BetterPhoto Q&A: Traditional Film Photography

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  Finding film for a vintage Polaroid Camera
A friend of mine gave me a Polaroid Land Camera Model 80 in really good condition. I want to know if I can still get film for it and if so where? The manual doesn't say what type to use, but ...
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January 15, 2004
 
  best film with photo flood lights
I need your suggestion please:-) I am going to experiment shooting portrait shots and have set up a room with a back-drop, backlight, main and fill lights etc, etc. My question is: As I am using &#...
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January 16, 2004
 
  a subject for a storyboard
I have to find a good subject for my college photography class for my storyboard. I really don't know of anything that I could do as a story within the time period of the class. Are there any e...
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January 15, 2004
 
  2 stop down on teleconverter?
i dont understand the "2 stops down" on using teleconverter. Can anybody please explain. Thank you!...
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January 14, 2004
 
  Konica Ft-1 Camera?
I'm new to this site and I have a question for you all. Does anyone know anything about the Konica FT-1 camera? I inherited my grandpa's camera and lenses when he passed away and have bee...
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December 02, 2004
 
  Water
A group of friends have decided to take photos and compare on a monthly basis. This months topic/subject is water. Anything different you guys could offer in regards to suggestions, apart from taps...
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January 14, 2004
 
  film
Have any of you tried the Kodak 400 Portra UC? I have used it and want to brag about the fine grain ,resolution and extrmely accurate colors, including skin tone. Works well with flash, macro ,te...
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January 23, 2004
 
  Teleconverters
Gonna ask a silly question... is there a formula in figuring f-stops when TC's are used? For example, you've a lens with f 4.5 and you decide to add a 1.4X TC? How's it figured? Thanks ...
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November 03, 2004
 
  Slide scanning vs. making optic prints
Hi, me again...Can prints be made from color slides without digitally scanning them into a pC and printing them on a printer ? I mean, like using negatives and an enlarger to make prints, can slide...
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January 13, 2004
 
  Scanning Color Slides
Dear SirI have been using the ultra high color saturated Kodak EBX Elite Chrome Extra Color100 slide film for quite a while now with glorious results. One shot I took of a yacht at sunset I am espe...
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January 13, 2004
 
  When should you try to photograph for payment?
How do you know when you are ready to take on small paying events? Such as small weddings where the people involved want nice pictures but have tight budgets. What kind of equipment should you have...
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January 13, 2004
 
  reflection, distortion and abstraction of human fo
hi, I am doing a college project on distortion,etc, and I will be using a studio with a variety of flash lights, non flashlights and equipment, I was wondering if u knew any interesting techniques ...
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January 12, 2004
 
  Blurry Action Photos
I have a Minolta Maxxum STsi 35mm SLR. When using a 100-300 autofocus lens to take pictures of the athletes at a gymnastics meet (where flash is not permitted), the action/motion pictures come out ...
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January 13, 2004
 
  Processing Film
This weekend I shot a roll of TMAX ISO 400 speed 35mm film. But, my hand-held meter was set at ISO 100 (Ooops!).The DX Code on the camera was set at 400 (because I didn't change it). But, I sho...
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January 11, 2004
 
  How to set up manual m with Pentax SF1
Hey. I have Pentax SF-1 AF/M mode. What are the steps/set up for a better shot with Manual mode. I have been using just AF, but don't know how to proceed with the M mode. Could you tell me? Th...
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January 13, 2004
 
  Colors In My Photos Look Dull and Muddy
I got a Canon Rebel TI with Canon 28-105mm F4.0-5.6 USM AF Lens. I took a lot of photos but the colors in my photos look dull and muddy. Is there anyone in here knows what is wrong with my equipm...
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January 15, 2004
 
  Colors in my photos look dull and muddy
I got a Canon Rebel TI with Canon 28-105mm F4.0-5.6 USM AF Lens. I took a lot of photos but the colors in my photos look dull and muddy. Is there anyone in here knows what is wrong with my equipm...
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January 10, 2004
 
  How to best capture motorcycles at a show
There is a big bike show coming up in my area next week. All custom, one of a kind bikes. It's an inside show. I would just appreciate any tips on how to get the best pictures possable of the b...
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January 09, 2004
 
  how to find a good basic guide book for 35 mm slrs
I am a typical family guy who takes pictures occasionally on vacation or at special events with the kids, family, etc. Unfortunately, when I pick the camera up I tend to forget some of the basics...
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January 09, 2004
 
  Small white spots on prints
I have tried both cheap and expensive developement for colour film.Ditto for film brand.I have used different ASA,but nearly always I am getting some small white spots(and many sometimes) on the pr...
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January 07, 2004