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  Getting Sharp Images from Digital Camera
I have recently purchased a Canon 20D as I wanted to try digital photography. I have used a Canon Elan SLR for years and wanted another Canon in order to use my existing lenses. I am frustrated w...
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July 11, 2007
 
  How to get use the Konica Minolta 7D
I purchased my Minolta Maxxuum 7D in Dec of 2004. I love the camera, but I just don't think that I am getting the best photos possible. I had the Minolta film camera and loved it. That is th...
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July 05, 2005
 
  Selenium Meter Calibration
I have a Weston IV light meter and I recently bought a new selenium cell for it. Being an engineer and tinkerer I figured I'd have a go at replacing it myself. So the new cell is in (exact ph...
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June 29, 2005
 
  Cleaning lenses
This question may seem elementary but here goes:I constantly worry about dust and film on the lens of my digital camera. I have read many conflicting opinions about the best way to keep lenses clea...
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June 28, 2005
 
  PC Control Nikon D70
Hi,I have a D70 and would like to control the funtions of the camera from my laptop for time base and experimental shots, I have software that came with my Canon A95 that allows me to do this but I...
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June 28, 2005
 
  Stroboframe users...
This may be a silly question, but....When you attach the stroboframe which side do you put the handle on?? ...
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September 16, 2005
 
  Dark shawdows on edge of photos
I just got a Nikon N55. My first time using it, like an idiot, I dropped it. Since I had yet to develop any film, I have no idea if the drop caused this or if it is a factory problem, though the fo...
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June 27, 2005
 
  Cleaning CCD screen
I have a Nikon D1X and it has been in a shop 4 x in 2 months for CCD cleaning...Can someone spare me? and save me some money...Is there less expensive way to do it....not only it cost $70 dollars e...
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June 27, 2005
 
  Focus distance marks on Canon cameras?
I just got a canon K2 slr camera. I have been playing around with it and I realized that there aren't any distance settings on the focus ring. I am used to those and think that they are pretty ...
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June 26, 2005
 
  Focusing problems with close up filters.
I have the Sony DSC-F828, and I bought the Quantaray close up +1, +2, and +4 filters. It works fine when I only have one filter one it. But when I try to put more than one filter on, it is almost...
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June 26, 2005
 
  Need help with 580EX flash
Ok, first off I am ashamed to even come in here and ask these questions because I just feel like I am so dumb for not being able to figure this out by myself and you'll all probably think I'...
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June 24, 2005
 
  Most appropriate flash bracket to keep orientation
Hi,I strive to keep the flash over the camera to project the shadow downward behind the object. However, most brackets will enable the flash staying in landscape orientation no matter what orientat...
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June 23, 2005
 
  Oh dear I dropped my camera
I was hiking today and as I set my Minolta 505Si Dynax SLR on a tripod to self time, a gust of wind sent the lot crashing to the ground.....my problem now is the 28-80 lens will not zoom adjust, it...
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July 28, 2005
 
  How to use powershot canan with studio light
I have purchased a powershot a310 camera.(3.2 mega pixels, 5mm 1:3.6). I want to use the camera with studio flash system (simplex pro 300d) For Passport size Photograph. The problem is that camer...
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June 18, 2005
 
  How to use powershot canan with studio light
I have purchased a powershot a310 camera.(3.2 mega pixels, 5mm 1:3.6). I want to use the camera with studio flash system (simplex pro 300d) For Passport size Photograph. The problem is that camer...
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June 18, 2005
 
  How to stop taking blurry pictures
I recently bought a new Canon EOS Rebel Ti and a Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5:6 III USM Zoom Lens. I went to a couple of pro wrestling cards over the weekend, where I used 800 speed film. I set the ca...
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June 17, 2005
 
  Need help with Photoshop Toolbox
For the past two months I've been unable to use ANY of the tools in Photoshop 7.0's Toolbox. I've uninstalled & reinstalled it dozens of times. I've deleted ALL traces of Phot...
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June 17, 2005
 
  Macro Lens Focusing: Full Vs. Limit
What does Full and Limit on a macro lens means? It's a 50mm macro lens. Thanks....
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June 16, 2005
 
  flash photography
I usually shoot my weddings at the same settings always... which is ,camera set on manual, lense set 5.6, ASA 400, flashset on AUTO AND ASA 400 AS WELL AND 5.6 SET ON FLASH...I uses a quantum turbo...
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June 16, 2005
 
  Autofocus Problems
I have a Nikon N55 that is not taking any pictures in Autofocus Mode. The camera lens focuses all of the way in and out however it will not focus on anything and it will not allow me to take any pi...
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August 12, 2005