BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  close up photo's
I AM READING A BOOK ON CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHY.AND IT SEEMS THEY ARE PRESS THE USE OF EXTENSION TUDES.MY QUESTION IS-- I AM USING A SIGMA MACRO 105MM/F 2.8 LENS [AUTO FOCUS]AND A CLOSE UP LENS.DO I RE...
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February 07, 2004
 
  Canon flash/speed film
I have a Canon Eos Rebel G and a 550 Ex speedlite. If I am using this flash, does it mean that I can use a slower speed film to achieve less grain? I would like to take some black and white portr...
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February 06, 2004
 
  Chosing a light meter
I am interested in buying a spot meter. However I need some advice on which one to buy. I have been reading reviews on 1 degree spot meters and the regular meters (30 degrees) plus regular meters...
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February 06, 2004
 
  How to take Abstract Photography
How do you set up and plan abstract Photography?...
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February 15, 2004
 
  Questions About a Wedding
Hello,I am doing a big wedding on March 27, and some shots on March 20th. I have looked at a full complement of films to have during the day. They are holding the majority of the events indoors, ...
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February 06, 2004
 
  Use flash with a Rolleiflex
I have been given a Rolleiflex MX-EVS camera. I would like to ask if anyone can advise me on using flash with this camera. I have a Vivitar 2000 flash connected by sync cord. It has Manual and A...
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February 05, 2004
 
  New Flash User
I know this is going to seem like a very elementary question to a lot of you but I'm new and have done the research and can't seem to "grasp" the concept here.I have a Pentax SLR (ZX-60) th...
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February 05, 2004
 
  35mm
What characteristics of a 35mm SLR make it different from the rest of the 35mm family?...
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February 07, 2004
 
  How to Shoot Still Life Photographs
I am interested in still life photography for one of my classes and as a hobby. What is the key to taking a great still life? If I want to convey feelings, what tips should I know for doing so?...
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February 19, 2004
 
  How to engrave names on photos
I was just wondering how you actually go about placing your name on your work? Is this done during the processing or is it engraved somehow? I see people's signatures on their pictures and al...
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February 20, 2004
 
  Inexpensive but portable lighting
I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the average "floodlights" sold at Wal-Mart are suitable for beginning photography out of my home? I'm also wanting to use them for some minor locatio...
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February 13, 2004
 
  photosensitive material
Dear Sir,I am a researcher and I want to make a photosensitive material/polymer which will transperant, easily dryable and which will change to black colour on exposure to He-Ne laser at 535nm /660...
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February 06, 2004
 
  high-speed film
As an amateur, I have recently shot two events in low-lit ballrooms. The first time, I used C-41 Black and White ISO 400 with the built-in flash on my Rebel 2000. The second time, on a tip from a p...
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February 04, 2004
 
  Skin tones too pink/red with flash
I have a Vivitar 636Af flash on my Nikon camera. Several times I have gotten back pictures with the skin tones too reddish. This has happened on different films types, most recenly on the new Kod...
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February 03, 2004
 
  which is a better portrait lens?
I currently use canon ef 135mm/f2.0 lens for portraits and have difficulty using it in limited spaces. I need a shorter focal length lens and can't decide between ef 85mm/f1.8 and ef 100mm/f2.0...
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February 03, 2004
 
  Film Developing Question
When getting film developed is the process all the same or can the negatives be manipulated in regards to color, saturation, etc the first go around? This is hard to explain . . . Are the negative...
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February 03, 2004
 
  MAKINON 28-80mm
Hello All! Has anyone experienced using a Makinon 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 before? I have a Nikon FG and planning to buy a Makinon lens. Please help, thank you.Ron Bernardo...
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February 03, 2004
 
  I need help to buy a Teleconverter
I have a Nikon N80D and Nikon 28-105 Can I use any 1.4x Teleconverter with my lenses. How do I know which Teleconverters are compatible for which Lenses. I will appreciate any help/suggestions.Than...
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February 07, 2004
 
  Photographing Prints
How do I go about taking a photo of a photo. It's an old family portrait which is stuck firm in a book.thanks...
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February 02, 2004
 
  Taking band pictures
OK, I am new at taking pictures of band events but my question is, I have tried to take a few pictures of bands before in low lit areas and #1- a light on my camera will go off, like the flash, but...
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February 02, 2004