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  Maymia RB67 Pro S
I recently purchased a used Mamiya RB67 Pro S that is in great working condition. This is my first move into medium format work. I am comfortable with basic photography principals and operations. A...
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April 26, 2009
 
  How to recapture lost inspiration
About a year ago due to the death of a close, personal friend, I pretty much put down my camera and haven't picked it up since. Actually once in a while, I will pick it up, even maybe go out f...
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October 14, 2015
 
  Why is this photo grainy
I took this photo at sunset late in the fall . . . it was around 4:30. Settings: ISO 200, f/11, 1/90 sec., 70-210mm lens @ 210mm. When I had the photo developed I had the lab put the pictures on a...
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February 19, 2009
 
  Info On This Minolta Equipment...
Hello. This is my first post here on Better Photo. I am hobbyist photographer...I actually just got my 1st SLR in Jan.'O8 (Canon 40D) so I'm maybe an intermediate level user. I just got an...
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February 10, 2009
 
  Why are my photos grainy?
I just got back 2 rolls of film from A&I today. One roll looks fine and the other roll looks grainy. I used the same type of film, same lens, off-camera flash, same time and same place as the on...
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January 23, 2009
 
  Film Medium Format
Hi all,I would like to know, which is best film medium format out there? or let's say what do you recommend as a film medium format?The budget is not a problem but not looking to go over $5000 ...
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January 23, 2009
 
  Basic Help
Hello!I'm new to Film photography (I've really only used digital), and am using an old family heirloom - an Aires 35-V 35mm camera. We don't have the manual, and wondering what the knob...
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January 22, 2009
 
  THIS YEAR I GET TO PRINT
Finally. Last year I started processing my own negs. This year I get to print. This year I get to print. That's right. My wife has graciously offered the upstairs bathroom as a printing dark...
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January 09, 2014
 
  Ricoh XR-7 Flash
I've owned the KR-30SP for 23 years and just replaced the body with the XR-7. Was wondering if my XR-300 flash will work using the so called TTL metering in the XR-7 camera body? Also does anyo...
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January 12, 2009
 
  Zoom lens for an old Minolta SLR SRTSC-II camera?
I have an old Minolta SLR SRTSC-II camera. I want to buy a 100-300 zoom lens for it. Where can I buy online that it won't cost too much? Most lenses that I see online are for digital cameras...
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January 09, 2009
 
  Did I Ruin My Film?
Oops! I opened the back of the camera with film in it. I shot 2 exposures before opening it so most of the film is hidden inside the canister. Did I ruin all or some of the film?...
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January 16, 2009
 
  Bought Portra 160VC. Set ASA to 100 or 200?
I bought Porta 160VC film. On my old Minolta SLR SRTSC-II camera, no ASA setting for 160. Should I set my ASA at 100 or 200? ...
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January 09, 2009
 
  January 2009 issue - Creative Image Maker Magazine
Announcing the release of the January 2009 issue of CIM magazine tomorrow night, Sunday Dec 28 PM in the states. Look for it around midnight GMT.http://home.comcast.net/~creativeimagemakerOne word...
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December 30, 2008
 
  Polaroid files for bankruptcy
Here you go.
http://www.pdnpulse.com/2008/12/polaroid-files-for-bankruptcy-blames-fraud-investigation.html...
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December 27, 2008
 
  Canon AT-1 Basics
I just purchased a Canon AT-1 camera, but I know literally nothing about photography, I don't even know what kind of film it takes. I'm a well established artist in other mediums and have b...
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December 19, 2008
 
  Film for Polaroid 660 Sun
WHERE CAN I FIND FILM!...
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December 13, 2008
 
  New Issue of Creative Image Maker online NOW!
The new issue is online now for your to-be-checking-out.http://home.comcast.net/~creativeimagemakerThank youChris W...
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December 02, 2008
 
  shooting right into the sunset
I was in big sur photographing the sun just as it was setting. Needless to say it was very bright out. All the photos from that film were over exposed and I am wondering if the cause could be that ...
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November 25, 2008
 
  Light Kits
I would like to know if you have heard feedback on an EOS lighting kit. It's the DayFlo Hybrid Glamour 3500 system. I am looking at purchasing this system, but would like to know if any of the ...
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November 15, 2008
 
  My film is coming out purple and odd water marks
I have been developing film for a while but I just started doing it in my own darkroom. The first few rolls came out well but then they 2 came out with spots that resembled water spots but they ar...
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November 04, 2008