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<p>Hey Michael, Ok thanks. I went to the site and will order. Let me ask you this...do you spray this pec-12 on say a Pec lint free pad and wipe the neg's, prints etc. or what? How do you apply it?</p>

<p>Also, how and when do you use the brush?</p>

<p>I guess what I am saying is, can you give me a brief overview of your procedures?</p>

<p>I have just purchased an Epson Perfection V700 scanner and I have quite a few (about 50 or so) very old neg's from the 1950's. They have been stored in several houses over the years and have been handled by many. It seems to me that I read somewhere awhile ago that you should clean these neg's with a chemical or something to get them as clean as possible before you attempt to scan. Now maybe I misread this...I don't remember.<br>

My question is:<br>

What is the best way to clean these old neg's from finger prints, dust, etc. before I put them them in the holder to scan? Is there also any special gloves I should be wearing or any other gear needed. Any other tips welcome.<br>

I want to be sure to get this right because these are not replaceable nor are there any copies.<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>You know for a long time I asked these same questions. I mean, I'd go to Flickr and all kinds of sites and portfolios and I'd say the same thing you are, "How do they get their photos so darn sharp"?<br>

All the advice you've received about lighting, shutter speed is all good. But in order to get that incredible, unbelievably sharp look your looking for, you have to do it selectively do it in Post. PS does a "fair job" not even close to a 3rd party plugin that zer's in on a particular function. For example, look at Nik or OnOne software. I personally use Nik. I have their complete edition that allows me to selectively adjust anything and everything. Color, lighting, sharpening, contrast etc. etc. The key here is "Selectively". These tools plugin right into PS. The whole complete editions from either of these companies is going to run about $500 - $600. But you know what...your photos are going to get kicked up many notches.<br>

You've got a great camera, lens and know how, now just beef up a little with a few more tools in your post work and you'll get there.</p>

<p>On Flickr, I've read on several times the term "close focus ring".</p>

<p>A recent example was a real tight shot on a bee. Here's what they posted.<br>

Another close up.- TSE 90 + Close focus ring - full forward tilt</p>

<p>Never have seen the "close focus ring" phrase used before.<br>

What does that mean?</p>

<p>Rick,</p>

<p>I also have a very similar question on the B + W "extra Wide" 105mm CP on the Lee System. Yes B&H Photo list it but my question is:<br>

1) Will it fit in the Lee 105 adapter and work properly?<br>

I understand that the reg. 105 CP doesn't vignette at 20mm but I'm thinking down the road. What if I use a 15mm or a 10mm, 12mm or 14mm. My thinking is hey...get the wide now and I won't have a problem later. I mean this is practically a $400.00 filter.<br>

Anyone have thoughts about this?</p>

<p>Ok, yeah all the suggestions above Joseph I tried yesterday. But after these posts I tried again. Yep the 12mm is the only one that works and WOW I've got to get really close to the subject. I mean an 1" or 2".</p>

<p>I have an array of different lenses and I can't think of an situation that I would ever use this setup. If I need to get that close, I'll just use a macro lens.</p>

<p>Thanks guys.</p>

<p>I just love my Canon EF 16-35mm lens. I use it a lot. I was reading yesterday in the booklet that came with the lens (researching something else) that I can use Canon's EF 12 II or EF 25 Extension Tubes with it.</p>

<p>I thought wow, I didn't know that. So I thought, hey I have a whole set of Kenko Extension Tubes. 36mm, 20mm & 12mm.</p>

<p>So, I tries all three (separately) an none worked. I couldn't focus on anything (far or close).</p>

<p>Is there something special about the Canon 2 ET's or am I missing something here?</p>

<p>thx</p>

<p>Hey Guys. That's so weird. I saw the above post reply about the contact with the hot shoe. I knew I checked that but I tried it again by putting the PW back on the Mark II and tried with another lens; a 50mm. It worked fine. I put the original lens back on and it worked also.<br>

WOW! It appears that the PW transmitter wasn't making good contact. Even though I had tried that twice before apparently not good enough. Everything is fine now.<br>

Thanks again.<br>

I just love Photo.net.</p>

<p>I use my Canon 40D all the time with 3 Paul C. Buff White Lightening X800 lighting units and 4 Pocket Wizard Plus II units with no problems.<br>

I just bought a new 5d Mark II a few weeks ago and mounted one of the Pocket Wizards on the hot shoe just like I do with 40D. Nothing. I push the shutter button and no flash. It works fine when I push the test button on the PW transmitter but it won't work with the shutter button. I've combed all through the Canon Mark II owners manual to find an answer. I've made several menu adjustments to try to make it work. I put the PW back on the 40D and it trips the units just fine.<br>

So I know the x800 units work fine. The PW's work fine. But not on the MarkII.<br>

What am I missing?<br>

Help?</p>

<p>Well everyone, thank you much for the tips. I decided to go with a Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens since I couldn't pump up my 70-200 anymore. That was with my price range right now and achieved a happy medium.<br>

I've shot about 100 photos today with it and think it's going to be just fine. I just wish I had auto focus with the 2 x Extender<br>

I shot a red cardinal male this morning with this new lens. see attached photo.<br>

Shot with a Canon 40D, 11.0, 1/20, Exp. Comp +1-1/3, ISO 100, 750mm w/2 x Extender, manual focus, tripod.<br>

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<p>So many threads I've read but can't find this where I understand.<br>

Simple question:<br>

I have a 40D. No matter what lens I put on it, what is the math equation to figure out the focal length of a lens?<br>

In other words, if I put my 70-200 IS on my 40D and crank it out all the way...what is the real magnification I'm shooting at on the 40D?<br>

thx</p>

<p>Hey Joe,<br>

On your suggestion of going to 400mm with my teleconverter...Do I have to stick with the Canon family on that to use my extender? Probably so. </p>

<p>How about using my extender with a <a name="desc" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/162616-USA/Canon_2577A002AA_100_400mm_f_4_5_5_6L_IS_USM.html">Zoom Telephoto EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS (Image Stabilizer) USM Autofocus Lens</a></p>

<p>OR...are you suggesting using my extender with a fixed focal length non IS like a <a name="desc" href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12129-USA/Canon_2526A004_400mm_f_5_6L_USM_Autofocus.html">Telephoto EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Autofocus Lens</a></p>

<p>Hey John B.,<br>

You mentioned mirror lenses. Can you suggest a couple just for me to see what you're talking about there and learn more?</p>

<p>thx</p>

<p>I searched all over the lens forum and saw a lot of articles on this subject but non of them addressed what I needed. So if I'm being redundant please forgive me.<br>

I have a EF 70-200/2.8 L IS USM with a EF 2x II Extender, mounted on a 40D. With this set up I get 5.6 in the morning shooting beautiful Red Cardinals. I gain the extra lighting I need by using compensation and it works fine. BUT...I would like to have more reach. I'm shooting approx. 30' - 40' away. I would love to get a 500mm or a 600mm lens and use with the extender but don't have that extra cash.<br>

I've read a lot about different set ups, using tubes, diopters etc., and quite frankly I don't know enough to understand it all and connect the dots. And besides, a lot of that info. was concerning Macro shooting.<br>

So, with this camera set up of mine, what could I add (if anything) to this rig to increase my reach and get in closer?<br>

If you could please try to be specific so I can understand.<br>

Thank you so much in advance.</p>

I have a 40D w/several Canon lenses and I also shoot video which I have 3 Nikon primes which I use with an adapter for my Letus extreme on my

video camera. What I want to know is, can I use these 3 Nikon primes on my Canon 40D also? And if so, what adapter do I need?

The Nikon Primes I have are:

• Distagon T 2.8/25 ZF

• Planar T 1.4/50 ZF

• Planar T 1.4/85 ZF

Thanks in advance.

Ok...just so I fully understand, I will get AF with a 1.4x on a 40D, but can I still use

theExtender EF 2x II in manual focus or is the Extender EF 2x II just a dead issue w/the 40D?

I just read what Ross said and agree totally. Excellant choices and YES to a tripod. Now if

you're going to go hiking around BEWARE of the weight. You might want to opt for a carbon

tripod. About 3-5lbs vs 10-15 with an aluminum one.

Your first lens choice is excellant as long as it's the "L" series. I have the EF 16-35, 1:2.8 L

II USM & love it. Your question on the 5D...a 40D is a kick ass camera, has live view, does

frame burst, and with a battery pack under it, you can shoot all day. It has practically all

the features a 5D does. I have a 40D and love it. I have 3 "L" lenses, a 100mm Macro and a

50mm. I always shoot in RAW, convert to 16bit with Canons Digital Photo Professional

software (included w/camera) and I can print my images on my Canon iPF5100 into huge

prints. I mean 16" by 28" and are crisp as a bell.

The 40D is also about $2,000 cheaper than the 5D. So unless you absolutely need full

frame (which it doesn't sound like you do and most don't) you'll love the 40D and put the

extra 2K into glass, accessories, and a nice case to carry it all in. I've also read several

threads in the past that the 5D seems to have a constant problem with dust. But I have no

experience in that area.

The 40D camera is fun and pretty easy to learn. I'm 6' 3", pretty big hands and with this

lens and a battery pack under it I have a nice good chunk of camera in my hand but

nothing that will wear me out lugging it around all day.

Buy just the body and then go get your lenses.

Peace and have fun.

Oh..one more thing. Be sure to get a REAL GOOD Polarizer filter for that 16-35. You'll

need it where you're going.

I have a new 40D. I'm thinking of buying a EF 600mm f/4L IS USM. Canons website says, "Extender EF 2x II

can be attached to increase the focal length to 1200mm while retaining AF (at the center focusing point

with the EOS-1v and EOS-3)."

My 1st question is, Will that also apply attached to the 40D?

ALSO...after researching this lens (which is very good) I noticed that it was first released in 2000. Which

makes this lens nearly 8yrs. old. What is your opinion that a new/updated release of this lens is near?

thx in advance

I know there is a sea of companies out there that offer a ton of different papers.

Questions:

1) Is there a website (a company or distributor) that has a huge selection to choose from, explains the

application of that paper, the printers it work on, maybe supply samples etc.?

2) Whenever you buy a paper stock do you have to have a profile to load into your software (ie PS CS3)

to be able to print on it and get the quality that was intended?

3) If yes, are the papers that you buy, do the companies furnish that profile free when you buy the

paper?

4) Does any type of inkjet papers out there work on any inkjet printer (ie Canon imagePROGRAF ipf5100)

or do you have to careful on what papers will work on what printers?

Really need some help here.

Thank you in advance.

So, again please help me here. If I have an image that's 3892 x 2596 @ 300dpi what's the

largest I could print this out and still look killer on this printer?