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  Using Expired Film - Need to Compensate?
I have a roll of expired ACUPAN 800 film. The film expired in 1999. However, I would still like to use it for some "effect" shot. I understand there will be degrading of the quality. Would like to ...
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November 23, 2002
 
  Pros and cons of the Manfrotto Head #3265
I am an amateur and buying my first tripod/head. I have read about and had several salespeople suggest the Manfrotto #3001 legs and the #3265 grip head. I like to do nature, sports, kids, horse s...
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January 03, 2007
 
  Shutter Speed and Aperture
I am very new to photography. I purchased a Casio 3.3 megapixel digital camera and just recently noticed that I can adjust shutter speed and aperture settings. Could you explain to me what they a...
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March 28, 2002
 
  Purchasing My First SLR Camera
I am about to ditch my failing point and shoot camera for an SLR camera. After some research and questioning I have been told that the Canon Rebel...
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May 20, 2002
 
  Do You Need a Special Macro Lens for Macro Work?
I am new to macro photography. I am wanting to buy a lens that I can photograph flowers and insects very close up. Does a lens have to be specified as "macro" for this type of work, or is a 200mm...
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March 12, 2002
 
  Selling Image Files
I am interested in selling my images as digital image files only. I really don't want to get into having prints made and shipping them. I would rather sell image files by e-mail, so that cust...
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May 15, 2003
 
  What Do the Lens #s Mean? E.g. 28-80?
I have always had a point and shoot now I want to graduate. I know I want a Canon EOS Rebel 2000. It comes with a 28-80 lens. But I want to b...
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February 25, 2002
 
  Multiple Exposures with a Nikon F70/N70
I have a Nikon F70/N70 with a Tamron 28-200mm lens. I've been in a couple of situations where I would like to have been able to do double exposures but reading through the manual hasn't hel...
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September 09, 2005
 
  Best Film for Portaits - Portra vs. Reala?
Ok, so I've heard conflicting recommendations about these two films and am wondering what you all recommend, personally...I am shooting with a Minolta Maxxum 300si and will be using a strobe fl...
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May 09, 2002
 
  No Fee Stock Agencies
Can anyone explain how these agencies work? If anyone has had any experiences with one, please advise. Are there any particularly excellent groups to work with.Thanks....
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July 02, 2007
 
  Sepia Filters...
Hi, I am planning to buy a sepia filter (I really enjoy the look). Now, my question is to what degree does a sepia filter give that old look that we are all so familiar with. Perhaps there are diff...
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January 05, 2004
 
  How Does One Start a Career in Photography
I have a Minolta SLR camera that my husband bought me to take photos of our child. I am not very good at it yet but am interested in learning how to be better. I think that I would like to make it...
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August 04, 2002
 
  Sepia Coloring in Photoshop 6
I am looking for advice on the best way to produce the sepia color effect in Photoshop 6 for both b/w and color photos?...
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December 29, 2002
 
  Where Does One Start to Make a Living Taking Pics?
I have been told by many who have seen my actual prints that I need to be making my living taking photographs. Although I do enjoy taking pics of smiling children and families, I prefer abstract, ...
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September 06, 2003
 
  The Right Camera
I am torn between a Nikon N80, N90 and F100. I know for sure I want a Nikon because of the extensive lens capability.I will be mostly shooting weddings, portraits and candids on location. I plan ...
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June 24, 2003
 
  Has Anyone Compared Epson and Canon Printers?
I want to buy a color printer that will produce archival images, yet serve as a text printer. All of the literature I've read focuses on image quality to the degree that it's unclear wheth...
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August 29, 2005
 
  Photo Suite Version 8.1 - Is This the Latest?
This software does not seem to be very easy to use. Is it the latest and greatest or is there just better software that I can get?...
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February 28, 2002
 
  Beginner's 35mm SLR Camera - What to Buy
I want purchase a 35mm SLR camera and I am a beginner. What would you reccommed? I would like to start off with a camera that offers various lens choices, i.e. wide angle, etc. The camera does n...
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May 29, 2004
 
  Triggering Remote Flash
I am interested in knowing if there is any other device or way of triggering an off-camera flash without having to use a sync cord. I have a slave module for my remote flash, and was wondering if t...
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February 21, 2002
 
  International Library of Photography
About a month ago, I submitted a photo to the International Library of Photography's photo contest, I just got a letter stating that I am now a semi-finalist, and my photo is going to be publis...
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September 19, 2006