BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Canon
Canon is going to stop developing new slr film cameras. They are going to continue with current models as long as the demand remains. For staying with the film market will be b...
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May 31, 2006
 
  press pass
I went to a parade few week ago in Tampa Fl,I notice alots of photographer inside the parade route with press passes.How can I get a press pass or where I can get one,and how they work?...
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May 26, 2006
 
  Fun Quest: What time do you usually take ur pics?
What time do you usually go out to take your photos? Do you take pics daily? Or are you the weekend pro? I'm once again just curious to see how and when others like to take their pics. ...
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May 27, 2006
 
  What does this do...?''
I feel so stupid asking this but I don't understand!I know this is something to do with the lighting.But I cant figure out which way it goes on!(or both)and what does it do?...
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August 09, 2006
 
  Fisheye Lens
If I cannot find a Fisheye Lens to purchase on ebay is there another Lens which comes close to that effect? Will look for it on ebay........
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May 23, 2006
 
  What happens with exposure values are changed?
Maybe someone can ease my mind. I was playing around with with the exposure value on my film camera (one more benefit of shooting digital)while shooting a sunset. The last picture was -2 I forgot t...
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June 07, 2006
 
  Black and white film wedding pictures
Im doing a black and white film wedding picture,Is there a better way to get better sharper picture by using a special filters?...
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June 03, 2006
 
  York Photo Labs
Recently I mailed out some negatives for reprints and when I received the envelope to my dismay the reprints and the negatives were not mine. All I get from the photo lab is a we are sorry and we ...
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May 25, 2008
 
  slide scanners
Hi: I've been looking at Nikon LS 1000 and LS 2000 Scanners, how is the quality of the scan?Thanks....
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May 24, 2006
 
  Lens mounts
What kind of lens mount does a Minolta Maxxum 300si have? Will a lens with a bayonet mount be compatible with it? Thanks,Missy...
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June 03, 2006
 
  Aperture Settings
Hi,I am planning to photograph my 6.5 month old daughter. Ideally I'd like to use natural lighting and a wide aperture to blur the background. I'm not sure what the ideal f-stop would be ...
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May 19, 2006
 
  Fun Question: What's in your camera bag/backpack?
Just curious to know what everyone packs in their camera bags. I have a Lowepro Mini-trekker backpack and it currently has:- Nikon FM2- Nikon N80- Several Nikkor lenses- two prime lenses- An extens...
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May 21, 2008
 
  Ummm...
(I am A total rookie)Hey, I'm taking Pics. for My bro's graduation, and in a room like this, what shutter speed, apature, and IOS Should I use? And if you can think of anything else to he...
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May 19, 2006
 
  How do you spot meter on a Minolta maxxum 5
I have a minolta maxxum 5 and would like to know to spot meter the camera so that my subjects in the foreground are not washed out by the bright background (ex. sun is behind me and I am on the bea...
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May 18, 2006
 
  Flash Photography: Some Tips and Tricks
Idiot's Guide to Flash-I'm so green with photography that I'm still planted in the dirt ... no sprout yet. I need a book or a Web site or some other type of instruction that explains f...
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September 20, 2006
 
  Outside photos
I wanted to take some photo of a wedding I'm going to and was wondering if Using a Stofen snap on difusser would make my pictures look real soft and professional. It will be an outside wedding...
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May 19, 2006
 
  meter reading in camera
i owned a nikon fm 10 film camera(manual)and I want to no what the meter reading actually shows while taking before a shot ...
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May 18, 2006
 
  Image quality beyond 35mm
My skills have cought up to my ambitions, and now I'm ready to make enlargements greater than 16x20 but my Nikon N7/Tamron zoom won't give me the resolution I need for this even with 50 ASA...
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May 15, 2006
 
  135mm f/2.8 lens, mount?
So I bought a 45MCRX enlarger used....and along with it, the seller threw in a vivitar 135mm f/2.8 manual focus telephoto lens with a UV/protection filter. I looked around to find what kind of lens...
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May 13, 2006
 
  Camera Value
Yesterday morning, I purchased an old camera at a garage sale. It's a Zeiss Icon Contessa. Other than the bellows being replaced, the camera looks to be in good shape and original. I've alr...
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May 14, 2006