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Dec 24, 2014 06:07:08 #

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Photo Storage

JimH123 wrote:

Be aware that SSDs use Flash memory and this memor... (show quote)

That is good to know. I never considered keeping anything on a hard drive for 10 years but still good to know. Thanks.

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Dec 23, 2014 08:55:26 #

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flash exposure problem

Gene51 wrote:

How about the correct camera histogram?

The OP would be best advised to post a sample image, unprocessed raw - converted straight to jpg - to save a lot of second (and probably incorrect) guessing.

For sure a sample or two would be a big help in trying to help.

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Dec 23, 2014 08:19:29 #

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Canon EOS 70D- Just One Lens @1st. Which One?

ArtzDarkroom wrote:

I will be purchasing a 70D body, in a few weeks. Do you have any suggestions for my first, primary lens?

Canon 18-200

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Dec 23, 2014 08:16:51 #

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flash exposure problem

Capture48 wrote:

I'm a little confused, first you said you were getting a good Histogram in camera, but the next sentence you say the LR histogram is overexposed. What are you calling good in camera? Even distribution, pushed to the right etc. A picture is worth a thousand words here.

BTW - TTL and the metering mode combination are probably going to be an issue. What metering mode are you using.

I agree, it sounds like a metering mode issue in the camera settings and maybe the wide angle panel on the light is needed.

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Dec 23, 2014 08:01:16 #

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Photo Storage

Klsing wrote:

Hello everyone. I was wondering what everyone uses for photo storage that you are comfortable with?

Always concerned with losing files on a computer.

Thanks.

Just to ditto some other posts, I use a solid state hard drive back-up, the best stuff also goes on DVD and can be stored off-site at my office, some stuff can go on the cloud for off-site backup. If you have film, consider getting it digitized and store either the film or the digital copies off-site.

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Dec 23, 2014 07:42:12 #

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Thanks and a Manual Focus ?

Peterff wrote:

Yes. A lot.

Cool! I'll check it out. :)

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Dec 23, 2014 05:36:44 #

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Books/Manuals/Tutorials for Corel Paintshop Pro X7 Ultimate?

Brian45 wrote:

I have both the Diane Koers and the Ken McMahon books but prefer Ken's (X6) and use it with Paintshop X7.
http://www.amazon.com/PaintShop-Pro-Photographers-Ken-McMahon/dp/041574525X

Cool! I'll check it out. I jumped from x3 to x7 so I'm not sure what all was covered incrementally in between. It is good to know that x6 is still helpful with x7.

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Dec 22, 2014 23:44:06 #

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Thanks and a Manual Focus ?

Cdouthitt wrote:

This is where a camera with focus peaking comes in handy. I thought canon had a firmware hack to replicate this feature (magic lantern?).

EDIT:
Yep it does. It might be a little advanced, but none the less, here is the link

http://www.magiclantern.fm

I thought Magic Lantern was just to give video to 50D. Is there more to it?

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Dec 22, 2014 07:36:30 #

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Books/Manuals/Tutorials for Corel Paintshop Pro X7 Ultimate?

houdel wrote:

Can anyone direct me to good guide for Corel Paint... (show quote)

I pre-ordered this on Amazon. It hasn't shipped yet so I don't know if it is any good or not.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1305506065/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

in case the link doesn't work the book name is:
Picture Yourself Learning Corel PaintShop Pro X7

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Dec 22, 2014 07:29:16 #

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is anyone familar with this tripod...

Tom DePuy wrote:

I'm looking for a tripod to use with macro photography...price seems to be right for my budget...under $200.....but don't know if this is what I would need for macro....I'm open to suggestions...
Thanks Tom
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843714-REG/Vanguard_ABEO_323AB_Abeo_283AB_Tripod_With.html

Looks like a nice rig for the money. For macro work on a budget the Dolica line might be good; they have a reversible center column as well as legs that go nearly flat. The Vanguard may have the reversible center column as well but I didn't see it in the write up.

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Dec 21, 2014 09:19:49 #

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Remote Flash question

I sometimes get in a situation where I am sitting about halfway back in an auditorium and my Canon 430ex II is a little weak. If I use wireless triggers and put the flash on a stand near the stage and use manual settings on the camera what is the rule of thumb for aperture settings. The flash's guide number is 141. I tried using the guide number formula from flash to stage but it was too bright and I tried it from camera to stage and it was too dark. I experimented and found the right settings somewhere in between that worked well. I was just wondering if there is a general rule for this to narrow down the experiments the next time.

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Dec 21, 2014 05:56:05 #

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stupid question

GoofyNewfie wrote:

I miss some of the equipment from the old days!
The feel, the sound....how deliberate and thoughtful you had to be using them.
I catch myself getting lazy sometimes with a seemingly limitless image capacity.
Can't justify or afford a digital medium format camera.:cry:

I miss it too. I have three enlargers that I hold on to telling myself someday I have a place to set them up again. ;)

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Dec 21, 2014 05:52:02 #

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stupid question

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Yep- the 80mm on the Rollei, Yashica and Mamiya twin lens medium format cameras (6x6 cm), was about equal to using a 35mm lens on the 7D. It really depends on the look you're after.
I miss my Mamiya C-330. For portraits with that camera I usually had a 135 or 180 on it. The 180mm on the Mamiya would be about the equivalent of a 105 on a full-frame camera.

Yup you're right about the 80mm on 6x6. I totally spaced that out; it has been a long time since I played with them. I still have one Yashica but I lost my 635 but I still have the 35mm kit for it somewhere. My bother had a Mamiya C330. That was a nice camera.

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Dec 20, 2014 19:03:25 #

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stupid question

jgreco wrote:

I see that fixed lenses are different on a crop sensor camera. I was looking for a portrait lens and see that 85mm is it. My question is: would a 50mm on a crop sensor be about 65mm and an 85 be a 100mm. Or a better question is: what is a good lens for portrait on a 50D Canon crop sensor camera? I'm confused?

The 50D and 7D are 1.6 crop sensors. The 50mm will give you 80mm equivalent on either camera. 1.6X50=80, 1.6X85=136 etc. Years ago some of the most coveted portrait cameras were Rollei and Yashica TLR with fixed 80mm lens. A good 50mm f 1.4 on a 50D or 7D should work fine for portraits.

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Dec 18, 2014 06:36:01 #

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Manfrotto 055XPROB reviews?

Gene51 wrote:

One of my students has one - its not particularly ... (show quote)

Thanks Gene, this is some of the kind of info I was looking for. I fully understand the the difference between weight capacity and stability.

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