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  how to photograph medicine bottles
I want to photograph drug bottles(small) with their covering cases on at home as I donot have any studio.Is it better to work with window daylight or should I use flash.whether the tube light shoul...
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March 14, 2001
 
  Recomendation on Camera and Software to Buy
I'm looking at starting a small digital photo studio. I'm asking for your recomendations on what camera to buy. I have a Kodak DC290 c...
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May 20, 2001
 
  Greenscreen
Using a greenscreen for background, I am having a problem where the green color shows in the hair of subject. Do you have any suggestions?ThanksRED...
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April 16, 2001
 
  Niko N80 Instruction Manual
I just received a NEW Nikon N80 from an eBay auction. The camera is great except there was no instruction manual included. Any tips on where to obtain one?...
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March 07, 2001
 
  How to Take Facial Shots?
Hi, I'm new to photography and would like to know the technique of taking facial close-ups. Should I zoom in from a distance (what distance if that's the case) or should I move the camera c...
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March 15, 2001
 
  lighting vs film colors
i want to copy some of my earlier work, to have negatives of them again. I have the setup all ready, but need to know which lights and filters to use. I have read alot about various situations, bu...
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March 22, 2001
 
  Depth of field on Nikon N65
I have a Nikon N65QD, and there is a button on this camera with a sign of Depth of Field. When I push on this button, I see through the view-finder the color of the object I want to take picture b...
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March 05, 2001
 
  Perfect Prints but Underexposed Slides
I recently purchased a Canon EOS 30 and am very happy with the camera. I have run a number of Kodak rolls of print film (various speeds from 100 to 400 ASA) using the Canon and it has produced sens...
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March 10, 2001
 
  Portrait Lens for Mamiya c220
I am buying a Mamiya c220 and I want to know which lens I should use. I will be taking portraits of individuals and couples (friends of mine). Which mm lens is the best for this kind of portrait. S...
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March 06, 2001
 
  Metering
I have a hand held exposure meter. How do I use it in the incident mode? Some people suggest that the dome of the meter should face the light source. Some people suggest that it should face the cam...
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March 18, 2001
 
  What do You Think?
I have a Samsung Maxima Zoom (38-145) - basically a glorified point and shoot. These are some pics I took w/it; I have an interest in photography as a hobby I would like to invest in an SLR (Canon ...
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March 05, 2001
 
  flash exposure
i have a 90s with a sb28 flash on a bracket on my camera. if I want to shoot a function indoors I use 800 film (fugi) I like the extra f stop. if I want an assistant to stand by my side/with a sl...
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March 20, 2001
 
  Shadows
Using Nikon D1 digital camera and Nikon Speedlight SB-28DX flash, I am having problems with shadows, even with flash facing upward. What is the best setting for camera? I usually shoot on auto. I u...
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May 27, 2001
 
  How Do I Make A +1 or +2 Exposure?
I plan to attempt this week's assignment. As I am new to the "real" photography, the terminology tends to confuse me at times :-)I have a Rebel 2000. I understand the concept that the camera&...
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March 04, 2001
 
  Canon Under exposure?
Hey guys,Just a quick question - I've noticed recently when I shoot with 800 speed film, regardless of which lens I use, it always get it back slightly under exposed. It's most noticeable i...
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March 19, 2001
 
  Meaning of +1
In the workshop on photographing snow the phrase "+1" was used. I need to make sure I understand what that means. If I'm using ASA 200 film and my the 400 film setting is set at the +1 spot doe...
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March 04, 2001
 
  APS size
I have just bought a Canon Z50 having used a Canon SLR for many years. Can you tell me of the three different formats(C,H,P), which one best resembles 35mm (6x4) when printed up?...
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March 03, 2001
 
  Olympus Infinity Zoom 230 Camera
I have an Olympus Infinity Zoom 230 camera. There is a flash mode button and I know how to use the various options against this.My camera has also an LCD panel (no green lights) and when the subjec...
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March 22, 2001
 
  length and type of telephoto lens
I want more telephoto capability for wildlife, esp. birding, and athletic events. I was thinking about the Sigma 170-500, but have general concerns about the specific lens, maker, zoom. I had an ...
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March 02, 2001
 
  Repair of an Oly OM-2
I have an old Oly OM-2, which is now out of action with a stuck shutter. I brought the camera to my trustworthy camera shop who sent it off for repair. It returned without repair or charge, stati...
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March 02, 2001