BetterPhoto Q&A: How Do I Get that Photographic Technique?

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  Using Speedlight
I have Nikon N80 camera and recently acquired SB80DX speedlight. I want to use builtin speedlight as master and SB80DX as slave in wireless mode to lite background. What mode I should adopt in both...
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November 05, 2002
 
  lighting for product photography
Hi,I've got a job this weekend photographing Designer Leather and Sheepskin coats and jackets on a manequin. My problem is that I am not sure how to light them. I am taking the photos in the sh...
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November 05, 2002
 
  Starting a Darkroom in the Bathroom
I am in the process of buying an enlarger and starting my own darkroom. Nothing too fancy, just the basics to get started. I have a few questions though......First, how would you rate the Beseler 6...
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November 05, 2002
 
  How do I make photography a profitable hobby?
I always loved takeing pictures of people, nature, and animals. I went to school and minored in photography and my teachers loved my work. I recently entered and became a semi-finailist for the I...
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November 05, 2002
 
  How do I make photography a profitable hobby?
I always loved takeing pictures of people, nature, and animals. I went to school and minored in photography and my teachers loved my work. I recently entered and became a semi-finailist for the I...
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November 05, 2002
 
  can some one explain to me, my camera lens?
My husband just bought me a pentax p3. now I know its old, as in "85" old, but it was a sweet gesture! what I dont understand is all the number crap thats on it. like, what is ml? my lens is a 1:2 ...
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November 04, 2002
 
  Photographing through glass windows
How can I shoot thro windows (from the inside to the outside) without getting the reflection back from the glass in my shots?I have a polarising filter, if this is necessary?thanks for all help (in...
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November 18, 2002
 
  How to shoot a flame?
Hi everyone! I have a Olympus OM-10 and am partial to B&W film. I would like to shoot a burning candle as the subject of focus, but what settings do I use? Thanks in advance. Vipul...
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November 04, 2002
 
  Shooting Stars at Night
SirI have recently bought a brand new Canon EOS Elan 7E and now I want to shoot star trails at night. I have a new Canon 28-80mm f3.5 lens, but it has no focus distance scale on the lens focus ring...
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November 03, 2002
 
  How to put date on digital photos
Recently purchased Vivitar ViviCam 3615. Instruction book doesn't state how to get the date to show up on the photos. You can set the date in the camera, but it doesn't come out on the phot...
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November 01, 2002
 
  Blown out highlights Digital
I am using the Olympus E10 Digital and the SB26 flash. The camera sitting ISO is 160 and contrast normal. I am getting blown out highlights in all Wedding Gowns and most light colored clothing. Ne...
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November 02, 2002
 
  Calibrationt/Col. Magagement of Monitor & Scanner
I am scanning 35mm colour transparencies using the Nikon Coolscan IVED. The Coolscan has a ‘Colour Management System’, which I turn on. I am using a PC.However when I view the scanned images on...
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November 03, 2002
 
  Baby pictures - ideas
Looking for ideas and props to use for taking pictures of small children - from newborn to 1 year old. Do you know of any books to use as a reference or does anyone have any advice?Thank you for y...
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November 01, 2002
 
  Indoor Photos - Please!
Hello. I wonder if anyone can give me a few tips on shooting indoors with a 35mm camera (Lomo). My intention is to take a series of shots of the place that I work, and portraits of the people that ...
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November 01, 2002
 
  canon ae-1 program cams
I have a 1980's model canon ae-1 program camera. I am wondering what I should look for in regards to lens compatability and other accessories. What lenses will work and does anyone still make t...
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October 30, 2002
 
  Low light, High contrast
I'm very interested in B&W. I'm a musician, spend alot of time photgraphing bands..LIVE! How do I get the old High Contrast, B&W grainy, pictures, they used to get back in the 60's and ...
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October 29, 2002
 
  Low light, High contrast
I'm very interested in B&W. I'm a musician, spend alot of time photgraphing bands..LIVE! How do I get the old High Contrast, B&W grainy, pictures, they used to get back in the 60's and ...
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October 29, 2002
 
  When do I use this filter?
I have a a Ultra Coated UV lense which is bright yellow, When and how do I use this with my camera?...
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October 29, 2002
 
  how do i correct exposure?
I recently bought a flashmeter seconik L-358 with a spotmeter. the questions are: I. how do I make corrections to what has measured the flashmeter a. incident light. b. reflected light. c. spot lig...
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October 29, 2002
 
  How to shoot indoor family/kids pictures -
I am a beginner in photography and have taken many family/and senior high students pictures outdoor; however not many indoor. I would like some tips on shooting pics indoor - how to avoid shadows ...
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October 28, 2002