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  Problem with Pentax *ist DL
For some reason, everytime I attach a smc Pentax-F 35-70mm/1:3.5-4.5 to my Pentax *ist DL, it refuses to take any pictures, and the Av keeps flashing. This never happen before now. Perhaps the se...
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November 11, 2006
 
  Problems With Canon 10D
I have recently gone from flim to digital,I have the Canon 10D and a 550 ez flash also a Sunpak 120 J. First problem is shooting with the 120 j , I recently shot a wedding and the 120 j flash only ...
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November 10, 2006
 
  BUSY..........
I have the Canon RebelXT, recently when I turn on my camera, the screan reads busy and usually wont go off till i've taken out the battery and put it back. then its ready to go as ususl. I have...
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November 18, 2006
 
  Lighting with a black backdrop
I am having problem with my settings. My canon eos 20d setting are at iso 100 and 125/22. My 750 light head is at 1/8 power. I am photographing a black back drop with one light head with a small so...
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November 21, 2006
 
  Lighting with a black backdrop
I am having problem with my settings. My canon eos 20d setting are at iso 100 and 125/22. My 750 light head is at 1/8 power. I am photographing a black back drop with one light head with a small so...
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November 18, 2006
 
  softbox's
I have just had a softbox bought for me but it came with no idiots guide with itso I am having probs just tring to put it together.I dont know how the rods fit ....
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May 09, 2007
 
  problem with canon 580EX
I own the canon 580EX flash and I'm having problems with it. When I'm I'm taking photos sometimes it won't flash.Does anyone know what might be causing that and has anyone else expe...
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October 31, 2006
 
  On Calibrating My Monitor
OK, so I've been editing my images for years, using PSE 1.0 and 4.0, Photoshop 66.0 and 7.0. So, you'd think I should have been smarter.I have a 19-inch LCD monitor and tried to calibrate ...
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October 30, 2006
 
  Canon Strobe ?
I just exchanged my Rebel XTi for a new one after getting a 99 error. With this one....there is a strobe lighting on the flash when I have tried to take pictures. It doesn't happen all the time...
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October 31, 2006
 
  Tighten down Manfrotto 3021 pod
My 3021 Manfrotto pod has loosened over the years, and while I have the little wrench with which it came, I cannot find the directions on how to make this happen.Can anyone advise me how to tighten...
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November 02, 2006
 
  Adapter of the assembly of the lens of Topcon
I am of Argentinean and I have a retinografo topcon trc 50f that digital camera I can use to digitize it as I solve the problem of the inverted image that nesecita adapter between the retinografo a...
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October 30, 2006
 
  magic extractor
I have PSE 4.0 and am following the tutorial to remove part of a pic and putting on another using the magic extractor. After I have finished coloring the foreground and background I hit OK. The nex...
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October 27, 2006
 
  Minolta QTsi Maxxum problem
I recently replaced my beloved Minolta QT si with one I bought on ebay. However, when I put a new roll of film in it it only makes it to the 5th or 6th picture then rewinds automatically. Any exp...
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October 28, 2006
 
  115-Data point details 50VT topcon retinal camera
Learnt a lot from Steve, George and others. Thanks.Could any one in the group help me with data point details of serial port on top of the 50 VT polaroid attachement and diopteric power of posterio...
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October 25, 2006
 
  Steve Kaeser Lighting
Does anybody have any experience with the Steve Kaeser Cool-Flo Lighting System?? I am considering buying this lighting system & would appreciate any feedback!...
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January 24, 2008
 
  Code counter
I'm trying hard put a code counter in my gallery; cause i'm in dificulties with that , can someone help me?...
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October 22, 2006
 
  Topcon 50VT Polaroid attachment
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Topcon 50VT retinal camera. I purchased a used one recently which takes OK 35mm images, but get no exposure when I take a Polaroid image. Is ...
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November 01, 2006
 
  Camera
HelloI would like to know if anyone knows how to open the battery door to a nikon fg camera.thankslacey222003@yahoo.com...
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October 17, 2006
 
  Can Zoom Creep Be Fixed
I have a Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. It's about six years old now and the zoom ring seems to be loosening up. The zoom creep is not terribly bad, I only have a problem with it when it'...
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December 25, 2006
 
  Buyer Beware!
Anyone using backdrops in studio, please beware of the following website:www.backdrops.us When I ordered from them, what I ordered and what I GOT were two entirely different things, and I am still...
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November 03, 2006