#Ask Photography

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

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Some questions before buying a laptop for photo editing. 2in1? IPS vs OLED? What’s your current setup?

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Some questions before buying a laptop for photo editing. 2in1? IPS vs OLED? What’s your current setup? Hey all, I’m looking to buy a new laptop primarily for photo editing and had a few questions for you all: For those of you with a 2-in-1 laptop, how is it? How does it compare to a regular laptop? Is the touchscreen useful, or is it just a gimmick? I quite like the idea of a portable 14″ 2-in-1 laptop, like the HP Envy x360. Does anyone have ex…

Ask Photography 692 2024-11-21

Any suggestions for an instant camera for my mom?

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Any suggestions for an instant camera for my mom? My mom loves taking pictures but is not technicality inclined. She uses a flip phone if that helps. I’m looking to get her an instant camera, like the old Polaroid ones. But I need one that is super easy to use, that a 2 year old could master. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/etm105

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Which of these wide-angle zooms is the best value for money?

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Which of these wide-angle zooms is the best value for money? || || |Name|DxO Mark Score|Prices|Year of Manufacture| |Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D|22|130|2000| |Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF)||140, 154|| |Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED|29|225, 250|2013| |Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM|20|160, 142|| |Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Nikon|28|230, 180|2008| |Nikon AF-S Nikko…

Ask Photography 580 2024-11-21

Any reason some shots are soft when cropped or zoomed in?

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Any reason some shots are soft when cropped or zoomed in? I feel like I’ve tried everything to get some of these shots sharp without editing yet they mostly come o it soft. Here’s the settings for this shot ISO 1600 60-600mm lens f6 RAW 1/5000s submitted by /u/Drewski2442

Ask Photography 610 2024-11-21

Is this lens compatible with the G7?

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Is this lens compatible with the G7? Hello all! I am just beginning my journey into amateur photography/videography and I bought a used Panasonic Lumix G7 body. I also bought a gently used 7Artisans Photoelectric 24mm lens. The lens is M 4/3 which from my understanding is the same size mount as the camera. Will the lens fit right on without any other attachments? Thanks in advance!…

Ask Photography 724 2024-11-21

What does the 37 mean next to the [999] in the bottom right?

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What does the 37 mean next to the in the bottom right? Hi! I’ve noticed when i press the shudder button, this 37 pops up. I thought maybe it was indicating space left on my card but i deleted about 500 photos from it and it’s still showing up. Canon EOS 70D. submitted by /u/Rockstar9923

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What is good software to organize my negatives, slides and photos in preparation for digitizing?

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What is good software to organize my negatives, slides and photos in preparation for digitizing? I have a collection of tens of thousands of negatives, slides and analog photographs from my years working as a photojournalist mostly before the digital era that I’m beginning to edit/curate. Eventually, I will digitize the best of the best, but initially, I want to catalog to get a handle on what I have (I’m expecting to throw away A LOT). I’m…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2024-11-21

What would be a good lens to use for auroras and landscapes?

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What would be a good lens to use for auroras and landscapes? I am planning on buying a Nikon d750 and I am considering a 20mm f/1.8 lens. Can someone tell me what the difference is between a 14-24mm and 24mm lens is for example? Also, I live in eastern Washington so I would be aiming my camera north. I heard a 20 or 24mm focal length would be better for auroras in this area versus say Alaska submitte…

Ask Photography 494 2024-11-21

How does crop factor influence distortion when using a full-frame fisheye lens on an APSC body?

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How does crop factor influence distortion when using a full-frame fisheye lens on an APSC body? https://preview.redd.it/nclun0x5032e1.png?width=1234&format=png&auto=webp&s=689f0304378cc4c253d6cb2972aa06fd3ec8447d Trying to re-create this super distorted look for an upcoming shoot with the Sigma 15mm 1.4 Fisheye lens on my Sony A6700. However I’m unsure of how the crop factor will influence the distortion. The photographer of this shot(@lin…

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Simplistic tri pod locking mechanism?

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Simplistic tri pod locking mechanism? Hello, I found this vivitar tri pod at goodwill and I love its simplicity. However, I am not sure how to “lock” the legs as it doesn’t appear to be a twist or clamp lock. I can’t find any other identifying info on the tri pod to look into it further. Anyone have any insight on how to keep the legs from telescoping when I don’t want them too? …

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Seeking Advice on Bulk Photo Editing with AI Tools?

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Seeking Advice on Bulk Photo Editing with AI Tools? I’ve recently started managing an Instagram account and need to edit a large number of photos daily for posting. My main goal is to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all the posts, which is why I’m considering using AI-powered editing tools like Imagen/ai or Filterpixel to streamline the process. Has anyone here used these tools or other AI…

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Sony a6700 vs a6400?

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Sony a6700 vs a6400? I have a Canon EOS M6 and I don’t like it. My lens sucks, and I can’t upgrade to anything much superior because there aren’t great lenses for that specific camera. I’m looking at the Sony a6400 or a6700 or anything in between? I don’t take videos. Just pictures of nature, portraits for family events, my pets and home decor. I despise my current …

Ask Photography 1.3k 2024-11-21

D3300 upgrade?

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D3300 upgrade? Hey everyone I’m trying to sell my d3300 right now( let’s pretend that I have sold it ) with my kit 18-55mm and 55-200mm. To be honest, I really love having the whole spectrum from 18 to 200mm but I believe I don’t like the bulk anymore. I want to change to a mirrorless, with one or two lens and my whole budget would be at the most 500 euros( I…

Ask Photography 447 2024-11-21

Seeking for a new camera?

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Seeking for a new camera? I’m a self portrait artist currently working with a Sony Alpha 7r Ilce from the sec generation. Want to improve + start doing video and I don’t know what to get. For my condition, I’d appreciate a camera with great autofocus, not to noisy when raising the ISO and with a folding screen. A nice camera available for photo and video. Any recommendat…

Ask Photography 866 2024-11-21