#Ask Photography

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

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Suitable powerbank for Canon R7?

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Suitable powerbank for Canon R7? I found this power bank, and I’m fairly sure it should work to charge my Canon R7. just asking for clarification. I’m also open to other recommendations people have. submitted by /u/waffeltrader

Ask Photography 838 2025-03-02

Printer to Sell My Photos?

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Printer to Sell My Photos? I’m looking to sell my prints. I’d like to print and ship them myself. Does anyone have experience with any of the DNP Dye Sublimation Printers? I’m looking at the DS820A 8″ Professional Photo Dye Sublimation Printer and wondering what the downside is. At about $1200 the price is in budget. The big upside over inkjet seems to be the ink cost as…

Ask Photography 757 2025-03-02

What brand do you recommend for a light box?

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What brand do you recommend for a light box? I ordered a ZKEEZM in November and it never came so I figured I should come here and ask for advice. I’m looking for a 16x16in light box with bright clear white light. I want it to take pictures of products to sell. What brand do you personally recommend? submitted by /u/KitsuMegu-Desu

Ask Photography 819 2025-03-02

Canon RF 24-70 2.8 internal damage… How bad is it?

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Canon RF 24-70 2.8 internal damage… How bad is it? I’m trying out this used lens from a local shop and have a 10 day window to return. The lens was discounted further due to this issue. Can anybody tell me how this damage may have occurred or what the part is called? It doesn’t seem to affect performance when I tried it out today. First image is at 24mm and second is at about 40mm. Will this con…

Ask Photography 826 2025-03-02

Hey all, I was lucky enough to buy Sigma for $100 – Bit something seems to be missing. You can tell by the lack of screws Evereything else seems to work, but the aperture csnnot be changed, it just says F — and rhere is a big vignenette circle. Any ideas if this is is fixable, and how so? TIA!

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Hey all, I was lucky enough to buy Sigma for $100 – Bit something seems to be missing. You can tell by the lack of screws Evereything else seems to work, but the aperture csnnot be changed, it just says F — and rhere is a big vignenette circle. Any ideas if this is is fixable, and how so? TIA! submitted by /u/lewisstrang1

Ask Photography 980 2025-03-02

Looking for a budget, beginner camera?

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Looking for a budget, beginner camera? Hello, i am looking for a upgrade from my phone (iphone 13) to a camera. my budget is 500 euro and im in spain. I like to take landscape, portraits of people and sometimes close up photos of objects. What do you guys reccomend for me? submitted by /u/SeaViolinist6424

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-03-01

How to better convey emotions?

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How to better convey emotions? Hello all! Im pretty new to photography, been trying to snap when I can for about 6 months. I’m not sure what is good/what needs work and I’d love some input and suggestions. I’ve included some of my favorite shots over the past couple months and think the represent some of my best work. I think I am struggling to find my style and convert emoti…

Ask Photography 475 2025-03-01

I took my lens to be professionally repaired and no change?

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I took my lens to be professionally repaired and no change? These shots are on an AR7IV and a Sony GM I 24-70, for about a year now I’ve noticed almost a haze over my shots, nothing seems to come out clear or crisp no matter the ISO. The example below is shot at F.45, ISO 1000 and SS125 something I don’t feel pushes the camera far at all but I’m still left with this grain/haze/loss of detail. Would anyon…

Ask Photography 813 2025-03-01

Breaking into Commercial Photography? Let’s Talk.

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Breaking into Commercial Photography? Let’s Talk. Every other day, I see posts asking how to start a photography business, and I want to flip the script. What questions do you have about the world of commercial photography? (Shooting for ads, brands, businesses, etc.) A little background: I run a photography agency and studio, and I’ve been lucky enough to teach photography both locally and acr…

Ask Photography 364 2025-03-01

do long lenses like 300mm at “tight aperture” like f 6.3 still have enough bokeh?

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do long lenses like 300mm at “tight aperture” like f 6.3 still have enough bokeh? my lenses are 35/50/85mm 1.8 primes. and i love shooting at like 2.8 for lots of bokeh. i want to get a 70-300mm f4.3-f6.3 lens, when i look at f6.3 automatically i think it’s bad and won’t have the bokeh depth of field i want. but if i am shooting birds and the background will usually be really far away because it’s all outdoors, would there st…

Ask Photography 415 2025-03-01

Nikon z50ii or Sony a6700?

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Nikon z50ii or Sony a6700? Hello! I am looking to get a nice camera perfect for beginner photographers. I want something perfect for capturing landscape photos and documenting my upcoming travels. Im torn between these cameras: Nikon z50ii: Ive been reading the autofocus is much better in this newer model. I love that it comes with flash and a flip screen. I also like tha…

Ask Photography 402 2025-03-01

What printer would suit our household needs?

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What printer would suit our household needs? Hi all, I’m looking to invest in a household printer. I’m an amateur photographer who would like a printer that can do justice to photographs – potential A3 however this isn’t a dealbreaker. Within our household we do a fair amount of everyday document printing as well, my partner is a lawyer so he’s practically eating the forests with some of t…

Ask Photography 631 2025-03-01

Is the Canon Eos Rebel T6i good for starters?

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Is the Canon Eos Rebel T6i good for starters? refer to the title, i plan on starting photography, i live in chicago where the lighting can be different at any time of day any day of the week, inside or outside, from light to dark. I know i would be able to further edit my pictures on my computer but would this camera be a good fit for inner city photography? i found one going for $150, i al…

Ask Photography 453 2025-03-01

Can you advise me on the best beginner-friendly camera to choose from the options available?

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Can you advise me on the best beginner-friendly camera to choose from the options available? I’m looking for a camera for travel, not professional use, and have three options: A used Sony A5000 (€220) with about 200 shutter actuations, plus a tripod. A used Sony A6000 (€350). A new Canon Powershot SX740 HS (€400). As you can see, I prefer a camera with a flip screen. Which one would be the best choice for a beginner? Or if there’s a b…

Ask Photography 351 2025-03-01

Are they my Ex Companies Photos or Mine?

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Are they my Ex Companies Photos or Mine? Without getting into much detail I’m a professional photographer who got out of the industry after a death in 2020. Fast forward to 2022 I get hired as an Event and Party Coordinator that worked off commissions. When I first started sales were down and honestly no one trained me let alone know what they were actually doing either. I took my own…

Ask Photography 891 2025-03-01

In todays time in 24/2025 , why would someone chose to buy new dslr d850 against nikon z6iii , z8 or s5iix or newer lumix. considering those have same price ?

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In todays time in 24/2025 , why would someone chose to buy new dslr d850 against nikon z6iii , z8 or s5iix or newer lumix. considering those have same price ? hello , as question suggest. in my country , d850 is 1650euros , z6iii is 1900 euros and s5iix is 1850euros i was wondering why nikon is still making d850 one of the reasons i understand is , there are lot of people with nikon f lenses and they might find it usefull. other than that whats the reasone ? can you give me some technical reasons why …

Ask Photography 913 2025-03-01

Another Godox TT350 or get TT685?

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Another Godox TT350 or get TT685? Hello! I’m now in the market to get another flash. I’ve got experience with the Godox TT350 already, but I find it a bit lacking for my needs due to the power output it gives. submitted by /u/gelo_pinpin

Ask Photography 665 2025-03-01