Note Taking of Photography History? Hello, 18 year old here This may be off topic a little but…I always been into the humanities and art and I’m starting to take photography much more serious compared to my other stuff. I got some history books on photography since I want to know everything about this field. However, I was wondering if there’s a certain way to take notes about a…

What causes dummy battery to “lose charge”? I found a fix, but it’s totally odd! I bought a Neewer dummy battery for using my A7CR as a webcam (Neewer NP-FZ100 dummy battery). Curiously, over long periods of use, the indicator on the LCD shows that the “battery” drains – starting at “100%” but then over several hours down to “35%”. Other people suggest that their dummy batteries will even “die” and shut the camera off. Dis…

What tripod do you recommend for macro photography of flowers? I’m using a Sony a6300 (404 grams) and a Sony 90mm f2.8 macro lens (602 grams). My budget is flexible, but as low as possible while still being of good quality would be ideal. I mainly need to upgrade my tripod because when I try to lock in the position of my camera, the tripod has a bit of give so I always have to do minor over adjustments so i…

Lenses that would still make Sony A6400 compact? I was so firm in my decision to get the RX100VA until I found an A6400 being sold near me. Why not get an APS-C camera instead of a 1-inch one, right? Haha. My main reason for choosing the RX100VA was because of its size. However, based on the image below, its size and that of the A6400 body is not that different. The difference will just lie on…

How accurate is this ? New to photography I am more interested in 35 mm and saw this for sale is this accurate as a cheat sheet submitted by /u/Old_Calligrapher8538

Did I overedit/overprocess these safari photographs? Any advice on both the postprocessing as well the general composition would be greatly appreciated! submitted by /u/Cashicus

Getting a photo of my car printed, where should I place the car in the image? I have a professionally taken photo of me driving my car at a track day. I was looking to get it printed on a canvas. I have some space to work with regarding cropping, so I can move the image around a bit. My initial thought was to have the car horizontally centered in the image, but then I realized I know nothing about photography and maybe th…

I have just bought a used Leica M5. It is generally ok but can I check if this view on the rangefinder patch is normal, or is it balsam separation? If it is balsam, how do I know if it will get worse or stay the same? submitted by /u/jazzskepta

Beginner gear help? Hi all, Just bought my first SLR film camera, a Minolta X-700 with a 50mm lens. Looking for a a good compact sling bag that can carry it when travelling which will hold a few extra rolls of film, spare batteries and maybe a few other bits and bobs. Also a good strap to wear around the neck when out and about walking, I was looking at rope straps…

Budget mirrorless? I’m looking to buy my first mirrorless camera looking at sub $500 cad in the used market. basically a budget beginner friendly system I’m not sure if sub $500 is really worth it for a body and lense or if it’s even possible. submitted by /u/SeaworthinessOdd9137

Focusing on Nikon D7000? Hi, I am a beginner in photography and I’ve just bought Nikon D7000. I started to get a hang on basic triangle of settings and their mutually dependent trade-offs, however I am currently relying just on AF. But if I want to take a photo of a person reading a book, by coming close in front of them (so the book is nearest to the camera and the rea…

A good Lens that can zoom in well, sharp quality, and good for wildlife. 200 maybe 300? Also Alpha/Amount. Have old camera. So I’ve found some lens but not sure. The Sony 70-300 g Ssm. And the sigma 170-500. Is there any better and are these any good. submitted by /u/antlove4everandever

What zoom lens to get for shooting surf? I got a sony a7iii and I’m going on a trip to Indonesia and I want to shoot surfing. For that I need a zoom lens. I’ve been looking at Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM lenses. I could get the original one used for 550€ or the mark two for around 900€. Do you think it’s worth investing in the newer model or will I be fine with the original one? submit…

How would you approach editing these snowy Swiss mountains? Sony A7C II / Tamron 28-75mm shot in RAW submitted by /u/Zach925

Those who’ve won a photography contest before, did it do anything for you? Curious whether anyone here has participated in a photography contest before, won something, and whether that led to any further opportunities for you. submitted by /u/Advanced_Honey_2679

New Nikon Z5 dead pixels? Hello, Just got a new Z5 (arrived today) and I was just getting to know the camera when I noticed two green pixels standing out on the main LCD screen. They don’t seem to appear in the viewfinder, they also don’t affect the photos (checked on a PC), but I’m wondering if that should even be a thing? I tried re-mapping the pixels, and cleaning the…

Why do I look unrecognizable in pictures? I already searched the internet to see if there’s an answer but didn’t find what I am looking for. My issue is that people that have known me for years tell me that I don’t look like my pictures at all and I agree with them. It’s not about looking good or bad, it’s about looking like myself. I have maybe 2 pictures where I look like myself and e…

8+ hours for LrC to denoise 41 photos? I shoot sports photography as part of my writing gig covering high school sports. My love for photography has started overtaking my love for writing, which I have a degree in, but that’s a whole other story. I’m new to editing other than super basic changes in contrast and exposure. I want to get into other genres of photography, but I’m starti…

If you’re not a professional making money from photography, what do you do with your photographs? I’m a hobbyist and very much enjoy taking photos in a variety of genres. Many end up either on social media or in videos documenting a trip or a calendar year. I have quite a few others on the walls of my home. More recently, I’ve begun submitting a few to a local gallery. What do you do with your photos? submitted by /u/GeekyGrannyTexas…

What is the maximum size I can print an iPhone photo, while retaining quality? I took this photo of my dog on my 15 Pro and I would like to print it and hang it on the wall of my home. I have never printed photos from my Canon or iPhone before so I am seeking information on what Lightroom render settings to use on my phone to retain the best quality as well as how large I could realistically get a photo like this printed i…