BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  What are good plants/scenes for portraits?
I am redoing my landscaping and I would like to incorporate different areas for photography. I would like one bed of daisies, one of black eyed susans, one with grasses, and one with mixed flowers...
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April 24, 2006
 
  tungsten vs fluorescent
Im reasonably new to artificial lighting in photography and was hoping someone could explain to me how tungsten light differs from fluorescent light?...
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April 24, 2006
 
  Minolta X700 Shutter Curtain
Has anyone ever had a problem with the x-700 shutter curtain not opening? If so, is it hard to repair?Have had the camera for 18 years with no problems ever. All batteries are fresh and everything ...
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April 25, 2006
 
  How to use my new camera?
I have a Canon AE1 and some lenses and other goodies. I take OK pictures with it on a good day. I just bought a Canon A1. What am I in store for. It hasn't been delivered yet. Am I in the right...
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April 25, 2006
 
  Weddings
I am going to a friends wedding and I would like to see anyones gallery that has wedding photos in it. I plan on using digital and flim (b&w and color) Just looking for ideas. I have been aked to d...
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April 21, 2006
 
  f-?
I know this sounds like I am a total whack! ( it's because I am a total rookie!). But Is "IOS" the same as an F-stop? If not can some one tell me the difference?...
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May 18, 2006
 
  lens adapters for canon eos 35 mm rebel t2
is there some kind of adapter for a vivitar 90-230 mm lens to a canon eos 35 mm rebel t 2 camera...
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April 20, 2006
 
  how to shoot a wedding?
it's my first gig & I want to make a good impression ,can anybody help? ...
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May 02, 2006
 
  Shooting Evening Sporting events
I am photographing baseball players at home plate at night with stadium lights. I am positioned behind the dugout, to the outside of the backstop.I am using a 35mm camera with a zoom lense up to 3...
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April 19, 2006
 
  How to shoot evening sporting events
What is the best film speed, shutter speed, technique, etc to shoot evening sporting events?...
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April 18, 2006
 
  How to Begin...
Hello, I am highly interested in beginning to use a 35mm camera. However, I have NO experience, no camera, and no idea where to even being.Any suggestions......
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April 17, 2006
 
  tell me about these cameras
my grand fathers each gave me a camera one is a olympus OM-G with a 135mm 3.5 prime lens. and the other is a mamiya sekor with a 50mm and a 200mm 3.5i dont think they are worth anything... the vint...
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April 28, 2006
 
  comparing Canon T1 and Rebel 2000
I am getting ready to buy a new SLR by Canon and am confused about the differences between these two. Which is better(if one is) and are there significant differences between the two and my Rebel E...
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April 17, 2006
 
  circular polarizer
I am looking for help in finding a circular polarizer for my Nikon FM3a that has a Niknor lens that is 62mm. Thirty years ago I had a circular polarizer on my Cannon lens, and was able to turn it ...
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April 17, 2006
 
  Can I really change lenses w/ film in?
(I am a total rookie!) Someone told me I could switch lenses while I have film in. is this true with all cameras, or is it just some? Please tell me if this will work with mine.( I have a Minolta M...
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April 25, 2006
 
  Camera for Sale
FOR SALESigma SA-7 SLR CAMERA with Sigma EF-500 Super shoe mount flash unitThis kit comes with Sigma SA-7 Camera Body, Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Macro Aspherical AF Lens, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Ma...
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April 10, 2006
 
  Family Group Portrait
Hello everyone, here is another one of those "I've been asked to..." questions! I have been asked to do a family portrait of approximately 20 people indoors. Any tips or help that I can get wou...
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April 09, 2006
 
  Shooting in low light
I'm going to be shooting my sister's fashion show. I wanted to get a consensus on what speed film would be best for shooting in run-way lighting and spotlights. In the past I've shot wi...
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October 17, 2006
 
  Lens comparision
I am wondering if anyone can give me insight into which of these lenses would be a better buy. I am looking for a lens to do up-close shots-flowers, bugs, things like that, but dont have the money ...
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April 11, 2006
 
  Bogen/Manfrotto Tripod Head
Hi! I just got my first really good tripod (meaning I had to buy legs and a head seperately lol). My question is more about the head. It's the Manfrotto 3030 3way pan/tilt. It's really grea...
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April 07, 2006