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Subject	Date Asked
Blurred pictures	2/7/2011
Q: Dave, Thank you for taking the time to help. Last summer I purchased an Olympus E-600 so that we ... A: First, set the sensitivity (like film speed, or ASA) to 1600 as shown on page 52 of the manual. Then ...
photography	9/2/2010
Q: what is the difference in between stops f16/60 and f8/125 A: The stops you mention are actually f16 and f8. The /60 means that the shutter speed is set so that ...
Printing Film	8/27/2009
Q: I used to use disposables as a kid but got a good DSLR as a 20-something with the right to blow my ... A: I'll start with the film, even though you're familiar with it. Film is a clear plastic strip onto ...
camera obscurity ???	7/13/2009
Q: I find this quite bizarre and not sure if this is what it is called. Our house in France has window ... A: 1. Yes, you can photograph it. Just make sure that your shutter time is set properly for the low ...
old black and white negatives	1/19/2009
Q: I have lots of negatives (60+ years old) that have been in a shoebox for many years. My brother has ... A: If you have a smudge (something other than dust) that can't be removed with the air & brush, then ...
old black and white negatives	1/18/2009
Q: I have lots of negatives (60+ years old) that have been in a shoebox for many years. My brother has ... A: It is best not to directly touch the negatives, in order to avoid scratches. Photo shops sell a ...
digital camera features	12/6/2008
Q: I am trying to decide between 2 entry level Nikon SLRs; the D40 and D60. I have learned through ... A: That's a difficult question. The main difference is that the D60 has a 10 MP resolution. That will ...
Far objects	9/12/2008
Q: How may I get the best photo for far persons or animals (more than 1 mile far)? I need to obtain the ... A: You will need a telephoto lens for your camera in order to make the subject appear to be closer. ...
Minolta SLR	3/1/2008
Q: My daughter will be taking a photography class next year when she is a junior in high school. One of ... A: Adorama.com is a good place to buy camera equipment. A reasonably-priced one that is compatible ...
teaching children: digital v analog	2/23/2008
Q: .. My 10 year old son is interested in taking photos and I have wondered whether his introduction to ... A: The main components of a film camera include the lens, shutter, maybe a flash, and the film. With ...
Follow up for strobe/continuous	2/1/2008
Q: What do you mean that I should not have my lights on very long once they are set up for a particular ... A: If you use fluorescent bulbs, you can leave them on, but I was addressing the comment you had that ...
Strobe or Continuious Lighting?	1/30/2008
Q: I am about to buy my first professional light set and am in need of some advice. I was going to go ... A: I think it's a lot easier to get started when using continuous lighting because you can easily see ...
blurred background	9/2/2007
Q: I have just upgraded from an all-auto focus camera to one with manual options. How do I get the ... A: There is a property called "depth-of-field". It is the distance over which objects remain in focus. ...
darkroom equipment	7/23/2007
Q: My husband had bought black and white darkroom equipment about 10 - 12 years ago. He has now passed ... A: I took mine to the largest photographic supplies store in my area. It's the place where hobbyists ...
darkroom equipment	7/23/2007
Q: My husband had bought black and white darkroom equipment about 10 - 12 years ago. He has now passed ... A: I had a Besseler 23C II for color and B&W, but sold it about 5 years ago. With the capabilities of ...
h	7/13/2007
Q: how long does it take for 35 milimiter negatives of 4x6 photos to fade? when pix fade do they do so ... A: Depending on the quality of the processing, noticeable color fading can take place in 5 to 10 years. ...
printing photo's from slide (transparency) film	2/5/2007
Q: My cousin has some family photo's on slide film that she would like to make prints from. Can you ... A: Most photoshops (like Wolf's, in my area) that make prints from negatives will also make prints from ...
basic	1/11/2007
Q: I have a digital SLR Canon Rebel. I love it, but need to get a grip on fstops. I don't understand ... A: The f number (also called f stop) is the ratio of the focal length of a lens to the effective ...
SLR multi shot	1/4/2007
Q: I'm studying photography in high school and i would like to know if it is possible to take a "multi ... A: Do you mean a multiple exposure? That's when you expose the same piece of film to more than one ...
aperture	12/15/2006
Q: But the question is one way to CONTROL sharpness in a picture is with aperture. I don't think there ... A: You are right, the aperture does not directly control the sharpness. It can affect the amount of ...
aperture	12/15/2006
Q: One way to control sharpness in a picture is with the aperture. True or false? A: A smaller aperture setting increases the depth of field. The depth of field is the distance over ...
f-stops	11/30/2006
Q: Well, I am in a photography class at my high school and i am getting bored with just taking ... A: It's best to use a flash indoors, and then your camera is already set. If you want to take indoor ...
Soligor lense	11/6/2006
Q: So, if i got that right, the second ring does not affect the actual photo lighting, it is just for ... A: The preset ring does not affect the aperture setting. It is only positioned ahead of time so that ...
Soligor lense	11/6/2006
Q: I own an old Soligor 400mm f 6.3 lense.I would kindly ask You a question, if you are familiar with ... A: Most modern lenses are Auto-Aperture lenses. That is they stop down just an instant before the photo ...
enlarger	8/22/2006
Q: I did some B&W developing and printing some years ago, but stopped doing it because I moved and ... A: I used to have a 23C II, but sld it two years ago because I'm using mostly digital now. It's a good ...
Film	6/7/2006
Q: I was just wondering, in your opinion, is it a good idea to order unprocessed film online and have ... A: As you may know, film degrades over time, and the rate of degradation increases with increased ...
Is film better?	5/31/2006
Q: What are some advantages of using a film camera instead of digital, in your opinion? thanks, ... A: I've been shooting mostly digital photos over the last year. The advantage of using film is the ...
Stepping up or down	12/16/2005
Q: I've recently purchased a DSLR. Up to that I was a point and shoot type of guy. I hear see the ... A: You might mean stopping up or down, referring to changing the f-stop setting. The aperture is the ...
Film	10/28/2005
Q: I am going to be using a 35MM camera and i had a quick question on film. If i go with Kodaks high ... A: You can get that film printed anywhere, but just like with any film, the processing may have a large ...
shooting under flouresent lighting	10/15/2005
Q: I'm brand new to photography and have taken pictures for my fishing club, now they want me to take ... A: If your flash is mounted on the camera and aimed toward the subject, you will get red eye. You can ...
Low light, concert photos...	9/23/2005
Q: This is kind of an urgent email as I just got confirmation that I have the oppourtunity to ... A: Of course, for the lowest light capability, the aperture should be set to as low a number as it can ...
Need Help...Please!	7/5/2005
Q: I own a Canon AE-1 Program and have been using it off and on for wildlife photographs. I am ... A: A "cheap" lens will not cause that. If the lens is in good working condition and is compatible with ...
Developing Film	5/15/2005
Q: My sister and I were given a camera (Canon Rebel T2) by our parents for Christmas. We have been ... A: I've always used Kodak film. I usually use 200 speed. To develop the b&w film, you'll need a ...
backrounds and flim	4/28/2005
Q: im taking pictures in out door light with a white sheet back round and i wanted to know how to ... A: The 200 slide film is good. You should use a wide aperture (f 1.4) and focus carefully on the ...
fill flash	3/29/2005
Q: This question may be a repeat - I've asked one other photographer this question, but forget who I ... A: Fill flash is needed when the subject is back-lighted, in order to give some detail to the front of ...
Camera lenses	1/13/2005
Q: What do the aperture numbers (i.e 300 mm 4.5)on SLR lenses really mean? A: The 300mm is the focal length of the lens. An easy way to look at it is that, with a 35mm film ...
Lighting	1/7/2005
Q: I take portraits just for family and friends. However, I'm not really good with lighting. Is there ... A: That's one big advantage of using a digital camera: you can view the picture on the screen before ...
Cameras	12/22/2004
Q: What type of camera would take high quality photos, both night and day...of generally anything or ... A: I use a Nikon N90 with a zoom lens and camera-mounted flash. This comes closest to what you want. ...
light meter/incident light reading	11/19/2004
Q: my question is, when using a incident light meter, as i understand it, you take the reading of the ... A: Your understanding is correct. You are trying to get a reading of the light that bouncing off of the ...
f srops	11/14/2004
Q: Why are the aperture settings called F stops.Does the F represent a word.Since the aperture cotrolls ... A: The f number (also called f stop) is the ratio of the focal length of a lens to the effective ...
Pictorialism	9/2/2004
Q: Followup To Question - I'm new to SLR photography, quite enjoying it and producing some good ... A: Yes, making the print look like a painting is one of the interpretations of pictorialism. To ...
Pictorialism	9/1/2004
Q: I'm new to SLR photography, quite enjoying it and producing some good results, I think. Saw an ... A: Since this is supposed to be art, it's up to you what you do to make your work original. I was only ...
Pictorialism	9/1/2004
Q: I'm new to SLR photography, quite enjoying it and producing some good results, I think. Saw an ... A: Pictorialism is the treating of the photograph as an art form, rather than just an accurate picture ...
professional lens	8/15/2004
Q: Can I use a microwave oven to dry some humidity that I found inside a 50mm professional lens ? A: Sorry to say that a microwave is not good for that. There are metal parts in the lens that will ...
circ polarizer	7/23/2004
Q: How are you? I am thinking of buying a circular polarizer filter for my camera. I am an amateur ... A: I usually buy Hoya filters, but the others all should work ok. A more expensive filter is likely to ...
SLR Question	4/30/2004
Q: I'm new to photography and i fully understand that you aren't an expert in Digital SLR photography ... A: With an SLR, you look through the same lens as the camera does. But with a digital camera, this ...
HOW DO I USE FILTERS?	4/18/2004
Q: I have a Nikon N80 35 mm and I have the following filters to go with this camera: UV, multi coated ... A: When I teach a class on photography, we use the book "essential camera skills", by Joel Lacey. It ...
Camera Selection	4/10/2004
Q: Myself and few associates have formed a business group that visits schools around the UK at the end ... A: A digital camera is a must today, because you can make any needed adjustments before printing, and ...
How	3/14/2004
Q: My name is Joel I live in the Boise area.Please answer this question.How does a camera work? It ... A: A camera uses a lens to focus an image on the film. The shutter opens for a small amount of time to ...

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I have used SLR cameras for 30 years and have taught classes on photography at work for my co-workers. I had a darkroom for 20 years, but now am using mostly digital cameras. I can answer questions on equipment and techniques for photography, but am not an expert on specific model numbers of cameras or accessories.

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