Does anyone know what camera Frank Lebon uses for most of his stuff? submitted by /u/Consistent-Editor-87

Soft-box setup keeps drooping down. Any help? I have a Neweer cb100c light thats attached to a 85cm soft-box. The setup always droops down even when I tighten the lock all the way. I have made some makeshift counterweight using a bag filled with water bottles but even then it droops down. Is there some kind of extension I can buy that could fix the problem? submitted by /u/richjunior…

Looking to buy my first camera! What do you recommend for home portraits and home movies? I am currently looking at A6000, but I heard that it does not have a built in mic. What do you guys suggest after it? Thank you! Or if you have a solution for the mic problem, I wouldn’t mind! submitted by /u/peachnair

Any suggestions to improve? submitted by /u/VIHAN07

How do you know if you’re an objectively good photographer? Hey, y’all, I’ve been having some imposter syndrome recently, and I keep coming back to this question. Obviously, there’s a lot of subjectivity in photography, but there’s also a decent amount of objectivity. What are some ways to know if you’re a good photographer? I rarely receive any sort of feedback, good or bad, even when I specifically as…

Anything worth keeping? I got all these today at a thrift store for 100$. Anything worth keeping? I have a Nikon D3300 and a Fujifilm xpro-2 (I realize I would need mounts). If yall need anymore pics let me know. submitted by /u/SavvyZ

Thoughts on the Panasonic Lumix cameras? Are any of the Panasonic Lumix point and shoots actually good? For example the tz90, tz100 ll, and tz200. l’ve seen lots of people that use them post really cool photos that they say they took with these cameras but then also some really low quality images. What is the overall consensus on these cameras? How do they compare to other cameras like…

What are the best camera accessories for a beginner using the Canon EOS R8? I’m looking for some advice pertaining to camera accessories. I’m picking up Photography as a hobby going into 2025. So far I have the Canon EOS R8 (body only), and that’s it. For now, my focus will be on photos and not necessarily videos. Starting off, I would like a lens (or two) that’s all-around purpose, and is good for portraits and archit…

How do people freeze subjects in basketball when using a shutter of 1/640. Whenever I shoot basketball I have to use a shutter of 1/1250 to freeze subjects? submitted by /u/oompaloompa_08

What’s a good desktop app for great artistic filters? Hi. I use DxO Photolab 7 and love trying out preset filters and a feature called “LUT grading”, which to me just seems like more filters (I don’t really know but I like them). My question is, what’s a good desktop app that has more filters like these? DxO has some vintage LUTs, great B&W, etc. Also I miss Photoshop filters that I used years ago …

What Zoom lens/Telephoto lens i can get for 600$? So i have a canon rebel t6 with just the 75-300MM Kit lens and a 18-55MM kit lens. My shots look okay but i would like to upgrade. At first i thought maybe i need a better camera but people keep saying its honestly the lens that makes the photos. I usually photograph basketball, football And even Nature and all that. Really enjoy close up shots!…

KEH Processing Payment? I just sold my R5 to KEH. I chose my payout through PayPal and it’s been “processing” for almost 6 hours. I’ve searched their FAQ’s and Google, but can’t find an answer. How long does the processing take? When should I expect the money in my PayPal account? submitted by /u/Sea_Plane_4931

what lens adapter do i get? i have a Canon T70 and i need the lenses for it to go on my Nikon D3200. what adapter do i get? i’ve looked for some and they don’t look like they would fit. (under $40) submitted by /u/Historical-Nose4159

How do you take a picture for tourists? Very often during my travels and at touristic sites there are tourists coming to me and asking me to take pictures for them/their families. What’s some common composition tips for these kind of photos? Is it better to do a full body shot or half? How do I balance correctly both the people and the monument or landscape behind? Sorry for maybe a v…

How to properly style cosmetic oils / liquids? Hi! Any suggestions on how I would achieve styling for cosmetics liquids? I find that it’s hard to maintain the shape without them forming together as 1 whole. & would like to retain a variety of shapes for 1 image. Thanks! submitted by /u/ATroubledDay

What is the best option I have for a start-up kit for street photography, nature, and pets with a $3000 budget? Hi all, I haven’t done photography in at least 10 years and I’m not well versed in the newest latest and greatest. I want to not only get back into it, but I’m going to school for film production next September (hopefully) and I want to do freelance photography and do it as a hobby on the side. I’m wondering what some of the best kits (I’m looki…

All Around Tripod Recommendations – Telephoto Capable but also Lightweight? I am currently looking for a new tripod, and there seems to be so, so many options out there. I’m hoping some people can pass off good recommendations! In general, I shoot landscape and wildlife. I am hoping to find something that is a middle ground for both with budget in mind (hoping no more than a few hundred if I can find it) I would ideally…

Looking for NISI S5 kit for Nikon 19mm PCE Tilt Shift Lens but can’t seem to find any available – where can I find one of these adapters/kits? Tried ordering from a retailer, but they canceled the cancelled the order after contacting NISI submitted by /u/cnettle41

At what point is an image over sharpened? I’ve seen people talk about over-sharpening images in critiques, and I’ve realized that is something I don’t have a grasp on. How can you tell if something is over sharpened? When do you decide to dial it back? submitted by /u/MexicanResistance

Why are lenses aspherical? I’ve been researching lenses and keep seeing the term “aspherical”. Why aren’t they spherical? submitted by /u/htii_