Could there be a filter to increase dynamic range? Kinda like a
polarizer that blocks bright light while letting in dim shadow detail?
As I understand, whatever the camera is capable of capturing before the
highlights blow is squeezed into the same file format between black &

A photographer friend of mine processes everything in Photoshop in 16 bit
RAW.  When he wants to have a print made he changes the image to an 8 bit
tif.  He says that the reason for dropping to 8 bit is that most photo labs
have 8 bit printers.

I'm using Nikon Capture 4 with all the updates & it works fine except when I
try to convert NEF files into JPG using batch processing it crashes after
the first 2 files & creates an error log.
The problem is why does it crash & where do I find the error log.

I am a novice with a D70S and want to begin experimenting with RAW.
What are the practical applications of just shooting RAW versus RAW +
JPEG?
I also use PSE3 to organize and edit photos. I downloaded the latest

My new DSLR plan comes closer to reality. I am now taking a closer look
at the 5D. If acquired, I think I shall get together with the 24-105/4L
IS and the 430 flashgun to start my new DSLR system.
Just wish to seek assistance from you 5D guys on the following:-

Hi, I have placed a picture here:
http://photoviki.com/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=10196&pos=1
or if that doesn't work, here:
http://photoviki.com/displayimage.php?pid=17263&fullsize=1

I recently went to Rome to take some pictures at the Coliseum, The Vatican
and the Monument of Vittorio.
At each location I tried to use my tripod but officials told me to put it
away.

Two weeks ago I get my new CANAON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT 350D.
Accidentally a made a shot with the lens caps on.
The last picture should be black, but, to my surprise, there was a
group of dark red specks in the image.

I have a Nikon D70. What do I need to re-charge the Batteries in Italy?

   Okay, I have to multiply focal length by 1.5 when I put a lens for film
on my digital camera. Does this mean I have to do the same with F-numbers
like a teleconverter?
Thanks,

My thanks to all who responded to my post regarding RAW + Jpeg. I
downloaded the extractor and I am very pleased with the ability to
make adjustments using the PSE3 Plug-in. I have the zeal of the
convert and will now shoot only RAW with my beloved D70s.

Can anyone recommend a scanner that will get black and white negative images
onto a PC?
I'm not after anything fancy and will only need to use it to convert some
old negatives.

I've just posted a review of Realviz Stitcher, which plays quite nicely
with Photoshop:
<http://www.dimagemaker.com/article.php?articleID=443>
Also a reminder that there are two competitions currently going with

I have been trying to use my Vivitar 283 flash with a small, optical,
slave trigger to throw extra light onto the background sheet.
I have used this many times in the past with my film SLR and it used to
work great.

I've just bought a Pentax *ist DL with SMC 18mm-55mm lens. I'm very happy
with the camera and lens but I occasionally have to take photos of room
interiors and could do with a wider angle option. I don't do this often
enough to justify the expense of a high qulaity lens and the ...