Is a Nikon D3400 a good first camera? My parents told me they’re getting me a D3400 since I wanted a camera for so long, is it a good first DSLR? submitted by /u/Nugget-Chan

A camera for a new dad recommendation please? I am someone who was never a great photographer. I always favoured auto focus film cameras, usually whatever was dirt cheap and easy to get ahold of. Eventually I found a Yashica T4 which I have now, and I like it, but I don’t reach for it often because processing film is expensive for me to do regularly. However I am a new dad, and I want to ge…

How do you take motion blur trail effect like this? Does this require you to swing the camera while taking the shot? I’ve heard that panning can help achieve this effect, but I’m unsure how to do this with the subject standing still submitted by /u/bebekbekflip

Photo printer question? I need recommendations for a photo printer. Needs to be colour. It’s just for daughter to use and family amateur not professional. Open to portable ones if anyone thinks they are any good (might be seperate purchase) submitted by /u/Hot-Conference5852

Anyone know why this happens? Hey folks. Recently purchashed a sony a7rv and im getting a few raw images that are partially covered in a single color. Like you might see a bit of the picture and then the rest is in a solid red, yellow, green blue, sometimes multiple colors. It isnt a lot of my photos but ahain, only happens to my raw photos. This is when i am looking at them…

Any Tips or Tricks for Handheld Low-Light Photography of Moving Trucks with Flashing Lights? (Work/Charity related) I’m looking for tips on handheld low-light photography of moving subjects with bright flashing lights. (I’m not sure what settings I should be considering) Gear: Sony A6400 Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Scenario: Shooting from the pavement around 6 pm (dark) as HGV trucks from my workplace pass by on the road. Any advice on settings or techniques for …

Shooting in a Bar / Open Mic? Hi, looking for advice in shooting photos in a dimly lit bar. It’s an open mic type of situation, so there will be stage lights, but nothing very high tech or very bright. I need to get the person on stage, but more importantly I need to get the crowd, and medium-closeups of the audience and their smiles and reactions, them clapping, them standi…

Help me move the needle? I’ve narrowed it down to the A6400, X-T30, and OM-D E-M10 IV Hi all, I’m a novice photographer in the market for a digital camera under $1000 to take travel and family photos and other casual shooting. I’ve previously shot a little bit of film and while I greatly preferred the results compared to my phone, it was too fiddly to travel with again. I’d like a camera that’s compact, point-and-shoot when I nee…

Hi guys – this is the work of Vanessa Heins. A photographer who’s work I absolutely adore. Id love to know what focal lengths she works with in photographs like this, I don’t suppose you could help me out at all? submitted by /u/m4xxt

Help: Ergonomic backpack for Japan trip with camera gear and daily essentials? Hey everyone, I’m preparing for a 3-week trip to Japan and need a backpack that’s comfortable for a lot of walking each day. My main concern is back support, as I’ll be carrying camera gear (Canon R5 + RF70-200, and probably an RF 24-70) and daily essentials (clothes for one day, chargers, headphones, etc.). What I’m aiming for: * Ergonomic desi…

can somone explain to me why this happens? whenever i take pictures of something with the sun directly behind it ill always get a few of these super distorted photos, almost like they’re burnt. this is the most extreme example, i was wondering what the science was behind it? i use digital btw submitted by /u/32levels66

Upgrade sony a6600? What would be a good upgrade from a sony a6600 for a hybrid shooter, leaning more towards video Sony a7iii vs sony fx30 vs sony a7iv? submitted by /u/ks_visualz

Hey fellow Obstacle Race photographers, can you help me what lenses should I buy for good shots? So, I applied to be a volunteer photographer for a Spartan Race, but I’m not sure what kind of lenses would be needed for this event. Here’s the gear I currently have: • Camera: Canon R6 Mark II • Lens 1: 24-105mm f4 • Lens 2: 50mm f1.8 • Flash: Godox V1 PRO-C • I also use a Spider Holster belt. Could you give me some advice on what to pay atte…

Compact camera recommendations? Hello! I am considering getting a low budget compact camera for casual use. Primarily I’d use it for portraits, some action and landscape photography. I used to do DSLR photography around 3-4 years ago and have stopped since but I’m a little tired of taking pictures on my phone. I have an iPhone 12 but will be upgrading to an iPhone 16 pro in a …

Lightroom Alternatives? I have been searching for Lightroom alternatives in MacOS as Lightroom is very expensive for me. Is RAW Therapie a decent option as a Lightroom alternative? For example, The Vinci Resolve is industry level video editing platform for free. submitted by /u/the_halcyoon

Are these image resolutions sufficient for canvas print? Hi all, I have no experience printing to canvas and am hoping someone else more experienced might be able to help guess if these images will turn out well printed to canvas in the given sizes. This link has the images as well as the resolutions and intended print size: https://imgur.com/a/HKWW8jm I’ve also included the resolution/size details he…

Telephoto lens suggestions? I’m looking to buy a telephoto lens for my 7D Mark II. My current options are: Tamron 70-300 Di VC USD Tamron 18-270 Piezo Drive Canon 70-300 IS USM Sigma 120-400 OS HSM I’ll shoot photos of birds, planes, etc. I want sharpness and good AF. Also, to any avgeek photographers out there, do you think 400mm is enough for contrail spotting? With my C…

What should I charge for my hobby photography skills? I help out a local charity in the Midwest. Recently they’ve asked me to do some photography for them. Not sure what to charge them. It’s just a side hobby I dabble in. I’m not anywhere near great. But been giving them many hours. What do you think is a fair rate for a hobby photographer? TIA! submitted by /u/Aliiza

When are you using HDR mode on your camera? Hi all, I am learning photography and I would like to know when and are you using the HDR mode from your camera? For example I own a Canon R50 and I did a first travel with it and just used Aperture or Shutter Speed priority while never enabling or disabling anything else like HDR. So I would to know, are you using it at all and if so, when do …

Lens Rental Credit Card protection? Hey everyone. I’m planning to rent a lens soon, probably from lensrentals, and ofc I want insurance coverage for a $2000+ lens, and I’m wondering if there are any credit cards that actually cover protection? Insurance from the rental company is like $50. It’s not atrocious, it’s just that I’ve recently learned I’ve been stupidly paying for extra…