BetterPhoto Q&A: Problems with Photo Equipment - Tips & Tricks

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  error 99
HELP! Does anyone know what Error 99 means on my Canon Rebel XTI? It says either shut off the power switch and on again or take out battery and re-install. That doesn't work. And it only does ...
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October 13, 2007
 
  Computer storage problems
Hello everyone!! I have some questions and need some advice. I am still new to photography and have recently bought photoshop 5. My problem is that I have so many images on my computer, that it is ...
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October 07, 2007
 
  Nikon D50 and Britek HS 1000 strobe
Hi, Can my Nikon D50 work with a Britek HS 1000 Strobe? If so, how? What do I need to make them work together?Thanks and take care,Jean...
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October 05, 2007
 
  How to close the pop up flash
While shooting a wedding two weeks ago I was using a SB 800 flash with no problem.After the wedding I discovered that the pop up flash would not close.Is there an easy fix to this,or what should I ...
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September 28, 2007
 
  sensor cleaning
I shoot a Nikon D-70. I have seen how to clean the sensor in the Q&A but I cannot find it in the archived Q&A section. I should have printed out the suggestions from the members kind enough to give...
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September 28, 2007
 
  Reflectors/Diffusers
I bought the 5-in-1 round collapsible reflector/diffuser from Photographer's Edge and now am not sure how to set it up. What do I use to hold it where I want it? It is 22" wide. Help! ...
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September 25, 2007
 
  Burnign DVDs
I have PSE 4.0 and am trying to burn a slide show onto a DVD. I follow the directions and it says for DVD to watch on TV. But when I get to the point where it should start to burn the computer spit...
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September 21, 2007
 
  Tips for Canon 70-200/2.8
Anybody got any advice on shooting wide open or close to wide open with the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8l lens? I can only seem to get 1 in 10 shots in focus, even with shutter speeds of 1/1000th of a sec...
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September 19, 2007
 
  Cleaning an SLR Mirror
Okay, I’ve learned to clean my digital sensor – thanks to the advice gained here – and even know how to remove "welded junk". However, how do I get "welded junk" off the mirror? Everything Iâ...
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October 29, 2007
 
  Uploading photos from Lightroom to BP
Is there a way to upload photographs directly from Lightroom to my Better Photo Website? The upload feature on BP does not find Lightroom as a source to import photos from so I create a Quick Coll...
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September 27, 2007
 
  D50 sometimes won't shoot
Once in a while my D50 won't shoot when I hit the shutter button. It appears to be unwilling to accept that the image is/can be focused. I have to flip to manual focus to get it to fire. Thi...
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September 13, 2007
 
  Sigma lens: cant change apature *help*
I have a canon 20d and a sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 lens. I cannot change the apature any smaller than it is. Please help....
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September 11, 2007
 
  My Battery
I own a Kodak P850. I am happy with it most of the time, but my battery drains like crazy. I'm about to by two or more back up batteries, but if there is another way to make it last longer I wo...
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September 15, 2007
 
  Pop Up Fash Problem
My pop flash on my Canon Rebel XTI does not spring up anymore. In fact it feels tight when I move it up and down. It unlocks fine along with locking in the down position, but won't come up on i...
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September 07, 2007
 
  specks inside D70s viewfinder
I'm getting more and more specks inside my viewfinder. They really are beginning to bother me. I can clone out the specks that are on my sensor (or, one of these days, wet-clean the sensor) b...
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September 05, 2007
 
  teleconverter issue
I bought a Sigma 2x DG teleconverter. I have a Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 macro super II lens. I can't get the teleconverter to attach to the lens. Is it because I bought this camera a few years a...
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September 06, 2007
 
  lighting problems
HEEEEELLLLP! please:) ok, so the walls are freshly painted, the backgrounds are all hung, I set up my lighting and I'm ready to go!!!! WRONG!!my strobe lighting just keep firing and firing. som...
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September 05, 2007
 
  Why my Camera's LCD monitor flickering ?
I just bought a contionuous light 150 watt. I'm an Ebay seller.But, when I use this continuous light My LCD monitor on my Canon Powershot Pro1 become "flickering". And it made my eyes tired &am...
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September 04, 2007
 
  Nikon D70s Focus Issues
Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone has run into issues with the focus on their D70 or D70s? I have a D70s and feel that many of my images are far too soft, or that the area that is in clear ...
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September 04, 2007
 
  Epson 2200
This may or may not be an acceptable question at this site. However, I am desperate for information, so I am asking everywhere.I am looking for a continuous ink supply system for my Epson 2200 prin...
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September 17, 2007