
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July 26, 2005
 
  What to do with flash units?
I have two britek studio lights- one with a silver umbrella and the other with a soft box. I have begun using only one because of how bright they are. I have tried every position and they seem to...
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July 25, 2005
 
  Internet Explorer version
Hello all, sorry if this is too far off topic but I need to know how to check the version of Internet Explorer on my machine. I can't quite find this info on my computer. I, know...I DO feel so...
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July 24, 2005
 
  camera problems
my camera stopped working for no reason!it didn`t even pulled the zoom inside.now I can`t make it work again!help....
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July 23, 2005
 
  Nikon N55
I have a Nikon N55. I have had a little over a year. a couple of weeks ago I had trouble when I pressed the shutter release it would release slowly and the when the pictures were developed they w...
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July 20, 2005
 
  Why are images so dark with the canon 20d?
I'm curious if anyone else is getting dark exposures from the 20D? I have to lighten almost every picture in editing. Even on a sunny day they seem dark. I have my exposure compensation on too....
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July 18, 2005
 
  setting F stop on Cannon Digital EOS
Can you open up wider than and F4 on a cannon digital EOS camera with a 18-55 lens? Would a lense change make a differance, because the settings are internal? I am having a hard time taking portr...
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July 21, 2005