Would mirrorless or DSLR be better for my needs? Hey guys! Sorry if this gets answered a lot but I’m wondering which would be better for my needs. I honestly know nothing about photography and am looking to start getting into it. I am mainly looking at doing some nature photography as I live in Montana and am a fairly avid hiker and feel like I’m outgrowing my phones camera. I am wanting to st…

Should my DSLR be doing this? Hi, I’ve bought a Nikon d3000 recently, no damage in the advert. I’ve been learning with it pretty hands on, and I’m currently using a sock instead of a lens cover. I took an image of my cat in a shady room and noticed this blue dot. I think I shot at f8 1/20 high iso, and I’m wondering what caused it. Is it a digital artifact or sensor damage….

Is this suffice for DSLR home scanning? Hello all. I plan to start scanning negatives myself, but I’d like to get advice on some gear options before I begin. Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated. Camera: Canon EOS R w/ lens protector Lens: Canon Macro FD 50mm f/3.5 Lens Lens Adapter: Vello Lens Mount Adapter for Canon FD-Mount Lens to Canon RF-Mount Camera Tripod: Some…

Which vintage DSLR would be the best? Canon EOS 20D Nikon D60 Canon EOS Rebel XTi Can get all of these for under 50 dollars (body only) Which one would be the best, I want to get an inexpensive DSLR. submitted by /u/NecessaryProject3465

Is 2nd hand DSLR worth it? Need help on buying 2nd hand DSLR to pursue a career in photography 📸 ❤️ Hi everyone! Not sure if this is the right thread to asked for help but I’m planning to buy a Nikon 5300 2nd hand with 27k shutter count mostly was used for school projects as per the owner. I watched some videos and they recommended this for photography and videography. Do…

Sony A200 DSLR or Canon T4i DSLR, that is the question? I have been taking pictures with my iPhone, and I would like to buy a camera, so I am stuck between choices Sony A200 DSLR or Canon T4i DSLR. I like to take pictures and get into photography/video professionally, like portraits, weddings and product photography.(I live in Canada). I have some experience with a digital camera. submitted by …

DSLR recommendations? In the market for a new camera rig. Looked at bundles from Nikon and Canon. Y’all have recommendations? Pricing is $1000 to $1300, depending. Thanks. submitted by /u/DarthUrsa9731

What’s an average price to have a DSLR professionally cleaned? I have an older canon Rebel t5 that I use as a secondary/backup camera, and wondering if it’s even worth getting cleaned. It has some small hairs and gunk in its optics that I simply can’t get out. submitted by /u/agent_uno

Metering with a DSLR ? Hi, can someone please advise if setting the metering (spot/centre weighted/matrix etc) is necessary when shooting in manual mode, or is it only for semi-manual modes (aperture priority etc) ? Still trying to get my head around metering. submitted by /u/Aussiebrat7

Looking to buy a versatile DSLR for Northern Lights, Wildlife, and Macro, maybe some video. I feel like these subjects tend to be at odds with each other lol. Am I asking for the world by hoping to capture all these subjects with one camera? If I had to pick 2, it would be wildlife and macro. My budget is around $2500 for body and lenses and I would say my experience level is mid-beginner. I had a rebel camera kit with an 18-55mm IS l…

DSLR over 35mm? So, obviously new to photography. Got into film cause I figured used 35mm cameras would be cheaper than buying digital and I like the medium. While I love the format and how the pictures are coming out, I’m realizing that film + scan/upload gets pricey quick. So far I have: Minolta Maxxim 500si (18-55mm lens, 70-300mm lens) Minolta X-370 (49mm…

Is it worth it to get a DSLR as B-cam? Apologies in advance for the incoherent post. So I have been shooting with an a7iv for a while now paired with a sigma art 24-70. I am happy with most of the shots I get, its a fantastic camera. Before switching to Sony I used to shoot with a Nikon DSLR and what I liked about it or DSLRs in general was the ability to use infrared focus assist o…

DSLR or mirrorless? Hi. I needed some help as to whether I should get a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. Personally, prior to this, I have used a Nikon D3100 and a mid-range smartphone to capture photos. I am currently planning to buy a Canon 700D and an EF-S 18-135mm lens. Recently, I stumbled across the mirrorless category of cameras, and I wondered if it would be …

Do I need to worry about condensation forming on a dslr when going from warm to cold? Some sources say it’s only cold to warm that makes condensation, some say it’s both. What’s your experience? submitted by /u/Galariax

Question regarding broken part of DSLR Hey all just wondering if anyone knew what the broken piece was or where to find a proper replacement? I have a cannon rebel t6 and the park that holds the cap cover seems to have broken . It no longer secures the cap in place. Thank you submitted by /u/wingzero2sh

Advice – DSLR/Mirrorless for beginners Hello everyone. I’m not an expert in DSLRs/Mirrorless (always used my phone) but I do love outdoor photography so looking for advice on what to buy. My priorities are: High Zoom (For wildlife/bird photography) Reasonably light (fits in a hiking backpack) Budget: $400 Is there something that would fit the bill or is my budget too low? Thanks, …

Should I stay with my Nikon DSLR or switch? Hi everyone, I would like your opinion on the following situation: Some months ago I got a Nikon D3300 + Kit Lens (AF-P DX NIKKOR 18–55 mm 1:3,5–5,6G VR) for a reasonable price (160€) as my first DSLR (I only had a cheap point and shoot camera many years ago before that) and love it so far. Now comes the unfortunate part: I recently bought the w…

Selling old DSLR gear is horrible nowadays The price for used DSLR and lenses are deeply declining. And only newbies (noobies) will only interest in them and I feel like taking advantage of them when selling the dead system. Other people heavily haggling at DSLR sale posts. I will say MPB and KEH are only the best way to offload these old DSLR camera and lenses. Are there anyone who foun…

Pixel 8 Pro 50MP photos way sharper than 7 Pro & DSLR I’m surprised by how much sharper 8 Pro photos are than my P7 Pro. I tested on a tripod at 50 megapixels with the same focal point for both phones and repeated the test a few times. An Arstechnica user also found the P8 Pro to be sharper than their Canon 6D full frame DSLR. They reportedly had a $1300 16-35mm F4 lens. I expected the P8 to be mor…

Is this only dust on my old DSLR’s sensor or am I dealing with fungus too? submitted by /u/SyrianSlayer963