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  Self Portrait (Without Smoke and Mirrors)
I want to take a self portrait without using a mirror. What other ways is there? Do you know of a a book that shows you how to do it? Or maybe you can just tell me how to.Thanks for your time,...
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July 16, 2002
 
  How to Take Christmas Photos and Show Twinkling
I can't figure out how to take a good photo in front of the Christmas tree and show the twinkling lights behind the object. I have tried no lights, dim lighting and so on. I still have not got ...
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June 15, 2005
 
  Suddenly not able to upload pics (last 3 days)
3 days ago I just simply could not log onto the website I just kept on getting a gateway timed out message when I'd goto www.betterphoto.com . Then the last 2 days I kept on getting this messag...
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April 30, 2005
 
  Which Flash Would Be The Best for A Nikon N80?
I am an amateur photographer and I find the built-in flash on the N80 is insufficient to get clear pictures at night of a family gathering, b&...
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February 08, 2024
 
  Picture Frames for 8.5 in. x 11 in. Digital Prints
Hi, I am printing some nice 8.5" x 11" shots on my Epson Photo 780 printer. I cannot find inexpensive frames or frames at all for that matter at local shops (Long Island, NY). I only find 8x10 wh...
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October 06, 2002
 
  Brassing on Canon A-1
I have a Canon A-1, which I love, but it's showing serious brassing above the strap lugs. Is there anyway or anyone who can repair this? Can a camera be repainted, like a car? If it weren't...
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December 25, 2003
 
  What The Numbers Mean on A Camera Lens
There are numbers on the lens of my camera like "5.9-59 mm". I don't think this represents the 10 x zoom, does it? ...
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September 03, 2005
 
  How to Sell My Photos Through A Web Site
I am an artist/photographer who would like to know how to go about selling my work on a Web site. Can you help me with suggestions to get started and things I might do to get ready for this? Than...
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February 19, 2002
 
  Distorted Prices?
One thing thats really puzzling me... Why do most of the manual focus basic camera like the FM3A and FM2n cost more than the feature loaded AF SLRs these days???...
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July 13, 2005
 
  Color Negative, B&W print
I am in the process of selecting a photographer for my wedding. I have been told by a particular photographer that we should shoot in color, because a color negative can be printed in B&W "flawless...
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August 15, 2003
 
  Protective Spray on Prints Worthwhile?
On my earlier ink jet prints I used the old time photo spray, which at least kept every drop of water from ruining the image. It lengthened the life of image. Would this still be a helpful thing t...
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February 25, 2002
 
  Reflected Flowers, Bees, Etc. in Raindrops
I saw a photo of a rain drop and in it was the reflection of flowers and bees it was fantastic. What kind of camara would I need for that? ...
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January 30, 2004
 
  Nikon FM3A
I was wondering if anyone out there has had the opportunity to use or purchase the new Nikon FM3A. I already have a AF Nikon 4004, which lack...
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April 26, 2006
 
  Photo Etiquette in Holy Places
I was wondering about the etiquette of taking pictures in holy places. Is it intrusive to take pictures of a statue display, candle display or stain glass windows while other people are praying. ...
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June 11, 2003
 
  Underexposed with Minolta Maxxum 7000
Hi! I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000 that I have not used in a couple of years. With new batteries installed, I started using it again last week. Some of the pictures are coming out underexposed and so...
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June 16, 2002
 
  Bulk Film and the Canon Rebel 2000
I own a Canon EOS Rebel 2000, and I have recently invested in all the stuff I need to develop my own B&W film. My question is this:I own a Canon Rebel 2000, and I am considering bulk film to great...
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July 28, 2004
 
  electronic studio lighting
I would like to find workshops on studio lighting using electronic lights such as soft boxes and monolights...
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April 15, 2005
 
  Why Use Film at a Speed Below Its ASA / ISO?
What would the purpose be in rating a film BELOW its ASA rating? For instance, some 400 speed films advertise themselves as perfoming well from 50 to 1200, but what would I gain by rating it below ...
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June 13, 2004
 
  Buying Accessories on the Web or via Mail-Order
Are there any downsides to buying new photo accessories either off a site on the internet or from a photo magazine?I'm going to buy a light meter soon and would like to know if there are any dr...
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December 29, 2003
 
  Filters for B&W Photo
I really enjoy black and white pictures. I would like to know what filter could I use to darken the skin tone of an African American? I would like to use this information to take portrait pictures ...
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August 21, 2002