#Ask Photography

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Why does the same lens vary in price so much depending on the mount ? For example if I search “sigma 18-50mm f/2.8” on mpb, the price is ranged between 100€ to 500€, are they all the same ?

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Why does the same lens vary in price so much depending on the mount ? For example if I search “sigma 18-50mm f/2.8” on mpb, the price is ranged between 100€ to 500€, are they all the same ? Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 : https://www.mpb.com/fr-fr/recherche?q=Sigma%2018-50mm%20f%2F2.8&sort=ASC Are they all the same and the only things different is the mount ? submitted by /u/aphfug

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-17

Sony ZV-1: any sense using it for stills? good settings to use?

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Sony ZV-1: any sense using it for stills? good settings to use? ive been using it for years for online teaching as a webcam with a capture but i want to start doing some lifestyle/nature shots with it when i go on walks. for video, i found some nice settings that emulated a more expensive sony camera for a Cinema look. should i just use that photos? would that translate and save when i switch from movie to p…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-17

What is a sharp image? Is This Pic I Snapped of My Pup “Proper” Sharp, Sort of Sharp, Blurry or Too Soft?

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What is a sharp image? Is This Pic I Snapped of My Pup “Proper” Sharp, Sort of Sharp, Blurry or Too Soft? Hi All, I’ve found that I have a very difficult time sometimes telling if my images are sharp or not. Sometimes they appear to be, but on a zoom in it suddenly doesn’t seem so. I’m not sure if I’m overthinking things here or seeing things the wrong way out of inexperience, but I’d love for yall to look at this impromptu pic I shot of my pup. Thi…

Ask Photography 951 2024-11-17

How to tell if a photo is high resolution enough to print large?

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How to tell if a photo is high resolution enough to print large? Apologies in advance that I’m not really sure what I’m asking. I am new to all of this and don’t fully understand what the data all means. Tried my hand at post processing today but I don’t know how to tell which photos are high enough resolution to print. For example, see the images linked below, if I view this as 1:1 on my computer it seems……

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-17

What CPL should I buy?

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What CPL should I buy? Hey guys, im looking for a CPL filter. Do you have any that you could recommend other than nisi true color (too expensive) budget is about 80$ (82mm) Shooting basicaly everything, but mostly cars. Right now, I’m looking at Marumi SUPER DHG CPL and K&F Nano X submitted by /u/duckymoves

Ask Photography 672 2024-11-17

Upgrade from Fuji X-T2?

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Upgrade from Fuji X-T2? Hi everyone. I am a Fuji XT2 owner for a year. It was my second camera on my photography path, and I enjoy using it. But recently, I did a few paid gigs and realized I cannot rely on it. At some point, it starts to overheat, and I have to pull out the battery to make it work again. I do only photography. So now I am looking for an upgrade, a wor…

Ask Photography 1.0k 2024-11-17

F2.8-4 Vs f4 constant?

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F2.8-4 Vs f4 constant? A camera shop recently told me my sigma 18-50/17-70 f2.8-4 (I run 2 mounts and have one on each camera) should be replaced with a constant f4 lens. This conversation came about when they tried to sell me f2.8 and I wasn’t interested due to weight and cost, and more importantly having 0 issues with what I’m running. They insisted the f4 would be …

Ask Photography 1.2k 2024-11-17

Should I Upgrade from Fujifilm X-E4 to X-T5 for Better Photo Quality?

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Should I Upgrade from Fujifilm X-E4 to X-T5 for Better Photo Quality? I’ve been using the Fujifilm X-E4 with a Tamron 17-70mm lens as my first camera. While I love the image quality, I’m curious if upgrading to something like the X-T5 would make a noticeable difference. Will the better hardware and features of the X-T5 help me capture significantly better photos? submitted by /u/abhionlyone

Ask Photography 618 2024-11-17

Confidence – how do you get past the photography yips?

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Confidence – how do you get past the photography yips? I’m a longtime hobby photographer (~15 years) and have been shooting professionally on and off for the last 6 years. I used to feel so good about the entire process of photographing an event/shoot – from posing to shooting to editing. Recently, I shot an event and felt good in the moment. When it came time to edit the photos, however, I realize…

Ask Photography 523 2024-11-16

How to achieve this kind of light?

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How to achieve this kind of light? https://preview.redd.it/1g8f96yim21e1.png?width=1062&format=png&auto=webp&s=c0b6ff7a63e8198ad342e1dea412550f3ced096c I love the ethereal looks that the light gives in this photo, any idea on how to replicate it without it being too flashy and without flattening the faces? submitted by /u/Panettone_sul_panaro

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Rainy/Foggy photo?

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Rainy/Foggy photo? Hello community what are the camera settings in general ( F, shutter etc) for Foggy/rainy weather in order to capture surreal photos? submitted by /u/Jolly-Huckleberry-12

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-16

“Renewed” on Amazon or used on MPB/Keh?

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“Renewed” on Amazon or used on MPB/Keh? I’m eyeing some camera bodies that sell as “refurbished – excellent” on Amazon Renewed or “used – excellent” on MPB for about the same price, and I’m a little confused by the terminology. My general understanding of a refurbished product is that it may have been removed from the box but was hardly used at all and was inspected before resale, but…

Ask Photography 460 2024-11-16

Photo editing app for iOS?

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Photo editing app for iOS? I currently don´t have a computer at home and I´m doing a bit of photography lately. I´m using “Snapseed” for iOS which I think is great. Can anyone recommend any other app for editing photos on iPhone? I´m after things like curve, sharpness, saturation, white balance etc but also some simple retouching. Also I don´t want a subscription like Lig…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-16

Best budget body gear for cheap manual focus lens – TTArtisan 25mm F2?

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Best budget body gear for cheap manual focus lens – TTArtisan 25mm F2? I am a beginner in photography and found out a pretty descent manual lens for APS-C frame that is compact and doesn’t cost a lot. Which best budget camera body would you recommend? It would be nice if it will be compact enough, almost pocket solution. As a result I want to get images that will not require any additional tunes in Lightroom. https…

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How do you let potential clients know when traveling to a region/city? Where do you announce your travel plans?

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How do you let potential clients know when traveling to a region/city? Where do you announce your travel plans? How do you announce to potential clients that you’ll be in their area when you travel? I have two very different practices — one that has long lead times and essentially requires me to travel to tell stories and… the one for this account: artistic nudes — which is flexible as far as locations go and more lucrative in the short term. A decade a…

Ask Photography 383 2024-11-16

Recommend a studio flash with a powerful modelling light?

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Recommend a studio flash with a powerful modelling light? I need a studio flash that includes a powerful modelling light. I need it to have bowens mount and optical slave triggering, and ideally I should be able to adjust the settings with a remote or an app (the slash will be mounting high up over the subject, so making adjustments would be a pain) Any recommendations? submitted by /u/Methbot9…

Ask Photography 598 2024-11-16

Thoughts on this kit for a beginner? 250D + 18-135mm + 50mm 1.8 prime?

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Thoughts on this kit for a beginner? 250D + 18-135mm + 50mm 1.8 prime? Hi, I’m thinking about buying my first camera, what do you think about this selection? All are from resellers with a 6 month warranty. 18-135mm as an all-purpose lens, and the 50mm prime for low light/street photography? Works out to about 500$. Thanks! submitted by /u/Wayss37

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