| Subject | Date Asked |
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| going digital | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i have been taking pictures for about 4 years already with my good Nikon N80 but I think it is time ...
A: Vincio, Your lenses will work fine on all Nikon cameras from the D80 and up. They will not work ...
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| HELP | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I need some help im 15 and I'm doing an assignment at school about my dream job I know most things ...
A: Matt, There is no one answer to this question. It just doesn't work that way. Think about it for ...
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| Praktica | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I just found my Praktica B100 electronic camera which is 20 years old but works fine. I have not ...
A: Jennifer, The plus and minus numbers are for exposure compensation... in case you want to ...
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| Lighting purchace | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am about to buy my first professional light set and am in need of some advice. I was going to go ...
A: Mally, There is no easy answer here. Each type of lighting has its benefits. If stopping action ...
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| lighting | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I'm getting back into blk/wht photography. I wiil be shooting plux x 125 film. Now, what kind of ...
A: Joe, All of the things you ask are really a matter of style and a matter of opinion. And also a ...
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| Photographer business? | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I am a 19 year old Amateur photographer,just starting out on my own.I will be taking photography in ...
A: Prices... see what your competition is charging and go from there. Business cards are usually a ...
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| Quick Question | 7/17/2007 |
Q: In order for me to produce a sharp image when I hand hold a camera with 100 mm lens, what shutter ...
A: Skyler, The rule of thumb is that your shutter speed should be the reciprocal of your focal ...
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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: There are too many variables involved to really answer your question. Type of negative, type of ...
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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: If the pink card takes up a majority of the image, then an auto white balance would probably fail. ...
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| how to get started | 4/2/2007 |
Q: i was wondering how do i get started on photography because i am very interested in it and i wanna ...
A: Lydia, If there were a simple answer to your question it would be "start by taking pictures". ...
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| photography | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and I've been looking around at the different cameras. I'm stuck on ...
A: Kelsey, Well, you'll want some type of SLR. And it should probably be digital. A friend of mine ...
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| Commercial print pictures | 3/9/2007 |
Q: What is the difference in portraits and commercial print pictures? We were told that our daughter's ...
A: Audrey, "Commercial Print" usually describes a type of modeling or advertising. It's not "high ...
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| Cameras | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a digital camera that takes good quality photos when zoomed in and also as decently ...
A: Snjezana, I personally feel it is best to stick with manufacturers that have a long history of ...
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| mirror photos | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Im working with a Sony digital camera, nothing fancy. I dont have any additional equipment right ...
A: Audra, Well, this is the kind of job that could just give you fits. And you may want to consider ...
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| mirror photos | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I am prettey inexperienced in photography, but I am helping out my boss to begin selling products on ...
A: I've got some questions for you before I can answer your question. What kind of camera do you ...
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| starting in photography | 2/3/2007 |
Q: ive been interested in photography for a few years now but i would like to start, and maybe get a ...
A: Rob, Well, the kind of camera you end up with would depend on what type of work you want to do. ...
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| flash | 11/30/2006 |
Q: why is it when u take a pic of a deer in the back of the truck at night with only a porch light on ...
A: Joey, When you use the camera inside, there are walls and a ceiling for the light to bounce off ...
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| flash | 11/29/2006 |
Q: why is it when u take a pic of a deer in the back of the truck at night with only a porch light on ...
A: Joey, There are a lot of things that could cause it. But I don't have enough info to answer your ...
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| SORRY!! | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I didn't mean to send you a question about darkrooms..i missed that part. I apologize!
A: That's OK. I answered anyway. You might want to ask one of the other guys though. I just don't ...
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| How to get started | 11/17/2006 |
Q: my name is Kara and I'm 24 years old. I love photography, I take pictures of just about everything. ...
A: Kara, For a darkroom, first you need a room that you can make light-tight. You have to be able to ...
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| Camera information | 11/14/2006 |
Q: good evening, I have two general questions, with regard to 2 Cameras. Having retired early due to ...
A: Sorry, but you're not going to like my answers. The serial number is not a good indication of age. ...
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| pan film | 11/12/2006 |
Q: what exactly is pan film? I use a cannon ae1P and like to shoot outdoor color scenic type stuff. ...
A: If your talking about "tech pan" film, no you don't want to fool with it. Doubt you could even get ...
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| Starting a Traveling Photography Business | 11/11/2006 |
Q: She takes amazing photos and I have a lot of experience w/Photoshop. Our main focus would be ...
A: Jonelle, Each state has its own rules about business licenses. Go to your courthouse and ask ...
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| Photographing jewellery | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have a canon powershot S3 digital camera.(6.0 mega pixels). The questions I have are : 1) Can I ...
A: Mithun, 1. Generally speaking yes. It depends mostly on what your end use of the image is as to ...
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| how to get started | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how to actually start your own studio. I have already gotten my EIN #, but do not ...
A: Sonia, As to wether or not you need a licence, I can't help. Every place has different rules in ...
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| film vs. digital | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have been practicing photography for many years and im only 17! But in my opinion film photography ...
A: Jessica, No. And I'm sorry, but that is a very narrow minded and un-informed opinion. When ...
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| photography and starting out | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello, My name is Alice Shuford, i am very interested in getting in ...
A: Alice, Unfortunately there are no new dSLR cameras being sold new for less than $700 (with a ...
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| photography and starting out | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My name is Alice Shuford, i am very interested in getting in to photography. You see I love to take ...
A: Well it just happens that I am a Nikon user myself. I think a great balance between cost and ...
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| photography and starting out | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My name is Alice Shuford, i am very interested in getting in to photography. You see I love to take ...
A: Well, where do I start? First I'd need to know what type of camera you are interested in: Film or ...
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| old 35 mm slides | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I have a lot of 35 mm slides that are at least 45 years old. Most of them are great - clear, vivid ...
A: Well, yes and no. First of all, I wouldn't try to do it in Corel PhotoPaint. At the very least I'd ...
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| film | 5/17/2006 |
Q: which setting would i use to prevent "coffee jitters" from blurring my subject and also on a ...
A: The rule of thumb (if you like rules of thumb) is that your shutter-speed should be the reciprocal ...
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| Dust in zoom lens | 4/6/2006 |
Q: Do you happen to know how many models or brands my my Albinar 50mm ADG 80-200 Zoom lens is ...
A: Jeffery, There is no "standard" mount for cameras. Each maker has its own. Also, there aren't ...
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| Dust in zoom lens | 4/5/2006 |
Q: I see particles of dust inside my Albinar ADG Zoom lens. Is this a common problem? Can I take the ...
A: Jeffery, It is a common problem... though it's not much of a problem. It is not something you ...
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| Minolta shutter release | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I have a Minolta Dynax 505si/HTsi Plus and want to get a shutter release for it. The manual tells ...
A: Cheryl, I've never seen a "generic" release for a camera that uses an electronic release like your ...
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| photo ownership | 2/20/2006 |
Q: Suppose I run a photo competition over the internet with people posing in their halloween costumes, ...
A: I should like to preface this by saying that I am not a lawyer and that copyright issues are very ...
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| taking a 35mm photo of a paused scene of a dvd | 1/22/2006 |
Q: ..i am an artist and sometimes see a composition on a dvd i am watching...and pause it, take a 35 mm ...
A: The way to photograph a TV screen: The film speed doesn't matter much. Though you may need a ...
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| selling photos | 1/21/2006 |
Q: I went on a trip a couple years ago to New York and Canada. I got some good pictures of the Statue ...
A: You are not likely to sell your images by simply sending them to companies that make postcards. ...
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| Hi John & Chris,
I am... | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I am a novice amateur in photography. I have Canon Powershot S70 camera and I want to make the best ...
A: Rahul, About photographing in poor lighting conditions: I would suggest setting a higher ISO, ...
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| Camera purchase | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I'm in the market for my first 35 slr digital camera, and wonder if the camera stores online from ...
A: Kevin, If it looks to good to be true, it probably is. A $600 difference is a LOT and just can't ...
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| General Questions for photographers | 12/19/2005 |
Q: my name is Linda and I am a student at Northeast High School in Philadelphia, PA. I was wondering if ...
A: Questions 1. What is your knowledge in this area? I shoot mostly weddings, environmental portriats ...
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| colour temperature meters | 12/18/2005 |
Q: Sorry John, I wasnt that clear, I wondered what the best method for accurately setting white balance ...
A: Paul, Well, yes... a color meter would be the most accurate way. But it really seems ...
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| colour temperature meters | 12/17/2005 |
Q: Do you know anyone that uses colour temperature meters for putting in the white balance temperature ...
A: Paul, I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what your question actually is. You asked if I know anyone ...
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| Capital F4 CdS Exposure Meter | 12/16/2005 |
Q: , Just wondering if either of you has had any experience using the Capital F4 CdS exposure meter? ...
A: Joseph, I've seen them before, but have never used one. I think it's basically "on" all the time, ...
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| 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: Willie, Stepping up and stepping down refer to changing your aperture (f/stop) or shutter-speed. ...
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| How does a 35mm camera capture a image? | 12/12/2005 |
Q: my name is Craig Robins. I am in an 8th science fair, and I need primary research, which is to get ...
A: Craig, Because of how large the subjects of cameras and photography are, I do not do homework ...
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| photography | 11/6/2005 |
Q: What type of photography is most popular when selling your work?
A: Candace, are you doing a homework assignment or something? I've never had so many questions by one ...
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| bracketing | 11/6/2005 |
Q: how do you do bracketing, wwhat settings, what subjects are best Thank you Cindi
A: Bracketing is just making 3 or more photos at different exposures. Usually one under-exposed, one ...
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| photography | 11/5/2005 |
Q: How much experience do you need to be a successful photographer?
A: There really is no answer to this question as there are too many variables. I've known ...
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| photography | 11/5/2005 |
Q: Does being a photographer take up alot of your personal time?
A: Just like anything else in life it depends on the time you personally put in it. If you want to run ...
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| photgraphy | 11/5/2005 |
Q: About how many hours a day does a photographer work?
A: Once again, there is no one answer to this question. People starting a new business may put in very ...
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| flash | 12/1/2004 |
Q: I have some general questions regarding flashes: 1. I was looking for dedicated TTL flashes for my ...
A: Eric.... by the numbers: 1. yes 2. Depends on the flash. Most will then work in manual or "AUTO" ...
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| flash question | 12/1/2004 |
Q: How are you? I have a question regarding external flash. I would like to purchase a flash for my ...
A: Eric.... by the numbers again: Statements 1, 2 and 3. 1. The N55 does not have a TTL system. If ...
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| favorite camera apertures and lenses for wedding photos | 8/28/2004 |
Q: I'm a beginner. I'll by attending a 5pm wedding next week-end. It will be both outdoors and under ...
A: Jacqueline, I doubt you'll find much use for the 17mm lens. You may like the standard because it ...
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| circular polarizer | 8/26/2004 |
Q: How are you? I recently started experimenting with circular polarizer filters. I shot a few test ...
A: Eric, Hmmm.... Well, in 16 years of shooting, I've never experienced this problem. I think ...
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| 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: Eric, 1. Adapters are not expensive. $7 bucks.... tops. 2. There "ain't no such thing as a ...
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| lightning | 5/16/2004 |
Q: I would like to try to take a picture of lightning. I have heard to use a large f stop (f16+) and ...
A: Bill, There are a number of methods to do this. Your way should work, but it seems like a waste ...
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| selling pictures | 3/23/2004 |
Q: I am a quite serious amateur photographer. I think I have lots of technical and compositional ...
A: Sebastian, Well, there are many ways to approach this. It depends on the amount of time and money ...
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| Which manual SLR to buy today? or is Auto Focus really better?? | 2/4/2004 |
Q: I have a Pentax P3n camera and a Nikon N70 Automatic focus camera that I have used in the Programmed ...
A: Renee, Hello. Thanks for the question. Well, in all reality it really doesn't matter. Either ...
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