#Ask Photography

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

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A6700 ND Filter for Slog3?

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A6700 ND Filter for Slog3? Hi, I want to fly from Germany to New York soon and would like to record my first vacation video with slog3. I have done a lot of research and am now looking for a filter that I need for slog3. Can anyone recommend one? Maybe not one that is extremely expensive now? Many thanks submitted by /u/Daimie

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How quickly does KEH sell?

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How quickly does KEH sell? Just a quick question I’m in a positional unable to buy a lens right now and I see there is a few on KEH. How quickly does lenses usually sell on there? For reference I’m talking abt the nikkor 24-70 f4 submitted by /u/Pristine-Reporter-14

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How much sense does it make to start a photography blog now?

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How much sense does it make to start a photography blog now? Hey there! So, I was reflecting on the pros and cons of investing more energy in further developing the blog section of my website. At the moment, I have been using it as my personal reference/notepad to collect news, photos and impressions about some photographers who have made history. In the meantime, I have also added some personal experienc…

Ask Photography 1.0k 2025-01-09

Canon EOS M50 with 50mm 1.8 lens for food and drink photos?

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Canon EOS M50 with 50mm 1.8 lens for food and drink photos? I’m struggling to get anything beyond basic shots. I feel as though the lighting in my setting is awful and I may need to invest in artificial lighting. What can I do to help with the settings? Is there more post production work I could do to help? submitted by /u/PracticalMix0511

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How do I make a background stand that collapses to 50cm (20″) and extends to 3m (9–10′)?

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How do I make a background stand that collapses to 50cm (20″) and extends to 3m (9–10′)? Hi! I have been looking for a travel friendly backdrop stand that can collapse to ~50cm (20″) and extend to ~3m (9–10′). I’ve been looking for years, so maybe it doesn’t exist, but I thought I’d check here! It looks like I’d need to buy it in multiple parts, which is fine, but I just can’t figure out what pieces to buy. I’m not using it for heav…

Ask Photography 636 2025-01-08

Help Needed: Focal Length Metadata Accuracy with EF 24-105mm Lens on EOS RP?

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Help Needed: Focal Length Metadata Accuracy with EF 24-105mm Lens on EOS RP? Hi everyone, I’m encountering an issue where the focal length metadata in my photos doesn’t seem to reflect the actual settings accurately. This is critical for my work in architectural modelling, where precision is key. Here’s my setup: Camera: Canon EOS RP Lens: EF 24-105mm f/4 (with genuine Canon mount adapter) To test accuracy, I’ve been z…

Ask Photography 406 2025-01-08

Flashpoint RRC TX, RX not communicating?

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Flashpoint RRC TX, RX not communicating? Hi folks, I bought this (https://www.adorama.com/fpcrr.html), and I am having issues with the transmitter communicating with the receiver. When I connect my camera with the receiver, I am able to click a picture when in BULB mode (pressing the middle button on the center), I am also able to directly connect the remote to the camera and it funct…

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-08

how to calibrate my new macbook air 15?

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how to calibrate my new macbook air 15? Hi I just got a brand new macbook air 15 M3. As a photographer I care about display accuracy, so I like to calibrate my screen before editing on it. I have a few questions 1) I have a x-rite colormunki display from 2017 and used it to calibrate my macbook screen. I used both Calibrite Profiler and Display Cal. The profiles they create are very c…

Ask Photography 818 2025-01-08

ELI5 Why is a full frame 20MP better than iPhone 48MP?

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ELI5 Why is a full frame 20MP better than iPhone 48MP? Please pardon my ignorance, I’m just looking for a clear answer. I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max which can take photos up to 48MP. I recently bought a used Canon 6D and I much prefer to shoot on that. Is it possible to pinpoint what exactly makes the images “better” while shooting on a full frame DSLR/mirrorless compared to an iPhone? I googled the…

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How do you set up your target audience for wedding photography ads on Facebook/Instagram?

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How do you set up your target audience for wedding photography ads on Facebook/Instagram? Fellow wedding photographers, could you share how you configure your audience on Facebook? What interests do you usually select? I often come across ads on Instagram from other photographers that are actively liked by other photographers. How can I avoid this and show my ads only to potential clients, like engaged couples? submitted by /u…

Ask Photography 570 2025-01-08

Good zoom lens for basketball?

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Good zoom lens for basketball? Hey I recently got a Sony A6400 with the normal kit lens which has a decent enough zoom but I was looking at the Sony 55-210 lens so that way I can really get in close to the action. I’ve been looking at Facebook marketplace and most of them go for like 100-200 so I was just wondering if it’s worth that price or if I should be looking for a diff…

Ask Photography 924 2025-01-08

SONYRX100iii Worth buying?

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SONYRX100iii Worth buying? I’m looking for a digital camera to take on my travel soon. I’ve been seeing the Canon G7x and Sony sx750. But they all seem to retail for 600+ used. I’ve been looking at a SonyRx100iii for $300. I want something that takes better photos than my iPhone 15 pro, ideally a flip up screen, and beginner friendly. Is this a good option & price? Or do …

Ask Photography 1.2k 2025-01-08

New to Photography. First Camera and Gear Recs?

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New to Photography. First Camera and Gear Recs? I’ve been wanting to get into photography for a while now but I’ve been a little hesitant because there’s so many different things and cameras I don’t know where to start lol. I’ve been looking at a couple cameras like the Canon g7x mark iii, and Minolta x700. I like the pictures I’ve seen using these cameras but then again I know little to not…

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What camera should I buy after coming back to photography after few years break?

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What camera should I buy after coming back to photography after few years break? Hi all! I’ve been shooting for quite some time, it’s 9 years right now, but I had a few years break since 2020. I still have Canon 1200d (Rebel T5) with 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 mm and 70-300 mm f/4-5.6. Back then when I was doing a lot of photos, I felt that my camera limits me, e.g. when I was on photo walks with my friends who had better equipment….

Ask Photography 385 2025-01-08

Do you tip the instructors for a photography workshop?

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Do you tip the instructors for a photography workshop? I went on a 2-day photography workshop at a national park. It cost about $1000pp and does not include lodging or food. Do we tip? If so, how much? There are two instructors. submitted by /u/DonutsAreEverything

Ask Photography 1.3k 2025-01-08