What is a good compact digital camera for beginners? Hi guys, I’ll be studying abroad next year and I want to make sure to capture as much as I can. I know I could just use my phone, but it’s starting to become slow and is acting up more, but at the end of the day still works just fine. It just has discouraged me to take lots of pictures because of how long it takes/ it’s a bit unreliable. I’m an …

any improvements I can make to my photography blog? hi I recently started writing a blog and have just now added it to my portfolio site. I was wondering if people had any feedback at all? https://www.larissa-almeida-portfolio.com/post/make-it-work-somehow-fashion-photography-and-anxiety any advice on SEOs would be great I don’t seem to have any traffic really on the site, feel like wix is kinda …

Will this lighting kit be hard to set up? I’m looking to rent some lights and I’m looking to rent this https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/527352-REG/Arri_571863W.html , will this be relatively easy to set up (and by set up I don’t mean they physical set up but more around “tuning” and proper light adjustments and placements) or are these advanced lights that will be difficult to set…

Inherited my grandfathers cameras, what should I do? These are all 35MM film I believe, is there anyone or anywhere I can get the film developed still? And any idea where I could get some more? Total novice, but I think it was be pretty cool learn how to use them, if at all possible, or would I be better off getting an adaptor and a new digital camera to use this lens. Thanks In advance! submi…

Which is more worthwhile telephoto addition? I shoot Nikon (have a Z7 and my old D610) and for birding my longest focal length lens is a 300mm f4 af-s. I’m of course like everyone else I’m wanting more focal length and am trying to decide between two lenses: the Z 400mm f4.5 and the older f-mount 500mm f5.6 PF. It’s not a difference in IQ between these lenses I’m inquiring about, it’s more…

SONY ZV-E10 II or Fujifilm xt30 II? Hi I planning to buy my first camera. I need help which one should I get. I’m more on nature photography and videography 🙂 submitted by /u/Genesisalarcon_

Sony zv-e10 is best option in this budget? I’ve used some handycams and a Canon 2000D to create videos for concerts and other projects. Now, I want to create a portfolio to showcase my shooting and editing skills, but I need to upgrade my equipment. I’m considering buying the ZV-E10 because it’s budget-friendly and has good video quality. However, I’m not sure how good it is for photogra…

As a beginner, which DSLR camera and lens options should I consider buying to shoot reflective product photography and portrait videos? So grateful for this wonderful community because I could really use your guidance in buying my first DSLR camera for my online shop. I’ve been using an Iphone 13 to shoot my vintage and antique products. I’m often challenged with shooting items such as cut crystal and reflective pottery. I use artificial light and a black background for all my l…

Camera Check out for college? Hello, I run a equipment check service at a college that students can rent out a camera for free for 2 weeks. We currently have a bunch of Canon DSLR cameras available. We are looking to add more cameras to our inventory and wondering what would be the swiss army knife of a camera. One that is easy to use, can be used for photos and video and d…

How do you protect your gear if you have to leave it in the car? I am asking mostly the professionals who on a regular basis have to carry and leave expensive gear in the car. Besides the obvious of not leaving anything that can be spotted. Is there anything else that can be done? Some kind of lock or mini safe? Or that’s impossible. submitted by /u/just_a_random_guy_11

Looking for this particular backdrop, any leads? submitted by /u/Echosera

What are these stains in my lens? Hello, I bought this used lens today and I noticed these small white stains inside of the lens (not on the front glass, the part right after). I was wondering what this is since it is my first time seeing anything like this. Thanks! submitted by /u/MonaFrance

Any advice on how to replicate this David Lynch Shot as a photo? Hello everyone! David Lynch was a huge impact on me as a creative and I wanted to try to replicate this shot as a PHOTO. I’m trying to think what could be used as the particles. As well as the proper way to light them/this scene as a whole. Any advice would be appreciated 🙂 submitted by /u/daydreamnine

Do I need a special support system for paper backgrounds? I’m looking to setup a paper background in my room. Will any support system like this work for a paper roll? Or do I need to drill in a paper roll mount to the wall for paper backgrounds? Also, I’m reading a lot of people talk about “Savage” paper rolls. Will I be off with off band white paper from Amazon? What makes Savage so good? submitte…

The likelihood of a DV survivor appearing in a street photo that their ex sees? I do street photography and post photos that include people’s faces – in my country it’s perfectly legal, sometimes I’ll ask the person sometimes I won’t. Depends on the circumstances But recently on the topic of street photography there’s always this same scenario being brought up in the comments from people who are against street photography …

Whats this kind of editing style with red shadows and blue highlights called? submitted by /u/mel7_whysus

Anyone managed to get a Sigma 150-600c autofocus repaired? I have a Sigma 150-600 Contemporary that can’t autofocus past 250mm. I am using it with a Canon 6Dii and It struggles and tries very hard but just can’t. Manual focus is fine, if a bit stiff. I know autofocus issues are common with this lens. I have tried changing various autofocus settings on camera and lens, as well as using the Sigma usb dock…

Reducing glow on photos? i use the nikon d200, i know it’s old but i always have this ‘glow’ on ppl when i take pictures using flash. is there a way to mitigate the effect? submitted by /u/Jazzlike_Minimum_436

Sony FE 50mm 1.8 VS Sony 50mm 1.8 OSS? I want to buy a new camera setup for photography. I will buy the sony a6000 second hand and i want a good budget lens to pair it with. I can get the 2 lenses second hand. FE for 103USD and OSS for 138USD. Is the extra 35USD worth it? Thank you😊 submitted by /u/bedotousa

Nikon D5100 Landscape Lens (Crosspost)? Currently going on a trip to Japan and I want to take some landscape photography but I’m wondering if the current lenses I have would be sufficient or if I should try and pick up a used lens while in Japan. Currently have the 18-55mm kit lens as well as a 35mm f/1.8 lens. submitted by /u/dragonxx21