Flash guns for A7 IV? I’ve seen some bad reviews regarding the Godox v860 not being compatible and struggled with the hot shoe. What’s the best most affordable flash gun for the SONY A7 IV? submitted by /u/FamousASH_

What the softbox better for fill/color Light in self photostudio? Hi, I have created a studio without a photographer, so I need a highly universal design for light automation and setup. Equipment I already have: Backlight: Aputure RGB 150 with a 30×120 cm softbox. Key light: Aputure 200 Bi-Color with a 120 cm parabolic softbox. Fill light/color Light: Aputure RGB 150 What I need help with: I’m unsure about the…

Canon EOS M50 II or Fujifilm X-T30? Was looking for advice for my first camera, I have saved up a budget of about £600 for the body, not sure about the lens yet. I want to be able to take nice profile shots, city scenes, and possibly wildlife photography. Basic filming would also be a bonus. For the wildlife photography, the canon seems the obvious choice but I keep hearing about…

Developing film at home – recommendations for gear? I’m interested in getting into film photography. Does anyone has advice for developing film at home? Are there any machines that can develop commercial film? How affordable is it, and can it be done without a dedicated dark room? Any advice or direction would be great. I’d love to have a small machine that I could drop my film into, add a few ch…

Opinions from those that have switched Canon R6 Μark to Α7C II? I currently shoot with a Canon R6 Mark II and love the capability for stills and auto focus for everyday use. I don’t shoot video. For small use, I have a Ricoh GR IIIx. After travelling to Japan I hated lugging the R6 + 24-105 F4 L and now thinking of downscaling to the smaller Sony full frame. I also have RF 16, 28, 50mm primes but the smalle…

I have a canon r50 and just purchased a Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens RF. Please see description…. ? When I put the lens on I can see through the viewfinder and on my screen but it won’t let me take a picture. I had researched this lens and it said it worked for a r50. Even though it’s focused it still won’t work. Does anyone know what’s going on? I am still new to camera technology so I have no idea what to do. Anything helps, thanks. sub…

What’s a photography hill you’ll die on? People love to argue about photography, so what’s one opinion you’ll never back down from? For me, editing is not cheating. Idc what anyone says, every great photo you’ve ever seen has been edited in some way. Shooting raw and tweaking colors isn’t “fake,” it’s literally part of the process. What’s yours? submitted by /u/Justachillguy6969…

How to find/indicate I am open to photograph models/people? I am an amateur at best but I’ve recently gotten more serious with my photography at special events and developed because of it. I was even asked to do headshots for someone else because they liked my work. But as I am between events I would like to keep practicing portraits with a model but not sure how to find people who might be willing to w…

Looking for an Everyday bag? I’m looking into getting my first “official” camera bag. For context I already own a Peak Design Medium camera cube v2 and have been trying to determine if I should stick with the Peak Design “ecosystem” and get the 45L Travel bag or the 45L outdoor bag. Or if my doubloons would be better served getting something else. I’d like to have the optio…

Why does my mirror stay up when off? submitted by /u/Select-Conference31

Issues mounting a seamless paper backdrop system in new studio? Hey togs. I’ve had an amazing opportunity handed to me in the form of my first studio. It’s actually in a former rehearsal room in a music venue. I’ve been friends with the owner for years now and we have agreed to a work trade we’re I will get to rent the space for free, easentially. He has signed off on me drilling holes in the wall and modif…

Would you switch brand or stick? Hi all, I’m looking to upgrade my camera, currently on a Nikon d7200 which I’ve had since release. I’m looking to spend around £3k for camera and lenses. Happy to buy used. I currently take product photography mainly with studio lights. But enjoy taking portraits and wildlife. I don’t do any video. Shall I stay Nikon and go for the Z6iii or Z7…

Advice for FF Mirroless for adapting vintage glass? I am on the process of buying my first full-frame mirroless, it’s function would be primarily to adapt M42/PK/F-mount lenses, so no need for the best autofocus performance. For context, the budget is around 500-600€, I’m in Europe, but it would be around the same amount in dollars. For that amount, from what a quick search gave me, I get: . Sony…

Android app like Luminar Neo with a lifetime/one time purchase? So I love Luminar Neo but it seems it was pulled from Google Play before I could buy it. Bummer. Which similar android apps would you recommend for photo editing that have a one time / lifetime purchase? I’m poor so I can’t afford to pay every month or year. I prefer to pay 50-80 dollars once and never again. submitted by /u/HeyNoSuddenMo…

Can you recommend a way to learn all about macro photography? From gear to techniques, are there specific articles or YouTube videos etc I should check out? submitted by /u/Snuggly-Muffin

Which extension tube should I buy? I’m looking to get an extension tube for experimenting with macro on a budget. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T6. I’m looking at the canon extension tube EF12 or EF25. Which of these two would be better for taking photos of flowers, hoar frost, etc? I would be using it with either my kit lens 18-55mm or telephoto 70-300. I’ve read that for macro photo…

What should I carry? I carry a camera bag everywhere. Where I live there is almost always some wild stuff happening and I always want to be prepared for a shot. This being said … I carry way too much and need advice on which lenses should be for lack of a better term. EDC. Canon EOS Rebel T7 Canon – 50mm f1.8, 35mm f2, 17-40mm f4L, 70-300mm f4 and 18-55mm +75-30…

White balance on an iPhone – any suggestions? (Sorry – photos are all different sizes, have to click in to see the full images) I have the iPhone 15 pro. Formerly professional photographer, just to say I understand light physics etc. I cannot get the white balance to be accurate without a color card. And overall, the tone has more green (always adding magenta). Are there settings that you…

Starter camera (and cheap) for events? Hi there, I’m totally new in this world, and I’m learning, and dreaming about make some extra income with photography. I got a DJI Mini 4 Pro and a want one more camera, i really don’t got much money, can you, please, recommend me a super starter camera? I was thinking about DJI Action 5 Pro but reading, I don’t know if it is ok for this. Thanks…

Is there a site where people upload photos from lost cameras? submitted by /u/AnotherArlingtonDude