How am I supposed to choose between the RX 100VII and GR III/X? Hey there! I have spent the last couple of days exhaustively researching featured and specs, watching comparisons, etc. I don’t feel like I’m any closer to a decision. I’m just an amateur looking for a compact camera I can take on all my travels, one that will allow me to grow my skillset while taking amazing photos out of the box on Auto settin…

Why does this happen? And how to avoid it in the future. Canon R6. My sweater is 1 solid color. submitted by /u/mephoto

Any recommendations on a budget friendly camera ~$500? Looking to buy a camera to take some pictures at my family’s restaurant to help them advertise. Also will plan on using this camera in the future for pictures during family gatherings and trips. I figured something specialized for photo taking will be better than iPhones. However I do have a budget ~$500. Thanks!!! submitted by /u/kevin_…

Which photos out of these should I submit to a contest? submitted by /u/Available_Frosting25

how to do better shoots in dark areas? hello everyone! Im an urban explorer thats also into photography, i just got into photography, and i find it difficult to get good, focused photos in dark areas. even when the flashlights on. I can catch good photos in the dark sometimes but its rare, any help would be much appreciated! also looking for tips in general, so if anybody will want t…

For those of you who back up either some or all of your work on external drives, what file system are your HDD’s/SSD’s formatted to? I may have made an error that could potentially cost me a WHOLE bunch of “archived” files. So, I’m trying to work my way backward and determine how screwed I am. (I’m aware of 3-2-1 and that external drives are not archival storage, but honestly I don’t have the funds to just buy more drives. A good majority of the images are backed up on othe…

RF-S 10-18MM and RF-S 55-210MM to add to collection? Hi everyone – looking to build up the lens options I have for my new R50. Currently I have the Sigma 18-50MM which has been fantastic so far in lower light with that extra stop to f2.8. I would like some lenses for some landscape/higher light scenarios (understanding that these lenses are higher f stops and need to be used in decent light). Righ…

Beginner Photographer- Any Advice? Hi everyone! I recently got into photography (yesterday to be exact), and I’m definitely hooked. I’m using my mom’s old Nikon D3400, and I just wanted to ask if anybody with more experience could give some advice on the photos I’ve taken so far. I would like to eventually get into pet photography, but I need to improve first. Thank you! https:/…

Why does my Sigma 17-50mm lens get stuck when autofocusing and reaches 0.93/0.28? Hi, I recently purchased a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens for my Canon M50 Mark II. I was aware that its autofocus speed is considered slow by today’s standards, but I’ve noticed an issue: when its trying to focus and sometimes it reaches 0.93/0.28 the focus gets stuck. It makes a weird beeping noise, and I have to switch it to manual focus, move the …

Using both DisplayCAL and i1profiler with an i1display pro, my two identical model monitors look different. Visually the one on the left looks warmer than the one on the right (though oddly, in the picture I took, the one on the right looks warmer…) Any ideas as to why this is? Target is 6500k. photo of both monitors The monitors are both Samsung LU28R550UQNXZA monitors, both purchased at the same time. I am not utilizing HDR for either of them. In DisplayCAL I’m using High profile quality, Gamma 2.2, High calibration speed, and white level and black level drift compensation. I’ve tried numerous settings and they all come up the same. …

Is my new lens faulty? Hi everyone, I recently bought a new lens, the Lumix 35 1.8, from a reputable camera store. After doing some sharpness tests, I am a bit worried it isn’t fine, but perhaps I expected better results. I am still quite new to photography, especially checking new lenses, so I was hoping for some feedback from you! Below you can find some photos I to…

What prime lens should I buy? I just bought my Sony A7 III, with tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 I want to buy my first peime lens. I love to do landscape photography, I want to try astro photography. And also love to travel with my camera to take some good pictures. I am confused between: Sony 50mm f/1.8 Rokinon/Samyang: 45mm 1.8, 35mm f1.8, and 35mm f1 4 Can you please help me…

Nikon-heads – thoughts between two 24-120mm lenses, please? Hi all I’ve got a D610 and I’m looking for a superzoom to use as an everyday casual lens for just being out and about to have the flexibility that brings without needing other lenses. I’m trying to decide what path to take when it comes to choosing between two lenses, and wondered if anyone had used both and had thoughts; Lens 1: The old school …

Can anyone help with my Photography school project? I have a project on landscape photography for my HS photography class and I can get bonus marks by Explaining the political aspects of landscape photography, and how it connects to imperialism. I cant find anything that directly links it to imperialism, any help is greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/qwertyuijhbvgfrde45

What brightness level should I use when calibrating with Spyderx Pro? I am calibrating my monitor using a Spyder X Pro for photography editing/printing. When I start the calibration, it asks if I want to use its recommendation of 200cd/m^2 after taking a test of the room light. 200 cd/m^2 is recommended with my office light stand on. But 200cd/m^2 feels too bright for my screen, to the point where it hurts my eyes…

Shooting in bright daylight in A mode, why does my camera choose to shoot at ISO 200, f8 at 1/100ss instead of ISO 100, F2.8 with a faster ss? EDIT: sorry I meant Auto mode not Aperture priority! submitted by /u/Bla4s

How to avoid these strange stripes? What can I do to avoid these reflection-like stripes when taking photos? I used a TTArtisans 35 + R10. When I use RF 18-45 lens, there is no effect like this (I even take similar photo). submitted by /u/Not_banksyy

Cube lights effectiveness? I bought 2 of these…so far. Wanted to use them for macro photos and as emergency lights in my bag for small indoor rooms. What if the effectiveness of stacking them? What other uses do they have if any? submitted by /u/Fragrant-Mud-542

Can you help me find this book? Hey, guys! Recently I had a trip to Barcelona and I saw a photobook and took a photo of this page, but silly me didn’t took a photo of the cover. It was in FNAC Arenas in the Art section I think. Can you help me finding the name of the book? Thanks! https://preview.redd.it/4emq9bplms3e1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=070a92c438ce79080e61…

Adorama deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this 2024?? Hey y’all, last minute shopping in the middle of the night got me searching for deals on lenses, thinking of purchasing on Adorama, is it cheaper to buy in-store than online? Been eyeing for something under $500. Hope for leads, thanks! submitted by /u/Ok-Meringue9069