How can you tell if a camera works without buying film? I’m not sure if this is the right place for this but I’m just starting out so i dont really know where to ask. I was gifted this old kb zoom 35mm Kodak camera and I really wanna start shooting it but the last thing I wanna do is buy the film and waste it on a camera that doesn’t even work. How can I tell if it works without buying film? I tried …

Is buying a camera from Walmart (the website specifically) a good idea? submitted by /u/ChimkinNugg777

Living with in-laws, talks of partially buying the house. Last year, our rent was scheduled to rise pretty drastically, leaving my wife and I no choice but to move. Her parents offered to let us take over the basement in their house for very little rent to allow us to save for a home down payment. Over the last few months, the topic of us buying their house has come up a few times. It seems they’d rat…

Divorced,11 years from retirement, pondering renting vs buying I am 56, divorced over a year, currently renting as we sold our house in 2022. My income will always be modest, but I live within my means. Rent $1300, no car payment, no debt payments. Clothes are thrifted and I don’t eat out or go to bars. I have money in the bank and an IRA. I am trying to figure out a good path going forward and one of those…

Why did they take a photo of me when buying Sim card? Hello there! It’s my first time solo travelling to Thailand, a foreign country. I was just wondering why did they sked to take a picture of me when I bought a sim card at one of the sim card booth in the airport. Thank you! submitted by /u/Temporary-Disk-1230

Who else is buying plates when traveling? Every time I go in a new place, I like to buy from the locals shop plates with different inscriptions, depending on the place I am traveling too. They have a specific reminder of the place and time. Plus, the satisfaction when finding a unique or rare piece. submitted by /u/natasharich97

Is the Canon 250D worth buying and how can i take such pictures? Hello sub, I am looking to buying a camera as a beginner. My choice has come to 2 options which are the 250D and 2000D, most likely being the 250D. I would like to know your opinion on the 250D and Im open to suggestions. Some questions that I had about photography wasthat, Is the 250D worth buying to this day? Can i get any accessories i want f…

Would you be comfortable buying a house in my position? I am making about 55k USD a year right now and have started my job less than a year ago. I live in a suburban area. Right now, I have about 30k saved up and plan on saving at least 2k additional per month (depending on my retirement account contributions) until this time next year. My partner also has a similar amount saved as I do and will not …

Lens buying help? I’m looking into starting my own family photography business and I need help with what lens to buy. I already have an 85mm 1.8 which I LOVE, but I know it’s not ideal for families since I’ll have to be so so far away. So I’m looking to either get a 50mm or a 35mm. My questions are, is a 50mm really that much different than an 85mm with how far y…

Leasing vs Buying auto I currently do not own a car as I walk to work and live in an urban city but my situation has changed and I need to have reliable transportation. I have never leased a car before, but I would like opinions on if it is a sound decision. I would most likely buy a three or five year old car however from what I understand used car pricing can be clo…

buying only big filters and using step-up rings? Hey! Of course like most photographers I’m broke so I was thinking – can I save some money by buying the filters only for my biggest lens and using step-up rings for the rest of them? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/MaxFromPoland

LPT If you’re buying a house, get your *own* agent. There is such a thing as a buyer’s agent. They are generally the same sort of people as a seller’s agent, but the difference is, they work for you. Going solely through the seller’s agent puts you at a disadvantage because their goal is to maximize ROI for their seller, they have no obligation to you. They can also throw sketchy stuff your way f…

Buying Leofoto tripods from ebay? One of the sellers on ebay for leofoto has massive discounts. Kinda curious if it’s genuine. The seller is DesmondPhotographic. Does anyone have experience buying from them? submitted by /u/binarybu9

LPT When buying a car at a dealership, be prepared either to 1) make it obvious that you don’t care about the wait while they “go talk to the manager” before you settle on a price (for example, bring a laptop with you) or 2) tell them that you’ll give them five minutes before you’re leaving. submitted by /u/ExNihiloAdInfinitum

Buying advice, beginner? I know this has been asked many many times, even the above line has been repeated many times, since I searched and scrolled through most of them. So again, it’s about should I use my phone or get a camera. I found a Sony a6000 for about 450USD or its equivalent where I am, for used. As far as I can tell, seems fair and even. Even for that, it…

advice on Buying a house I’m looking to buy a house in the near future and want some advice. I found a good value house with good location(easy commute to city center) and safe/nice neighborhood. However, schools are not that good. I have 2.5 years old kid, so I guess in around three years schools will become relevant. Similar houses in areas with good schools haver aro…

Weekend Car Buying Roundup June 15, 2024 A woman in Knoxville, Tennessee had to turn to a local news station’s “Help Me” consumer affairs guy after a used car dealership sold her Ford Taurus out from under her after she brought it in for repairs. If that wasn’t bad enough, months later, the car was still registered in her name. For just one day, I’d really… Read more…

Is 0% interest from a credit card safe/worth it, for buying a MacBook? I’m wanting to buy a MacBook and have an option to go for 0% interest for 24 months, if I buy it using latitude -gem visa credit card. I’m thinking of taking it up and investing the money on some stocks which I otherwise would’ve paid in lump sum. Is it worth it? Are there any risks? submitted by /u/Affectionate_Cat5302

Twelve Things to Consider When Buying a Car (Besides the Price) Theft rates and resale value are among other important considerations.

does buying followers n likes actually help? ive seen mixed opinions on this. ofc not like crazy amount but buying few hundreds maybe? would that help me get started as an influencer? also is it easier to go viral on tiktok or on instagram? submitted by /u/Difficult-Pitch4361