#Ask Photography

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

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What is the big difference between these SD cards?

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What is the big difference between these SD cards? Looking for a fast SD card for videography with my A7iii, was curious why the one card looks almost exactly the same but is 3x the price? https://a.co/d/3PDIzSc https://a.co/d/dI5aODd submitted by /u/ClassicAcinonyx

Ask Photography 1.3k 2024-11-15

Moving from Pentax 17 to first ever digital. I’ve given up on getting the x100vi. what would you recommend?

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Moving from Pentax 17 to first ever digital. I’ve given up on getting the x100vi. what would you recommend? I’m going to Norway this March and I’ve been very excited to visit. Theres going to be harsh-ish weather. and as gift for myself, I’m looking into getting my first digital camera. I don’t know what I should be prioritizing when it comes to camera features; like weather sealing, IBIS, and such. Main focus on weather sealing if it’s THAT important…

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Any creatives/artists here who want to collaborate on a short film?

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Any creatives/artists here who want to collaborate on a short film? Hi! Hope I can post this here. I will be directing a short film, and was wondering if there are any folks here who want to collaborate. Essentially looking to connect with creative folks with a great eye or ear / niche taste (artists, actors, writers, cinematographers, photographers, designers, music makers, editors, etc.) who if nothing else, c…

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Advice for dying water red?

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Advice for dying water red? Hi y’all, i’ve got an outside the box idea. I am looking todo a photoshoot where I dye a bathtub of water red to give it a blood like look, and take portraits of my model in the water. kind of like a milk bath look, but red. anyone have advice on the best way to go about this without staining both the tub and my model? much appreciated 🙏 s…

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Suitable lighting setup?

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Suitable lighting setup? I am going to do some head and shoulder portraits. As you can see, the low ceiling of my garage studio means they will have to be seated. I have a three flash Godox SK400 flash system. All the flash units have their own, tripod, umbrella and soft box (1 x large circular, 2 x medium oblong). I also have a snoot fitting. Given I have little overhe…

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Can you help identify where this spot is coming from?

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Can you help identify where this spot is coming from? Hello! I recently purchased a Mamiya RZ67 and just had my first roll developed! I am highly impressed with the details that have came from this camera! However, there is something that looks like ‘gunk’ on the pictures. I have checked the lens, tried looking around the inside of the body, and removed the back piece to look where the film goes (…

Ask Photography 675 2024-11-15

Any good equipment here?

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Any good equipment here? Picked up all this gear on craigslist for $30. It came with 2 cameras, but neither can use any of the lenses. Based on the original receipts, looks like some of these lenses are from the late 80s. Is there any worthwhile stuff here? Not sure if I should go out to buy a camera body to make use of these. Thank you! List of items: Rexagon Auto 1:2….

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What’s the best way to cover 24mm-200mm in ef+rf glass?

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What’s the best way to cover 24mm-200mm in ef+rf glass? I’m working with a Canon R7 and am trying to figure out what I can get out of on a 1.5K USD budget. Willing to adapt older EF glass when its worth it. I need glass that’ll perform in indoor lighting- I want to do some sports photography and some other odds and ends. Where do I save and where do I spend? submitted by /u/Greedy_Water_8042 …

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark ii lens?

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark ii lens? I’m about to buy my first camera for wildlife/outdoor photography. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark ii, I’ve heard pretty good things about it for being pretty nice for that field of photography. Was curious as to what would be some good lenses for wildlife and also some for general outdoor shots(I’m very young into my photography journey so forgive me if…

Ask Photography 747 2024-11-15

Which of these should I use, and what should I get, for basic off-camera flash portraiture?

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Which of these should I use, and what should I get, for basic off-camera flash portraiture? https://preview.redd.it/vm7qw4beqz0e1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d69e56bcd0a9abf6884679021455fa7968cdb8d I’ve got a Canon R6II, and I’ve ended up with a few speedlights and wireless triggers. I’ve done portraiture using natural light for some time now, but I’d like to delve into off-camera flash — slowly at first, with just a singl…

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Top tips for portrait photos?

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Top tips for portrait photos? We’re taking family photos on Sunday, which means it’s time to pull out my old Canon 60D and f1.4 50MM lens again. I take out photos each year, and they come out pretty good but I always feel rusty with the camera. What are your top tips to keep in mind with portrait photos? We’re outside, natural light, no other gear besides tripod and remote. …

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Should I buy a new Camera? Canon G7x for large-scale landscape art

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Should I buy a new Camera? Canon G7x for large-scale landscape art I’m sorry I know very little about cameras other than some online reviews. My partner has a canon g7x that seems to be primarily for vlogging? But I am traveling to New Zealand and I’d like to take that opportunity to capture some high resolution landscape photos to hang up in our apartment. I’m basically trying to recreate “House of Spoils” ar…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-15

Have you noticed any difference in the auto-focus behavior of an identical lens between camera?

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Have you noticed any difference in the auto-focus behavior of an identical lens between camera? I have at home a Canon 7D Mark II and a 2000D, if I put for example an 18-55 II IS, the autofocus will be slower on the 7D Mark II than the 2000D, And it does that with all non-USM and non-STM lenses, is it normal or is it only my copy of the 7D Mark II? submitted by /u/FlamandRose2000

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Street photography? Let’s talk…

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Street photography? Let’s talk… Ok so i lack confidence when it comes to street photography even tho it’s where i spend the majority of my time. My friend says i have a good eye but IMO he’s one of those people who are constantly positive and comes off fake to me many times depending on the situation. I’m curious how you guys feel about this photo. I shot this with a Sigma 1…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2024-11-15

Upgrade from D3200 to Z5?

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Upgrade from D3200 to Z5? Hi, I’m looking to upgrade my current Nikon D3200, to the Z5, is this a good upgrade? And is the 28-75 f2.8 for z mount a good lens? I was also looking at selling my D3200 with an 18-105 for £200 (it also has 3 spare batteries and is in very good condition) is this a good price? submitted by /u/Repulsive-Cycle-1559

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Camera decision between Xe3 and 800D?

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Camera decision between Xe3 and 800D? I have been taking photos for the last 3 years and mainly took street and sometimes travel photos. Also I also usually post those pics on instagram. Currently, I have a canon 800D with sigma 35art and a Tokina 12-24mm. But carrying this combo around can sometimes very tired because of the weight. So I’m planning to switch to a new compact camera…

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Advice trying to get freelance jobs for drone photography?

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Advice trying to get freelance jobs for drone photography? I’m a San Diego photographer/videographer that works full time for a university but I’m trying to find some freelance clients on the side to fill my schedule. I recently became FAA Part-107 certified and I’ve posted a video of some of my best shots on different social media pages like my tiktok, Instagram and in local San Diego photographer grou…

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Can 1 trigger work on 2 flashes?

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Can 1 trigger work on 2 flashes? I have the godox pro trigger and I have a godox sk400 ii. I want to get an AD200 pro ii. If i set both flashes to the same channel as my pro trigger, that would work right? its my understanding as long as the flashes are on the same channel as the trigger mounted to the camera, they work concurrently. submitted by /u/ikishenno …

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Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 or sigma 30mm f1.4?

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Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 or sigma 30mm f1.4? I am going to get the Sony a6400 for my first camera and can’t decide between the Tamron 17-70 f2.8 or sigma 30 f1.4 because I know the Tamron has vibration control and has more versatility but the sigma has better low light performance and image quality and it makes me be creative with my photos which is important to learn photography so I can’…

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