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  My Photos Aren't Lined Up Right
I've noticed lately that some of my shots don't seem like they are lined up properly after I take the shot. Has anyone else had trouble with the Digital Rebel XT? Sometimes the shot looks s...
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December 13, 2005
 
  Saving Images from Digital Camera
I have a new Rebel XT camera and I have some questions. I have shot film for nearly thirty years so this is really new to me. I am learning the camera OK, but how do I go about saving the images ...
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October 11, 2005
 
  Camera Mileage: How Many Shots?
Just got my Rebel XT 3 weeks ago, and I've already shot nearly 2000 pics! Of course, I've been practicing and do plan to slow down, but a friend said I am putting too much mileage on my cam...
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August 11, 2005
 
  Focusing Through the LCD Screen
I just bought a Nikon D70 and I browsed through my manual, but I find nothing in there about focusing or shooting pictures using the LCD monitor, instead of looking through the viewfinder. Can you...
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June 30, 2005
 
  Nikon D70, Adobe RAW, and Sharpness
I have a Nikon D70 and have been taking exclusively RAW photos for several months now. When I import the photos into Photoshop Elements 3, I use the Adobe RAW converter, and have been pushing the d...
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May 22, 2005
 
  White Balance: How to Use It
I am having a problem trying to understand white balance. I would like to start taking my Nikon Digital to my wedding jobs. I took a digital class and we were told it's best to take a readin...
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May 04, 2006
 
  Setting Color Temperature
I just purchased the Canon 20D and love it. I was looking through the menu and instruction manual and noticed it has a setting for adjusting color temperature. It is set at 5200k. What do I need...
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April 19, 2005
 
  Digital File Formats
When buying a digital camera, what should I look for as far as file formats are concerned? I am a "Digital Dummy" at this point and am trying to understand all the technical language, like RAW, TIF...
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July 15, 2005
 
  CF Card: Reformat?
Hi,I just bought the new Canon D20. Shot a number of images on the CF card and transferred them to a notebook. I then formatted the CF card and started to take a new round of pictures only to find ...
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January 19, 2005
 
  Digital Camera: How Many Pictures?
My question is an in-general question. I am sure that a more costly camera will last longer than a cheaper camera. I was just wondering about how many images can be shot with a digital camera befor...
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December 05, 2004
 
  Kit Lenses for Digital Rebel
I've been told with other lenses, I have to take the focal length times 1.6 (I think) to determine what my lens sees. Now, if the kit lens was made specifically for the Rebel, is 18mm really 18...
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August 02, 2004
 
  Are Digital SLR Lenses and 35 Lenses Compatible?
Does Canon's Digital Rebel work with lenses from any of Canon's 35mm cameras? Visa versa? Thanks!!...
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January 03, 2007
 
  White Balance: What, Why, How
What can anyone tell me about white balance? I am considering buying a digital camera and don't understand that. Is it something that you have to set every time you want to take a picture manua...
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May 22, 2004
 
  Can I View Images to be Photographed?
Hi friends. I have Nikon D70 SLR camera. I want to know: Can I see the image on the monitor of the camera which is to be taken? That is, without using viewfinder, can I use camera monitor before t...
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May 18, 2004
 
  Digital Performance in Cold Weather
I have a question about digital SLR camera performance in sub zero winter conditions. Just how well will these wonders perform in very cold weather extremes?...
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April 10, 2004
 
  Digital Noise
I was reading about digital cameras in a discussion forum and I came across the term "noise". There were a few complaints about the camera which I own and use exclusively, the Olympus E-10. They ...
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February 13, 2004
 
  Digital White Balance
In one of the photo magazines there was some information on the use of "warmcards" to obtain better digital exposures. Warmcards are available from warmcards.com. I would like to know if anyone has...
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January 06, 2005
 
  Purpose of Exposure Compensation on Digital Cams?
What is the use of exposure compensation in my digital camera? How do I use it?...
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December 19, 2006
 
  Why are My Pictures Blue?
I don't have any model information about my Sony digital camera, but wanted to ask if anyone might be able to provide some insight. When I attempt to take pictures outdoors (in sunlight, snow,...
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November 16, 2003
 
  Eos 10D Cropping
Can anyone please explain the cropping on this camera. Also, when the camera crops the photo does it decrease the megapixels down to 3 megapixels?...
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August 26, 2003