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About Martin Seymour
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I have worked in most aspects of still photography, using film and the wet process for 50 years. Employing all film formats 35mm to 8x10 sizes, I went over partly to digital cameras in 02, also PC editing of pictures. I still find film work more demanding , as you have to get it right at the start with no auto settings on the camera to cover my mistakes. Pictorial work is my personal interest. Its is not a good idea for me to suggest a particular make of equipment just a type, and its uses.

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In Category  Photography

SubjectDate Asked

studio lighting7/17/2008
  Q: How to avoid glare and reflections when shooting art reproduction behind glass. It is a large ...
  A: Questioner: jan Category: Photography Private: No Subject: studio lightingHow to avoid glare ...
processing film7/15/2008
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Questioner: javier Category: Photography Private: No Subject: Processing filmi want to learn ...
processing film7/14/2008
  Q: i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the pictures. i ...
  A: Subject:i want to learn how to view film before taking it to get developed, without loosing the ...
questions7/6/2008
  Q: 1-whats your opinion about SONY 8M camera is the may be good for proffessional usage for recrording ...
  A: " SONY VIDEO8 HANDYCAM CCD-TRV3OE Ok but you still need to find out what you future market ...
questions7/4/2008
  Q: 1-whats your opinion about SONY 8M camera is the may be good for proffessional usage for recrording ...
  A: As my profile states i do not recommend specific equipment. I have done a www search but could not ...
Product Recommendation10/17/2007
  Q: I am trying to select a lighting and tent system for product photography. My concern is regarding ...
  A: I usualy try to avoid recommending various different pieces of equipment . More i try to say how to ...
Quick Question7/17/2007
  Q: In order for me to produce a sharp image when I hand hold a camera with 100 mm lens, what shutter ...
  A: Hand held camera this all depends on you every one has different abilities 250 might be a good start ...
hi7/13/2007
  Q: how long does it take for 35 milimiter negatives of 4x6 photos to fade? when pix fade do they do so ...
  A: Usualy the shadow areas of the negative (the clear area) disappear first then the dark ares later ...
EDITING A PHOTO7/9/2007
  Q: I've downloaded PaintNet. I would like to take a photo and lift a figure out of the photo and ...
  A: I do not have a copy of Paintnet but i had a look on www and there was number of tutorials ...
memory card5/6/2007
  Q: I have an olympus XD picture card that had about 25 photos on it. Before I could print the photos I ...
  A: Sorry for the delay--if you have a recycle bin great --there may be a RESTORE button as well, HAVE A ...
Re: digital photography compact flash cards12/1/2006
  Q: i use sanDisk Extreme 3 compact flash cards, and as i am quite new to digital photography i am ...
  A: If your printer will make prints direct from flash card then print away . but the whole beauty of ...
Just a few questions11/28/2006
  Q: I would like to ask you a few questions for a school project. 1. Do you prefer digital or film ...
  A: I think digital is more versatile and flexible , but film work makes you concentrate and take more ...
Photo Editing11/23/2006
  Q: I would like to purchase a second monitor for photo editing using Photoshop CS2. Although I am ...
  A: I have only ever used std screens my self . with everyone turning to the new LCD thin screens you ...
Camera Specifics10/30/2006
  Q: Do any camcorders exist possibly allowing one to make movies and then extract individual ...
  A: I HAVE NEVER TRIED IT MY SELF BUT I BELEAVE THAT USING A DIGITAL CAMCORDER YOU CAN TAKE STILL SHOTS ...
Digital Cameras10/2/2006
  Q: I have a Sony DSC-P9 digital camera(4.0 meg) and was thinking of upgrading to a Sony Cyber-Shot ...
  A: Well ask yourself do i need the extra resolution in the new camera and will i notice the differance ...
Digital Flash Question8/5/2006
  Q: I have a Nikon D70 with 18mm lens and also bought a flash that cost £300 to go with the camera. The ...
  A: There is a question waiting for you in the category of "Photography". Subject: Digital Flash ...
Digital Camera (memory card)4/26/2006
  Q: I have the Pentax Optio 30 digital camera. I'm thinking about getting a (SD card). What memory ...
  A: I have the Pentax Optio 30 digital camera. I'm thinking about getting a (SD card). What memory ...
SLR Photo Shoot Saturday4/18/2006
  Q: I have a Canon Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens and I recently purchased a 430EX attachable flash. ...
  A: I have a Canon Rebel XT with the 18-55mm lens and I recently purchased a 430EX attachable flash. ...
photoshop, cropping/printing3/27/2006
  Q: after you crop a photo in photoshop to get a desired look, is it then possible to print that photo ...
  A: Not realy my sean ,but cannnot see why not . Cant you try it , have you tried making a mask at say ...
Photography Question =]3/21/2006
  Q: im a 11th grade student doing a project on photography as my future career goal. I was just ...
  A: im a 11th grade student doing a project on photography as my future career goal. I was just ...
wedding photo's3/14/2006
  Q: Well some pic's are turning out with a green ting or dark skin colours even when using a flash on a ...
  A: Well some pic's are turning out with a green ting or dark skin colours Even when using a flash on a ...
Editing Pics3/10/2006
  Q: We have started doing digital photography for weddings and can not seem to edit the pics properly ...
  A: Question is shown below We have started doing digital photography for weddings and cannot seem to ...
software3/4/2006
  Q: I am looking for a good, easy to use digital photoraphy software. I want to crop and fix digital ...
  A: Question is shown below I am looking for good, easy to use digital photography software. I want To ...
going digital3/1/2006
  Q: i have about 200 rolls of films (regular 35 MM) halh are color and half B&W. What would be the best ...
  A: There is a question waiting for you in the category of Photography. Subject: going digital Please ...
ISO film speed2/20/2006
  Q: My carmera's fastest ISO is 1600. But I want to shoot 3200 T-MAX. How do I correctly meter for this ...
  A: Question is shown below My camera’s fastest ISO is 1600. But I want to shoot 3200 T-MAX. ...
photographing jewellery1/29/2006
  Q: I have a Canon 20D digital camera. When I take pictures of individual pieces of jewellery, although ...
  A: have a Canon 20D digital camera. When I take pictures of individual pieces of jewellery, although I ...
Focus Distance1/25/2006
  Q: Greetings, I bundled a Kodak CX7300 with a computer I was buying online. Getting the camera was an ...
  A: Question is shown below Greetings, I bundled a Kodak CX7300 with a computer I was buying online. ...
Film to Digital1/16/2006
  Q: What would you say are the main differences between a film camera and a digital?
  A: Question is shown below What would you say are the main differences between a film camera and a ...
Hi Martin, I have a 35mm...12/24/2005
  Q: I have a 35mm camera and I was wondering if these have any remaining advantages over digital ...
  A: I have a 35mm camera and I was wondering if these have any Remaining advantages over digital ...
slide film11/1/2005
  Q: I need to take pictures of oil paintings using slide film. What slide film would you recommend?
  A: Ok If you are to do this out side in the sunlight then a slow day light film is ok. But if you are ...
Hight quality pictures10/23/2005
  Q: how are you? I am writing because I am an amateur photographer and I use a lot my SRL camera, but ...
  A: how are you? I am writing because I am an amateur photographer and I use a lot my SRL Camera, but ...
aperture function10/18/2005
  Q: I am looking for a diagram that explains how the aperture physically controls depth of field. I ...
  A: Question is shown below I am looking for a diagram that explains how the aperture physically ...
scanner10/10/2005
  Q: martin. i have been a photographer since 1965. i shoot 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 and 6.45. my professional ...
  A: Question is shown below Hello, martin. I have been a photographer since 1965. I shoot 2 1/4 by 2 1/4 ...
speedlight10/8/2005
  Q: I recently upgraded from the nikon n75 to the d70s. Can I use my sunpak 433af dedicted flash unit on ...
  A: I recently upgraded from the Nikon n75 to the d70s. Can I use my Sunpak? 433af dedicated flash unit ...
Warm and arty pictures1/20/2005
  Q: Seymour I am a metal sculptor with a very basic knowledge of photography. I am creating my own ...
  A: Seymour I am a metal sculptor with a very basic knowledge of photography. I am creating my own ...
Seeing Pink1/7/2005
  Q: Some of my photo prints from 10 years ago are turning pink. What might be causing this and how can I ...
  A: Question is shown below some of my photo prints from 10 years ago are turning pink. What might be ...
Photo retouching12/21/2004
  Q: Can you recommend a basic PC program I may use to retouch an old color photo. I sent it to a ...
  A: Hope you did not pay for the dissapointing work! Paint shop is the best but pricy photo shop is the ...
CAMERA12/16/2004
  Q: SIR: I HAVE A 4.0 DIGITAL CAMERA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO TAKE PICTURES OFF A T.V. SCREEN ...
  A: SIR: I HAVE A 4.0 DIGITAL CAMERA. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO TAKE PICTURES OFF A T.V. SCREEN WITH ...
Hi Martin, I have a large...12/4/2004
  Q: I have a large number of photos and the corresponding negatives. Is there a reasonably simple way ...
  A: Question is shown below Hi Martin, I have a large number of photos and the corresponding ...
Cannon PowerShot A75 digital11/20/2004
  Q: I recently bought this camera and took about 38 photos that was what fit in the memory card. I ...
  A: Subject: Cannon Powers hot A75 digital Question is shown below Hi. I recently bought this camera ...
Digital vs printed pictures11/19/2004
  Q: I have tons of developed pictures along with c.d.'s I had burned when the film was developed. I am ...
  A: Question is shown below I have tons of developed pictures along with c.d.'s I had burned when the ...
Canon/nero11/12/2004
  Q: I hope you can help me! My husband and I are seperating and (argh) he's keeping the computer. I ...
  A: Question is shown below I hope you can help me! My husband and I are separating and (argh) he's ...
hi rez to lo rez11/12/2004
  Q: I have a 4.0 megapixel camera. Pictures taken with high resolution tend to be very large (i.e around ...
  A: I have a 4.0 mega pixel camera. Pictures taken with high resolution tend to be very large (i.e. ...
Nikon F10011/3/2004
  Q: I was wondering if you knew whether a Nikon F100 can be converted or modified for use as a digital ...
  A: Question is shown below Hi, I was wondering if you knew whether a Nikon F100 could be converted or ...
digital or film?11/1/2004
  Q: Please can you write me pros and cons of both types of cameras? I am especially interested in ...
  A: Question is shown below DIGITAL V FILM Hello Please can you write me pros and cons of both types of ...
Converting Black & white negatives to jpeg files10/29/2004
  Q: Both of my parents have died, and each of the "kids" (4 of us) would like to be able to convert my ...
  A: Question is shown below Both of my parents have died, and each of the "kids" (4 of us) would like to ...
Pet Photography10/17/2004
  Q: I'm having difficulty taking digital photos and correcting the digital images of my pet dog. ...
  A: Further Explanation ------------------- I'm sorry. I should have explained with more detail. The ...
Pet Photography10/16/2004
  Q: I'm having difficulty taking digital photos and correcting the digital images of my pet dog. ...
  A: Question is shown below I'm having difficulty taking digital photos and correcting the digital ...
Medium Format v.s. Digital10/5/2004
  Q: David, My fiance and I were engaged to get married and looking for a wedding photography. We were ...
  A: David, My fiancé and I were engaged to get married and looking for a wedding photography. We were ...
The Camera9/30/2004
  Q: I would like to know what is the most important part of the camera. Thank you for your consideration ...
  A: Hi Interesting thought like the car take away one component and the rest are useless. But for me ...
Future for the Camera9/28/2004
  Q: I am doing a science research project on the future of the camera. I would like to know what you ...
  A: Now theres a thought a peek into the future , well I would say that film will probably die out in a ...
photography9/11/2004
  Q: I am currently taking a photography class. We currently have 5 35 mm cameras to for 165 students, so ...
  A: Am currently taking a photography class. We currently have 5 35 mm cameras to for 165 students, so ...
printing digital pictures7/27/2004
  Q: Martin hello, I need your help! I would like to know if there is a difference in quality when ...
  A: Question is shown below Martin hello, I need your help! I would like to know if there is a ...
Still photography for movies7/24/2004
  Q: I am a recent college graduate and am working on a career as a travel photographer but I love movies ...
  A: Question is shown below I am a recent college graduate and am working on a career as a travel ...
circ polarizer7/23/2004
  Q: How are you? I am thinking of buying a circular polarizer filter for my camera. I am an amateur ...
  A: Question is shown below Hi, How are you? I am thinking of buying a circular polarize filter for ...
digital photography6/27/2004
  Q: i am a novice at digital photography. i snapped some photos and would like to get them on my hard ...
  A: Question is shown below I am a novice at digital photography. I snapped some photos and would like ...
scanning6/19/2004
  Q: I am thinking to buy a film scanner, Ive looking on the net and I saw that the Nikon coolscan looks ...
  A: Question is shown below Dear Martin, I am thinking to buy a film scanner, Ive looking on the net and ...
shrinking JPEG's for email transport5/19/2004
  Q: I have some modeling shots that I need to send to agencies. My photographer gave them to me on a CD, ...
  A: I have some modelling shots that I need to send to agencies. My photographer gave them to me on a ...
Negative scan4/29/2004
  Q: The film strip adapter of my Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV uses six frames of flat film. My 35 mm ...
  A: The filmstrip adapter of my Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV uses six frames of flat film. My 35 mm films ...
Digital camera4/28/2004
  Q: I want to buy a digital camera for family use for about $500, but I'm a little confused between ...
  A: I want to buy a digital camera for family use for about $500, but I m a little confused between ...
Judging digital photography4/27/2004
  Q: I was wondering how we judge the standard of digital photography. cheers Jarrah
  A: Question is shown below Hi, I was wondering how we judge the standard of digital photography. ...
A digital camera qustion...4/25/2004
  Q: I am considering trading-in my Nikon F3 camera and many lenses and go 'all-digital'. I also have a ...
  A: I am considering trading-in my Nikon F3 camera and many lenses and go 'all-digital'. I also have a ...
Digital recommendations4/21/2004
  Q: If budget wasn't a concern, what digital camera/set up would you recommend for someone doing ...
  A: Well that's a good question how long is a peace of string. Can I assume that you are an accomplished ...
Dimage camera4/11/2004
  Q: I was lent a Dimage 7 hi 5.0 megapixels Minolta and, although I have the USB cable, I can't transfer ...
  A: Question is shown below I was lent a Dimage 7 hi 5.0 megapixels Minolta and, although I have the ...
combining images from 2 different photos4/7/2004
  Q: I hope to just get some quick answers. I have some flowers in one picture, that I want to put in a ...
  A: Question is shown below Hi. I hope to just get some quick answers. I have some flowers in one ...
damaged film3/22/2004
  Q: I recently took my predeveloped film to Walgreens to have them digitalize the pictures. I got my ...
  A: I recently took my predeveloped film to Walgreens to have them digitalize the pictures. I got my ...
B&W photography3/6/2004
  Q: Mr,Seymour,Sir,Thank-you for your time in this forum.I am 55 years old and have wanted to start this ...
  A: Mr,Seymour,Sir,Thank-you for your time in this forum.I am 55 years old and have wanted to start this ...
Lens Equivalencies2/8/2004
  Q: can you tell me the 35mm equivalence to: 80mm 6x6 60mm 6x4.5
  A: Good question, usually the standard lens of any camera is considered to be equal to the diagonal ...
metering1/22/2004
  Q: is center-weighted metering better to use when doing portraits than evaluative metering? thank ...
  A: Question is shown below hello I am an amateur photographer and have a question about metering. Is ...
Black and white snapshots1/6/2004
  Q: Is it possible to take a black and white photo with a digital camera? I use a Canon Power Shot A70. ...
  A: Is it possible to take a black and white photo with a digital camera? I use a Canon Power Shot ...
digital images12/27/2003
  Q: How can I compress my digital files, I want my high quality pictures to load onto web sites with ...
  A: Question is shown below How can I compress my digital files, I want my high quality pictures to ...

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