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  Nikkor or Soligor telephoto lens
I am looking to purchase a used Nikkor or Soligor telephoto lens to mate with my Nikkormat FTN. A 135mm, 105mm would be desirable. What Web sites would give me access to the above, along with other...
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July 02, 2000
 
  Minolta
I have a Minolta AF 7000.Any comments on its capablities?...
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June 15, 2000
 
  Filters for Dreamy Look
I am trying to create a portrait photograph which looks soft with glare (dream effect). Which filter should I use for this effect? I have a set of Lee soft filters. I get soft pictures but not as I...
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July 11, 2000
 
  B&W basic exposure
I'm shooting a golf tournament in Black and White and I'm not sure about which f-stops and shutter speeds are equal and will change the depth of field. If 250th sec. at f-5.8 gives a clear...
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June 15, 2000
 
  Chat Rooms
Are there any photography chat rooms?...
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June 19, 2000
 
  Sports Photography Tips and Techniques
I'm looking for tips and techniques to shoot the best photos of action sports using a 70-200mm auto focus zoom on a Nikon N50 camera. The games will begin in the daylight and finish under light...
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June 10, 2000
 
  Low-light Photography
I am an amateur photographer, interested in photographing a DJ. However, because of the conditions of the place, I have no idea where to begin. This might make things more clear:Location: night cl...
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June 18, 2000
 
  Equipment Advice
Looking for advice on a better camera than my Pentax K1000. The catch is that I am trying to find one where I can still use my Pentax lenses.Explanation (if interested): I have been experimenting ...
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June 08, 2000
 
  Photographic Equipment
What does a depth of field button do?How important is it to have such a function on an AF camera and why?...
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June 15, 2000
 
  Photographing Truck Parts
Job assignment - Photograph Heavy-Duty Truck Parts. These are Chrome Bumpers, Exhaust Stacks, Air Breathers. It is like taking a picture of a mirror.The shots will be taken in a parts warehouse. Th...
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June 07, 2000
 
  Maxxum 800si vs. Nikon N80
In the past 3 months I have been intensively and extensively researching SLR camera options. The choice has come down to either the Maxxum 800si,...
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June 27, 2000
 
  Depth of Field
I am taking a beginners course in photography and am completely stumped about depth of field (Focus). I have looked for info on the Web but the language seems to be too technical. Where can I fin...
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June 06, 2000
 
  Himilayan Cats without the Red-Eye
I have tried repeatedly to photograph the crystal blue eyes of my twin Himilayan cats but was unable to "get the red out" using a flash. My N-70 has a red-eye light to reduce this but doesn't ...
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June 20, 2000
 
  Digital Camera and an Airport X-ray
Will the x-ray machines at the airport harm my digital camera and/or Smartmedia card or the photos on it?...
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July 11, 2000
 
  35mm vs. Medium Format
I have been into 35mm photo for about three years and find myself looking at medium format with some interest. I have a opportunity to buy a Mamiy...
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August 30, 2000
 
  Obtaining More Equipment
I have a Canon Rebel G. I love it, it's wonderful. I have really enjoyed it since receiving it for Christmas. Sometimes, pictures indoors come out too bright and sometimes they come out too d...
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June 02, 2000
 
  Night Pictures with a Sony Mavica MVC-FD71
I am completely new to photography. I got a MVC-FD71. How can I take a good picture of a building by night? It has its internal lights turned on only....
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June 10, 2000
 
  28-200 AF zoom for Nikon
Between the Tamron and the Sigma, which makes the better 28-200 AF zoom lens for Nikon?...
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May 31, 2000
 
  UV filters
I am interested in the Cannon Elph Sport kit to take on my trip to the Galapagos Islands because its small and you can take pictures under water. I have been told that since the island is so close...
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May 30, 2000
 
  B&W Film to Digital
I have always been a B&W Photographer. Now I would like to know the "best" configuration and film to get the best images on digital media. I have been using T-max 400, Nikon Coolscan, to an E...
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May 30, 2000