On Camera Flash – When to NOT use for portraits, vs adjusting? I’ve been doing portraits for family and am looking to start a portfolio…but trying to learn more first. Using my dog as a practice subject. Without flash ^^^^ With flash ^^^^ I have a godox tt685ii and am trying to use it on my Nikon d7500, with a 50mm 1.8g. It seems anytime i use the on camera flash indoors, the subject is overexposed, and i…

Beginner travel Camera Recommendations? Guys my wife and I are going to start traveling some more and I’d like to be able to take pictures with something other than my phone. I want to be able to get them printed and framed if I really like them. (Yes I know they don’t have to be exactly perfect but it would be our travels and a higher quality photo) HOWEVER, I know nothing about cam…

How to take proper care of camera? Hi everyone! I just bought my first camera (a used Sony a6400 with the kit lens 18-135mm) to vary from cellphone photos 😅 I read the manual, but I wonder if people here have some recommendations regarding camera care? Some doubts I have, for example: How to properly store the camera and lens in a backpack without using a photographer’s specific…

Should I upgrade my pocket camera to full frame for 3 week photography trip? I’m currently shooting with a little Sony RX100 VII and considering a Sony ACii with Sigma 28-70 or Sony a67000 with sigma 18-50 for a 3 week trip to Japan. The whole trip is devoted to photography and hopefully capturing some good compositions and moments. Here are some recent shots of street, beach, and everyday stuff around LA. Based off thes…

Can’t decide which camera to upgrade to? I’ve been doing photography as a sort of hobby (sort of because I sometimes do paid gigs, mostly weddings, senior photos, things of that nature. I’d like to get into concert photography & start shooting for a friend’s band just for fun) for over a decade now, and am finally at the point in my life where I feel like I can spend money on a new (to…

What type of camera and image processing could produce this type of texture in photo? I recently started to follow an instagram account by the handle Kai.chenlin . I really like the style of the photo, and wanted to get help to see if anyone could guess the type of camera or image processing this account uses to get those low light textures? I’m a beginner and any advice in general for entry level mirrorless camera would also be …

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Expanding services – what camera? For years I’ve been taking photos and things as a hobby – but I finally decided to expand into offering my services through my business. I do a lot of very up close photography of plants and moss, bugs and detailed shots. But I also do headshots, and fine art style maternity and lifestyle photos- kinda like candid shots. My emphasis is on detail…

best mirrorless camera to upgrade from Canon Rebel T7i? I was gifted the Rebel T7i years ago when it first came out. I loved it except when it came to shooting in low light due to the grain. I stopped photography since Covid started and I want to get back into it now. I do have experience taking grad photos as well as portraits. I hope to go into wedding photography sometime in the future. I do remem…

What camera should I get to replace my broken 700D? Hi all A few weeks ago my 700d wouldn’t turn on, so I took it to my nearest service centre and they said it would cost around £200 to repair — way over the cost of the camera. I’ve had it since it came out, and I remember buying it for about £700 which is probably around £1000 in todays money, and before that I had a 350d. I think now I’ve reach…

What camera should I but for low light photos that is kind of wide? Hey I am a noob that enjoy taking pictures of nature and especially notheren lights cause i live in northen sweden, I have done this before just with the basic iPhone camera, however i want to buy a camera that I can take some really good photos on it before im done with collage and move down, Im rn now looking in the used market and found an a7…

Should I upgrade from my 10+year old camera? Hi all, I need some general advice about upgrading cameras. My parents had bought me for Christmas the Canon Rebel T3 kit when it was new. I have only used that camera since(apart from film cameras), and never really purchased other lens other than a Tameron 90mm macro. Should I be looking to upgrade to mirrorless? Or should I focus on upgrade l…

What budget camera is good for someone with a learning disability? Hello! I’m looking to get a camera for my great-aunt who has a learning disability, she was shaken as an infant therefore her mind never surpassed that of a 12 year old. she however loves taking photos, however, for the last 20 or so years she’s been using disposable cameras which are costing her too much money and she wants to be able to make t…

Used a gifted disposable camera without knowing the rules— will the photos turn out completely blacked out? Hi all! I’m a complete photography novice and was gifted a Harman Black and White camera with an Ilford HP5 Plus 400 (ISO400/27). I made the mistake of not researching how to use it properly and had taken nearly all the photos without flash. I took pictures in the daytime in some well lit cafes/restaurants and later at the British Museum (not so…

Good camera for travel? Some background, I’m a novice hobby nature photographer. Definitely no professional, just something I love that makes me happy. I’ve taken 1 basic class but otherwise just have fun. I’ve had a canon rebel t6 for years and recently got myself a refurbished canon Eos R. I have a 600mm lens I use for a lot of wildlife photos: bald eagles, foxes, ha…

Starter camera (and cheap) for events? Hi there, I’m totally new in this world, and I’m learning, and dreaming about make some extra income with photography. I got a DJI Mini 4 Pro and a want one more camera, i really don’t got much money, can you, please, recommend me a super starter camera? I was thinking about DJI Action 5 Pro but reading, I don’t know if it is ok for this. Thanks…

Next step camera? I recently started photography using an old Canon Rebel T6 my mom gave me. I started making money doing photography and i was wondering what a good next step camera would be to purchase in the future? for reference i mainly do sports photography and portraits. Im just looking to hear a few good options. the main one i’ve hear is a sony A7 III. t…

What kind of camera, settings, or filters are being used for these photos? Found this account and I’m infatuated with the style of it, anyone know what kind of camera she uses or if it’s just her phone, what filters, or settings as well? Thanks! Here’s the account https://www.instagram.com/aliccebelladonna?igsh=Zmw5ZDJ5Mnd2M211 submitted by /u/boy_existing

What’s a good upgrade mirrorless camera, and what to look for? Hi! I know everyone gets sick of seeing these posts but I’ve spent the last week making excel sheets to compare and researching but the amount of options is completely overwhelming, so help a gal out pls :). I’ve never bought a camera. I’ve had a few (DSLR and mirrorless) but they’ve always been hand me downs. I currently have a Sony Alpha Nex-C…

Beginner Canon camera upgrade suggestions? Hi all, first post here! I started getting into photography last year and have regularly been going out with my camera. Still relatively new but really enjoying it and so I’ve been trying to look at upgrading my setup. I decided to start off with a lens upgrade and recently purchased a second-hand Sigma 150-500mm contemporary (Canon EF/EF-S fit)…