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  filter for landscape
Most of the landscape shots I have been taking come quite dull and the sharp colors are lost. Suspecting the glare, I believe I should go for a polarizer. However, I am confused about 'color en...
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March 13, 2002
 
  Best Film
What is the best speed film to use with Nikon Lite Touch Zoom 140 ED QD...
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March 14, 2002
 
  Lighting Gymnastic Team Photos
Greetings, All;I have an opportunity(?) to do a team photo for my daughter's gym. We're talking about 25 kids or so, plus a couple of coaches. I'm planning to do this with a Fuji S1 Pro...
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March 10, 2002
 
  Photography Degree
Is there such a thing as a degree in photography? Even an Associates degree? If so, can you tell me where to look for more information? I cannot find anything locally that offers even a class, m...
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March 12, 2002
 
  disc format
My Sony FD-95 was working fine and over night it developed a problem when you place the floppy into the camera a little ratcheting sound occurs for 3or4 seconds and a "disc format failer" prompt co...
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March 10, 2002
 
  MIRROR LENS
I have seen a lot of mirror lens for sale, I'm thinking of buying a 500mm f/8. The price is very low, also the speed, I would like to know how well they perform, are they worth buying. Would I ...
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March 11, 2002
 
  Film Scanner Quandary
So here's a question from me for a change. I'm getting ready to buy a scanner but since I can't see into the future I'm not sure what to get. Someone offered to sell me the...
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April 02, 2002
 
  Fill Flash
How do I use fill flash with a simple manuel flash unit?...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Canon 200L 2.8 lens
I just purchased a used Canon 200L 2.8 II USM lens. I received no instruction manual with the lens. There is a small switch on the side of the lens next to the auto/manual switch. The 2 settings on...
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March 09, 2002
 
  Computer Purchase?
Anyone know what Type,Speed CPU is best for Photo editing. I considering buying a new computer. Since retiring my hobby now is scanning and storing family photos on CD's for future generations ...
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May 11, 2002
 
  Sigma 50-500mm
Hi I am an amateur wildlife photographer looking for at least a 500mm lens to be able to photograph birds. Does anyone know anything about this sigma lens or can anyone recommend a lens for around ...
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April 06, 2002
 
  Elan 7E and Canon 28-105mm
Does anyone have any experience with the Elan 7E combined with the 28-105mm lens. I have read complaints about canons 28-80 and 28-90mm lenses so thought it would be better to go for the 28-105. I ...
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March 09, 2002
 
  Zone System
I just started learning about the Zone system in a B&W Photography class I am taking. Question: Is it possible to accurately utilize the Zone system technique without having the ability to "Spot me...
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March 10, 2002
 
  Which filters should I try?
I am going to be shooting senior pictures for my cousin who will graduate from HS next spring. We have found several things that we would like to try. I would like to experiment with filters, as ...
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March 10, 2002
 
  i have a question about member gallery uploads
I recently become a member of the gallery. I uploaded some images to my gallery but they appeared in the main gallery. I uploaded an image to my gallery not wanting to participate in the contest. a...
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September 12, 2005
 
  blurred photos
Hi,I have a Nikon D1x that I just bought about a month ago. I love it but I am getting a lot of blurred photos. I have noticed that I get a lot of them when I am taking action shots of kids, dogs...
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March 27, 2002
 
  I951 ADOX CAMERA 120 FILM.
HI, Ray here, I would like to know if any one, knows about this camera, I do not have a book , it was my dads. The camera was made around 1951, it's a 75mm f/6.3 Adox.It takes 120 film. Thank y...
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November 19, 2004
 
  Pushing a Film
What does *PUSHING A FILM* means ? Does it means that overexposing or underexposing it using ISO setting. For instance,ISO 400 used at ISO 200 ORISO 400 used at ISO 800.OR is it completely differen...
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March 07, 2002
 
  Scanned Images Not Sharp
I'm shooting Fuji Velvia film, the slides are sharp under 4x loupe. I had print made from slides... print is also sharp. However, when I scan and post to web, they are slightly to moderately bl...
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March 10, 2002
 
  flourescent lighting
How do I take photos in flourescent lighting, especially in a gym? ...
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March 12, 2002