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  Why Can't I Comment on Photos Anymore?
If you have been wondering where the Photo Discussions have gone, don't worry. They are in the shop for repair and will be back very soon....
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February 25, 2002
 
  Printing in E-Book Format
Good day! Does anyone know how I would print an MS PowerPoint slide handput page, 2 slides per page on to a pre-formatted photo paper, specifically 5x7 size Kodak Premium Picture Paper? Software fr...
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September 03, 2005
 
  Camera Lens and Image Stabilizer
I am looking to buy a 75-300mm lens for my Elan 7e camera. I want to know if the "Image Stabilizer" feature is worth the extra money.Thanks...
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April 21, 2002
 
  Lens 28-80mm - What the Fstops #s Mean
Does the fstop 3.3-5.6 marking on a lens mean you can only shoot between these f stops? The camera specs say that f22 is possible....
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September 24, 2002
 
  What Does It Mean to Push Film?
Can someone fully explain in detail what push processing film actually means? How does the LAB do this? A full definition would be most helpful. Then I will know exactly how to achieve this myself....
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March 20, 2024
 
  Tripods and Monopods for Action Photography?
Are tripods and/or monopods used in action/sports photography? Also, is a "monolight" a type or brand of monopod? Thanks for taking the time to answer....
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February 13, 2002
 
  Shooting from a Cruise Ship
I will be going on a Crystal Cruise (Harmony) from San Francisco to the Alaskan glaciers and back in July. Having been on an Inside Passage cruise before, I know I'll see great shots from the ...
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February 17, 2002
 
  Polarizing Filters - Linear vs. Circular
I'm wanting to buy a couple of polarizing filters. I looked at ebay and they have linear and circular polarizing filters.What is the difference and which would be best for me?I use a manual foc...
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March 27, 2004
 
  Metering Modes on Nikon 35mm SLR
I have a great Nikon 6006, but I have trouble to understand when to use its three metering modes (matrix, center, spot). When should I use each mode? Thanks,...
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February 01, 2002
 
  Image Mangement Software
Any suggestions for an image management software? I have 20 years of negatives and slides that I am currently scanning with a Nikon Coolscan 4000, and would like more than an Excel spreadsheet for...
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April 16, 2002
 
  Installing Digital Camera
Hi from Scarborough, North Yorks, UK. I have easily installed my scanner and have no problems with that. But Santa Claus bought me a Fugifilm Finepix 1400 Zoom digital camera. I have installed and...
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May 04, 2003
 
  Help on Tele/Wide-Angle Lenses for Olympus C-3040
I'm trying to figure out what tele and wide-angle lenses can I buy for my Olympus C-3040. I've looked at a few sites but I just see lenses for SLRs and not for digicams.Any pointers in this...
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January 30, 2002
 
  Inside Action Shots
I'm having problems getting good actions shots inside (at a basketball game with flourscent lights). When I set my camera on Auto, there is no movement but the shots are very dark. When I use...
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February 01, 2002
 
  Drop Shadow
How do you get the drop shadow on both sides of the print?...
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February 21, 2002
 
  Buying a Printer for B/W Photography
Hello,I am a darkroom photographer who has recently decided to try digital imaging. I bought a scanner and Photoshop 6, and now need a printer that can produce darkroom-quality results. As this is...
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January 29, 2002
 
  Stabilized Lenses - Worth the Money?
Can anybody explain the operation and benefit from image stabalized lenses? Are they worth the money?...
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March 09, 2002
 
  Photographing Snow
How do I shoot snow landscapes or pictures with lots of white snow to get the snow as white as possible? Do I need to increase or decrease the aperture or shutter speed? Do I need a filter? I have ...
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February 20, 2002
 
  Darkroom Light
Hi everyone! My "makeshift" darkroom is about to be finished I just need to know what type of bulb should I use while developing and printing? Would any red colored bulb do?...
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April 07, 2004
 
  Catching the Mist
Hi, I live in England in the county of Devon. At this time of year, mist lingers in the valleys. I have tried to capture this image, but the results have been disappointing. Most of my shots were t...
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January 28, 2002
 
  Model Releases
Do you need a model release for every photograph you take with a person in it, if you plan on using these photographs commercially? Is there ever a time when you do not need a model release?...
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May 31, 2005