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    Film Problem with dirty negatives/scans

    Actually, the OP has given too little info to accurate diagnose his problem. We need to know the following: Exactly what is he considering the "dirt" on the negs. The only noticeable flaw in the posted images is the brownish "stain" on the left and right edges and a similar thin stain about 1/4...
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    Film 70x45mm

    Probably 127 film, which was commonly exposed either as 12 4.5cmx4.5cm images or 8 4.5cmx7cm images. There was never a Kodak standard for shooting 16 exp / roll, as there was for the larger 620 and 120 sizes, but there were a very few cameras that did (e.g. Foth Derby). The negs could be 620 or...
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    Please point me to the software I need . . .

    It needs to be understood that digital image files don't actually posses "inches" and therefore can't actually posses "PPI" (BTW, it is PPI for Pixels Per Inch and not DPI meaning Dots Per Inch even though some major software continues to use the wrong term). The files posses only pixels. The...
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    Sony Prints Sizing and IQ

    The print will likely seem a bit softer, though a lot depends on the software used to make the print and the print media used. A key factor to consider is the final viewing distance relative to the final print size, as bartjeej correctly mentioned. I print for a photographer's gallery and print...
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    Film Can anyone recommend a scanner?

    It's not always sad thing... ... I've encountered a number old (ancient?) negatives that were very grainy that produced interference artifacts (similar to Moire patterns) when scanned at moderate resolutions. Altering the scanning resolution up or down can resolve the issue. Sometimes only a...
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    Film Pentax zoom 70-X and a Canon AT-1

    The door problem is a chronic issue with the Canon AE-1, AT-1, A-1 and similar. It is annoying but doesn't affect the camera's functionality. You're missing something. The Canon lenses, like many lenses, default to the open/viewing mode (iris stays open regardless of the f/stop ring position)...
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    Film Nishika N8000

    WARNING - The stuff can be addictive ! Now that you're hooked and have a decent tool to create stereo images you should check out Berezin Stereo Photo Products. Berezin can supply your "habit" with stereo card viewers and anaglyph glasses. Both type of stereo image can be produced with this...
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    Film Can anyone recommend a scanner?

    What resolution you need depends on the format of the film scanned and the size of the final print or screen display. If the scanner's optics are good enough, a scanning resolution of between 4800-9600ppi will challenge the limits of film's ability to hold detail. With color film it is...
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    Film Scanning negatives and slides

    Typical mid range dedicated film scanners create files in the 12-20mp range. The big issue with using a conventional digital camera in a "slide copier" configuration to scan film is not the sensor's resolution, but instead its tonal range and the image quality of the lens in use. With most new...
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    Film Nikon FE - is this a problem ?

    The external "tab" that follows the f/stop ring's mating tab is part of the AI (Automatic Indexing) meter coupling. Its position signals the meter the lens' currently set f/stop relative to the lens' maximum f/stop. Since the meter is "looking" though the lens at its maximum it needs to know the...
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    Which aspect ratio you shoot and why ?

    I use a G-1 currently and leave it set at 4:3. For me, any other setting is a poor idea. I'm a very experienced photographer (over 50 years of using serious cameras, several more if you count snapshot box cameras). My shooting falls into two categories, my personal serious art photography and...
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    Panasonic Panasonic G2 review up at dpreview

    Not only would you not be missing out on image quality, at least with RAW, with a G1 body you might be getting slightly better images with a "bargin" G1 kit compated to a G2 kit. The review indicates that the new kit lens, the 14-42, does not deliver quite the image quality of the earlier 14-45...
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    Getting things started...What defines a serious compact?

    In general, I agree with Amin's definition for "compact". I do consider the small APS-c DSLRs distinct outliers; perhaps not true members of the clan but definitely worthy of discussion here. I would definitely add one requirement. The camera must include the classic M, A, S, & P metering...
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