#Ask Photography

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

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Need Technical Help! Best Lenses for Indoor Photography with Canon EOS R10?

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Need Technical Help! Best Lenses for Indoor Photography with Canon EOS R10? Hi everyone, I recently purchased the Canon EOS R10 with the RF 50mm lens. After almost three months of research on both Sony and Canon cameras and lenses, I found the 18-45mm kit lens unsuitable for low light photography. This led me to purchase the camera body and the 50mm lens specifically. Last night, I was shooting some birthday photos in a…

Ask Photography 392 2025-02-16

Is it worth buying any filters to bring on my trip to Japan?

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Is it worth buying any filters to bring on my trip to Japan? I don’t own any filters for any of my lenses. I’ve just never felt like spending the money on them and the reviews on the cheap ones scare me lol I use a Fujifilm X-T3. I will probably mostly use my Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and then also my Fujifilm 35mm f1.4. Would it be worth it to buy a CPL filter? For one or both lenses? Or I was looking at Tiffe…

Ask Photography 486 2025-02-16

Not sure what to get/look for in a camera for work?

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Not sure what to get/look for in a camera for work? I’m looking for a cost effective and travel friendly camera that’s capable of decent photos and good video ideally 4k 60fps, also I’m looking for a good lavalier mic to pair with it. It’ll be used to record seminars and take product photos submitted by /u/Deadsea40

Ask Photography 753 2025-02-16

Hi, any suggestion on point and shoots?

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Hi, any suggestion on point and shoots? I have just recently acquired a Sony A7iii so I’m looking to either sell or trade my Canon M50 for a point and shoot, since I don’t see the point in owning two interchangeable lens cameras. So I guess my question would be, what would you recommend getting for a travel point and shoot? Preferably with manual settings, or at least able to manipula…

Ask Photography 356 2025-02-15

Amateur needs new camera, should I buy same model as I had?

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Amateur needs new camera, should I buy same model as I had? TIA My camera was recently stolen 😏 I had a Rebel T7i. I’m a pretty good photographer, just have never had enough money to purchase anything higher level than Rebels. In same boat now—limited budget. Was thinking of just getting another T7i since I was able to take some photos that looked as good as professional with that camera. I’m now contemp…

Ask Photography 897 2025-02-15

Any advice on what to buy next?

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Any advice on what to buy next? So far I have a Canon R7 Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 and CANON EF 24-70mm f2.8 (both are the mkii) I mostly do sports. I’m thinking of picking up a second body but don’t exactly know what submitted by /u/oompaloompa_08

Ask Photography 457 2025-02-15

What kind of paper is it?

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What kind of paper is it? Hello, guys! I’ve got a really, really random question for you. What’s the type of paper in the back of Fujicolor Crystal Archive? I mean the watermarked paper. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/romimakeswaves

Ask Photography 972 2025-02-15

How can I make my photos look less flat?

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How can I make my photos look less flat? This isn’t the best option to use, but I am unsure on whether it’s my camera settings or the way that I edit that makes my photos look flat? For reference I used the Canon 5D Mark ii with a 50mm lens. submitted by /u/herecomesthesun99

Ask Photography 826 2025-02-15

Why does it look like I’m on a bad greenscreen?

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Why does it look like I’m on a bad greenscreen? https://preview.redd.it/t6k5pscdx7je1.jpg?width=3710&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c675c6ea80816fba38cff3a8cc0dabc85f92f415 Hi!! This was taken on an iPhone 15 pro. Why does the background look so fake LOL? Is this something I can fix (please explain it to me like I’m a child, I have limited photo vocab knowledge). I don’t own photoshop, but I have p…

Ask Photography 639 2025-02-15

Canon R100- Tripod and flash?

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Canon R100- Tripod and flash? So, I got my first camera and have been shooting for a couple months now. It’s a Canon R100. I’ve wanted to get a tripod and flash before I look for another lens besides the 18-45mm kit. I’m willing to buy from places like ebay, but they often have things missing and I am not confident in all the parts I need to actually use a tripod over online…

Ask Photography 517 2025-02-15

Which camera pls help?

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Which camera pls help? So i bought a sony a6000 with two other lenses (a Sigma 56mm F/1.4 and a Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8) on keh in the begining of the week(for about 2000$cad which is like 1300$ in usd)now im seeing a sony a6400 with a sigma 30mm lense with the bag and a tripod included for 1000$cad. Should i return the a6000 and keep the two lense to just get the a6400? …

Ask Photography 915 2025-02-15

Can you give me some advices on choosing a starter camera?

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Can you give me some advices on choosing a starter camera? Hello, I want to try out photography and dont know what kind of camera I should start with. I’m totally beginner, and want to take photo + record videos sometime and start to learn photography. My budget is about 400-500 euros. Can you give me some advice on which kind of camera and/or lens are best to learn? Thank you very much! submitted b…

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Hi, any tips for photographing baby showers?

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Hi, any tips for photographing baby showers? Hi, I usually photograph night event photography like night clubs and raves, however a friend asked me to photograph his baby shower. To be honest I have only been to very few baby showers and most of the time I don’t know what’s going on except for the games and food. Can anyone tell me what to expect, what are some things to photograph like t…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-02-15

Should I buy a compact camera for travel as a beginner, and if so, which one?

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Should I buy a compact camera for travel as a beginner, and if so, which one? Hi all, absolute beginner here, considering but doubting to get into photography. When travelling, I love to capture small details, interesting compositions or just moments of everyday life. I can do so with my phone, but perhaps want to take it one step further. The full high-end expert photography is not for me, as I do not see myself buying a…

Ask Photography 832 2025-02-15

What’s the best beginner friendly setup for high quality photos?

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What’s the best beginner friendly setup for high quality photos? Hey everyone! I’m trying to step up my photography game and want a beginner-friendly setup that still gives me sharp, pro-looking shots. What’s the best: Camera & lens for solid image quality? Lighting setup (for indoor or low light)? Any must-have accessories that actually help? submitted by /u/masoudraoufi2

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-02-15

What kind of camera do you recommend for a safari?

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What kind of camera do you recommend for a safari? Hello, AskPhotography friends. I am going to South Africa in the late summer and I want to get a camera for the trip, but I’m not sure where to start. To be frank, I probably won’t use it much outside of a few trips a year, but I want nicer pictures than my iPhone is capable of taking. I took a photography class in college so the skills are ther…

Ask Photography 829 2025-02-15

What are some good options for point and shoot for travel photography ? (For a 13 year old who would like to learn)

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What are some good options for point and shoot for travel photography ? (For a 13 year old who would like to learn) I am looking for a decent point and shoot to give my son to take travel photos in Greece / Italy. My kid has been using one of my old crop kits and while he has a good eye for composition he would be better off with a phone than a DSLR at this stage because the technical skills are not there yet. He is heading on this tour with his school and i…

Ask Photography 613 2025-02-15

Looking For Rebel T7 Upgrade Options?

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Looking For Rebel T7 Upgrade Options? I’ve had my Rebel T7 since 2021-ish, and in a sense, I feel I’ve outgrown it especialy using it for more proffesional purposes. For what it is, it’s an amazing camera, but I find myself demanding more from it. Could it be the body? Could it be the lenses? Not sure. That’s why I’m reaching out. I’ve read several other posts, so I’m going to try t…

Ask Photography 1.0k 2025-02-15

Flash and trigger compatibility?

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Flash and trigger compatibility? I’m trying to wrap my brain around off camera flash but i’m so lost. I originally thought i could just buy a flash and it would work off camera. Then found out I’d need a transmitter and was looking into Godox but saw something that suggested TTL won’t work with my camera and that I’d need a receiver for the transmitter which could then send the…

Ask Photography 441 2025-02-15