#Ask Photography

Offers a space to ask all sorts of questions about photography, from business to composition.

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Pictures coming out washed and contrasty?

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Pictures coming out washed and contrasty? Hi! I’ve had an issue lately when shooting with the camera anywhere out in the sun, and I’m not sure how exactly to explain it but the photos come out super contrasty and washed. I’ve been trying to figure out why for a while and I’m just not sure. Any ideas why/how to fix it? I noticed that when I use a lens hood it helps a bit. For anyone aski…

Ask Photography 972 2024-12-24

beginner: sony or canon?

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beginner: sony or canon? hi all, i’ve been researching for my first ever camera and i’ve narrowed down my choices to either the sony alpha 6400 or the canon eos r10. i’ve heard that sony’s colours are weaker in comparison to canon’s, is that true? to how much of an extent? also, which would give a more “photographic” or “filmic” look? i considered fujifilm but it’s real…

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Best settings for Night sky?

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Best settings for Night sky? Full disclosure I am using my Cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra) and I’m wanting to capture some beautiful night sky shots but they never seem to come out right. Hoping to get some tips on proper ISO … aperture… Shutter speed…etc… Any extra equipment to bring with me to perhaps accentuate lighting or block some if needed submitt…

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Can you help me with camera and lens?

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Can you help me with camera and lens? I wanna start doing street/car photography. I consider using my future setup to make some photos during trips and hikes, but this is not thing I wanna focus on. Right now I’m wondering about specific camera model. I wanna chose between Olympus m-10 mark IV and Sony A6400. I consider buying used camera. I’m more concerned about lens choice. Marke…

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Best Canon mirrorless body for portraits?

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Best Canon mirrorless body for portraits? I have always loved taking photos, but didn’t buy my first Canon camera until about a year ago. My dad is a professional photographer with his own successful business, so I’ve had the opportunity to learn from him pretty much my whole life, whether it was about photo composition, settings, iphone pictures, editting, etc. I have been lucky enough…

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“Should I upgrade my Nikon D3100 with better glass or switch to a mirrorless system?

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“Should I upgrade my Nikon D3100 with better glass or switch to a mirrorless system? So I am looking to get back into the hobby a bit. I take photos of my family and would like to take my camera on some hikes to get me motivated to get out of the house more. I currently have a Nikon D3100 which I bought when it first came out. I have the kit lens and the 35mm Nikkor prime lens and the cheapest flash. I have never totally like …

Ask Photography 460 2024-12-24

(K&F Concept) Nano-X Series ND2-ND400 vs Nano-X Series ND3-ND1000. which one should I pick if I have to shoot in conditions like Dubai?

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(K&F Concept) Nano-X Series ND2-ND400 vs Nano-X Series ND3-ND1000. which one should I pick if I have to shoot in conditions like Dubai? please someone help me out, I am pretty noob when it comes to the variable ND Filter. Also, I asked similar question from AI can someone tell me how accurate is this. ND2-ND400: Suitable for very bright conditions with high light reduction needs. ND3-ND1000: Ideal for extremely bright conditions with maximum light control. ND8-ND128: Best for mo…

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How can I get my camera to focus without fixing on a target?

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How can I get my camera to focus without fixing on a target? I’ve have a Nikon 6006 film camera. I’m no camera expert and usually put it on the automatic settings and click and shoot. However, I find that I need to focus on a ‘target’ to get the camera to take a picture. This means if I want to take a picture of anything far off or in the sky (birds/planes) it makes this mechanical noise of trying to ad…

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Is that normal ? Weird artifacts

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Is that normal ? Weird artifacts I have Sony A7 IV with 24-70 G2 and last time when I was shooting photos I saw strange artifacts in shades and darkness on photos. Im not professional, just hobbyist. I mean this blue and red dots. That was on 10000 iso (yeah, I know) but the same effect is in 5000 iso I’ll appreciate for any help or tips. submitted by /u/Infamous-Net-21…

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Why when interval shooting does one photo look dark and the other light?

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Why when interval shooting does one photo look dark and the other light? I am doing some Astro photo Timelapse’s how come one photo when using an interval does one photo come out whiter than the others. The lighting in the photo isn’t changing there is a constant light in the distance that is always there I am using an eos r6 with a f2.8 iso 6400 and shutter of about 10 seconds with an interval of 8 submitted by …

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Import help?

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Import help? Everything I try to upload/import into Lightroom I get this message. I’m on windows 11 and I’m completely computer illiterate so could someone explain to me what this means and steps into fixing it? submitted by /u/Longslong_Judy

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How can I make my cake photography even more captivating?

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How can I make my cake photography even more captivating? Hey everyone! 👋 I recently took this photo of a chocolate cake adorned with edible rose decorations, and I’d love to know, what makes a cake photo truly mouthwatering and captivating? 🎂✨ I aimed to highlight the intricate rose details and the rich texture of the chocolate shavings while keeping a soft, inviting backdrop. Do you think this setup …

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Is there a camera great for stills that is well complimented by an external recorder for video?

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Is there a camera great for stills that is well complimented by an external recorder for video? I had been predominately recording video of drums in a studio. I have a GH5 and a Ninja V. I’ve really enjoyed using this combo. Lately I started doing some photography, mostly modeling. I wondered: Is there is a great full frame stills camera that perhaps lacks some of the nicer video capabilities and is somewhat cheaper due to this trade off a…

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What are these stripes in the background?

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What are these stripes in the background? Posted on instagram by photographer Norman Jean Roy. Cover for Vanity fair. To me it looks similar to some noise reduction or compression artifact, but according to what I’ve seen, compression usually doesn’t form straight stripes like these. Thoughts? 😋 submitted by /u/LinusGreen

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doesnt read old memory stick?

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doesnt read old memory stick? Hey! I got my dad’s old camera sony DSC-P100, and it has 8mb memory stick, i read some posts and for reading everyone suggests any type of cardreaders that support MS, i got TRUST nanga and my memory stick fits perfectly in it, but my pc doesnt see it, it shows 2 new disks when i plug it in, but cant see anything from MS i inserted in it, i wish…

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How to Take Professional Product Photos for E-Commerce?

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How to Take Professional Product Photos for E-Commerce? Hello everyone, I’m currently taking product photos myself using an iPhone 16 Pro and a light box, as shown in the 5th picture. The photos I’ve attached are unprocessed and don’t look sleek or professional. The 4th screenshot shows my camera settings. I’ve noticed that the photos tend to have a warmer tone when I use the macro mode (refer to pic…

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Rokinon, a good lens brand?

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Rokinon, a good lens brand? I’m looking into upgrading a lens and have been looking at a 35mm (I have a Nikon D3500) in hopes of achieving closer to a 50mm look. I have been looking at Nikon lens but I saw Rokinon 35mm f1.4 for a pretty good price. I have never heard of this brand, is it a reputable brand? Also if there are any suggestions, I would gladly take them! Thank…

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