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  Where Can I send Off my Film for Good Processing?
Ok, I have been offered to photograph a wedding in August, which I am pretty nervous. I have done 3 other wedding but not one that is this big! I'm talking hundreds and hundreds of guest. Anywa...
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May 06, 2006
 
  Softbox vs. Umbrella
Howdy Folks;Supposing you have both available, how do you decide between using a soft box and an umbrella? What is the difference in effect created? How does size of the modifier effect the result?...
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September 22, 2005
 
  Requesting Comments on Composition, DOF, etc.
Hi! I'm a beginner and would like some comments on this picture. I feel it's not bad at all but I think it could be better in some aspects. What would you change in the composition? What ab...
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December 17, 2003
 
  Why Won't My Camera Take Pictures in Low Light?
I was attending a wedding this past weekend and was asked to take some photos of the reception. The reception was held in a theater and the only light that was available was from the bar (it was p...
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September 30, 2003
 
  Downloading Photographs in Raw Format Quickly
How do I download images in RAW Format quickly to my application (which is Adobe Photoshop 6). I use a SanDisc card reader to download which i...
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July 02, 2002
 
  Shooting Homes Using Digital
Our little photgraphy company, Mc Square, has been retained by a branch of Coldwell Banker Real Estate to take photos of newly listed homes, both interior and exterior, then create a one or two pag...
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October 04, 2004
 
  Film Type Question
I typically use your basic Kodak Gold or Fuji Superia brand films. Made the horrific m...
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December 01, 2002
 
  Multiple Frames in fast succession (sp?)
Does anyone know whether my Canon Rebel 2000 has the capability of taking multiple frames in rapid succession? I know it can do multiple *exposures* but I want to shoot 3-6 frames of film at a tim...
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January 13, 2005
 
  Why Would Anyone Ever Shoot Wide Open?
What's the purpose of shooting pictures with a larger opening like f/8 when there is a sunset, instead of f/22?...
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January 26, 2004
 
  X-Ray Machine vs. Lead Bag - Who Will Win?
I recently purchased a lead bag to protect my film from the x-ray machine at the airport. My question is Are these worthwhile? Do they really work? Is it true airports can turn up the x-ray machin...
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January 08, 2005
 
  Where to Buy Camera Equipment in Seattle
I saw your ad in can control and I was wondering where the best place to buy a camera in Seattle would be? I'm looking for an SLR, 200-300 dollar range if possible, for shooting action photos ...
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March 08, 2009
 
  Needing More Details...
Having a problem installing Olympus E10 software......
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July 28, 2002
 
  Nikkor Portrait Lens
I have a Nikon N80 and I want to buy the best Nikkor lens for portraits. I don't know if I should get a fixed lens or a zoom. Please help ...
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February 28, 2003
 
  Cokin or Tiffen?
I am sort of new to photography. I have done a lot of research, and for my budget, even though I know SRay are the very best, for my funds, Tiffen filters are probably the best in quality. The th...
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May 23, 2004
 
  focus for i/r when lens does not have marks
My F/50 standard 35-80 zoom lens does not have any i/r marks on it. How do I focus when I use i/r film in this camera?...
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September 08, 2005
 
  Disk in Drive D
I seem to have been able to get the software downloaded on my computer but when I try to view the pictures it will add a few then the screen says unable to write to disk in drive D data or files ma...
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November 02, 2002
 
  up-grade or buying second hand equipment
(This is a great site!!!!Over the past years (actually since it was launched)I have bought the following equipment whenever I thought I could use it: two Minolta X-700 bodies, Minolta 28-70 mm , Mi...
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August 05, 2005
 
  Posing Ideas?
Hello, My name is Mandi and I work at Sears Portrait Studio here in Odessa, TX. I was looking for some new posing ideas for couples and individuals, but I can't seem to find any help. By any ch...
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May 19, 2005
 
  Sony Mavica MVC-FD91
Sony Mavica MVC-FD91 How good is this camera, and the one after the FD 91?Where can I buy one at a good price?Thanks...
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September 02, 2006
 
  Canon A2E vs. Canon Elan 7E
O.K., Jon (and supporting cast). You out there? I am an artist, trying to expand into photography and make my first purchase (NOW!). However, I'm not interested in an entry level unit. I wa...
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September 13, 2002