#Ask Photography

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

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How much impact does the LENS have on dynamic range?

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How much impact does the LENS have on dynamic range? I’m using a Sony A7iii and my lens is an adapted Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm lens. I did some shots recently and had some problems with exposure, and just had the feeling in lightroom that dynamic range wasn’t nearly as good as it could be. 1.) It might just be that I had the ISO on auto and maybe it just blew things out. It was somewhere between 100…

Ask Photography 789 2024-11-24

Samyang 8mm EF + adapter or TTarrisans 7.5mm RF ?

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Samyang 8mm EF + adapter or TTarrisans 7.5mm RF ? I have switched my old canon 1000D to a R7 and bought an EF-R adapter to use my old EF EF-S lenses. I have a Samyang 8mm EF fisheye lens to make 360° panoramas. The problem is that my homemade nodal head contraption is not capable of handling the new hardware (length+ weight). So I was wondering if there was good RF Fisheye lenses out there. I c…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2024-11-24

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art for Sony A7C II?

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art for Sony A7C II? Hi everyone, I’m trying to choose between the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 G2 ($550) and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art ($950) for my Sony A7C II. I am interested in general and street photography, landscapes/astro, macro, and occasional wildlife. I also plan to add a telephoto lens in the future for better wildlife coverage, so saving money on the Tamron …

Ask Photography 963 2024-11-24

How do I get into this expensive hobby on a budget?

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How do I get into this expensive hobby on a budget? Hey yall, I’ve wanted to get into photography for close to 10 years now but have never really pulled the trigger. I’m wondering how I can break into it on a budget? I’ve found a used Sony Alpha a6500 with a 16-50 mm lens for $550. I honestly didn’t even think about editing until just now and realize I will need a computer. Unless yall think my …

Ask Photography 730 2024-11-24

Best Travel Bags?

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Best Travel Bags? I will check literally everything I own before I put a single camera through baggage. How does everyone else travel? This is the Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II that I’ve used for years and have loved it. What does everyone else like for carry-ons? submitted by /u/kyle_blaine

Ask Photography 545 2024-11-24

Tips for sharper photos?

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Tips for sharper photos? Just started getting into photography and I’m experiencing a lot of blurry photos. Above is an example of an unedited photo. It looks sharp but when you crop into the actual image that you’re trying to capture everything becomes slightly blurred and out of focus. Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong? ISO around 100-500 typically and experimenti…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2024-11-24

Sony ZV-e10 for $600 or A6600 for $900?

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Sony ZV-e10 for $600 or A6600 for $900? I am a beginner and mostly interested in nature/landscape, maybe wildlife photography. I also enjoy taking photos when its night/dark. How much better would the a6600 be and is it worth the extra cost? The a6600 is currently 23% off while the zv isn’t. Id also like to hear some opinions on what lens to get. submitted by /u/Avlidit

Ask Photography 617 2024-11-24

Deciding what new camera to get?

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Deciding what new camera to get? Hello! I have a Canon 80D which I use mostly for videography and photography for school and other purposes. I am looking into taking advantage of some Black Friday deals and want to know which camera I should upgrade to! I plan on selling my old camera with a lens I got with it so money really is not an issue at the moment, since I have some sav…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-24

Recommendations for a body and lens(es) for macro and portrait under $2000 CAD ($1400 USD)?

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Recommendations for a body and lens(es) for macro and portrait under $2000 CAD ($1400 USD)? I had an acquaintance ask me for recommendations for an inexpensive set up so she can 1) experiment with insect photography and 2) take nice pictures of her young daughter. She is coming from an ancient Canon Rebel so anything is going to be an improvement. I would classify her as a beginner photographer. I am personally a Canon mirrorless shoot…

Ask Photography 863 2024-11-24

RF x(1/1.6) extension tube ?

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RF x(1/1.6) extension tube ? https://preview.redd.it/r36p89fptn2e1.png?width=794&format=png&auto=webp&s=74e1b5f18d10a83054f12ed9ce4d5ec1102253e5 Why does this piece of lens don’t exists ? Is it impossible to manufacture ? Not worth it ? To expensive ? It would be nice for people who would like to get FF lenses displaying their full FOV on APS-C senors. submitted by /…

Ask Photography 700 2024-11-24

How Do I Handle This Scheduling Miscommunication?

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How Do I Handle This Scheduling Miscommunication? I was hired to do someones grad shoot. In the initial inquiry/text message they said “Sunday 11/23”. I only read the 11/23 part. In the contract I sent (which they signed and provided a deposit), I said 11/23. I just checked in this AM saying I’ll be there earlier to scope the area out and they said they thought the shoot was for sunday. (its th…

Ask Photography 518 2024-11-24

Does Fujifilm sl260 have a microphone to buy?

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Does Fujifilm sl260 have a microphone to buy? New in photography, I don’t know if there is a microphone for my camera and as using it for my vlogging. I searched the internet and don’t have any answers. Please help me. submitted by /u/NotSure_Cucumber2102

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Is it okay to give a portrait photographer some sample images showcasing the type of look I’m going for?

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Is it okay to give a portrait photographer some sample images showcasing the type of look I’m going for? I have an inspo moodboard for a portrait photographer I want to work with that shows the various types of “looks” I would like capture. I don’t know if it is appropriate to share this with the photographer I would like to work with since I’m assuming portrait photography is highly dependent on the subject. So a pose and color background that wor…

Ask Photography 990 2024-11-24

Buying a lens for a Lumix G1 or getting a bridge camera like Canon SX70 HS for birding?

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Buying a lens for a Lumix G1 or getting a bridge camera like Canon SX70 HS for birding? I currently use a Lumix DC-TZ70 compact for birding, mainly for it’s compact size and zoom. It is fine for determination, but obviously has its limits and I want to upgrade. Zoom is important. I want more zoom and sharper pics, but not with huge lenses. I have a Lumix G1 body that I consider buying a lens for (45-200mm telezoom). I am also cons…

Ask Photography 580 2024-11-24

Which of these cameras should i buy?

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Which of these cameras should i buy? Questionnaire for buying criteria listed below. Questionnaire: Budget: i only really want one of the listed cameras so there isnt really a budget 😊 Country: Norway Condition: used Type: DSLR Intended use: photography but video is an advantage Style: everything except for sport. Mainly wildlife and landscapes though Needed features: preferably we…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-24

Why few lens has white and few has black cap cover?

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Why few lens has white and few has black cap cover? I was watching about lens video on YouTube and one guy mentioned saying, White cap: It was supposed to be bundled with Kit Lens (like D5600 or other model) Black cap: It was made to be sold separately. Is this true? submitted by /u/debugger_life

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-24

Good picture to post?

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Good picture to post? Give suggestion about editing of this pic is it ok need more post production or looks like an over edited? submitted by /u/alwintrue

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