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  Tamron, and Sigma wide angle lenses 24mm.
Do Tamron, and Sigma wide angle 24mm fit 35mm ST/SI Maxxum QD Minolta camera bodies?...
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June 19, 2002
 
  Exposure Compensation
Dear Jeff or John,Please explain what exposure compensation is?I have several pictures on my first roll of 100 ISO film that I took with my new Minolta Maxxum. How do I go about putting them on Bet...
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June 09, 2002
 
  Using the Bogen Super Clamp
Ideas for super clamp shots:1. Attach your $5,000 camera and Bogen Super Clamp to the end of a golf club in swing at tee off. Better use a protective filter for this one...2. Position your camera w...
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June 13, 2002
 
  28-105 lens
Please explain the different types of lens. The camera I just purchased has a 28-80lens. Someone suggested I also get a 28-105lens. What are the differences? I am a mom and want to take close u...
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April 05, 2002
 
  Use of 'B' setting of Shutter Speed
Very often when we see the photo's taken in the evening or in the night of illuminated streets or buildings , the specification used in taking those images are either very low shutter speedor u...
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February 25, 2002
 
  LIGHT METERS
If any one can give me advice on hand held meters, I have 2 canon camera's, the AV-1 & A-1. As you know they have there own light meters. my Q Is, would It be to my advantage to use a hand...
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February 23, 2002
 
  Lens 28-80mm - What the Fstops #s Mean
Does the fstop 3.3-5.6 marking on a lens mean you can only shoot between these f stops? The camera specs say that f22 is possible....
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September 24, 2002
 
  Metering Modes on Nikon 35mm SLR
I have a great Nikon 6006, but I have trouble to understand when to use its three metering modes (matrix, center, spot). When should I use each mode? Thanks,...
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February 01, 2002
 
  How do I use my Gossen Luna Pro light meter?
I have a lightmeter which looks to be from the 1960's.Everything works fine. Don't know how to work it. I need to know how to work it.It's a Gossen Luna Pro. I put batteries in it. Work...
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September 05, 2001
 
  Hyperfocal Points and Lens Focus Scales
Hi, All:I have one last question regarding hyperfocal distance. :)If I am using a focal length such as 60mm, the hyperfocal point is over 20', and the lens focus scale stops at 15' then goe...
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August 11, 2001
 
  Lens Hoods - What Are They and How?
What is a lens hood and how do you use it. I have a 28-200mm lens that came with a hood and I don't know anything about it's use....
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July 31, 2001
 
  Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
I have a Nikon F70 and I dont know how to use the shutter speed and aperture settings. I'm a beginner and love photography....
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August 03, 2001
 
  All About Light Meter Reading
Hi, again, I have just purchased a Gossen Sixtino light meter. I know how to read off readings. Could you explain an incident reading, i.e. where do I point the meter to measure it?Could you ex...
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May 31, 2001