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  Max size prints provia/velvia
I have a number of images on Provia & Velvia & wondered what the max size high quality(saleable) prints I could make from these. I am looking at scanning them to VERY high res 150mb+ files,...
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February 04, 2008
 
  famous photographs
Hi! I have been trying to find this famous photograph, however I am not sure of the name of the photographer or the title of the photograph. The photo is black and white, and is composed of a famil...
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February 04, 2008
 
  Cleaning film negs and slides
What is best to clean slides and film neg before I try to scan then? I have a bunch of slides that are dirty and some of my neg have a lot of finger prints on them. Thank you...
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January 25, 2008
 
  How to shoot photos with results similar to HDR
I saw my friend shooting HDRs with his Canon 350D. I am using a K2 Rebel. I tried similar concept with my film camera that is shoot 3 multiple exposures at +2/0/-2 exposures. The results are good b...
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January 22, 2008
 
  Medium Format Film
I was recently given an old Medium Format camera, it is now in the shop being cleaned and having a few minor adjustments, I plan to use it for my landscape work and am so excited about using one o...
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January 22, 2008
 
  Canon EOS
Hi, I am currently taking a class on BP for exposure. I own a Canon EOS Rebel TI. Does anyone understand the metering modes in this camera or can refer me to a good site. Thanks Kim ...
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January 20, 2008
 
  Creative Image Maker e-magazine has premiered
I would like to announce the arrival of a new resource for information regarding traditional photography processes and techniques. It is called Creative Image Maker. David Vickers of the UK got i...
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January 16, 2008
 
  cause of losing detail in shadow of negative
The cause of losing detail in the shadow of the negative...
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January 16, 2008
 
  Lens
Ive recently Bought a Canon Elan IIe, I bought the camera with a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens...well to make a long story short a friend offered to trade me a Sigma AF 28-105 f/4-5.6 UC II lens for min...
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January 12, 2008
 
  does 400 ASA = 400 ISO
I've always assumed that a 400 ISO rated fill was the same as the old ASA rating, ie 400....
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January 09, 2008
 
  Light Meter
What three settings can be entered/adjusted in a light meter?...
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January 07, 2008
 
  How to shoot Ice skating and Hockey games
Hi,I'm bringing my Nikon 100 film based camera with me to "Disney On Ice" and NY Rangers game.Would like to know what film (800 or 1600) I should use and what settings, other than Program I can...
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February 26, 2024
 
  a camera i never heard of before
my MIL gave me a camera she got free several years ago and asked me to look it up. it's a benz gant helioflex 3000t.after hours of trying it took 5 of us to find how to open the thing. there ...
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December 30, 2007
 
  Scanning Negatives - Yellow Mark?!?
Hi, I bought a scanner today and I'm scanning negatives I got. However after I scan them I get a yellow mark across the whole bottom of the picture.And this mark isn't on the original photo...
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December 29, 2007
 
  What size pictures would I get with this scanner?
Hi guys. I'm thinking about buyig this scanner to scan my negatives and old pictures. It has the following spec:4800 x 9600dpi resolution.48-bit depth. So my question is what size pictures wou...
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December 29, 2007
 
  Photographing a star trail
To whom it May Concern: I have seen recently some time exposures of the heavens. I have a Canon Elan-7 film camera and want to open up the lens in Bulb, and take a very long exposure. My concern is...
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December 24, 2007
 
  Better photo color
What brand and speed film is best for the Nikon N55 camera?...
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December 24, 2007
 
  Aperture and shutter speed question.
Hi, can anyone help me figure this out please.I bought a film camera a few weeks back and I am still understanding the settings and whatever.My question is if I get a light meter reading of: 500-8 ...
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December 22, 2007
 
  Happy Holidays
I wanted to take this time wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I only hope that you and your families have a truly wonderful holiday. Love to all.Thank youChris...
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December 22, 2007
 
  photo and negative scanners
I know nothing about the process of what happens when you scan negatives into the computer,I have lots of 35mm negs and would like to get prints from them so I can work on them.Need help..Also need...
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December 21, 2007