#Ask Photography

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

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Sensor on dust of second hand camera- how much if an issue?

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Sensor on dust of second hand camera- how much if an issue? Was looking at getting a second Fuji XT2 which I found at a good price, it says it “exhibits Spots of dust visible down to F8 ISO 100.” Will this be something I can easily clean/pay someone to clean or will it be something I’d have to live with? submitted by /u/noplaceisthere

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Photo series on urban loneliness/people in houses?

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Photo series on urban loneliness/people in houses? Hi! I’m searching for recommendations of photo series that explore loneliness across various settings. Additionally, I’m interested in a photo series set exclusively within a house. Extra points if it features creative use of shadows and dramatic framing. submitted by /u/partiallyaghost

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Having a hard time for a specific question – how to set up to shoot a “hockey stop”/ice spray?

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Having a hard time for a specific question – how to set up to shoot a “hockey stop”/ice spray? So I’m just a dad of U10/Squirts kids with an R10, don’t have the golden 70-200/2,8 yet but I don’t think its necessary for this specific shot. I think it would be really cool to do a shoot with the kids to get shots of them spraying ice doing a stop. This two photos are my inspiration. I’m having a hard time finding the technical specifics/requ…

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Do you travel alone if you want to take photoes?

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Do you travel alone if you want to take photoes? Hi im a student and i really want to see some city nearby (Lyon) and i was thinking about going there and taking photoes alone. Im just curious how people would approach this situation, regarding safety, time management, prices and the usually stuff submitted by /u/NoobPLyer29

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I’m trying to tweak white balance so that it doesn’t look orange but it just goes green. Can anyone explain why is that?

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I’m trying to tweak white balance so that it doesn’t look orange but it just goes green. Can anyone explain why is that? https://preview.redd.it/o83t6hwxl6fe1.jpg?width=4272&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ec1b6cb0ae4c0777fd72fcb1175fd2065e5d49c4 https://preview.redd.it/kje8pf9yl6fe1.jpg?width=4272&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c56db3abb240522fa544c924449248a71d057a6b submitted by /u/PrimaryBat2368

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Very beginning looking for advice on equipment?

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Very beginning looking for advice on equipment? Hello all, My kids are starting to get very competitive in Softball and Baseball and I am hoping to start getting some better action shots of them playing. I have a canon rebel that I got from my parents but it’s probably 20+yrs old and I’m having a difficult time figuring out what settings I should be using and have no manual to reference. I th…

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70s SLR with 2020s Flash?

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70s SLR with 2020s Flash? Hello all. I’m not new to photography, but not good at it either. 😉 I’ve got a 1978 Ricoh KR 5 and a few newer flashes {all used on my Pentax K-3 III}. I tried to use one of my basic flashes {just flash nothing more} and it didn’t fire. I searched for “Old SLR with new flash” and I get almost nothing but “Old flashes in new mirror less will fry…

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Which lens to purchase!?

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Which lens to purchase!? I’m currently using a Canon M50 Mark II and I’m looking to purchase an entry-level telephoto lens for street photography and wildlife photography. I’d love to hear your recommendations for lenses that offer a good balance of affordability and image quality. Thanks in advance for the help!! 🤞✨️ submitted by /u/MittalOye_

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why does my image “twitches” before focusing (with particular lens)?

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why does my image “twitches” before focusing (with particular lens)? Hi everyone! Any help is appreciated! I went to the store to check out lens before buying it, and i when i tried it, i found out that image on my camera twitches for like 1-2 seconds when I press down half of the button to focus, and then it focuses normally. The lens is sony 16mm F2.8, APS-C. and when the guy at the store tried the same lens on…

Ask Photography 884 2025-01-26

Sony Alpha NEX-C3 accessory and equipment help?

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Sony Alpha NEX-C3 accessory and equipment help? Hello! I’m going on a trip to Japan at the end of the year, and wanted to have a camera as I thought it would be nice compared to just using my phone to take pictures… I have absolutly no proper experience in photography, but I am certainly willing to learn. I inherited a Sony Alpha NEX-C3 from my mother and wanted to use it for the trip. My q…

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How to compensate for neighbor’s white fence?

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How to compensate for neighbor’s white fence? My back neighbor has a very white fence. This sometimes results in 1-2 stops of EV & some post processing in a lot of photos. Here’s a mild example of the results. Any better suggestions? submitted by /u/Prof01Santa

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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Filter?

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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Filter? Hi folks, With a Partial Solar Eclipse coming up, I’m trying to prepare for one, I’ve been looking for a Solar Filter that fits my Sigma 150-600mm for max zoom, however at a 105mm thread I seem to be struggling, Any suggestions? submitted by /u/Exact_Sand2257

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How do I get nice up close face pictures?

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How do I get nice up close face pictures? Hello, So I’m a makeup artist trying to up my makeup photography game. I don’t really know what I’m doing with a proper camera. But I am uncertain what settings, lense, and even from how close I should shoot to get good pictures. For reference, I am using a Nikon D3100. Here are some examples of what I am trying to achieve. Thank you for any hel…

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Best Camera for Low Light Portraits?

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Best Camera for Low Light Portraits? I’m looking for a camera and lens for low light portraits. I want really high image quality, but fairly easy to use. Video is also relatively important. I’m happy buying second hand from mpb. Budget is around £500-700 total. I have experience with Canon, so I was thinking something like the Canon EOS 5D Mark III with a good 50mm lens. Looking to…

Ask Photography 892 2025-01-26

I’m going to Japan (Kyoto and Tokyo) for work. Where should I look to buy secondhand Canon EF lenses?

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I’m going to Japan (Kyoto and Tokyo) for work. Where should I look to buy secondhand Canon EF lenses? I’m going to Japan for work in 3 weeks. I was looking to buy a secondhand Canon EF lens; specifically I was looking to buy a Canon EF 35mm f/2. Is it worth it to buy over there? If so, where should I be looking? submitted by /u/TheBlueRaptor

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New camera, but why images under low light is sometimes sharp, sometimes not sharp?

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New camera, but why images under low light is sometimes sharp, sometimes not sharp? https://preview.redd.it/3efovnrzr2fe1.png?width=936&format=png&auto=webp&s=c27a6765a3153aa338dc3ceed3e3438c73310af5 Hi I just bought a Fuji XE1 not too long ago, and I been shooting alot. I got a manual lense Mieke 35mm F1.7. It produces sharp images under good light, but I am having some issue with sharpness under lower lighting conditions with…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-26