Maybe this is really random but I'm so shocked that what I'm looking for seems to not even exist on the market. I just want a camera strap that feels soft/luxurious to the touch, not hard and stiff. I'm not picky about the material either - it could range from neoprene to even leather that has a soft buttery finish. But the only options I'm seeing are:

- Extremely stiff and hard leather (I know it softens with age but that isn't what I want!)
- Stiff and hard rope/paracord
- Hard seatbelt material
- Scratchy or thin low quality alternatives

I literally googled "soft camera strap" and got no results, which just amazes me. I have really sensitive skin and get abrasions easily, and am even willing to pay luxury prices for this. It just seems to not exist somehow.

Bought 35 f1.8 lens a month and a half ago. No mention of fungus. Found the lens really boring so did a trade in with mpb for some flash accessories. Today, shock as the price is lowered, and I get this picture. At first I thought it was a mixup but they've proved it is the lens I sent them. Come to think of it, I've never seen the lens with its aperture open - always looked stopped down so could only see dead centre of the lens.

Is it likely the lens developed this much fungus in a month and a half or was I just ripped off here? Bought from a shop but having had it 2 months doubt I can't return.

Next question: this was on my box with my much better lenses for at least 2 weeks. Am I screwed to put it simply? It did have front and bottom caps on when in storage.

I am doing an event for a friend for a small amount of money where im filming a video of the crowd and stage during his DJ set, it will be outside during the night with a decent production so there will be some lights for the better or for the worse.

I realized i need to get a flash but am on a budget and do not know which flash is good. I thought about a ring light but read its bad for parties, i am flexible as long as the flash is around 50$-80$!
Thanks in advance <3

Hello I really would like to know how these photos were taken, thank you.

https://preview.redd.it/ypz48jzjqluc1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1192ae82a5b30ef61e14084e90aa7d38ef00c8c

https://preview.redd.it/tnl1djzjqluc1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb826d5b9e1ebabfc622b4e54f593260b346450f

https://preview.redd.it/9shhrjzjqluc1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=452ddc8d289bdc60496f2d454b34e29de9ea0539

https://preview.redd.it/ak4e8jzjqluc1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d67458ddbbbe97f59248fd7459a4c45dad952ff

I’m looking at two used cameras. Some time back, I have used a Canon EOS 550D with some zoom and prime lenses. While I really like the results, I can’t seem to carry it with me most of the times. I’m making do with my iPhone since. So my question is, if I choose one of these, would they serve me at least for a coming few years? And is one of them better than the other overall?

If my question is confusing, I can explain further.

Thanks!

Related question, how big is the protactic 450 in terms of LITERS equivalent?

Anyway, protactic seems really good, but would you reco something besides that? Should be 20-30L, well-designed, clam-shell access is a must, not more expensive that the protactic

Good morning everyone. I'm a professional photographer, and this august I'm going for a 15 days trip to Japan. I'd love to bring with me a camera, but don't want to bring with me my Sony A9, nor the A7 IV. I'd like a camera with hassle-free weight and use, with a very good image quality and fast autofocus.

I want to clarify that I would like to spend less than 600 €/$ for this camera, because if I can't find anything good , I'll bring the A9 with the 28mm f/2.

Many thanks in advance

What would you advice? 6100 / ZVE-E10 are around 450€ - the GX80 is for 270 here.

Is it worth to buy a old Panasonic at the moment? Mostly i want take pictures, but also have kids and make Short clips etc.

I’ve recently decided to do pet photography on the side while I try to develop my fine art catalogue (both are remarkably difficult tasks though, Jesus) and most people I share with just like the photos, comment “you’re so good! Would love some photos by you!” then proceed to ignore me when I hit them up.

I don’t know how to really advertise beyond that. I’ve submitted to galleries and such for my fine art, but no one’s interested in ordering from me. I have a website where I’ve posted rates for pet session content, and said all website featured images are for sale in print format - just send a quick note detailing your interest and we’ll get started. Please help me 🫠

After seeing the many eclipse posts i am now kinda worried.

I love taking pictures with the sun visible.

Wether it be a sunset, a tree where the sun shines through, reflections or just landscape.

I dont point my camera directly at the sun though.

At most the sensor is exposed for 1min.

Do i need to worry?

Any tips or thoughts regarding this?

My Gear: Canon EOS R. 50mm f 1.8 lens. 24-105mm f 4-7 lens. I am going to get a circular pol

Looking to get into cosplay photographer but I am not sure which camera to go for.

Max budget is around 1k USD, but would feel more comfortable at something around $600.

A client I work for has a Sony A7 IV for use and I’ve always shot with Canon. For studio and controlled lighting, it’s all set on manual and it’s fine. I’m trying to find ways of making the camera a little more like my 5D system I’m used to for when I shoot natural light shots. I’ve been faking it until now.

I am changing the back dial for exposure compensation, but there’s a few things I could still use help with.

First and most importantly, on mine, I set to aperture priority, and the ISO and aperture are locked, and the shutter adjusts for exposure. Is it possible to have that happen on the Sony? I used Aperture Priority on some quick shots and the ISO was flying all over the place.

Thanks.

I recently downloaded a film app on my phone and only took two pictures with the natura 1600 one they have as a trial (it required a subscription). it was the prettiest pictures i had ever seen so i’m wondering if there is a digital camera that shoots similarly to natura 1600 film?

Hi there! I’m interested in getting a camera for my budding love for photography (again). I would consider myself a beginner hobbyist.

Can you help recommend me a camera to get? Here are my preferences:

• budget: $1,500k USD max
• I love the built in filters/film emulations like Fujifilm or Ricoh
• I enjoy taking pics of the outdoors (beach, hiking), friends and family, food and bars, architecture, cities
• I’d like something that’s easy to put in my purse or bag
• beginner-friendly UX
• good in heat (I’m not sure how important weather resistance is to me but where I live it gets anywhere from 70-100F during our more intense months)

Thanks all! Really appreciate any recommendations you can give me.

So I have Photoshop, but when I just want to add a dot or an arrow or a text, it's a hassle starting up Photoshop.

What do you guys use for a quick edit?

Sorry for yet another sensor size question. But I tried searching and haven't found an answer. for DSLRs, I'm curious if the OVF of a FF is better than APS-C's. Logically it should, since there's a bigger mirror to look at, but maybe i'm missing something?
And then I'm also wondering if the shooting experience is different. Is the weight difference enough to shoot different? is the bigger camera size enough to make a difference in ergonomics and how/what you shoot? I know this question is highly subjective and there's probably more difference between cameras than sensors, but I'm still curious to hear your thoughts!

I got Ulanzi Zero Y tripod, but I don't want to use its stock arca plate, because it doesn't have ears for PD anchors, which I use for PD strap, clutch and capture v3. So I use PD plate.
On the other hand, the stock plate has these 2 pins that add stability to prevent camera from slipping out of the clamp, which PD plate doesn't have.

Ulanzi Zero Y stock plate mounted

Ulanzi Zero Y stock plate and clamp

The other day I was shooting at night in a crowded place, when I tilted tripod head, so the lens looks upwards and tried to check how firm the camera sits on a tripod by pushing it a little towards myself, the PD plate slipped halfway out of the clamp.

An expensive camera/lens falling is something I'd like to avoid, but I also don't want to swap out plates each time. So I would like to hear opinions from experienced people on how I can further add slip protection.

I have a Sony a7r V and I currently tether physically to a Macbook Air on location. The tether can be cumbersome since the USB-C to USB-C cable is quite rigid.

I'm trying to see if it's possible, while wirelessly tethering, to keep my RAW versions in the camera and only import smaller JPGs to Capture One for viewing. I want to keep the RAW files on card in camera and "tether" the JPEGs to C1 to keep transit times fast.

Hello, I’m trying to get myself out of my comfort zone of taking pictures with an Iphone and I want to learn and take time to get used to a good camera with lenses for taking portrait, domestic animals and architecture while traveling.

I digged a lot of threads and forums but some camera had their price going up besides the price written on the thread.

I have a budget around 1200-1500€ for it and I would like to have an idea both for new and used camera (since that I saw that its a good way to get used to different type of camera)

I also dont know how I can be sure that a lens will fit my camera or no

Also, i’m not at all interested in video

Thanks !

I want to start dabbling in mirrorless photography after having used the over 20 year old Canon SLR camera I inherited from my father.

I did a lot of research and while the Sony a6xxx and canon seem to be often advertised as the best beginner cameras, the price for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and Nikon Z30 where I live is just way too competitive to even look at the other two (even if you include used).

I want to use the camera as a everyday camera. Sometimes portrait, sometimes nature, sometimes macro etc. And yes in the future I plan on buying additional lenses but as for the first 1-2 years the kit lense should be enough.

At first I was very much sold on the Olympus due to viewfinder and image stabilization but then I saw a flash deal for a new Z30 + kit lense that makes it 200€(!) cheaper. I've also read surprisingly good things about the Nikon kit lense +the USBC charging, mic port, weather seal and fully tiltable screen that the Olympus is missing

Actual prices for new + kit lense:

Nikon: 590€ (instead of 980€)

Olympus: 770€ instead of 880€

I suppose my question is: is a viewfinder, image stabilization, some programs and the imho nicer silver look (I know looks aren't that important) worth 300€ more?

I bought a CCD camera and everything is black and the sky is white in the pictures it took, do I just have to bracket and composite? I’m just trying to get the CCD look with a little bit of dynamic range on jpeg but it’s so hard. What camera has the CCD look and also has dynamic range?

Hi, i'm only starting photography and I have got around 400$ to buy body+lens. I wanna take photos at night, so i think about high-aperture lens like 50mm. What can u recommend me? Thank you so much<3

Sometimes I use my iPhone for that one quick shot and was wondering if y'all use any tricks to make the photo look nicer in Lightroom/photoshop? There is an immediate loss of quality when changing the keyframe and I would love to get some tips/hints.

I'm at an impasse so I decided I needed to ask for advice.

I am saving for a new camera, an upgrade from my Sony A6000, which I have had for 5 years, and is now a 10-year-old camera (since release). I really want a full frame, as I use an A7iii for work as a wedding photographer. I want the A7IV because it has all the bells and whistles, adjustable display, full-frame, high-res, etc. But I am weary about buying a full frame because I would have to spend even more on new lenses. I currently daily drive a Tamron 18-300 3.5/6.3 with my A6000, which I love. If I go full frame with the A7IV and use my current lenses the resolution drops down to 4608 x 3072 in APSC mode, which is less than my current 6000x4000 resolution, which is a minor issue, but still means I need to buy new lenses.

I originally wanted a new Sony full frame, be it the A7 series, A9 series, or the A1. All of which are at very different price points. I then looked into what the best Sony crop sensor camera I could purchase and found the A6700, and I was sold on saving up for that, but then I realized something... If I buy the A6700 I lose one feature that is so helpful in shoots, using the AF-Joystick to move my area of focus. I realize I can use touch screen and I have the standard button and wheel to choose my focus area, and I still get everything else I really need from the camera. But should that be a deal breaker. Would that be a deal breaker for you?

I can spend $1k or more and buy a full frame + new lenses or, spend less and lose the option of AF-joystick but gain everything else I'm looking for in a new camera (aside from uncompressed RAW).

I shoot a variety of things, personally I choose still life and wildlife, but professionally I do Real Estate, Weddings, Sports, and Posed Photography. Low light is also important, but I already know the A7IV takes it in that area even if it's just barely. So, as I said before, I'm at an Impasse.

TLDR; Is the AF-Joystick for moving your focus a necessity for buying a new camera?

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I am looking to buy a camera for my wife. She’s not a photographer, armature or otherwise; she uses her phone to take pictures and then coverts those into a yearly photo album via Shutterfly. She’s has an iPhone 12, currently that she uses for this. Ultimately, I am looking for suggestions or opinions on if there is a camera <$300 that would surpass the iPhone in enough detail that it would be worth it to invest in? If she did photography like a hobby or had more interest in it I could certainly see spending more but that’s why I am looking on the lower end of costs.

Hey everyone,

Going to Korea in June. Are there places in Seoul that will develop and sleeve 35mm b/w and color film?

Thanks!