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Photo Q&A
1: Painted Background for Studio HI!
I have a 12x17 room that I use for a studio in my home. I have used mostly a white, high-key background and a black one. I now painted the back wall of my room a mottled brown and want to use that with my wood floor. The problem is that I see shadows behind the people. Should I light that background like I do the white (although much less)? Or what can I do about that? I can't really turn down my main and fill too much or the subject will be underexposed. I didn't think about this and am not sure what to do about it. Thanks!! - Tara R. Swartzendruber
ANSWER 1: Hi Tara,
Two things will help: First, move the subject further from the background. Second, use larger light modifiers or use them closer to the subject. The larger your umbrella, soft box or light panel the less shadow you'll get. The bigger the light source the more points light the subject, and so the softer the shadows. You can light the background, but it will then photograph lighter, which might not be your intention. It rarely works to try and light a shadow away, unless you are making things white.
Thanks, - John H. Siskin
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2: Canon 300IS USM or 100-400IS USM After nearly a year, I'm prepared to purchase an "L" lens and must decide between the 2 for outdoor shooting. It's either the 300mm 4/0 w/1.4 ext or the 100-400 zoom for wildlife shots. Which would be best suited for my 40D??? - Leslie Steinkraus
ANSWER 1: Yhe 100-400 gives you more options. I own it, great lens!! - Bob Cournoyer
ANSWER 2: 2nd for the 100-400 - I have had mine for about 6 years and it is one of my sharpest. - Carlton Ward
ANSWER 3: They'd both work with your 40d, but you gain much greater flexibility with the 100-400. I also have that lens ... get it!! :-) - Ken Smith
ANSWER 4: Thank you, guys, I really do appreciate your input, I'll be looking forward to
getting that 100-400 asap. Keep up the great work! Sincerely, LLS - Leslie Steinkraus
ANSWER 5: Hi Leslie, Yes, the 100-400mm is extremely versatile, but in terms of image quality, I prefer the 300mm f/4 L IS USM ... with a Canon 1.4x teleconverter for use when a longer focal length is necessary. (The lens plus converter costs about the same as the 100-400mm zoom.) **It's not as versatile as the 100-400mm zoom ** ... but the 300mm f/4L IS USM is a really superb lens.
Peter www.peterkburian.com
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3: Battery Life Expectancy How long does a Nikon EN-EL3e Battery Pack typically last? What I mean is...how many re-charges can it handle before it completely dies?
I bought two at the same time around two years ago. One still works fine but the other one won't hold a charge.
I've already ordered a replacement but I was just wondering if this is the normal life span or if I had a defective one. - Bob Cammarata
ANSWER 1: I haven't found a consistent life span for camera batteries. I think temperature, fully draining, partial charging, and all the other variables make the life span too inconsistent. At some point, you notice they don't work as well. So you replace them. - Gregory La Grange
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