What was your first camera? Did you like it? submitted by /u/Low_Village_5432

get 12mm vs 23mm (on apsc) for city trip to Lisbon? Hi! I’m going on a city trip with my SO to Lisbon in februari and I can’t decide on what lenses to bring. For context: I have a sony a6600 and already own a sigma 18-50 2.8 that I plan on bringing. My SO has a 35mm 1.8 lens. Question: I want to bring a prime lens myself for portraits and low light in addition to the 18-50 I already own. Which of…

Where do you post you images to online? Hello all, I am getting into photography again for the first time in near 20 years as have a but more time on my hands and back then most people used flickr. Have posted to my Instagram but am wondering where are the good places to post you images with nice communities and groups maybe and such is it still Flickr or i seen someone mention both A…

What can i improve from this picture? Captured on iPhone 16 Pro Max New to photography, actually no experience and knowledge. Any advice i will accept! submitted by /u/NamaeSuzume

Buying my first camera, which one is the most preferable out of these? I’m buying my first camera for automotive photography (maybe some cinematography) but can’t decide which one to go for… Old cameras for 2025 but my budget isn’t very high; • Nikon D3100 • Nikon D3200 • Nikon D5100 • Nikon D5200 • Canon 600D • Canon 1200D • Canon 1300D submitted by /u/Butta_Dawg

Suggestions for budget camera & lense(s) for wildlife & night photography? Hi all, please bear with me here with my post.. I’ve just finished writing it and realised how long it is and I’m terribly sorry. I know it’s probably way more information than really necessary but unfortunately I am one of those people who is absolutely riddled with ADHD and to make matters worse photography is something that really excites me …

Why is my film blurry? Canon A-1? I’m pretty new at this so I have no idea why my film turned out this way. I definitely had the frame focused when I shot it. I’m not sure if this is a scanning issue or a camera issue. Any advice would help. Thanks guys! submitted by /u/Lookas_Pookas

How can I efficiently learn how to use aperture and shutter speed adjustments on this camera? Hi everyone! I inherited this from my grandmother who loved photography, and I want to be able to master it. I first thought about taking my digital camera as a guide to set shutter speed and aperture, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to learn using this camera and the best is just go with trial and error. The films are expensive and I j…

Is This Lens Fungus, a Dealbreaker? Just got a coveted Sigma 20mm f1.4 DG HSM for $375, but now that it’s arrived I believe it has fungus inside the front element. It almost looks like frost. How bad of an idea is it to keep this lens? I do have a return window, but there aren’t anymore at this price right now. I fear most its spreading to the center of the lens, or to my other t…

Does photography get any easier? I’m really new to photography and absolutely love taking nature and landscape photos. I wasn’t prepared for how much knowledge there is to acquire! Everything from composition, color theory, post editing, camera settings etc etc. The more I practice the more I am doubting myself. I don’t have a natural “photographer’s eye” but I’m learning. Are …

In nature, do photographers stay on the trails? Do wildlife photographers actually stay on the trails when hiking, in a forest, per say? Obviously when it’s not prohibited by the trail owners / maintainers. Whenever I see wildlife photographers on my feed, they’re always in a random part of a forest, and there doesn’t appear to be a trail that they’re on? submitted by /u/Inspec_tions …

What’s the best *FREE* service to use for sending pictures to people? I used to use wetransfer before the new year started,I don’t even use Google drive anymore since the files kept getting corrupted, any free suggestions out there? submitted by /u/RubyGTR

Lighting set ? Hello! I’m wondering how to set up a similar lighting set up to the top six images. I’m assuming that I need to set up a continuous light for the background which is fine bc I have a rgb amaron light for that. Let me know any suggestions!! submitted by /u/mitch_whinn

Why don’t these pictures quite work and look like they’re lacking something? I was looking through these pictures, something didn’t quite to it for me and something was missing in all of them. I’m having a really hard time articulating what exactly it is. They just don’t have the polished professional look that I can’t put a finger on. Any suggestions and advice on how they could be improved? https://www.instagram.com/p/…

*HOME PRINTING* Best/Favorite printers for a home printing setup…would you buy used?? Looking to purchase a printer for my house. Trying to find a balance of affordability and performance…looking for recommendations. Also is it wise to buy a used printer? What should I be looking for in a used printer? Thank you! submitted by /u/Zealousideal_Chard36

Advice on new digital camera? I have a Nikon D3200 that I haven’t picked up in years because I feel like I’ve outgrown it, and want something more compact and convenient. I’m in search of something for more everyday, travel, street photography, food, etc. Like a catch all camera that isn’t my iPhone. I’d like to be able to play with the functions and adjust as I shoot and le…

What first lens do I buy? I’m getting into photography and I just bought my first camera, a used Sony a7 I. I bought ut with three vintage film lenses, but I want something with autofocus. I can’t break the bank. What are your recommendations? I was looking at the nifty-fifty Sony Fe and a samyang 35mm lens. Please help. submitted by /u/Ok_Influence2058 …

upgrading questions? I am a fairly new photographer but am picking it up quite fast and want to upgrade my camera body. I am using my mom’s old rebel t6i and mainly use a sigma 50mm and the kit lenses that came with the camera and I am also picking up a sigma 70-210. I know that upgrading lenses is the way to go rather than camera body but I am starting to realize t…

What is in my lens? What is it? How much do you think it will affect my images? How hard is it to disassemble and clean a lens? I’m getting an old K1000 up and running again and everything seems to be ok but the spots in the lens concern me. Thanks for any help. submitted by /u/Specialist-Yak-2315

Looking for resources to learn/relearn photography? TLDR: I would love some resource recommendations (preferably books) for learning/relearning general photography skills and terms. I’m at a very weird point with photography. About a decade ago when I was in undergrad, I took a photography class. I was a film major (lol), but wanted to get into photography. I ended up purchasing a budget Canon 70…