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  How to Shoot Action Night Shots?
Hello,I have just bought myself a Cannon G5. This is the first camera I have used. I belong to a bowling club and would like to know how to take good pictures at night. The area is lit with flood l...
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April 12, 2004
 
  Which Camera to Buy?
Help! I was all set to buy the Rebel D and went to a photo store and was told that the new Nikon D70 was much better. I was a bit unsure how much of what the employee told me was true but basical...
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February 03, 2005
 
  Raw Versus Jpeg Fine
I use a Canon Rebel 300D, I shoot in the large Jpeg fine mode (highest setting except raw). My question is, is there really any difference? If I shoot a wedding, and then want to edit some pics bef...
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March 14, 2007
 
  Beginner Lighting - Slave Flash Kit/CanonDigRebel
I'm going to buy a Canon Digital Rebel and also a light kit. I was thinking of getting a Dual Light AC Slave Flash Kit like that in this link. http://www.warehousephoto.com/images/Lighting/rps...
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March 08, 2004
 
  Die cut photos (rounded corners)
Any ideas or suggestions regarding die cut photos. I'd like to provide rounded cornered wallet photos. I don't think I'll be doing tons of them, but would like to either find a resource...
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March 31, 2007
 
  Looking for Advice
I have taken photos all my life, but am new to the digital SLR arena, but loving it. I am pursuing it aggressively and studying to improve. I have a Nikon D100. The two lenses I have so far are ...
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March 09, 2004
 
  How to use the Z1 well ?
I have just purchased a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1 digital camera.I would like to be able to use the camera to take photographs of nature, action shots, buildings, equipment, etc.How should I proceed...
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December 01, 2004
 
  Nikon D70
I was unaware that the Digital Rebel only had an optical viewfinder. Is this the case with the Nikon D70, or will you be able to also use the LCD as a viewfinder?...
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September 04, 2005
 
  Military Photography
Sorry for my ignorance, but I am currently a Reconnaissance Marine. One of our missions is to photograph anything and everything that has tactical meaning in all lights and weather. We use, as a st...
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March 04, 2004
 
  Lighting for digital studio
I am currently shooting digital images witha cannon reb and am useing hot lights - I get varied results sometimes a magenta cast especially with a white backgroud or light table (I set camera to no...
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March 08, 2004
 
  Photographing Jewellery
Hi,I'm just starting a new project which requires me to photograph about 500 or so pieces of silver jewellery. I've never done Macro work of this calibre and would like any advice on positi...
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April 21, 2005
 
  Group of Women
I am going to photograph 9 women in the same fashion as the movie "Calendar Girls" - can you assist me with how to step up my lights, (how many lights - how high, etc.), posing ideas, color backdro...
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March 04, 2004
 
  Photoshop CS
I am currently using Paint Shop Pro 8 and I am considering purchasing PhotoshopCS. I have seen the price from reputable retailers my question is has anyone purchaced Photoshop (full version) off Am...
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March 04, 2004
 
  UPGRADING CAMERA
I have a Panasonic DMC-F7 that has introduced me to digital photography.It has given me some great results though only 2.0 M.I would like to upgrade and am considering the Panasonic FZ10.Although, ...
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September 16, 2005
 
  how to eliminate glare
Need to photograph about 400 items encased in clear epoxy resin. Epoxy is poured over photographs so the edges of the epoxy is curved (i.e. not square off). All lighting used to date creates glare...
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September 03, 2005
 
  Going from film weddings to digital...
I have shot quite a few weddings with another more experienced photographer, trying to learn from him. Things have gone well, so I am shooting some weddings on my own now. Previously, I have shot w...
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March 05, 2004
 
  Shooting with Digital Rebel in Studio
Is there a way to connect the Cannon Digital Rebel to a PC?...
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March 03, 2004
 
  safety
HELLO,IS IT SAFE TO RUN A DIGITAL CAMERA'S THRU THE XRAYS AT AIRPORTS? I LEAVE FOR AUSTRALIA NEXT MONTH. AND I PLAN ON BUYING A DIGITAL CAMERA AS I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS SAFER THAN A REGUALR 35MM...
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September 01, 2005
 
  I need a little help on photo sizing
Can anyone help me with sizing on my s7000 fugi digital camera. My pics will not fit in galleries or contest. can anyone help. lenny baker...
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March 04, 2004
 
  I can see the pixels
I've just started shooting with my new Canon 10D (in fact I'm still reading the manual!) I took a few shots of the Napa mustard fields for a contest entry. I have a Canon 28-135 lens and ...
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March 05, 2004