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| Lighting | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I am a student in multimedia design. I know a litte bit of the aperture and shutter speed to get ...
A: You're right in that you won't be able to directly trigger the flash(es) with your camera, since ...
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| How can I take great pictures without editing!!? | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I have been "seriously" into photography for a year I guess. I have a Kodak Z812 IS camera. When I ...
A: I'm so sorry for the delay in replying, I've been traveling extensively for the past couple of weeks ...
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| editing software | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Sir,I am an amateur digital photographer. I am thinking of marketing some of my work and am looking ...
A: I'm sorry for the late reply, I've been out of town for the past couple of days. I'm unsure of what ...
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| Quick Question | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'm so sorry to bug you but, I have another question. On my lenses, it's a "Canon" 28 to 135 mm ...
A: It's no bother at all, so don't worry about asking as many questions as you like. I do know what ...
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| Quick Question | 10/6/2008 |
Q: As you know I am a beginning Photographer, and I have a couple questions. I just purchased a "Canon ...
A: 1. Without getting overly technical (since that would involve a couple of pages on color theory and ...
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| lenses | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have two Minolta lenses, an AF28-80 and AF75-300 - can I use them on any other DSLR camera other ...
A: Unfortunately no, not really. Presumably you're talking about the Minolta A mount (AF mount) as ...
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| Quantaray lens | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have stumbled across a few lenses, but don't know which are compatible with what cameras. The ...
A: Sorry to be the bearer of not-so-good news, but Quantaray isn't exactly known for superior lens ...
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| I am planning on doing some senior photos for my friend, any advice?? | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am planning on doing some senior photos for my friend. If they don't turn out she is going to go ...
A: As long as you have a camera with manual modes, you should be able to do well. I saw your Flickr ...
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| Quick Question | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am getting my first Digital SLR, I would like to have the possibilty to sell a few photograghs if ...
A: Skyler. At the risk of sounding a little rude, your question is a little silly -a camera does not a ...
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| 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'll need to attach your camera to a telescope for objects that far away if you want fine details ...
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| Lighting Kit | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to buy a light kit for studio (indoors) for cars. I will be using continuous ...
A: Umbrellas would leave tell-tale reflections, especially on car windows, windshields etc. I can't ...
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| high resolution photo | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i am having advertising wrap installed on my vehicle and i want to send a photo that pertains to my ...
A: I'm afraid 'not high enough resolution' is quite ambiguous, so I really don't know what the company ...
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| Edited Photo? Or not? | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Okay, First we are dealing with a Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi 12.2 megapixel. I would like to know, ...
A: It's certainly possible to freeze motion without a flash. Sports photographers do this all the time. ...
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| Photographers' Rights | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old girl and I have a question about the rights of photographers. I'd like to start ...
A: First of all, if it was really dark and you didn't notice a flash firing during your sexual ...
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| hand coloring | 7/16/2008 |
Q: ive been trying to get back into hand coloring my b&w prints years ago i used light sensitive matte ...
A: What kind of paper have you been using? I've don't hand-colour too often, but I've never had the ...
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| Lenses | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am getting into high end nude photography and am buying a nikon d300 but am at loss for a general ...
A: That sounds like a good combination, the 50mm/1.8 or 1.4 will be qualitatively comparable to the ...
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| Lenses | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am getting into high end nude photography and am buying a nikon d300 but am at loss for a general ...
A: There are two Nikkors that are excellent all-purpose lenses. One is the 18-135mm/3.5-5.6, the other ...
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| Focusing techniques | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I own a Canon EOS 40D with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens and the Canon 580EXII Speedlite. My question ...
A: What you're looking to learn about is what's called depth of field. I've answered a similar question ...
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| WB set | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Akshay I have a Canon S5is and I like to know how set WB for shot jewlery. I use fluorescent light ...
A: I've never used an S5 IS and I rarely use point and shoots, so please check your camera manual for ...
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| photographing glass | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to photograph crystal clear stemware. I'm using 2 side lights with a black background ...
A: The black poster board should work well. Hope you've been experimenting with it. I use a couple of ...
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| photographing glass | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to photograph crystal clear stemware. I'm using 2 side lights with a black background ...
A: Sounds like you have a problem with light spilling onto your background. Black backgrounds can be a ...
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| slr | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner, i love photography but dont want to waste my money if it doesnt work out. Why is an ...
A: Let me start off by saying that when it comes to equipment, 'better' is always a subjective term. ...
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| thumbnail sharpness | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i have just started a website selling fashion wear but my problem is getting the thumbnails sharp on ...
A: Your images are definitely over-compressed. The mistake you're making is saving at quality 50. Save ...
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| lenses on DSLR camera | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am hoping to buy a DSLR camera soon and am reading all that I can about them. I have a Canon EOS ...
A: All Canon EOS camera lenses (lenses with what's called the EF mount) are interchangeable, whether on ...
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| lighting | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Im trying to be slack, and get professional looking photos, without doing a 3 year degree! (or get ...
A: I don't think one needs a 3 year degree to improve their photography skills, but if you're TRYING to ...
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| thumbnail sharpness | 5/3/2008 |
Q: i have just started a website selling fashion wear but my problem is getting the thumbnails sharp on ...
A: A link to your web gallery would have helped tremendously. I'm guessing you tried GIF and TIFF to ...
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| How to prevent artificating and noise/colour distortion | 3/1/2008 |
Q: My question is this: I have just purchased a Canon 400D digital camera and am having quite a few ...
A: A sample (link via say flickr or imageshack etc.) with the kind of artifact/noise problems you're ...
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| Forensic Cameras | 2/19/2008 |
Q: do you know what types of cameras are used in the forensic photography area? I am currently at ...
A: I'm afraid that I have no friends or colleagues that work in the forensic photography industry, nor ...
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| up-size digital photos | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Do you know the best way to enlarge a photo using photoshop cs3? Is it best to use the bicubic ...
A: You haven't said how large you want to enlarge your photograph to and what your print resolution ...
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| A bit of an odd question | 1/11/2008 |
Q: A group of friends of mine have ran into some videos that have us a bit perplexed. We know it is a ...
A: I'm sorry for the late reply, I thought I'd sent you a message a few days ago but it apparently ...
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| Buying my 1st set of professional lights- HELP! | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I am about to purchace my 1st set of professional lights for use in my new photography business. I ...
A: I checked out the link you provided. The advantages with such a kit are that it is relatively ...
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| Buying my 1st set of professional lights- HELP! | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I am about to purchace my 1st set of professional lights for use in my new photography business. I ...
A: The most important question that you need to consider is: what will you be shooting? There's a lot ...
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| Aperture Priority: | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I contend that in aperture priority (A) mode, the aperture is "fixed" (locked). I further contend ...
A: "Others contend that "fixing" (immobilizing the aperture in Av mode) does nothing and that Av mode ...
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| Product Recommendation | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am trying to select a lighting and tent system for product photography. My concern is regarding ...
A: I'm sorry it's taken me two days to reply, I've been inundated with work. I have a a light tent ...
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| Interchangeable lenses | 9/17/2007 |
Q: How can I use Wide angle lenses with my sony DSC-H5 Camera with "Not interchangeable lenses" ...
A: You'll require a wide angle adapter. Since the lens on your camera is fixed at a particular focal ...
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| Focusing | 8/1/2007 |
Q: When focusing on an object is there a predictable area outside-which things start to fall out of ...
A: There are ways to calculate depth of field for a particular lens set at a particular aperture for a ...
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| hi | 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: I'd love to give you facts and figures, but all your questions would have a "it depends..." answer. ...
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| photo | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a wedding picture that was taken in the Catholic Church after our ceremony which took place ...
A: I have a wedding picture that was taken in the Catholic Church after our ceremony which took place ...
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| photo | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a wedding picture that was taken in the Catholic Church after our ceremony which took place ...
A: Sounds like you have a heavily underexposed photograph. Without taking a look at the negative, know ...
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| Quick Question | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am a new student to photography and I was curious if, after you focus a zoom lens, can it remain ...
A: Re: "after you focus a zoom lens, can it remain in focus as you change the focal length?" Short and ...
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| Pictures too dark | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I am using a Canon PowerShot camera with a picture card. After taking a picture the lighting shows ...
A: Have you made any prints? Have you tried downloading your photos to another computer? As in, do ...
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| 2 questions | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I would greatly appreciate it if you could answer this question 1) I have a canon Rebel Ext digital ...
A: I'm sorry for the somewhat late reply. I'm not sure I completely understand your problem, however. ...
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| white balance | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I was thinking of buying the product below - what do you think of it: ...
A: First of all, I did something silly: I clicked on the previous question and answered the question ...
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| white balance | 4/28/2007 |
Q: Canon Rebel XT. My question regards white balance. I have a number of insect eggs and plan on ...
A: You have the right idea, but I wouldn't entrust the camera's auto white balance to get it right. AWB ...
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| Never touched a camera | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I've never taken any photgraphy classes, and I currently don't own any equipment. However, ...
A: I'm glad that you're actually realizing your interest in photography and I hope you come to enjoy it ...
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| New to Digital SLR | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I am finally making the move to SLR digital after many happy years of using my Nikon f80. My ...
A: Welcome to the digital world, hope you enjoy it as much as I have been! You haven't mentioned ...
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| studio lighting | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I would like to set up a studio for children portraiture in my home and have couple of questions: ...
A: :) Re: "Thank you very much for your long and informative answer it was very helpful and I will ...
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| studio lighting | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I would like to set up a studio for children portraiture in my home and have couple of questions: ...
A: If any of what I have written below seems confusing in the least, please feel free to ask another ...
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