BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Portfolio
Hi Guys... I want to know how to go about making a portfolio. I have no idea where to start. Can anyone help me out?...
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April 07, 2006
 
  +10 macro filter
I purchased a macro filter. This is my first time using one and was wonder, do you have to be close up on object in order fo filter to work? or can you use it far away also? I've been playing ...
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April 07, 2006
 
  Using a graduated ND filter
Hello everyone,I just got a graduated ND filter to use on my 35-80 mm lens. It is the Cokin P system. My question is..how does one go about doing this..in sequence..here is what I am thinking..mete...
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April 09, 2006
 
  clothing in portraits
I am taking some color and b/w outdoor pictures of my children(10,9,3,18mths) and need some advice. The background will be that of green hedges with a few pink flowers with the children sitting on...
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April 06, 2006
 
  Lighting
I have a set of basic lights that I bought from a place on the web. They flash with my flash from my camera, do I have to much light going on if I have the "flash" lights, the flash on my camera, a...
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April 05, 2006
 
  Poor Print Results
HI, I´ve been taking pics for fun for several years now, currently am using a Canon Elan 7, and lately have had problems with the colors of the prints...am wondering if it is the processors proble...
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April 11, 2006
 
  graduated ND filter
Hi,I am scouting for a graduated ND filter , narrowed down to Singh-Ray and B&W made filters , both cost approx. $90-$99 for the 77 mm Filter size. While the B&W probably has a screw mount filter, ...
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April 06, 2006
 
  How to Shoot Flame Maple Guitar Necks
I wondered if anyone had any experience capturing the detail in flame maple guitar necks. The detail has a holographic quality that I would like to be able to capture more consistently. The best ...
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April 05, 2006
 
  Left my Slide and B&W film in Car!
Guys - My dumb butt left my camera bag in my car yesterday while at work and it was full of Velvia and Ilford film. The outside temp was 80, so I'm sure in the car it had to be at least one hu...
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April 04, 2006
 
  film cameras
Doesn't anyone shoot with film anymore?...
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May 01, 2006
 
  Light falling onto film
Hi there,Im using my dads old Fujifilm slr camera for about a year now. It's a perfect camera even though its from the 80's. A week ago I had a film developed and on almost every picture th...
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April 02, 2006
 
  Fuji Superia Reala 100 Negative Film
Hi,Need your inputs on this Film. Fuji site says that it is one of their sharpest films and generally used for photographing People and Occasion, some other site reviews state that it is a very go...
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April 03, 2006
 
  Digital SLR or Medium Format
For someone who is hoping one day to make a living, or at least suplimenting an income doing portriat photography do you think it is better to buy a modest digital slr or a used medium format camer...
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April 25, 2006
 
  modifying a scanner
Hi there, I want to know if you can modify a scanner so that it will properly scan film that's larger than the 35mm strips it's "designed for". Half of my work is on 6x6, 6x4.5 and 6x7 cm ...
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March 30, 2006
 
  Photos in a restaurant
Hello All,I have a quick question about taking photos in a dimly lit restaurant. I will be at a retirement party on Saturday and want to know how to get good pics. I will be using a Canon Rebel T...
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April 02, 2006
 
  regarding warm up filters
I haven't used any warm up filters yet but trying to get my hand on one of them soon preferably a 81 B or D type. If someone reading this question has used this before, would like to know a) ho...
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March 30, 2006
 
  how long can i keep a film inside
Hi,I had used my Canon EOS 50 SLR for the last time about a month back . As my last day's planned outdoor activity was cut short by Rain and by that time I had only taken about 10 shots of Fuji...
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March 31, 2006
 
  2X Converters for AF/SLR
What is the concensus of opinion as to who makes the "best" 2X Teleconverter for AF/SLR camers; mine is a Canon Rebel 2000 and I use Canon "Ultrasonic" telephoto lenses. Regards, ...
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March 29, 2006
 
  macro lens for Minolta Maxxum 70
I have a Minolta Maxxum 70 adn I love doing macro photography... I'm using a 28-80mm sigma lens with a macro function and its preety good...is it better to use a Minolta lens?ANy recommendation...
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March 29, 2006
 
  Shooting B&W with a GRAY CARD
Guys - Are there any rules or exceptions I should take into consideration when using a gray card whilst shooting in black & white as opposed to color slide??...
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March 30, 2006