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 Projected imagination
I use my slide projector to add a touch of surrealism to my photos. The technique is quite simple. Here’s an example. To create Scoops of the Sun (right), I placed a row of spoons in a pan partially filled with water, then projected a slide of a sunset on a screen. I moved camera and screen position until I got the desired effect. (Nikon F100, 24–85mm f/2.8–4D AF Nikkor lens, 30 sec at f/13 on Fujifilm Sensia 100 slide film.)
Anupam Pal
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Put a sock on it
I use a $15 Nalgene (www.nalgene-outdoor.com) water bottle holder with an open top to hold my Nikon camera and 80–200mm f/2.8D Nikkor lens. I strap the water bottle holder on my belt, and slip the camera inside, with lens attached, face down.
When I’m not shooting, I put the lens (lens cap on) in a thick wool hiking sock and slip it into the water bottle holder. It fits snugly, and has protective padding.
Sam Lau
Vancouver, British Columbia
Self-sufficient
Getting a well-focused self-portrait with your SLR needn’t be a challenge. Here’s my foolproof system:
1) Set your camera to f/8 and meter the intended sitting area.
2) Set up a tripod and, seated from that area, focus on the tripod head. Make sure the focusing ring stays put. You can use masking tape to secure it.
3) Place the camera on the tripod head.
4) Take the photograph.
Francisco Solares-Larrave
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A fine mesh
Is your filter stuck on a lens? To unthread it, use a piece of nonskid mesh fabric, which is normally used to prevent items from sliding in RVs, boats, and such. I keep a small piece of it handy in my camera bag and find it has great gripping power.
Denny Wagg
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Don’t sneeze!
Here’s a pair of quick tips:
1) Disposable tissue over a flash makes a great diffuser in a pinch.
2) Colorful sunglass lenses placed over the camera lens can make for interesting “filter” effects.
Kristi Telge
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