#Ask Photography

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

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Nikon Z6 II or Sony Alpha 7c?

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Nikon Z6 II or Sony Alpha 7c? Hi guys, I’m looking for people who have uses Nikon and Sony: I have to choose between Nikon Z6 II and Sony Alpha 7 c. I want to take many pictures inside, outside, starry night, my 2 cats and need the best between these two. Thank you submitted by /u/Rodnex

Ask Photography 415 2025-01-14

What bag for backpacking?

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What bag for backpacking? Idk if anyone has advice on this, but I’m looking for a bag that I can wear with a backpacking pack. I want to avoid putting weight unevenly on one shoulder or having to switch back and forth every so often, but I want easy access to my cameras (one SLR, one film). Any bag suggestions? Or maybe is there a backpacking pack that also includes a sa…

Ask Photography 709 2025-01-14

Are there any tips for a starter who wants to get into photography?

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Are there any tips for a starter who wants to get into photography? Title pretty much says it all! I’m looking to get into photography, and would like some advice on how to start. This ranges from cameras I could get to what classes/learning experiences I could try to improve my skill. I don’t exactly have a portfolio or anything like that, I’d like to learn to take much better pictures, and potentially end up t…

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Help me choose a lens?

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Help me choose a lens? Hello! I am in quite a predicament right now. I own a Nikon D5200, and was looking at used lenses, since I only have a budget of 50 EUR. I found two, one of which is a AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5/5.6G, and the other is a Sigma 55-200mm f4-5.6 DC, both of which are going for 50 euros. Which one should I choose? For context, I’m in the student counc…

Ask Photography 575 2025-01-14

Fujifilm XT-30 II or XS-20 or Sony a6700?

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Fujifilm XT-30 II or XS-20 or Sony a6700? Pretty much the title. I know this question has been asked many times here but I’m trying to get a perspective in 2025 from you amazing redditors. I’ve been using a Canon 700D for almost 10 years now, and have narrowed it down to these two Fujis and the Sony for an upgrade. I’m in India and in my location, the XT-30 II is only available with XC …

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I want to buy a hybrid camera but i don’t know, which one ?

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I want to buy a hybrid camera but i don’t know, which one ? Hello, I’m looking for a hybrid camera to shoot portraits, landscapes, Formula 1 races and a little bit of everything. However, I don’t know where to start… I’ve watched some videos, but everyone has their own opinion about existing cameras. I’m not a professional and my budget is between 1000 and 1500€, new or second-hand, it doesn’t matter…..

Ask Photography 586 2025-01-14

Zoom lens advice?

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Zoom lens advice? I currently have a Sony a6000 looking to upgrade to a 7iii soon. This past weekend using what I have and its kit zoom (55-210mm 4.5-6.3) I was taking pictures of a kids hockey game. Needing the fast shutter I had to up the iso super high (8-10,000) and my pictures are super grainy. Without spending thousands and thousands. What’s a good zoom tha…

Ask Photography 1.0k 2025-01-14

Is there a way to stop glasses from having glare?

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Is there a way to stop glasses from having glare? I like doing portraits, and most of the time I’m fine with outdoor ones, but I have a hard time getting lighting that don’t cause reflections in glasses, or make strange shadows on the face because of glasses. While I’ve gotten pretty good at editing that kind of thing after the fact, it does take a while, and I’m wondering if there’s something …

Ask Photography 960 2025-01-14

Hoya HMC or Hoya Pro1D?

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Hoya HMC or Hoya Pro1D? Hello!! I’m in the market for an 82mm fixed ND8 filter and the only two brands I can find stock for filters is Hoya and K&F. K&F doesn’t sell fixed ND filters on their Nano-X series so I’m going for Hoya instead. These two are much older filters so I can’t really find the answers to my questions. More context: I’m from the Philippines. The rough…

Ask Photography 505 2025-01-14

Billing for morning shoot and returning later at night?

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Billing for morning shoot and returning later at night? Hi there, I’m in a situation where I had a shoot that technically took an entire day of my time but my services weren’t actually being utilized the entire day. Specifically, I shot from 8-1pm, went home, and returned to the location to at 10pm to shoot 1 more hour. The location was a half hour drive from my home. I have no idea how to bill for t…

Ask Photography 529 2025-01-14

Recommendation for accessories and filters?

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Recommendation for accessories and filters? Hi everyone, I just bought myself a Sigma 18-50 2.8, I also have a Sony a6300 with Zeiss 55 1.8. I was researching on accessories such as filters, slings, blower to clean the lenses, filters carrier, and might be a tripod to occasionally took pictures with family. I don’t record video at all, so I’m not sure if an ND filter is necessary. I main…

Ask Photography 918 2025-01-14

Anyone use battery heated gloves and balaclavas to stay warm? We have an artic blast coming this weekend and want to photograph in it. Need to find a set to help keep me warm. Any recommendations?

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Anyone use battery heated gloves and balaclavas to stay warm? We have an artic blast coming this weekend and want to photograph in it. Need to find a set to help keep me warm. Any recommendations? As I age, my body doesn’t warm up like it use to. submitted by /u/DizmangPhotography

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Kodak x55 vs FZ55?

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Kodak x55 vs FZ55? Hey, Does anyone know how these cameras differ from eachother? I find a few stores that sell x55 but can’t find any info about that camera on the Kodak website. submitted by /u/Tiitit

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PixInsight processing help?

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PixInsight processing help? Hello, i recently saved up enough money to buy PixInsight and some plugins from RC astro (blur, star and noise X). I looked at some tutorials, namely from Astro backyard and nebula photos, and ended up with a grainy and splotchy photo. i used a Pix trial account a while back with a friend’s data and got acceptable results but now that i used my …

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How do you maintain consistency with editing?

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How do you maintain consistency with editing? I am a hobbyist w/ prosumer gear and about 7 or so years of taking pictures and tinkering in post process editing. I got much of my gear when my kids were still willing to let me photograph them. Now they complain and I still have good gear and enjoy taking pictures. Most of my pictures are now of my friends and their family/kids. It is easy eno…

Ask Photography 593 2025-01-14

Used Canon 1DX Mark II vs. New Canon EOS R8: Top DSLR or Entry-Level Mirrorless?

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Used Canon 1DX Mark II vs. New Canon EOS R8: Top DSLR or Entry-Level Mirrorless? I’ve narrowed my options down to two Canon full-frames and can’t decide: Canon 1DX Mark II (4 years old, ~200,000 shutter count) for $2,250 Canon EOS R8 (brand new) for $2,310 I mainly shoot portraits (about 70% of my work), plus some street and landscape photography. My lenses are all EF mount (50mm f/1.8, 85mm f/1.4, 24–70mm f/2.8, Tamron …

Ask Photography 499 2025-01-14

What should I start with?

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What should I start with? Hello all I’m really interested in photography and I’ve loved it ever since high school. Me and my girlfriend are planning to go overseas mid to the end of this year and I’d like to take a camera with me as I feel it’s better than phone. I’m planning on nature/landscape photos aswell as portraits if that matters but I thought I’d ask what camera…

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How to make look for natural?

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How to make look for natural? So basically I understand editing is very subjective. But I’d like to know how I keep my photos looking natural, rather then having the “you can tell” it’s edited look. For example the photo below, how dod i make it look more natural. submitted by /u/According_Crab_9106

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