#Ask Photography

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

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How can I get my photos less grainy?

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How can I get my photos less grainy? I use a Canon T7 currently. It could definitely be my camera settings as I woke up and my husband jumped in the truck with me to take pictures because the storm left behind a winter wonderland. I was very excited. šŸ˜… But I also want to make sure I’m not doing something in post processing to make it worse. I’d love to know if there’s a way for me …

Ask Photography 541 2025-01-18

I’m a beginner, What camera should i buy to start?

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I’m a beginner, What camera should i buy to start? Im interested in photography but even though the iphone 13 camera is decent (ish) id like to use something a bit better. I dont really know what i should get though but id like to preferably get something used from ebay or Facebook mp. Ive seen quite a lot of Canon EOS T6i’s and was wondering if something like that is good. (preferably nothing o…

Ask Photography 407 2025-01-18

How do I achieve this lighting?

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How do I achieve this lighting? I have some studio knowledge. How would I achieve this lovely wrap around gradation? I am aware the treatment also plays some part into the image. submitted by /u/ballusterrr

Ask Photography 976 2025-01-17

Cancelling a shoot??

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Cancelling a shoot?? My bf and I have a shoot the 26th but we’ve been having issues lately and just not sure if we will be together much longer tbh.. I paid the deposit and everything I don’t wanna be a bad person for cancelling but I also don’t wanna get photos done if we’re not gonna be together in a month or two? šŸ™ƒšŸ™ƒ submitted by /u/AntNo6627

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-17

Are there any decent RF to Nikon F adapters with autofocus? Preferably with control ring.

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Are there any decent RF to Nikon F adapters with autofocus? Preferably with control ring. Hey sup. So i myself use R8 with EF lens via control ring adapter, but wanna try nikon DSLR lenses as they are generally cheaper than canon counterparts for some reason. So im in search of reliable adapter. Can you recommend any? Pereferably with control ring because im used to it as its kind of essential on R8 for fast control over all settings…

Ask Photography 881 2025-01-17

Viltrox 75 f1.2 vs Sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony apsc?

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Viltrox 75 f1.2 vs Sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony apsc? I own a Sony a6400 and want to get into portrait photography and definitely plan on upgrading to a full frame in the future and want to get a portrait lens for my camera now and am stuck between the viltrox 75 and sigma 85 because the viltrox is cheaper and a very good lens but the sigma is a even better lens but more expensive but is also a ful…

Ask Photography 648 2025-01-17

How to go about making resume/portfolio?

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How to go about making resume/portfolio? Hi everyone, I’m currently a sophomore in college who has been into sports photography for quite a few years now. For the most part I shoot for my schools club track team which I am apart of. I also have done some paid graduation sessions in my own time. My schools athletic program posted an internship program for photographers and other media a…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-17

Why doesn’t the Program Auto on my Sony ZV1MK2 work anymore?

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Why doesn’t the Program Auto on my Sony ZV1MK2 work anymore? I just got myself this camera, and I have been playing around with the menu and settings. Iā€˜m not sure what I changed that made the program auto in video mode and in S&Q mode not work anymore. In photo mode it works normally. Some of my settings that may be relevant: ISO and WB are set to auto. 4k30, 60M 4:2:0 8bit Does not work with touch focus…

Ask Photography 565 2025-01-17

TZ100/ZS100 or 200 vs ZS/TZ99? – Looking for a compact travel camera with fair zoom capabilities

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TZ100/ZS100 or 200 vs ZS/TZ99? – Looking for a compact travel camera with fair zoom capabilities I’m looking for a decent budget compact camera for all-around use. It’s important to me that it can fit in a jacket pocket, has imaging quality better than a modern phone, and high optical zoom but not at the expense of quality. My search has found me between two models, the zs100 and the zs99. The tz200 seems not worth the extra price over its …

Ask Photography 963 2025-01-17

Best digital camera for intermediate photographer?

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Best digital camera for intermediate photographer? I previously had a Panasonic G85 but that was mostly for filming and I just didn’t really like the quality of the photos it took. What would be the best camera I could get that would be good for commercial works nature and art photography? I’m going to buy on eBay so I’m looking for something that would be under 500$ used and preferably mft but …

Ask Photography 730 2025-01-17

Compact camera for travelling photos, “action” POV videos and also for underwater use?

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Compact camera for travelling photos, “action” POV videos and also for underwater use? Hi! I’m in the market for a good camera, budget is up to 800€ and I can buy used. What I’ll use it for: Travelling photos. I’ll tinker with the settings but I’d also like a good auto mode Action videos. I usually go skydiving and mountain biking, so I’d use it with a mount on my chest or head and I’d like it to have a good auto mode. I’d like t…

Ask Photography 448 2025-01-17

Which Camera or Lens to get?

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Which Camera or Lens to get? I got given a Nikkon J4 by my mom as a starter camera for some sports (curling) photography I’d be doing but there are only two lenses and they don’t seem to help with further away shots. I see some kits for like 500 on marketplace but would it just be better to get a lens that would complete what I’m trying to achieve or get one of those kits w…

Ask Photography 898 2025-01-17

Nikon ZF vs Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIIIX – Which one goes?

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Nikon ZF vs Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GRIIIX – Which one goes? https://preview.redd.it/9upoxz9p5gde1.jpg?width=3696&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92c43bb8456ba7923b9cd04120a3cb1a20f4796a https://preview.redd.it/1kjr60ap5gde1.jpg?width=3378&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=302594880fbd34ebc8f63b0193bf44d4bca7ce79 TLDR & Summary Below: Nikon ZF: The Nikon ZF is a powerhouse that I might not ā€œneedā€. If I sell it, I’ll mis…

Ask Photography 648 2025-01-17

Samyang 85mm f1.4 vs sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony e?

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Samyang 85mm f1.4 vs sigma 85 f1.4 for Sony e? I can’t decide between the Samyang and sigma 85 f1.4 because the Samyang is cheaper and is a great lens but the sigma doesn’t have as much chromatic aberration and is sharper and better af. Is it worth it to save up the extra money for the sigma? submitted by /u/Lost-Company2655

Ask Photography 806 2025-01-17

Affordable and Versatile intermediate/professional cameras?

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Affordable and Versatile intermediate/professional cameras? Hey guys, I’m looking into upgrading from the camera I’ve been using for years and in pursuing my photography degree, the Canon T6i. I’m trying to find something that will maintain image quality and is more of a professional camera that has the ability to shoot 4k video or better as well. I prioritize the image quality and photography side of th…

Ask Photography 605 2025-01-17

What tools were available in 1978 to create this effect?

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What tools were available in 1978 to create this effect? I’m intrigued by the image on the cover of the 1978 album ā€œTime Passagesā€ by Al Stewart. The information in Wikipedia is that it was designed by Hipgnosis and based on a photograph of Monument Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Passages Was there an early form of digitization that could create this effect? Or did the artist simply cut st…

Ask Photography 635 2025-01-17

What should I get for my first lens?

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What should I get for my first lens? I’ve enjoyed this lens a lot so far, but people swear that once you upgrade from a kit lens, you won’t want to go back. I’ve done some research and found the 50mm and 35mm primes to match my interests in street photography, portraiture, and not being homeless, but I have only gone in circles trying to decide which one would best fit my needs. An…

Ask Photography 1.1k 2025-01-17

Nikon Z50 or Canon R50?

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Nikon Z50 or Canon R50? Hello guys, I need your help here. I have been a hobbyist for about a year now and I would really like to upgrade to mirrorless camera. I currently have Nikon D5200 with the following lenses. Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70 -300 mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II My dilemma is ei…

Ask Photography 681 2025-01-17