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  omega d5 enlarger
i just purchased a used d5 omega and I want to print a 8x10 from a 35 neg.the problem is the print is a little out of focus. the mixing chamber is 4x5 but omega says that does'nt matter.can som...
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November 17, 2002
 
  Minolta Maxxum 7000 underexposed
My 7000 has been in the closet for 3 plus years and now I want to use it. The pictures with ASA 200 film appear underexposed and muddy. I even tried some shots with several different flash units bu...
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November 05, 2002
 
  Photostrobe non pulsating indicator light
Sunpak 544 flash unit, recycles normally,exposures seem normal, flash fires with no problem, used internal and external power supply, auto mode and full power mode normal.PROBLEM: The indicator lig...
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September 12, 2002
 
  N80 non D lens compatibility
I cannot get a Nikon 300mm AF lens to autofocus with my N80. Does this mean the lens probable is not a D lens or is there possibly something wrong with the lens? Other lens do autofocus with the ...
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August 21, 2002
 
  Where is the Sync Socket for strobes on the N80
I just recently purchased the N80 and I can't find the sync socket for strobes...I'm a little confused - does the N80 not have a sync socket????...
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August 08, 2002
 
  C Spot Filters
When I use my C spot filter on my Canon EOS, the subject in the photograph always has a halo and everything is "fuzzy". There is supposed to be a sharp, clear focus in the center, but no matter wh...
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July 21, 2002
 
  My camera (Nikon F60 SLR) does not work
I am having a problem with my SLR cameraNIKON F60. It is not able to start on clicking the power key on. It LCD appear to be blank. I have also got the batteries checked up and it seems to be fine....
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August 21, 2002
 
  Changing shutter speed in nikon N65??
I recently bought a Nikon N65 with a Nikkor 28-80 G lens. I find that upon changing the exposure mode to "Shutter-priority" indicated as 'S' on the exposure mode dial, rotating the command ...
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June 09, 2002
 
  Moisture On Lens
Having just returned from Mexico, a problem I encountered frequently was moisture forming on my lens every time I took the camera outside, due to the high humidity.I wiped the lens with a soft clot...
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May 25, 2002
 
  Rodeo action shots...
I have a Minolta Maxxum 700si. I use a Sigma Zoom APO 75-300mm 1.4 - 5.6 lens. I am still having trouble getting the good shots of my girls barrel racing. I know I need a different flash. I don...
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September 12, 2005
 
  Underexposed with Minolta Maxxum 7000
Hi! I have a Minolta Maxxum 7000 that I have not used in a couple of years. With new batteries installed, I started using it again last week. Some of the pictures are coming out underexposed and so...
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June 16, 2002
 
  Red Eye Reduction Feature on Small Camera
I have an Olympus DLX Stylus camera and I noticed that the red eye reduction mode does not really work when my models are young children or have blue eyes. Can you explain please why?...
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July 16, 2002