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  CANON SLR 5D
The 2" x 1" mirror slides just inside the body came loose. Should I try to put it back myself or do I have to send it into CANON? Or should I bring it to a repair shop? It's under warranty. Tha...
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December 26, 2008
 
  HELP! Problems downloading AEB images
OK i'm sure this falls into the category of "I'm doing something wrong"!I shot images( highest JPEG) on my 5D and used autoexposure bracketing on all of them. I downloaded them using a card...
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December 25, 2008
 
  Problem with Quantaray MS-1
The Quantaray MS 1 slave flash is not synchronized with my Canon 30D with 580EX Flash. I turned off the Custom Functions for modeling lamp & for automatic focus assist beam on the camera &...
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December 20, 2008
 
  Learning the Light Meter
I have the JTL LM-8 Digital Light Meter. My 4 strobes are Photogenic PL1000DR. My camera is Canon 30D. I connect the sync cord from camera to strobe light. I am using the RPS Studio Wireless Sh...
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December 18, 2008
 
  What is the correct way to move PSE6 catalog?
I've created a mess! I purchased a larger external hard drive (ehd) and I wanted to move my pictures from the smaller ehd to the larger one. I copied all the files from the smaller ehd to the l...
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December 15, 2008
 
  Recover Deleted Files
I have a Canon Powershot SD1000. I accidentally deleted the video of my son's first christmas concert last night. Is there any way to recover this file?...
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December 18, 2008
 
  how to take better picture when it is not enough l
I have Canon 40D. when I take picture in the meeting room there were not enough lighting, I set ISO over 800 and speed was f08 , still really dark. Since I did not use tripod the photo really blu...
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December 11, 2008
 
  flash and batteries
Hello everyone,I use all Canon products the EOS 40D, and the speedlite420ex I have them on a stroboframe camera flip bracket with a canon off camera shoe cord. I use them in studio and out recently...
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December 08, 2008
 
  Camera Not Working At All
Hi! I was asked to help take photos at a conference in Manila, and when I arrived and turned on my Rebel XT, it was dead. Just plain dead, no sign of life at all when I turn it on. It's not...
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December 09, 2008
 
  technical help with new monitor..
Not necessarily a problem, just need information hopefully from someone out there that has the same computer or knows about it to offer some insight. . . I just got a new computer with a monitor ...
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December 03, 2008
 
  LCD Display
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 which I basically just shot everything on auto. I just purchased a Fuji FinePix Z200fd. It's a very compact camera that I thought would be good to carry in my h...
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November 26, 2008
 
  RAW Files and Photoshop
I have several questions. 1. How does everyone manage and organize their files when using PS? I use elements and it has an organizer.2. Where is the best (free) place to find video or how to tutori...
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November 19, 2008
 
  Canon 580EX II
I am having some confusing issues with my speedlight. I was shooting outside under a shady tree canopy that was rather dark I suppose despite the sunshine just outside it. I was shooting in TV mode...
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December 02, 2008
 
  How do I lower the light in my softboxes
I just recently purchased my first set of soft boxes. Before, I shot just with shoot through umbrellas. I cannot figure out though how to change the power on my soft boxes. All of my photos are pu...
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November 22, 2008
 
  Metz 58 flahs
Just wondering if anyone has experienced any melting happening with a Metz 58 dedicated flash? I noticed my falsh was getting a bit hot and then the plastic has bubbled. I do not use a diffuer or a...
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November 14, 2008
 
  My photos are too pink
Why are my photos pink? How do I correct this?...
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November 11, 2008
 
  aperture setting/visibility disappeared
Something strange has happened and I haven't a clue as to the reason or where I go from here. I have a Canon EOS 20D, which I was using without problem. After the battery went dead yesterday, ...
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November 10, 2008
 
  Problem with 430ex flash
I just bought a canon 430ex flash and was initially able to adjust the exposure stops, but now I can't adjust anything. The zoom focal length keeps flashing (no number in it though) and seems ...
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October 31, 2008
 
  Canon's Back Button Auto Focus
I've seen several articles about how to use the Back Button on Canon's DSLRs, but they all seem to be written after the 20D was created. Because the articles are newer than my camera, the ...
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October 28, 2008
 
  slr out of focus at a distance
When I take a closeup portait shot, it's very focused, however if I try to get a full body, my camera consistantly focuses about two feet behind the subjects. I just got a new lense and the pro...
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October 28, 2008