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  Skylight Filter??
Okay, one more question...Is it really necessary to have a skylight filter on at all times just to protect the lens? I mean, I appreciate the protection (I'm on a student budget!), but won'...
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April 20, 2001
 
  Shutter Speeds w/flash on Canon Rebel 2000
I just (today) bought a new Canon Rebel 2000. This is my first SLR and I'm really excited to have it. One thing I noticed, however, is that when I use the built-in flash the shutter speed alway...
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April 17, 2001
 
  lens color correcting filters
Pics taken inside a manufacturing plant that has high pressure sodium lights turns the whites yellowish. Is there a lens filter to correct this effect?...
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September 16, 2001
 
  Fill Flash
I like to do outdoor portraiture.I have a Canon Rebel. Sometimes I need fill light. I have used flash for fill light but get inconsistant results. How do I best use a flash for fill light?? I have ...
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April 15, 2001
 
  flash on macro photo
what kind of flash dedicated to nikon buy for macro photography...
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April 13, 2001
 
  What Film for Africa?
Can anyone recommend film speeds and their different uses for Africa, particularily wildlife through a 70-300mm (4.5-5.6) telephoto lens? Is this lens enough? And what about the right shutter speed...
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May 24, 2001
 
  how to use colour filters for camera
how to use the colur filters for camera during indoors, outdoors and nighteg : filters for compensation of the sceneclaret...
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April 16, 2001
 
  photographing oil paintings
i need to photograph paintings that hang on walls. the paintings are in oil ,each are at least 6 feet off the floor about 4 or 5 feet high and about 3 feet wide. I use 2 1200 watt flash with umbrel...
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April 20, 2001
 
  Scanning Slides
I am currently using a flatbed scanner to scan my prints, negatives, and slides. It works fine for the prints, but I must admit that I'm not happy with the quality of the output from film. I ...
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April 14, 2001
 
  Presentation
I recently saw in a shop window display photographs displaye inside balloons- I am intrigued as to how this is done and would love to try it out myself!! I would like advice on this method or detai...
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June 01, 2001
 
  Results of D&P tests
Hey people,Just thought I'd give you the update on the tests I ran on 4 local labs in Australia. (see question from about 3 weeks ago) Prices are for 24 exposure films, I used consumer grade Fu...
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April 10, 2001
 
  FujiColor NHGII 135 Professional 800 film
Used this fim in a large sancturary in very low lighting, with some spot lighting, reds, greens, blues. Used apt of 3.5, film speed 60 with no flash. Some pictures did not come out at all, some p...
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April 08, 2001
 
  Film type/speed recommendation
Hi,I need some advice on what type and speed film to use for an upcoming event. I will be shooting a graduation in a 15,000 seat arena. I will be using a Nikon N80 with a 70-300mm f4-f5.6 lens. I d...
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April 17, 2001
 
  Field Technique for Drum & Bugle Corps
I have an opportunity and a challenge all in one. This summer I will be shooting a Drum and Bulge Corps contest. My challenge is that I have never done this type of stadium photography in a night ...
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April 06, 2001
 
  untitled
I just acquired a Quantaray QTB-9500 flash, but now I need the necessary flash module to mount it to my Minolta Vectis S-1 (a maxxum compatible shoe mount camera), However everywhere I look no one ...
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April 06, 2001
 
  Old Format Negatives Scan
i) Tell me everything about old format negatives (eg. 6x9cm) scanners.ii) How can I correct under or overexposed negatives?...
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April 04, 2001
 
  Camera Mirror
While cleaning my camera I accidently put a smudge on the mirror. How can I clean it and how do I get rid of hairlike material showing up on the viewfinder? Thank you....
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April 04, 2001
 
  What Camera to Buy
I need a good camera to take indoor pictures as well as outdoor. I am looking into buying the Canon EOS REBEL 2000 with a Tamron 28-200 lens. Should I go with a Canon lens 28-80 instead of a Tamr...
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September 11, 2001
 
  black and white shots
i am planning on going to paris in a few weeks, and would love some advice on what to shoot, and how to get the best black and white shots.I love shooting on the street, then printing my own shots ...
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April 16, 2001
 
  backdrops /time of day
Did this picture of the egg by candle light - was it done at night time and what time of "backdrop" was used ???...
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April 03, 2001