This Q & A is all about photos and film equipment. Get your questions anwered here.
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Anyone using a Canon EOS3/550EX flash?
I have recently began using the Canon EOS3 with a 550EX flash. Probably a little more camera than what I needed but I am hoping to grow into it. Is there anyone out there using either or both of ... |
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The advantages and disadvantages of an SLR camera
what are the advantages and disadvantages of an SLR camera and a TLR camera with a beetween the lens shutter ... |
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mm vs feet
What is the relationship of mm to feet...In other words, if I have a 35-300mm lens and I am 15 ft away from something what mm would be closest to fill the frame?????Am I making sense?Thanks,Naomi... |
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Lens Hood
What does a lens hood do? I have one with my nikkor 70-300mm lens. Thanks,... |
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what does ASA/ISO mean?
what does ASA/ISO mean?... |
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Rangefinder cameras....how do they work?
Anybody, how do rangefinder cameras work, exactly, and what are some of the advantages over SLR's? I like the idea of using a smaller, lighter film camera for certain situations (street photogr... |
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Purposely Over or Under Exposing
I am confused about the concepts of why one would over or under expose a shot using the EV buttons. You under expose to increase saturation, but any particular time of day or light that is best su... |
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Using a teleconverter
Is there any advantage to using teleconverters on shorter telephoto lens? I have a Minolta Maxxum system and use a AF 85mm f/1.4 for a lot of my work (people photog). I wanted to extend the rang... |
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bulb settings for night photography?
OK I live in new york city and due to my schedule, and what I would like to do as a photographer I want to start shooting at night, especially various streets, locations, etc. Now while I appreciat... |
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filter factor compensation
I have a Minolta Maxum 5 and recently purchased some filters. The brand name is Quantaray. I was wondering if these are decent filters as I have not used them yet. Also, does the Maxum 5 compensa... |
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How much Shutter-Speed?
I would be interested to know, how muchShutter-Speed is really necessary tofreeze action-shots properly? Howbig is the gap between 1/4000 and 1/8000? Are there any sample-pictureson the net to comp... |
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What Is.........
What is Infrared film?... |
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What Is.........
What is a Compact camera and a Pinhole camera?... |
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What Is.........
What is the difference between a Wide-angle Lense, a Fisheye Lense, a Telephoto Lense, and a Marco Lense?... |
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TC's or Telephoto?
I heard that adding a teleconverter to a telephoto lens greatly reduces the quality of the picture. They mentioned terms like sharp or dull lenses..and that you shouldn't add a TC to a dull le... |
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TTL
TTL flash has the flash turn off when the film has enough light. This is right is it not? Then why when I flash a dark wall I seem to be getting the same amount of flash as alight wall. Shouldn'... |
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Lens hood
What exactly does a lens hood do when taking a picture?... |
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Correct Aperture & Shutter Speed?
I have a Nikon N60 camera. I am beginning to work with manually setting the shutter speed and aperture. My camera has an electronic analog display, which indicates the correct exposure and apertur... |
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polarizing filter
Can a circular polarizing filter (I use one from Promaster) affect the contrast of the print?... |
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built in flash Minolta Maxxum ST/SI QD.
How do I get my 35mmMinolta Maxxum ST/SI to flash continuously without having to wait 10 or more seconds to charge?... |
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