/r/AskPhotography
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Genuinely have no idea how it got such a greenish color, Anyone have any idea to make it look like it was more sunny outside? I've tried almost everything but nothing seems to be able to change the color. :(
I had a past interest in photography, but the camera I was using at the time was heavy and bulky. So to prevent losing interest and continue using it, here are only examples of the sizes I'm looking for. (CANON POWERSHOT SX100) (PANASONIC LUMIX ZOOM) (CANON SX160). I'm not interested in buying lenses atm. I would be taking photos primarily and hopefully pushing it as far as I can. I'm open to any suggestions and questions.
Brand new at photography but would like to be able to edit my photos. I don't know if there's anything cheaper than Lightroom ($10/month) that works, but I figured I'd ask. Thanks!
Hi I know the camera is fairly new and for some reason videos aren't getting recognise on my CapCut app. I currently use Samsung S23 Ultra. The videos are viewable in the gallery, but Instagram and CapCut can't recognise it. I can also view and edit videos on my Windows Laptop.
Canon 250D 50mm 1.8
Hello!
I'm trying to build a new setup for product photography. I take photos of second hand clothing and so the products will often have defects.
At the moment, I have a DSLR camera rigged high up that takes photos of a flat lay image. I would then need to use another camera (can be Iphone, DSLR or anything really) to take photos of minor details. The quality doesn't have to be perfect for this.
Any advice would be massively appreciated!
Thanks :)
I need your opinion on the type of editing done to this photograph. I don't know if it looks good as it is, evoking the 30's, or if it would have been better to leave it with a more modern look.
Context: this is one of several overhead drone shots of two of several flower beds. The aim is to accurately map the position of "markers" (borders, trees, bushes) for planning purposes.
The problem: The drone shots are clearly not from directly overhead, so there's normal perspective distortion as well as additional "side-on" distortion. I know that you can't create a perfect orthographic projection from a single image and nothing will compensate for the fact that you can see, for instance, the stems of trees that you shouldn't be able to. The important thing is for the base of the tree to be in the correct position, the edges of the beds to be parallel, and so on.
So my question is, can I correct the images so that the ground level features are to scale with no perspective distortion, and if yes, what tool could I use?
Thanks for any advice. If you have any suggestions where else I might post this, that would also be welcome :)
Hi everyone.
Just looking to commiserate with others who have experienced a similar issue.
I recently took a solo tour of Europe from Bucharest to London. I travelled by train and visited cities of the former Holy Roman Empire.
I brought by Canon R6 and took photos in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Augsburg, Regensburg, Nürnberg, and Aachen.
On the final leg of my tour I had my R6 along with my camera bag stolen in the Brussels - Midi station.
I’m pissed about losing the camera but I’m really really upset about all the photos I lost. It was a week’s worth of photos from some of the most historic parts of Central Europe.
Just wanted to hear stories from others who have gone through something similar. How’d you cope?
Hiya, I have recently started work at a College where I am giving tech support to the kids on the photography course and maintaining their studio, unfortunately they break everything.
I'm looking to buy them a dedicated studio tripod, my criteria is STRONG and heavy, I would usually have chosen a decent Manfrotto but I don't need it to be in anyway light enough to carry around and would prefer to swap that lack of weight restriction for durability, it also will never go taller than about 8ft at a stretch (I don't want them doing much ladder work.)
If necessary I will buy them an "affordable" stand instead of a tripod but would like to see what options we have available.
So what do you think? we probably have a few hundred pounds to spend if needed but if we can do this for a decent price I can put money towards a geared head and lenses later.
thansk
This little dude posed for me and stood like this for a while. I took several pictures of him and this one was my favorite. However, I can’t help but think that this photo could be more expressive and I think it’s because of the composition.
How would you change the composition of this photo to make it more expressive?
What's your favorite camera and lens combo for concert photography? Does it differ depending on anything specific?
Hello everyone, I got a pretty good deal on a Sony a9i for $1200 usd, but the one thing I’m a bit concerned about is the age of the body.
I’m just a hobbyist, looking for a camera body that can let me enjoy photography only (not interested in videos) - general family, street, some nature/landscape.
My goal is to have a good camera that will realistically last for many years; hoping for 5+. I am not familiar with any of the other camera systems, and I was wondering if anyone have suggestions of camera bodies that match the price point but is better/more modern, etc that I may not know about yet.
Thank you!
Okay so I know absolutely nothing about cameras but I am determined to learn. Looking into a canon sl3. Is this a good beginner camera? I want to use it mostly for car shows and special events! If this isn’t a good match any recommendations below 1000$? Lens doesn’t have to come with but would like to stay under 1000$ for body and lens!
I need some advice. I have an A7III, A7c, Zeiss 55 1.8, Zeiss 18, GM 70-200 mark II, Sigma 24-70. I am looking in the market for a nice 35mm, debating between the Sony 1.4 and 1.8, but I kinda just want the gmaster. I have around 600 in gift cards/trade in value for my local place. Should I get the Gmaster? Or, get the Sony 35 1.8 and another lens/accessory? I have flash and other things so not in the market for anything much. Just needed another opinion. Again, really want the gmaster but I may be fixated on that over what I could get with the money. It’s also my 21st birthday, so I’m willing to get something/spend total ~ 1000.
Hello! I've recently got into digicams and I currently own a panasonic lumix dsc zs10. It has a cmos sensor and I was looking for another one with more of a film look so preferably a ccd sensor. I really like the look of fujifilm and I'm going between the fujifilm finepix a600 and the fujifilm finepix a700. I found both on facebook marketplace for relatively similar price. The person selling the a600 is selling the xd card with it, the a700 is not so I would need to get one from online. The a600 is definitely more convenient to get but I don't want to skimp out if there is a big difference in quality. I keep trying to find side by side photo comparisons but I can't. So l guess my question is: is the fujifilm a700 better than the a600? Thanks everyone!!!
I been looking for photography thats 72in wide, and I can't. All I can find is 5 ft or 7 ft. I'll get 7 ft if I have to..but I'd rather have 6 ft.
so, does anyone have a link for 6 FT?
something about it looks off and i feel like it’s not straight but i can’t figure out how to fix it help
Hello everyone. I have recently upgraded my Nikon D5100 to a Sony A7iii which I got on sale for $1300 CAD and I bought a 50mm 1.8 just to test it out. However, after comparing it to my Nikon with a 35mm, I'm just not seeing a huge difference visually. The dynamic range doesn't seem much better, and the low light isn't a massive difference. This was an expensive purchase for myself as I am only young, and I'm contemplating just returning it and buying different lenses for my D5100 so I can improve my astrophotography and sports photography, or upgrading to a cheaper mirrorless aps-c camera so I can spend more on lenses and I have enjoyed some of the upgrades like being able to see my settings live before taking a photo, but I would feel I would see less of an upgrade. I just need some advice because it just doesn't feel like the upgrade I was expecting, or maybe I should be focusing on getting better glass instead of a better camera.
Im torn between the two as I’m not sure if I should focus on the AF and speed of the A7iii or the higher MP and picture editing capabilities of the A7Riii.
Any input would be very much appreciated!
Hi guys, I hope y’all are going great.
Right now, like right now, I’m in a night club doing photography for an event, and the lighting is super dark (also the people there are quite annoying and extremely entitled). The lights are purple all the way, and expect a few spinning projectors, even at iso 12800 and f/1.7 I can’t see sh*t. I’ve never had a problem before and this place is just the worst I ever worked at (and I’m booked there for the whole summer). Any advice for times when working in these conditions ?
Thanks in advance
Currently have a Nikon d3400 that I like but wonder if I upgrade what should it be? I have tried the Nikon d7000 series and was not completely impressed. I want something with 4k video autofocus that is usable. I was thinking about either staying with Nikon or going to Canon. For Nikon, I like the z50 or z6. I can go to the Canon R50 or Canon RP but I would have to pick some lenses. I am leaning towards the Nikon z50 heavily and R50 as a runner-up because of the price but if someone can give me a compelling argument against it I will save the money to get something better. I shoot portraits, and landscapes, but do walk-around photography most of the time. Any thoughts?
Current lens:
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G F(DX)
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR F(DX)
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR F(DX)
Nikon nikkor 70-200 manual focus 1980’s af F/4g (DX)
Tamron AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical IF F(FX)
Nikon lens option:
Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR (FX)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Canon lens option:
Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Macro EF-Mount Lens
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Autofocus APS-C Lens
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Autofocus APS-C Lens, Black