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Various Lenses Page

skypilotnos...@writeme.com (skypilotnospam) — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 21:03:49 UT

A while ago I stumbled onto a great web site that listed a ton of different
SLR lenses in its data base along with example pictures taken with that
lens.
I have lost the URL for this web site. Anyone have this site?
Tks
Brian
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Cleaning fungus from 35mm slides

""vze22nn...@verizon.net@verizon.net (Clicker) — Fri, 06 Feb 2004 19:30:43 UT

Has anyone else seen a fungus on their slides?
I have 6-7 rolls of slide film (Kodak, Kodachrome 64) that I shot back
in 1984. They slides were stored in the carousel's I use with the
projector. (My bad.) Recently I dug up the slides and decided to scan
them into my computer for archive and enhancement. Much to my surprise,

Right-Angle Adapter

rebe...@starthinker.com (Rebecca) — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:09:51 UT

Does anyone know where I can get a 52mm right-angle adapter? The type that
looks like a lense but will allow you to shoot a picture in one direction
while it looks like you are pointing your lense in another. I've been
watching eBay and searching the web but no luck. Is there another name for
it?

Canon 1D Discontinued?

judiwai...@msn.com (Don) — Sun, 25 Jan 2004 22:58:03 UT

I had a camera retailer tell me that the Canon EOS 1D is going to be
discontinued, Canon to make announcement in three weeks. Anyone else hear
this?

Gym help

starthin...@starthinker.com (Mark Best) — Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:21:17 UT

Can anyone give me advice on taking photographs in a gym without them coming
out orange? I have a Canon AE-1 Program and I'd like to use an 80-200 zoom.
I've tried using 400 or 800 in program mode but the camera chooses
super-slow shutter speeds which causes the action to be all blurry. Trying
to set shutter speed myself results in orange-tinted pictures. I haven't

WHY?!? Why am i thinking i need an SLR, and thinking of going 35mm?

real_dokterst...@hotmail.com (Steven C $Doktersteve$) — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:24:08 UT

OK. This might sound stupid.
I have a sony dsc F717, and I use it quite a bit. I like the camera. I have
owned it since last April, and so I am going on a year with it.
When I bought it, I thought "good, now I wont have to buy anything else for
some time", but now I am starting to feel as though it is really not doing

Sony's DSC-F828 Cyber-shot Camera 8 megapixels for $999

sasqua...@thewoods.com (sasquatch) — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:13:26 UT

I was thinking of purchasing the Sony DSC-F717 for $699.00, but I came
across this preorder special for the DSC-F828 at Get a LifeStyle, preorder
price is $999.00:
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The DSC-F717 is a great camera, but from what I read about the DSC-F828,

Internet Printing

n...@nul.nul (Den Murray) — Mon, 05 Jan 2004 20:50:31 UT

Hi
Happy New Year
I've just moved to the US (CA) from Europe, and so don't have as much local
knowledge as I'd like. Can you folks help me? I'm looking for a reliable,
quality, low-cost Internet based digital picture printing service, for low
volumes of small 6"x4"pictures (typically 10-30 at a time). I hope asking

Digital Camera Purchase Need Help

tristan...@hotmail.com (anon) — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:59:08 UT

Budget = 800 bucks +- 100
looking for a 3 to 6 megapixel digital camera.... and I want a good zoom
also
an HP photo smart printer 249.99
so far ive narrowed it down to the following,
Fuji S5000 - 399.99 3.1 Megapixel 10x optical
S3000 - 299.99 3.2 MP 6x optical
Sony PSC V1 599.99 5.0 MP 4x Optical

Detail with coolpix 5700

some...@microsoft.com (Vindrew) — Mon, 29 Dec 2003 00:43:14 UT

I can't believe the detail I am discovering with my new camera!
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This is a shot of my Dog's nose.
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Date stamping on prints of digital photos

tdo...@twcny.rr.com (Tim) — Sat, 27 Dec 2003 15:11:59 UT

When we used a film camera, the resulting prints had the dates on which we
took the photos stamped in one of the lower corners. We (my wife and I)
really liked this feature because it made arranging photos chronologically
in photo albums very easy. I bought her a digital camera for her birthday
last spring and we enjoy it all other respects, but we have yet to find a

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I need to find a place to purchase the drive belts for this movie projector.
A search on goggle tuned up nothing.
Any help would be appreciated.

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1917 Kodak No. 2 Folding Cartridge Premo Aperture Question

gr...@fullfx.com (Grant) — Wed, 16 Jul 2003 07:31:33 UT

I have recently come across a Kodak No 2 Folding Cartridge Premo camera
from 1917. It takes 120 film and shoots a 6x9 cm negative. It has
shutter speeds of 1/25, 1/50, B and T. The aperture settings are 1, 2, 3
and 4 with 1 being the largest opening. I am hoping that there is
someone out there who knows the relative aperture of this camera. I

Ottawa Canada, NYIP Students?

rav...@sympatico.spamlessca (ravens) — Wed, 16 Jul 2003 05:36:24 UT

Yup - I'm one. Taking the Canadian version, just finished Unit 3.
ravens

Sunpak 622 aux.GN

l...@clsystems.com (Lew) — Wed, 18 Jun 2003 15:30:04 UT

I just picked up a used Sunpak 622 with zoom and bare bulb heads. When I
use the bb head the "aux.GN" light on the back of the unit goes on. I assume
that this means "auxiliary guide number," but I don't understand what, if
anything I'm supposed to do about it.
Can anyone explain?
-Lew

Help - digital photo damage

bashbynos...@wolfgrafx.com (Bob Ashby) — Fri, 30 May 2003 21:17:01 UT

There are a number of technical omissions that need to be asked.
Do you know who the manufacturer is for the storage device
are you using compatible formats
has the storage device ever worked correctly for you
if so what has changed
what format was the pictures saved in i.e.. tiff, jpeg, etc......
have you ever tried to examine the hard drive with a utility like Norton

Filters

nikon4mespamkil...@comcast.net (Joe Friday) — Wed, 23 Apr 2003 02:12:29 UT

Am going on vacation to Hawaii this summer, and am taking all my photo gear.
I am looking for 2 or 3 good filters to take along. Interests are sun
scenes, macro florals, waterfalls, and most all other nature stuff. I have
UV and circ. polarizer already, but want suggestions on warming, color
enhancing, split color, or some other special effect filters.

Portra Negative Film

ptb00...@mail.wvnet.edu (T.L. Pope-Green) — Thu, 20 Feb 2003 01:22:10 UT

Can this film be used in a regular 35 mm camera and can it be developed at
any photo lab. It is the professional version.
Thanks

Photo Stock

i...@prolineweb.net (Prolineweb.net) — Wed, 11 Dec 2002 16:08:34 UT

Hey there ppl, i´m looking for some good Online Photo Stock Image Websites,
i love photography and photoshop, so i use alot of pictures to blend them
and make some cool wallpapers.

I have some questions...

ptb00...@mail.wvnet.edu (Tina L. Green) — Fri, 06 Dec 2002 00:53:42 UT

1. Are wide angle lens great for head and shoulders portrait shots?
2. A 300mm telephoto lens brings the object ______
times closer.
3. If your camera meter says that the correct exposure is 1/60 sec @ f16,
what would the effect on exposure be if you shot the picture at 1/125 @ f11?
4. All pics on a roll of film were overexposed. If the negatives were

Canon Speedlite 220EX Flash Unit Canon Speedlite 220EX Flash

ptb00...@mail.wvnet.edu (T.L. Green) — Sun, 24 Nov 2002 23:16:09 UT

Does anyone have the Canon Speedlite 220EX Flash? If so, could you please
email me or snail mail me the instructions that came with it.
Thanks,
Tina

Illuminating Objects

anan...@optonline.net (Anand Kandasamy) — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 15:47:18 UT

How does one illuminate an object with red/blue colors
for macro photography ? Do they sell color filters that
go on lamps ? If so what are they called ?
Thanks
Anand

High Speed Infrared film?

ptk...@cogeco.ca (Peter Tkacz) — Sat, 27 Jul 2002 00:14:45 UT

I was wondering if any one could give me some direction when shooting with
infrared film. I have shot black and white, as well as color neg and
positive film, but never infrared before. The film isn't cheap, and I would
hate to waste it. I did today purchase two rolls of film and a Iford SFX
Cokin "P" filter. If I can get some answers, I hope to maybe get some

WTD: Nikon Kodak Digital camera DCS1 / DCS100

fishe...@fullofnews.ca (Fishelmo) — Sat, 08 Jun 2002 20:48:16 UT

Wanted Nikon Kodak DCS100 /DCS1 digital camera.
This camera includes a DSU (Digital storage unit), a Nikon F3 film
camera and its digital back, and others.
If you have one that you want to sell, please email me your offer, its
condition and. if available, some of its pictures.
My email is fishelmoXX...@fullofnews.com

Email List for Photography Buffs

jrede...@zionsbest.com (John W. Redelfs) — Wed, 08 May 2002 22:27:28 UT

I love email discussion lists. What is the best list for
photographers? I'm looking for one that has plenty of members and
daily traffic.
Any suggestions?
Trying to improve my photographs,
John W. Redelfs

Event Photography Advice Sought, Please Reply !!

fotofile2...@yahoo.com (FotoFile2002) — Mon, 06 May 2002 03:14:06 UT

I have been asked to be the main event photographer for an alumni reunion
this Saturday night. The pictures will mainly be of people posing with
their old homerooms. I need advice on how to keep track of what group is
what and who is in each group. For example, I will take pictures of
Homeroom 408 from the class of 1992. I don't want to get those photos mixed

Best book to learn to use Photoshop 6????

fatmanseannos...@attbi.com (Sean Allocca) — Mon, 06 May 2002 00:48:10 UT

I would like some recommendations for a book to teach me Photoshop 6. I
understand the basics of digital manipulation but would like to learn how to
really get the most use out of it.
Thanks,
Sean

Strobasol VSX-8000

chris_c_b...@shaw.ca (C2B) — Sat, 04 May 2002 17:10:58 UT

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Convert JPG to GIF

hin...@hotmail.com (Hing On) — Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:18:02 UT

I would like to convert the JPG format file to GIF format, and need to
compress the JPG to a small size GIF format. What software I need? Thanks.

FotoFanatic - Discuss, Post Photos and Enter Photo Contests with Cash Prizes

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Nikon F3 Light Meter Malfunction

top...@io.com (Stupid Gringo) — Tue, 19 Mar 2002 02:43:39 UT

My Nikon F3 light meter has just begun to malfunction. The display only
reads -' 8- if on auto. On manual, it will display shutter speed, and fire
at the proper speed, but not give +/- info.
My battery is good. Has my meter just died, or is there some cleaning or
maintenance that I can do to revive it?

Hurry up, gentlemen!!!

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I need advice on a Photography School

fatmanseannos...@attbi.com (Sean Allocca) — Mon, 11 Mar 2002 00:29:11 UT

I am looking to get a degree in photography and would like to get some input
from anyone who has attended a good school. I am looking for a 2 year
degree, I would like to avoid having to take general classes in math,
English, etc.
Thanks, Sean

Accessories for Vivitar V4000s

paul-tibbe...@attbi.com (Paul Tibbetts) — Sun, 10 Mar 2002 02:17:15 UT

I recently got a Vivitar V4000s to mess around with. I figured manual focus
would be the way to go, so I'd learn how all the stuff works. I was
wondering if anyone could give me some advice/tips on purchasing:
1. Tripod. I hear folks talk a lot about Bogen.
2. 2x Teleconverter. (Pentax K mount to this camera)

Internet Photo Contest

m...@fotosurf.nl (Mark Moed, Focus) — Sat, 02 Mar 2002 19:15:10 UT

Hi, we have a new photo contest on [link]
The theme is free, next month we have Portrait as theme,
send your best shots to photocont...@fotosurf.nl
thanks,

SEI service?

photo...@att.com (photo122) — Mon, 25 Feb 2002 05:10:24 UT

Does anyone know where I can get a SEI meter serviced?

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Breaking into the Biz

fotofile2...@yahoo.com (FotoFile2002) — Thu, 10 Jan 2002 21:18:42 UT

Hi !
I was wondering if anyone had any advice to break into the photography
business. I am a serious amateur who is looking to start a professional
career. I did not go to photo school.
Any sussgestions ?

Opinions Wanted: Nikon 885 vs. Sony DSC-S75

nos...@nowhere.com (Ober Amergow) — Tue, 27 Nov 2001 05:51:58 UT

Hello all...
I'm looking into buying a digital camera. Of the ones I've looked at, the
Nikon Coolpix 885 and Sony DSC-S75 seem to fit my price/feature requirements
well. I'm curious to hear opinions from anyone who's actually owned/used
one of these cameras... kudos, gripes, whatever. There doesn't seem to be a

Canon EOS 1000 Instruction Manual

mic...@bigpond.net.au (Michael) — Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:16:55 UT

Canon EOS 1000 Instruction Manual
Hi
I am looking for a Canon EOS 1000 Instruction Manual or a site I can
download it from
Michael

Sony DSC-P1

n...@gsmguru.com (XP-Nick) — Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:44:08 UT

Hi, i have a new digital photocamera. sony DSC-P1 nice camera but, the
inside pictures are so dark.. i can't make good photo's with him inside or
under dark sircamstances!!
please help!
nick

pentax point/shoot iqzoom IR remote controls?

nospam_...@stg.com (Ken R. Dye) — Wed, 29 Aug 2001 06:41:35 UT

Just picked up a 115G, (can't find this one on the pentax site for some
reason)
and it looks like you can do quite a bit of cool stuff with the
"optional wireless
remote control"... but where can I get it?
Their website has two partnumbers, 37366/37367, where can I get them
for less than the $36 price? I'd think $5 would be waaay profitable for

need help with lenses...

umbrella-corporat...@home.com (Umbrella Corporation) — Thu, 23 Aug 2001 07:45:41 UT

can someone please give me a full-proof method to making lenses crystal
clear again? it seems i am only making the smudges worse. any insight would
be most appreciated.
-mac