#Ask Photography

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

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Fujifilm S2 pro stuggling to autofocus, but is slowly getting better, weirdly?

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Fujifilm S2 pro stuggling to autofocus, but is slowly getting better, weirdly? So I just picked up a fujifilm finepix s2 pro, I know it’s very old but that’s the fun of it. Anyway the camera at first simply wouldn’t autofocus no matter what lens was on it. So I took it outside and I could get it to focus on some pretty far away buildings. I kept using it and now it will focus within about 10-20 feet, all within a afternoon…

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-16

Depth of Field for Small Meteorite Photography?

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Depth of Field for Small Meteorite Photography? Hey Folks — I’ve been taking pictures for a long time but primarily relying on automatic settings until somewhat recently. I understand the basic idea between aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc, but I am no professional and am still learning. That said, most of my photography is of meteorite samples and I’m trying to get better at taking picture…

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Why the hell is my computer so slow?

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Why the hell is my computer so slow? Hello! I am a freelance portrait photographer who uses a Mac mini and external hard drive with 6TB to edit images in Lightroom and photoshop. The setup is only 2yrs old but in the last six months I’ve noticed my Lightroom/photoshop is incredibly slow. I’d appreciate any input or ideas from those of you who know more about computers than I do! T…

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Digital Camera that can be used for printing large photos?

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Digital Camera that can be used for printing large photos? Good day. I just want to ask if someone knows a cheap digital camera that could capture a sharp picture then print to a big size? I know “cheap” and “sharp” should not be in the same sentence but I’m gonna print it not a billboard big size but like around a3 or a2 size. I’m currently using A6400 and it’s a bit big for my liking when I go travell…

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I’m aiming to make a personal project with a very minimalistic style, but i want to know if i can find the specific name for that type of photography?

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I’m aiming to make a personal project with a very minimalistic style, but i want to know if i can find the specific name for that type of photography? I’ve been trying to achieve something like Rhein II by Andreas Gursky, or something in the likes of Michael Wesely Sonnenblumenfelder bei Niesky. To make things more clear, i like this type of photography with very few colors, but that makes you feel some contemplative feelings while you look at it. Specific name for that specific style of photo…

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Can an experienced photographer please advise me which lens is/are suitable for Olympus camera E-520? My late husband left the camera and 4 x lens with me. I now want to pass on the camera plus lens to my granddaughter. She’s in UK, I’m in Australia, so need to select carefully for travel?

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Can an experienced photographer please advise me which lens is/are suitable for Olympus camera E-520? My late husband left the camera and 4 x lens with me. I now want to pass on the camera plus lens to my granddaughter. She’s in UK, I’m in Australia, so need to select carefully for travel? submitted by /u/Subject-Stock-4492

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Local weather constantly reports 90% humidity. Any solutions?

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Local weather constantly reports 90% humidity. Any solutions? What should I do? I have one body and two lenses. Probably would get another lens in distant future but that would be peak. Should I just open covers of lenses and keep them on a shelf so light (as well as dust) can reach them or is it better to keep them somewhere closed wirh packs of silica gels? My older lens developed a small fungus spot vis…

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What is an on camera light for night time video (street interviews) that is around $200 or less?

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What is an on camera light for night time video (street interviews) that is around $200 or less? Like the title says I am looking for a light that I can attach to my camera that won’t blind people, but will still provide enough light for me to be able to record a video at night time when it’s dark. My budget is up to $200 possible on the reverse God has at least four our battery life. Thank you. submitted by /u/yallapapi

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Bracket and Diffuser for TT600s External Flash?

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Bracket and Diffuser for TT600s External Flash? Is the first photo enough as a bracket and diffuser for my external flash than the S-type flash bracket (2nd pic) ? Trying to have a budget friendly setup. I don’t have experience with both mount I wonder if the (1st pic) setup will still be okay to use or should I just save up more for it (2nd pic bracket)? submitted by /u/Efficient-Butt…

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Thoughts on eBay lens filters?

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Thoughts on eBay lens filters? I’m looking to buy a CPL filter and I have to a admit there is quite a big appeal to the price of used filters on eBay, but I have heard that it is generally not a good idea to purchase filters on eBay as they are popular to counterfeit, has anyone bought lens filters on eBay and what was your experience? submitted by /u/Independent_Read4…

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Starting a new photography studio business?

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Starting a new photography studio business? My girlfriend is a fashion photographer. She works for a studio that has contracts with a few modeling agencies. She wants to open her studio. Can anyone point me to a website or a checklist reflecting things she will need to consider such as equipment? submitted by /u/Tie-Cautious

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Sony a7iii or a9?

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Sony a7iii or a9? I have recently have decided to upgrade from my a6000 to the 7iii but while scrolling FB MP I found a few a9’s with very low SC for only a few hundred more then the 7iii. I like to take pictures of my dog, kids, landscape if I’m out and about but would like to start taking pictures of my kids at their sports. Specifically hockey and lacrosse. Bo…

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Pictures Suddenly Low Res?

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Pictures Suddenly Low Res? Nikon D850. This is a photo from a few shoots ago and a photo from today. What could be causing this issue? They’re still large RAW images. I haven’t changed any settings (that I’m aware of!). This has happened at all f stops, extremely low ISO, and with both of my lenses. Could this be an issue with my sensor? https://preview.redd.it/v909g2soi8…

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First time safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe, any photography gear advice?

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First time safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe, any photography gear advice? Photography gear for Botswana and Zimbabwe safari Hi guys I’m hoping to get some advice on gear for an upcoming safari, it’s not an exclusively photography trip, I’m travelling with my dad who has been wanting to take this trip for a long time. I’m very excited to get out there and take photos! I don’t have tons of info on the trip but I underst…

Ask Photography 653 2025-01-16

Beginner – what camera should a choose?

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Beginner – what camera should a choose? Looking to get a new camera and in need of some advice. I’ve had my Canon EOS200D for ~5 years but the in-built flash has gone, and the quotes to repair are almost as much as getting a brand new camera. As a beginner/casual user, I found the Canon was a decent bit of kit for my needs – easy to use out of the box and I was able to take some great…

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