#Ask Photography

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

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How to go to settings with D-Lite4?

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How to go to settings with D-Lite4? Hi everyone, I just got an used Elinchrom D-Lite 4 and everything seems to be fine with the buttons and lamps but I can’t for the life of me go to any settings. As said, all buttons work but when I try to press up and down buttons to go to settings, all it does is sometimes goes up the number (to for example 6) or go down but never to settings. …

Ask Photography 744 2024-11-27

trying to troubleshoot Nikon D90 battery/power issue. battery or camera body?

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trying to troubleshoot Nikon D90 battery/power issue. battery or camera body? I have an old D90 i havn’t touched for probably 8 years. its been in an old camera bag. thankfully i stored it with the battery SEPERATE in another pocket. Battery is OEM original and charges normally in the OEM charger (red light blinks while charging, eventually goes solid red light to show its done charging) but the battery does not power the…

Ask Photography 945 2024-11-26

Point and Shoot for travel and day to day use?

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Point and Shoot for travel and day to day use? Hi all! My fiance and I are looking for a high quality, easy to use camera to invest in so we can both capture memories more readily and with a beautiful product. I have a canon 60d with a great prime 50mm lens that has been my go to for family events, etc. for 6-8 years now, but when we travel with it we just don’t use it enough to make luggin…

Ask Photography 431 2024-11-26

Looking for Camera Recommendations for Interior and Video Work?

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Looking for Camera Recommendations for Interior and Video Work? I’m looking for a DSLR or mirrorless camera for both interior photography and video (kitchens specifically) for my business. My total budget is £2,000, with around £1,000–£1,400 allocated for the camera and lens. I need a wide angle lens for interiors. The remaining budget will go toward: A tripod. 80 Lighting & softboxes. 200 A handheld stabi…

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Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS or 70-200mm F2.8 GM for my a6400?

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Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS or 70-200mm F2.8 GM for my a6400? Hi everyone! I’m deciding between two second-hand lenses for my Sony a6400 and need your input. The first option is the Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS, priced at ₱45-47k (~$800-830 USD). It’s lighter, compact, and seems like a good fit for my APS-C setup. The second option is the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM, which costs almost double at ₱80-85k (~$1,430-1,520…

Ask Photography 914 2024-11-26

Good mobile phone printer?

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Good mobile phone printer? I am not sure if this is the right sub, please let me know and I can remove/cross post accordingly. My mother is looking for / requesting a ‘photo printer’ for the holidays this year. She primarily wants something smaller and can connect directly to her phone. She has an office printer but I have no idea what kind or paper or anything, and she j…

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Cameras with dials? Exposure triangle, manual photography

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Cameras with dials? Exposure triangle, manual photography Is there a name for them? Basically, I want to get a cheap digital camera so I can just practice with those. A design like the Nikon z fc, but I don’t like … need anything great or new. But is there a name for these cameras like there is for DSLR, rangefinder, etc? I just wanna practice manual but I don’t want film, I grew up with that. su…

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How many coating layers do yall use?

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How many coating layers do yall use? Beginner using a6000 16/50 3.5-5.6. I received a gift the other day, a CPL filter. It’s my first filter and never heard of filters. I research filters in general and I have a pretty good understanding of how they work. The one I have is a K&F 40.5mm 18 layer. I found that there are different coating #. I just want to ask how many layer coatings …

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What are the Camera Considerations for Macro and Astrophotography?

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What are the Camera Considerations for Macro and Astrophotography? Hi all, I am extremely new to digital cameras, but I’d like to get more serious about my interest in photography and am trying to figure out the best type of camera for my needs. I’m particularly interested in two very different types of photography: macro and astrophotography (I know, it’s a tall order). While I understand that lenses will play…

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What MM lens do you think was used for these images?

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What MM lens do you think was used for these images? Loving the use of wide angle lenses, especially when used in fashion and advertising. I was wanting to invest in a lens to produce a similar result to these and wondering what MM you think was used? Wide angle with lens correction?

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How much do i charge ?

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How much do i charge ? How much do i charge ? i’m doing a photoshoot with a drone (DJI Mavic Mini 3). i will be taking pictures/videos, then turning the videos into one big video. I’ve never charged before so unsure how much to charge. any help will be appreciated submitted by /u/SM-Photography

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Which lenses should I buy for my first Canon DSLR?

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Which lenses should I buy for my first Canon DSLR? Hi! Which lenses should I buy as a beginner for 250D? I was thinking about 18-135mm + EF 50mm on MPB, but 18-135 increased in price a bit, so now it’s at 180 euros. Thinking whether it’s worth it, or should I buy something like a Sigma 17-70 instead for 130 euros. I’ve never owned a DSLR, but I like the idea of having a bigger zoom range, althou…

Ask Photography 621 2024-11-26

Do you miss your film camera?

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Do you miss your film camera? For those who are strictly digital now… what was your favorite film camera and what do you miss about it? Is there anything you are unable to recreate with the plethora of digital tools available (camera, post-processing software, filters, presets, etc.)? What do you wish you could get back? submitted by /u/jpb1732

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