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  Happy Holidays Better Photo
Seasons Greetings Better Photo, Every year I make my own Holiday cards from my images and send them out to family & friends. Here are 2 cards I made for this year and if you too make your own c...
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December 01, 2010
 
  How Do I Improve Focus?
I need some help on focus, since I am getting discouraged with my new camera. The camera bleeps, AF box shows focus is achieved and I come home to find I've got a soft focus, or worse, none at ...
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December 07, 2010
 
  photoshop help with tooth
Does anyone know if it's possible (and how!) to make this boys' tooth on the left side (as you look at the photo) appear NOT to be set back? This is the mom's request....says it looks ...
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November 29, 2010
 
  Default bit depth in camera raw
I just upgraded to photoshop elements 9 (mac) and camera raw 6.2. When I open my raw file (.cs2) which is a 16 bit file, the default camera raw setting is showing 8. I think that means it is goin...
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November 30, 2010
 
  Backpack for Hiking and Photography
I need a recommendation for a backpack for overnight hikes. I need room for a camera, 3-4 lenses and small accessories, as well as tripod, tent, sleeping bag, extra clothing, food, etc. Any sugges...
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December 01, 2010
 
  Need help with Paint Shop Pro X2
Didn't know what category to put this under so hope this one is okay. I need some help and hope someone can help me with it. I'm trying to add new photos on here and trying to resize my ph...
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November 25, 2010
 
  External Power Source with 580EX
I was reading the Custom Functions Setting topic in my instruction manual for my 580EX. Could you tell me about C. FN -07 and about the external power source it is talking about? Is it talking ab...
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November 30, 2010
 
  D7000
I am looking to go from the D200 to the D7000. Has anybody else made this switch and what has been the result? I have read about the blown pixels when using the video option with the D7000 and th...
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December 06, 2010
 
  slideshow resolution
I have a Mac and am wondering about slideshows. Does anyone have any experience with Photomagico? I'm wondering how it compares to I-Photo. Also, what resolution should the imgages be? Thanks!...
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November 21, 2010
 
  Online Photo Printing
Has anyone used MPIX or BayPhoto for printing their images? I am thinking of printing a couple of my pictures to hang up at home, but larger than the current printer I have at home. I'm also ...
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November 22, 2010
 
  Tomorrow book prizes slashed...
We've decided to close the book store so we can devote more time to taking care of our customers. Tomorrow, we give our thanks to you by offering you book bundles and FREE bonuses. These gift p...
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November 15, 2010
 
  How to retrieve an image from a layer
All I can find of an image is the 11.7"x8.25" 360 dpi print file, with 2, 4"x6" images that I cannot find the original for.If I remove the layer the image is trashed, if I take a png file it is at ...
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November 13, 2010
 
  Taking Photos of Large Groups - Sunset
So I am taking photos at a 60th anniversary. Along with candids, they want a photo of everyone who attends as well - about 60 people. It will be very close to sunset - and I have warned everyone t...
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November 12, 2010
 
  Large Group Shots
I'm going to take a group photo of our K-9 unit and their handlers during the early morning hours, and possibly one at night on the Vegas strip. Any tips to making sure they are ALL in focus? ...
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November 14, 2010
 
  I messed up - help!!
I totally messed up. For 8 photo sessions, my camera was set to jpeg norm instead of jpeg fine (I know, I should use RAW, but that's not the issue right now). Does anyone know how big of a pr...
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November 10, 2010
 
  Why CS5?
I am wondering why Better Photo pushes purchasing CS5 or the previous versions of CS so much. So far I have only found a few things that it would give me that PSE doesn't provide. They are: s...
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November 18, 2010
 
  Critique Format?
Is there a proper format to use when critiquing?Like what works? What doesnt? What could make it better? What little critiquing I've seen here, really wasn't a critique. I would like to joi...
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November 21, 2010
 
  Phello Photographers Club Nov. Favs
Share your two favorties each week! :~)...
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December 02, 2010
 
  Which Color Space to Shoot In?
I have a Nikon D700. I have chosen to shoot in 14 bit Raw. Now which color space is the best to shoot in - sRGB or Adobe RGB? ...
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December 01, 2010
 
  Canon T1i and CS2
I have a new Canon T1i camera and I am unable to open RAW images from that camera in CS2. I get an error message that says "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of docu...
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November 02, 2010