#Ask Photography

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

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Help choosing a trigger for Godox MF12-K2 with Nikon 3100?

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Help choosing a trigger for Godox MF12-K2 with Nikon 3100? I recently got the Godox MF12-K2 macro flash kit, and I want to use it with my Nikon D3100. I understand that the D3100 is a pretty basic camera and doesn’t support TTL or HSS, so I plan to use the flashes in manual mode. The problem is, I’m not sure which Godox trigger would work best with this setup. I’ve looked into options like the Godox X1T…

Ask Photography 763 2024-12-17

How do you take good looking photos with old, cheap digital cameras?

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How do you take good looking photos with old, cheap digital cameras? I have my fair share of cheap digital cameras ranging from 5mp to 12mp and none of which are professional. All have digital zoom. I see other photographers use similar cameras and create great stylized photos that lean into the poor camera quality. I feel like it’s a lack of control over the camera. I shoot manual about 98% of the time and these…

Ask Photography 664 2024-12-17

Any alternative Options for PeakDesign Shell?

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Any alternative Options for PeakDesign Shell? Hello everyone, I’m fairly new to photography and doing it as a hobby and a form of stress relief. I’m really interested in Street photography & landscape. I also like taking photos during the rain and was wondering if you could provide me any recommendations as an alternative to Peak Design Shell? Thank you in advance. Edit: I have Sony A7cii, …

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Cheapest way to get any RF or Z-mount lens?

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Cheapest way to get any RF or Z-mount lens? Super weird question, I know. But I’m designing a product for camera lenses, specifically around the mount portion. I am a Sony shooter myself, and have already made this product for E-mount, but I want to serve the larger photography community. So I’m looking for the cheapest way to get ahold of LITERALLY any Canon RF or Nikon Z-mount lens. Sug…

Ask Photography 646 2024-12-17

what are these marks inside my lens?

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what are these marks inside my lens? hi everyone, this is a lens i got second hand. I’ve never used it, was planning to sell it locally for cheap but when taking it out of the case to photograph for fb marketplace ive noticed some stuff inside, and im not experienced enough to be 100% sure if it’s just dust or fungus/etching. i’ve taken these pics in direct midday sun so its as ob…

Ask Photography 678 2024-12-17

Tips on shoot fruits in water?

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Tips on shoot fruits in water? I have been experimenting with fruit dropping/splashing into water. When I drop the fruits in, the fruits tend to murky up the water. Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent the fruits from withering away? Should I be coating them with anything? I’m filming slow motion, high res video. submitted by /u/akaoumi

Ask Photography 751 2024-12-17

Planning on getting a Fuji after my Canon died. Any budget recommendations?

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Planning on getting a Fuji after my Canon died. Any budget recommendations? So my very old 1200D finally kicked the bucket (SD card and battery connection issues) and I want to replace it with a fuji. Since I’m leaning more on street photography and more artsy/stylized shots I’m thinking of getting manual lenses from 7artisans and TTartisan. Is getting a 2nd hand XT2/XT3 or just get other cheaper bodies like XT20/30 or …

Ask Photography 436 2024-12-17

Help with editing photos with iPhone?

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Help with editing photos with iPhone? Hi all, Looking for some basic help with editing photos on an iPhone for social media. Basic instructions like “exposure +15” etc please. I want to photos to look similar to this one – kind of soft but clear. Ive had a play around quite a few times but I can’t nail the right look. Thankyou so much! x https://preview.redd.it/i1zkv5i2cb7e1.jpg?wid…

Ask Photography 864 2024-12-17

Am I not as good as I thought or is it the lens/camera?

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Am I not as good as I thought or is it the lens/camera? some context I’m an animal-based photographer; I avoid people at all costs It is not my thing. I feel understimulated when it comes to that, so hence animals. I got my first proper camera from FB marketplace for $150. I don’t know much about the names of things, but I think it’s called a Canon EOS 600D..? Anyway, it’s from February 2011, so it’s…

Ask Photography 593 2024-12-17

How to denoise without losing quality?

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How to denoise without losing quality? How do you denoise a photo without losing its details and reducing its quality? I had an indoor photoshoot last Saturday, and my ISO was strictly set to 1600. The photos turned out very grainy due to the lighting of the place. I’ve been having trouble removing noise from the photos without unintentionally destroying the quality of the picture. …

Ask Photography 892 2024-12-17

Anyone using the Sony Alpha 6400 with the SEL 200-600G?

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Anyone using the Sony Alpha 6400 with the SEL 200-600G? Hello, is anyone using the mentioned set up? If so, what‘s your experience with it? Thinking of buying it for wildlife photography, i‘m currently using the Sony 70-350mm Thanks, i appreciate it submitted by /u/Hopeful-Chipmunk-473

Ask Photography 632 2024-12-17

Which adapter?

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Which adapter? I have an A6000 and want to use both ef lenses and efs lenses, do I need an EF -> E or EFS -> E? also will i have slower af or no IS even with an expensive adapter submitted by /u/JJSnipezz1

Ask Photography 877 2024-12-17

Motorized slider with hardwired remote for trigger-based timelapses?

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Motorized slider with hardwired remote for trigger-based timelapses? I do 3D-printing timelapses and to get the shot I need a “trigger based” system of some sort as the point I need to snap the photo is when the printer head goes to a certain point. Right now I have a hardwired remote hooked up to my DSLR that works great. Now looking in to setting up a motorized slider to add some movement, but I essentially nee…

Ask Photography 878 2024-12-17

Advice for lens ?

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Advice for lens ? Looking for advice regarding what lens to buy. Using canon 90d, currently have 50mm, 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses. I’m wanting something to photograph new baby arriving soon. I find the 50mm is to zoomed in. I have read the 35mm is a good option but wondering if it will work with the aps c 90 d? Still new to photography/cameras, any advice is muc…

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Anybody ever heard of AD photo video?

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Anybody ever heard of AD photo video? Office is in Steinbach Manitoba Canada. I just paid for an OM1 Mkii and they never responded. No phone number and no response to emails. No shipping notification. I can’t find any info about the company or how to contact them. I know this was a huge fuck up on my part for just going with the best deal I could find and not thinking twice. I’ve …

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