Hey everyone! I’m heading to Japan soon, and I need advice on a reliable portable LED light. My cheap Chinese one just bricked, so I’m looking for something lightweight, durable, and easy to carry. One of my friend recommended this huge 40w light from neweer and it just to big for my use. I’ll mostly use it for night photography. I have heard about apature pro is the best but I have also seen the zhiyun 20mc. So which one should I buy, or if their is any that is better.

I feel like a lot of the job comes down to client communication and satisfaction. Making sure that they understand the process, pricing, and are ultimately happy with the work provided.

I've noticed a sticking point when discussing licensing images for use. For me, it seems like a difficult topic to explain to clients who aren't familiar with it. I tend to get the response of "we have paid you for your time and talent, why do we then need to pay again to use an image we see as ours?"

Do you have any methods that can simply illustrate why licensing exists and how it works? I need to get better at explaining this in a concise and easy to understand way.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hi everyone!

I've been thinking about upgrading from my FZ1000 for a while now because I'd like to try to improve my photography kit and aim for the reflex/mirrorless world: even though I find my actual camera fully useful for my needs, I'm looking for a camera that could help me get sharper, more detailed pictures.

I'll start by saying that I'm just a beginner so although I'd like to be able to improve the hardware, on the other hand I don't want to spend too much on products that I wouldn't know how to use fully. So I'd like your advice: considering the starting point, does it make sense to spend around 800 euros for a Sony Alpha6400 (or similar) or could I get by with less and aim for an entry level reflex/mirrorless like an EOS 250D/R100? My use is purely amateur so I don't have any specific needs, I just like to print my photos every now and then to hang them at home.

Thank you in advance for your help!

I recently was asked to take senior photos for some of my classmates and we were thinking of doing some photos while skiing. I plan to use my backup camera, a Canon XSi, but I still don't want it to get damaged, what should I buy to stop it from getting ruined in the snow? A UV-filter for the lens? What about protecting the rest of the camera from water damage?

How do you denoise a photo without losing its details and reducing its quality?

I had an indoor photoshoot last Saturday, and my ISO was strictly set to 1600. The photos turned out very grainy due to the lighting of the place. I've been having trouble removing noise from the photos without unintentionally destroying the quality of the picture.

some context

I'm an animal-based photographer; I avoid people at all costs It is not my thing. I feel understimulated when it comes to that, so hence animals. I got my first proper camera from FB marketplace for $150. I don't know much about the names of things, but I think it's called a Canon EOS 600D..? Anyway, it's from February 2011, so it's not like it's new and cool, but I grew to love it. I learned how to use a camera from that heavy brick. I took some beautiful photos on that camera, even though the lens is permanently dirty.

anyway, in saying this, I recently got a Canon EOS R100 from my mum for Christmas and I had huge hopes for this one. For so many reasons!!

1. it's newer than my old one.

2. its got more features

3. It is simply better than a 10-year-old camera... or so I thought

I started learning the new placements of buttons and features, took a few photos, and it's safe to say I hate it. It has almost killed my love for the hobby. I have tried playing with settings and lighting, focus modes, and all of that! No matter what I do, the photos just aren't the same as what my old one is capable of.

Maybe I'm just overreacting because of the price differences and weight differences, or maybe I'm just autistic.😂 I HATE change, I hate new things other than electronics like getting a new phone so I don't think it's that.

After talking to Mum about the situation, we sort of agreed that maybe I'm just used to the old bulky brick I started on. Am I crazy? I thought the camera from 2023 would surely have great potential. Am I just not used to it? Is it just a setting? Everything I have tried just ends up being out of focus or blurry or almost dull colouring.

SOS

The photo of the German shepherd is on my old camera. (C EOS 600D)

The photo of the little dog is on the new one. (C EOS R100)

C EOS 600D

C EOS R100

Hi all,

Looking for some basic help with editing photos on an iPhone for social media.

Basic instructions like "exposure +15" etc please.

I want to photos to look similar to this one - kind of soft but clear.

Ive had a play around quite a few times but I can't nail the right look.

Thankyou so much! x

https://preview.redd.it/i1zkv5i2cb7e1.jpg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de7b9ace2f94e637ffdc4de7d2c3efe72860de18

So my very old 1200D finally kicked the bucket (SD card and battery connection issues) and I want to replace it with a fuji. Since I'm leaning more on street photography and more artsy/stylized shots I'm thinking of getting manual lenses from 7artisans and TTartisan. Is getting a 2nd hand XT2/XT3 or just get other cheaper bodies like XT20/30 or even a XT200 makes more sense for what I'm trying to do here?

Thank you!

I have been experimenting with fruit dropping/splashing into water. When I drop the fruits in, the fruits tend to murky up the water. Does anyone have any tips on how to prevent the fruits from withering away? Should I be coating them with anything? I'm filming slow motion, high res video.

it adds a lot of depth which i feel like im missing in my photos. i feel like its editing but whenever i try it doesn’t create the same effect

I’m referring to the effect on the car’s headlights and the neon strips on the wall. Thank you :)

Hi I want to start my carrier in photography! I love taking pictures and want to take it to next step. The plan is in coming 1-2 years do outdoor photoshoots, events photography (kids) and maybe studio photography. I don’t want to buy smt that i need to change 1 year ago. Ideally smt i can use for a bit. My chat GPT advised these 2 but i am not sure. So really need your recommendations of what to buy with what lenses. If you have any other option please share so I consider it.

https://preview.redd.it/f5eico1tva7e1.png?width=607&format=png&auto=webp&s=886babc56d3bacc12a7ac80ec94a1ca08d09847c

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Christmas is coming up and I would like to get a camera. This camera isn’t only for sports photography, but mainly. I have a budget that’s around 500. I looked at some other posts and they said it’s not nearly enough, but I’ll be fine with a budget camera in the rebel series or so. I’m also looking for a lens. I need answers by tonight.

I have a Sony a6000 with emount, considering getting a Sony A7IV for the better spec. I am most likely going to buy a TAMRON 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD for Sony E-Mount, A071SF for its variety and many people have said it is good quality for the price (around 600 GBP currently). Is it also worth getting a faster lens f 1.8 or less and if so which would be good with a price range of around 1K GBP? If not what other lenses would you consider. I make travel videos and also improving my photography, so hoping to get a set-up which is most adaptable and with good quality for both, but appreciate there will be limitations with the price range.

I am currently looking at getting into photography. Preferably automotive photography. It would be my first camera as I am looking to upgrade from my iPhone. I would to stick to a budget of around $500. I was looking at possibly the a6000 or t7i from MPB

Hi, i’m looking to get into wildlife photography and am currently weighing my options. I’ve been looking at bodies like the a6400 and considering adapting a sigma 150-600 to it, but i’m not sure if adapting it will hinder the capabilities too much. does anyone know what i should do? budget is around £1250

Since Christmas is coming up, I was thinking of getting a small compact digital camera, nothing that would hurt my pockets too much. From what I've read in old posts, attempting to get a camera that has that good ol' 2000s nostalgic feel that's also affordable is impossible so I was thinking of just getting a regular digital camera and also finding a good (and possibly free) editing software so I can still achieve the shitty quality I was going for lmao

Hi everyone,

I’m sorry if this question has been asked before but recently I’ve really wanted to get into photography. I love taking pictures of nature on my phone but I would love to have a camera. Can anyone recommend the best camera for beginners. My budget is probably up to £500. Thank you everyone in advance!

Amateur photographer here and unsure of what I'm looking at.

Hey everyone,

I'm currently rocking a Canon EOS 60D, with a Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.6-5.6. I'm looking to upgrade to hopefully a mirrorless - full-frame or not. My main issue is low-light, and I thought heavily about just buying a faster aperature lens but in the end I decided that if I planned on doing that, I may as well try and upgrade the body and buy a good prime lens to future-proof myself slightly better. My budget is £600-800, and I'm planning on buying used so that'll make my budget a bit more versatile.

I've spent the last two weeks or so scouring old threads on Reddit and other similar websites and my current options I think are good for what I want to do (being essentially anything I can take a photo of, whether it's landscapes, portraits, cars, animals, plants, you name it) are either;

• Canon 50D Mk3 (I've found bodies for around £300-400, was planning on using the rest of the money on a lens)
• Sony a6100 (I've found bodies for about £400-700, usually with a kit lens)
• Sony a6400 (Usaully around £700-900, but I've found some listings on Facebook Marketplace with a kit lens for under £700)

I'm a big fan of videography/cinematography and have been doing it on my phone for years, and my roadblock there is quality, so ideally I'd like a camera capable of both photo and video, which is why I looked into Sony's cameras, but photography is my main focus overall.

I'd appreciate any advice on any of my options and if anyone has any better suggestions I'm open to them. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Edit: Corrected some stuff

Hello, is anyone using the mentioned set up? If so, what‘s your experience with it?

Thinking of buying it for wildlife photography, i‘m currently using the Sony 70-350mm

Thanks, i appreciate it

My wife likes to take photos at the dog park and the camera bag she currently has is pretty ratty and some of the zippers don't work. What's a good bag for the stuff in the picture in the $50-$100 range?

Just like title says… is this an example of daytime flash? Photo is by Brendan George Ko

Office is in Steinbach Manitoba Canada. I just paid for an OM1 Mkii and they never responded. No phone number and no response to emails. No shipping notification.

I can't find any info about the company or how to contact them.

I know this was a huge fuck up on my part for just going with the best deal I could find and not thinking twice. I've called consumer protection but still waiting for a response. Not sure what else to do here.

Hi, I am not a total newbie to photography. I have worked as an intern for about six years now for my aunt business so I know a thing or two about how to work a camera lol. Unfortunately she does portrait photography which is completely different…I would like to get a multipurpose camera that I could use for landscape and wildlife, obviously I would need two different lenses but what body should I buy? Please suggest anything (price isn’t an issue) but I’d like to start with only 1.

Looking for advice regarding what lens to buy. Using canon 90d, currently have 50mm, 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses. I’m wanting something to photograph new baby arriving soon. I find the 50mm is to zoomed in. I have read the 35mm is a good option but wondering if it will work with the aps c 90 d? Still new to photography/cameras, any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

I do 3D-printing timelapses and to get the shot I need a "trigger based" system of some sort as the point I need to snap the photo is when the printer head goes to a certain point.

Right now I have a hardwired remote hooked up to my DSLR that works great.

Now looking in to setting up a motorized slider to add some movement, but I essentially need a similar "trigger based" remote for the slider so that it moves and takes a photo at the appropriate time.

Does that exist?