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  Camera Lens and Image Stabilizer
I am looking to buy a 75-300mm lens for my Elan 7e camera. I want to know if the "Image Stabilizer" feature is worth the extra money.Thanks...
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April 21, 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
 
  What Does It Mean to Push Film?
Can someone fully explain in detail what push processing film actually means? How does the LAB do this? A full definition would be most helpful. Then I will know exactly how to achieve this myself....
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March 20, 2024
 
  Tripods and Monopods for Action Photography?
Are tripods and/or monopods used in action/sports photography? Also, is a "monolight" a type or brand of monopod? Thanks for taking the time to answer....
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February 13, 2002
 
  Shooting from a Cruise Ship
I will be going on a Crystal Cruise (Harmony) from San Francisco to the Alaskan glaciers and back in July. Having been on an Inside Passage cruise before, I know I'll see great shots from the ...
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February 17, 2002
 
  Contest Finalists
Jim, I wanted to ask if it would be possible for you to add your thoughts when choosing the winning photos in the photo contest. I sometimes have trouble seeing why a particular photo places second...
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February 16, 2004
 
  Polarizing Filters - Linear vs. Circular
I'm wanting to buy a couple of polarizing filters. I looked at ebay and they have linear and circular polarizing filters.What is the difference and which would be best for me?I use a manual foc...
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March 27, 2004
 
  Shooting subjects half in sun and shadow
any tips of shooting a subject that is half in and half out of the shadow. Obviuosly, the camera can only cope with the shadow or sun, how do you get a well balanced shot. See example attached....
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November 26, 2003
 
  Film Developing
I am wondering if there are any professional photo labs in the Phoenix Arizona area. I take my snap shots to Wal-mart but I would like to take my customer's film elsewhere. I have had very ba...
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July 17, 2003
 
  Image Mangement Software
Any suggestions for an image management software? I have 20 years of negatives and slides that I am currently scanning with a Nikon Coolscan 4000, and would like more than an Excel spreadsheet for...
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April 16, 2002
 
  Installing Digital Camera
Hi from Scarborough, North Yorks, UK. I have easily installed my scanner and have no problems with that. But Santa Claus bought me a Fugifilm Finepix 1400 Zoom digital camera. I have installed and...
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May 04, 2003
 
  'bubbles' in digital photo
Please note on the subject in the attached photo. The one with the red outfit has a 'bubble' on her right sleeve. This is not the only time I've gotten this with my new Nikon Coolpix ...
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June 16, 2006
 
  Recommend A Good Photography Book?
Do you know of any good books for someone just beginning who wants to take an absolutely perfect picture?signed "Anonymous"...
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February 18, 2002
 
  picture smoothing
How can I fix pictures that have a grainy look. I take the pics from about 4 to about 6 feet away and some of them seem to have a grainy look and they are not as clear. should I try printing them a...
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January 06, 2003
 
  Drop Shadow
How do you get the drop shadow on both sides of the print?...
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February 21, 2002
 
  Fisheye lens
I am a beginner but I saw a book that showed pictures taken with a "fisheye" lens. I have a Pentax ZX7 what would be the best fisheye lens to get. And also is a fisheye lens the same as a aspheri...
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June 05, 2004
 
  Buying a Scanner/Printer
Hello,I am a avid darkroom b/w photgrapher who is ready to try some digital imaging on the computer. I'm looking to buy a scanner/printer and would love suggestions as to what brands I should ...
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July 31, 2007
 
  White Spots on Photo
Can anyone explain the problem I am experiencing with my brand new kODAK digital camera. On some pictures but not all, white circles are appearing. They dont seem to be in the same place each time....
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May 10, 2003
 
  Your opion ofthe Nikon N80
What is your opion of the Nikon N80. I have been a Nikon owner since the early 70's and have always been satisfied with the Nikkormat. But now my light meter no longer works and I have been t...
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January 15, 2004
 
  copyright symbol
This question sounds dumb, even to me. I know that once you take a photograph, the image belongs to you. I also know one can write the word copyright or the copyright symbol and the year it was ta...
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March 29, 2004