#Ask Photography

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

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Does anyone know these lenses model numbers or product names?

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Does anyone know these lenses model numbers or product names? I have these three old lenses that I’ve had for a few years. I used to know all the specs and details about them but I’ve completely forgotten everything over time. I just wanted to confirm the details and make sure everything was correct so I can search them and look them up. I’m sure I’ll get some info wrong so just bear with me. The first one…

Ask Photography 890 2025-02-17

How do i get evenly exposed photo with direct flash like this?

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How do i get evenly exposed photo with direct flash like this? Saw this shot and was kinda puzzled. Looks like one bare bulb direct flash on camera right, but the exposure is even no matter what distance the subjects are to the camera. Thought this was a composite, but the more I look at it the more i think this is all done in camera. The photographer is also known for using film. S/o rayscorruptedmind Is t…

Ask Photography 587 2025-02-17

Getting into photography?

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Getting into photography? I’m just getting into the photography. I wanna take pictures at basketball baseball and football games for players. Is this a good option and will it give professional results? submitted by /u/Conmanxzy

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-02-17

a6400 or zve10?

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a6400 or zve10? I’m planning on buying either one of these cameras as my first ever camera. The zve10 is roughly 710$ and a6400 is roughly 860$ i like to shoot both video and photography but prioritise photography more (especially street and natural light photography) because I won’t be able to edit video with my laptop though when I upgrade my laptop I would s…

Ask Photography 441 2025-02-17

Thinking about getting a NAS for my photographer husband, good idea?

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Thinking about getting a NAS for my photographer husband, good idea? I’ve been trying to think of a practical gift for my husband. He’s a photographer and has been frustrated with his external hard drives lately. He doesn’t delete photos and videos, he just getting more drives, but it’s hard to search for pics across different drives.. I recently came across NAS devices and thought they might be a solution for hi…

Ask Photography 502 2025-02-17

what’s the best (old) mirrorless for ~200 USD ?

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what’s the best (old) mirrorless for ~200 USD ? hi! im getting into photography and i wanted to start 1) taking my photos to the next level and 2) doing simple very cheap shoots for grad photos, parties, concerts, headshots, etc as i live in a big city in a university area and i know there are many takers! i also have connections in the local music scene. im willing to shoot music stuff for …

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-02-17

Is this a good deal for a Fujifilm X100V?

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Is this a good deal for a Fujifilm X100V? It is used and is pretty scratched at the corners. It has 12 months warranty and all accessories. Its still a lot of money so i wanted to make sure. submitted by /u/ChrislsCross

Ask Photography 405 2025-02-17

What body should I buy?

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What body should I buy? So I’m looking for a second camera body to pair with my Canon R7. I shoot sports mostly I’ve been looking at the R6 and R6mkii for awhile but the mkii is a little out of my budget. The options I have rn is to buy the R6mki or wait until the R6mkiii releases and try to see if the R6mkii drops in price. Ive also been looking at the R8 but it seems…

Ask Photography 1.0k 2025-02-17

DSLR Camera + lens for Sports Photography Recommendations?

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DSLR Camera + lens for Sports Photography Recommendations? I don’t know much about photography but I wanted to get into for my hobby paintball from what I read I need something with high shutter speed, high capture rate, and reach so probably 70-200mm lens (fields are not that big) Budget is $500-$1000 is low as possible lol I’m assuming it needs to be a used mirrorless with cropped sensor but besides …

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-02-17

What is the most efficient way to store my images in my hard drive?

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What is the most efficient way to store my images in my hard drive? I currently organize my drive by keeping raw images in one folder categorized by date, Lightroom images in another folder, and edited images in a separate folder. However, I’m wondering if this is actually an efficient way to store my photos. Is there any real benefit to keeping my raw images? They take up a lot of space. Also, my Lightroom fold…

Ask Photography 590 2025-02-17

Zeiss or Sigma?

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Zeiss or Sigma? What are people’s thoughts on the Zeiss Milvus ZF.2 85mm f1.4 vs the Sigma Art HSM 85mm 1.4? Both are similarly priced for me. I’m trying to choose a portrait lens to complement my Nikkor 105mm f1.4. Manual focus is not too big an issue for me, especially with portraits. submitted by /u/PawsomePat

Ask Photography 933 2025-02-17

What does everyone use?

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What does everyone use? So I’m about to leave the adobe suite. I really like lightroom classic and thought about doing the photography plan for 19.99 but honestly I’m trying to slim down my subs. I’ve been think about gimp, I’ve heard alot about it but also seen stuff like darktable,Rawtherapee and photoscape x to name a few I’ve found. So I was wondering what develop…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-02-16

New camera recommendation?

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New camera recommendation? • ⁠Budget: £500-£750 • ⁠Country: UK • ⁠Condition: New • ⁠Type of Camera: mirrorless or dslr • ⁠Intended use: lightweight with rotating screen, prime lenses 35mm and 50mm • ⁠If photography; what style: portraits, nature, family • ⁠If video what style: family • ⁠What features do you absolutely need: lightweight, compact, rotating screen, interch…

Ask Photography 324 2025-02-16

Sigma 1.6mm ?

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Sigma 1.6mm ? Hello, I’m a beginner and want to buy a lens for my camera, Sony a6100. I have read many recommendations for sigma 16mm. What do you think? Thanks!! submitted by /u/gabc-93

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-02-16

Trying to get back into photography, I wanted a Fuji but they are out of stock everywhere, which camera should I get for travel?

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Trying to get back into photography, I wanted a Fuji but they are out of stock everywhere, which camera should I get for travel? I used to be really into photography back in 2010 and got a Nikon D3100 in college. It lasted me over 10 years and I loved it. I just didn’t like how bulky it was. I’m trying to get back into photography now, especially because I will be spending 2 weeks in the Scottish Highlands in May. I would love to get my hands on a fujifilm camera. I like …

Ask Photography 952 2025-02-16

Looking for a DSLR for taking family photos?

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Looking for a DSLR for taking family photos? I’m looking for a decent family photo camera. Family of 4 with two young kids and want to capture high quality photos and videos of the kids growing up and we travel a lot. Wife has been using her iPhone for photos and videos. Quality is okay but when getting larger photos printed the quality goes down dramatically. What would be a good option?…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-02-16

Noise difference in camera and in post?

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Noise difference in camera and in post? Hello, I’ve been asking myself a question for some time and I’ve not come closer to an answer by experimenting and just visual impression: Is there a technical measurable difference when comparing let’s say a well exposed photo at 1/125 and ISO 100 with the exposure raised in Capture One +1ev and the same photo at 1/125 at ISO 200 out of camera?…

Ask Photography 860 2025-02-16

First time shooting for paying clients, how do I go about pricing my services?

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First time shooting for paying clients, how do I go about pricing my services? Hi all I’m just into my first year of photography and I have people inquiring about pricing for shoots. Local distillery/restaurant wants photos done for new releases possibly social media and website. Do you all charge differently based on shooting on site vs home studio? Any advice on how to price clients while just starting out is welcome. Is…

Ask Photography 771 2025-02-16

18-150mm for night photography as a beginner?

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18-150mm for night photography as a beginner? Hey. I was thinking about taking up photography some time ago, and because I am travelling to Japan in April, I have stuck with that thought. I have decided to buy a Canon R10 with an 18-150mm kit and think this is a good choice with some variety for the beginning. The problem is that in addition to landscape, street and a few animal shots,I wou…

Ask Photography 812 2025-02-16