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  Downloading pictures
I have a new Fuji Finepix 1400zoom camera and I want to download the pictures to my computer and then download them to a floopy disk so I can take them to church and show them in our youth group. ...
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March 27, 2001
 
  untitled
I am wanting to take up photography as a serious hobbie. I am almost 60 years of age and due to retire in a couple of years. I have decided on the camera that I would like - the Canon EOS Elan 7E...
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March 29, 2001
 
  lens angles on the ground
Hi, I would like to know how the focal length of the lens translates into the angle of view seen in the photo. I am taking repeat photos of various landscapes and to analyse the changes seen in th...
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March 26, 2001
 
  Polarizing Filters
I have recently gotten back into photography after a 15-year hiatus and have what I hope is a simple question (okay, maybe a *few* simple questions). I am used to using polarizing filters, but now ...
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March 25, 2001
 
  Selecting wedding film
What color print films do you recommend for indoor weddings?...
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March 25, 2001
 
  What do you think?
I just found this site recently and thought that I might try and join in. I have found that having people criticize my images makes me more eager to go out and make more. How should I go about ge...
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March 23, 2001
 
  Flash with the Nikon 8008s
I have a Nikon 8008s camera and a SB22s TTL flash. My question is in regards to flash. I notice that when using the TTL flash the camera recoginizes that flash is being used and makes the appropria...
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March 24, 2001
 
  What is needed for headshots for a portfolio?
Hi, my friend has just asked me if I could shoot some headshots for his model portfolio. I have no idea what this portfolio should consist of, but I am willing to use my creativity to pull somethi...
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March 22, 2001
 
  Close up shots of medicine bottles
I want to photograph small drug bottles and their covering cases in groups (also capsule strips) at home as I don't have any studio. I have some questions to ask, sir, as I am new to this sort ...
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March 22, 2001
 
  Effect Of Polarizer on Foreground subject
I recently went on a vacation to an island with my family. I used a Canon EOS Elan II with USM V EF f/3.5-f/5.6 Lens. Having sea all around th...
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March 26, 2001
 
  Zoom Lens for Nikon F2
I've used my beloved Nikon F2 for decades, with an ancient Vivitar 70-210 macro zoom lens (and Nikkor wide-angle and normal lenses). But the Vivitar lens is too heavy and bulky for a forthcomi...
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March 21, 2001
 
  F-stop for ISO 100 film
Jon, in one of your earlier responses to another question you had given the following tip of f-stop variation for a ISO-400 film. You said "if you are using ISO 400 film, you can trade f-stops for ...
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March 22, 2001
 
  Photography in an Overcast Situation
I have an Canon SLR. Please suggest the aperture and speed I should select while taking a snap of a landscape or some building or any subject in the open. If I use the meter which my camera suggest...
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March 21, 2001
 
  Making prints from slides
What is the best way to make an 8X10 print from slide film?...
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March 22, 2001
 
  Scanning
I have approx. 10,000 mounted 35mm tranies to scan, which are very dirty. I have tried Film Cleaner, but most are still grubby. Do you know if there is a solution I can put the trannies in, either ...
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March 20, 2001
 
  35mm Slide film
I see film advertised mail order (mostly NY city & Brooklyn, NY) in photo magazines (Shutterbug) at a price considerably lower than other retail. I know about "grey market", but many dealers cl...
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March 19, 2001
 
  Taking pictues of scrapbook pages
I need to make a photo copy of an 8 1/2 X 11 scrapbook page. The picture of the image has to be about a 3 X 5. I tried to use window sunlight, a light background, and used flash. The pictures di...
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March 19, 2001
 
  Nikon digital
I own a 70's erra Nikon F motor drive with a collection of like new condition (expensive then) Nikor lenses. Does Nikon have a digital camera that will accept these excellent lenses?...
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June 22, 2001
 
  Taking pictures in black lite
I have been trying to find out some information on taking pictures in black lite and can't fine any info. I am looking for things like:
  • Settings to use
  • Whether you use existing light ...
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March 20, 2001
 
  Testing D&P labs
Another tough question coming your way. :) I doubt many people could answer this but maybe John, Jon, Jeff or Jim could. They all seem to know a fair bit about photography.Anyway, I'm looking a...
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March 22, 2001