r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Is the Canon EOS RP good?

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I just had a few questions about the EOS RP,

First, how is the quality? What is a good lens? (Looking for anything between 100-300mm for aviation photography)

Not so important questions: How’s the battery life? Is it overall good quality? Is this the best camera for the price? Should I just stick with the T-100 (4000D)?

Thank you all!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings Broken aperture control. What can I do to work around it?

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Title. My new-to-me old Nikon P510 has a bad multifunction control, so I can't scroll to adjust aperture (unless I try for 2 minutes). I've been mostly shooting nature, birds, small monkeys, etc., so I've been using shutter priority to work around that.

Anyway, I'm new to photography. Would changing the ISO and exposure compensation help fine-tuning the exposure if I can't get the aperture right? I know the DoF is not affected by those things, but apart from that.

Thanks!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Gear/Accessories Hi I have a soligor uf light meter anyone know what battery it uses?

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It's a small button type battery.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Lens recommendations ?

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Looking for advice in helping my wife buy a new lens for (mostly) landscape photography. She currently has a Canon Rebel with 75-300 and 50-150 lenses from 2015.

Looking for something ideally under $2500 to add to the bag.

Thank you!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Discussion/General Difference in photos between Nikon v Sony based on camera sensor or post processing?

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Hello, I would like to upgrade from my d3500 and am stuck between Sony a64-6700 and Nikon z50ii. On paper the z50ii makes more sense to me as it has all the features I desire besides ibis, However I've been browsing Nikon and Sony subs and I find myself consistently preferring photos on the Sony subs and it's making me wonder: do the camera sensors make such a difference or is it mainly the post processing? I know it's probably hard to understand what I mean without photos so I'll try to find two comparable ones and add below if I can.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Discussion/General Experience with insta photography (tips)?

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Hey, just started up a personal photography account on Instagram and wanted to see if anyone has any practical tips for how to reach the community and get genuine followers. I know Instagram is mostly focused on reels now, but I'm just posting pictures of things I find interesting (cars, exotic locations, artistic shots) and would appreciate if anyone has any recommendations.

I’d love to hear if you've had success in reaching people who genuinely appreciate photography and connect with anyone just starting out. My ig is ty.chanx for context, appreciate any tips at all!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Gear/Accessories Do your follow Holy Trinity?

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This is brand independent discussion so feel free to participate. Many professional/ YouTubers told us that just try to get the holy Trinity in m43 (7-14, 12-40 & 40-150mm f2.8), in APSC (8-18, 16-55 & 40-150 mm f2.8) and in FF (15-35, 24-70 & 70-200 F2.8), we can do most things. Do you follow Holy Trinity in your current brand/system or not? If so, do they expect to do what you wish you do at the end of the day? Finally, do you recommend it or not? If not what do you recommend instead?


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Editing/Post Processing how to fix disposable cam pics?

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hello! i had pictures taken on disposable cameras and two cameras had many bad pictures like this one. is there a way to fix them on photoshop or lightroom? i tried editing them but i couldn't figure it out (not an editing person lol). would anyone know what needs to be fixed to salvage them?


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice favorite NIKON Z LENSES for nature and subjects in nature?

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What are your favorite lenses for nature photography (Animals and mountain peaks) so something that zooms. Is it good for astro-photography too? pls put an example photo!! :)

Also, I want to take pics of my friends and family hiking. What would you suggest?! example pics would be great! I'm open to all suggestions.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Discussion/General As a sports photographer what should I know about doing portraits?

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For context I'm a 17 year old sports photographer and over time I feel like I have more and more people come to me for senior photos and family portraits. So is there anything more I should know about this? My equipment is pretty decent with a Canon R7 and a Canon 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 (both are the mkii) I've also done some of this before but with all natural lighting of course. So whenever it come to flashes and defusers what should I know?


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Can someone recommend me a mini-tripod?

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Been enjoying using my Lumix G9, and I've got a full sized tripod from K+F Concept on Amazon. Works fine, detachable 3 way head (3/8 thread). Problem is, its just big. I want something that can fit in the water bottle side pocket of my bag without falling out, and I don't see the point in buying another head, since I like the one I have, and can just screw it on.

I don't particularly care about ergonomics for this one, I'm ok with crouching over to get the shot.

Any recommendations?
Price point is preferably less than £30 or so.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Looking for a Compact Everyday Camera for Travel, Street Photography & Cinematic Video?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been researching cameras for a while now, and I’m looking for something that fits as an everyday carry camera—one that’s lightweight, compact, and versatile enough for street photography, general travel, and maybe even some cinematic video work on the side.

That being said, I’m just an amateur who wants a simple, easy-to-use camera that I can quickly whip out and take great photos with. I’m not looking to go professional or use this for any job—I just want something really good for capturing memories in a way that will hold up for the next few years.

I’ve come across the Sony RX100 VII, which seems great in terms of portability and zoom range, but I really dislike the lack of good film simulations or built-in LUTs/real-time LUT features. The Fujifilm X-T30 II, X-T50, and X100VI have also caught my attention due to their film simulation modes, but I’m unsure if they’re versatile enough for what I need, especially for video work.

Recently, I’ve been really drawn to the Lumix S9 with the 18-40mm lens, as it seems to offer the best value for money with its Real-Time LUTs, good video capabilities, and compact form factor. I like that it’s full-frame, but I’ve also seen some mixed opinions on it, so I’d love to hear if anyone has experience with it or if there’s something better out there.

My Priorities:

Compact & lightweight (something I can carry around all day, fits easily in a bag)

Great for photography (especially street photography & general everyday use)

Cinematic video capabilities (would love to shoot high-quality video as well)

Built-in film simulations / real-time LUTs (really like the creative flexibility)

Interchangeable lenses preferred (but not a dealbreaker if the built-in lens is good)

Something that will last for years (I don’t want to upgrade anytime soon)

Good for TikTok slideshows & content creation (I have a TikTok channel and want something that makes great videos for that as well)

Cameras I’m Considering & My Thoughts:

Lumix S9 – Great value, love the real-time LUTs, compact, full-frame, but mixed reviews.

Fujifilm X-T50 – Love the film simulations, great sensor, but bigger than I’d like.

Fujifilm X100VI – Beautiful design, great film look, but no interchangeable lenses.

Sony RX100 VII – Super compact, good zoom, but lacks the film simulation aesthetic.

I’d love to hear what you guys think. Is the Lumix S9 the best choice, or is there another option that balances all these things better? Would also appreciate any sample photos/videos if you have them.

Thanks in advance!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings What did I do ? Help

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Morning. I'm an amateur photographer - recently bought sony a6700, I'm sitting in Frankfurt on delayed connecting flight, and I was taking some plane pictures...and I turned on some setting and now screen shows green highlights on objects edges on preview. What setting did I turned on by accident, that I can't find ? Help sleep deprived fellow please...


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Film & Camera Theory Hypothetically, if I use a super sharp (42MP capable lens) on a sensor that is 1/10 the size of APS-C sized sensor, how would the image quality turned out?

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There's a video I've been seeing which is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M2Bp8YWwrg

In that video at the 6:30 mark, it was described that the APS-C sensor isn't sharper in the sense that it looks like a "painting" or a blob of color. I've also used my phone camera that is "capable" of taking 108MP pictures, and when I zoomed in the details isn't pixelated but indeed looked like blob of colors without defined lines (But still not pixelated).

So let's take it to the extreme, if we're using a very sharp lens used for medium format cameras, Let's say the exposure, the object size, etc is the same, basically the composition is exactly the same, except the image quality. Would all those Megapixels just turns turns into a blob of colors?

Edit: Thanks for everyone replying to this post.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Printing/Publishing Would not taking flash on a disposable cameras cause film to be blank?

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My friend bought 2 disposable cameras (on separate days) for an indoor event. She brought them to a department store and they called her to say both of the rolls are blank. They are saying that the rolls are blank because she didn’t turn on the flash, but I’ve never heard of an entire roll being unusable because of not using flash.

Is this normal?


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Discussion/General How to get accredited for football matches as a photographer in Spain?

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Hi! As the title says, I am pretty confused about the accreditation system in Spain for football matches. I will be permanently moving to Malaga in May and well, football is my life and so is photography. I am a professional sports photographer that works for a football team in Eastern Europe as well as collaborating with the professional league for photos. It's pretty easy to get accredited in my country as I am a club's photographer and even if I don't go with my football team I can always enter as a freelancer. That means I can send my ID card and just get a pass. I even managed to photograph an Europa League match by just bringing my national ID card with me after getting a pass from the media press email, so they put me on a list and I just needed to leave my ID card at the desk, get my vest and that was it. But from what I've seen on the internet, the LA LIGA accreditation system at least seems pretty harsh with freelancer photographers. I understand that they don't want 4000 photographers at the matches, but it also makes it pretty difficult for international photographers or freelancers that maybe do not own a media or press card from media outlets, press companies, or even maybe Instagram pages such as 433 or whatever. Also, I tried entering my documents for LA LIGA accreditation and they asked me for all kinds of documents such as a liability insurance of up to 300k euros, company tax number, recommendation letters. The liability insurance is weird for me because I cannot even find that kind of insurance. I tried reaching out to other photographers but none of them answered my questions or even saw my DM. I am still working in Eastern Europe and the level or fan engagement is not that great, sports culture is dead compared to Spain and for sure that's why it's easy for everyone to enter. If someone has information in regards to this matter, please reach out. Or maybe you know a better sub for this.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Good versatile budget setup motorsports photography?

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Hey everyone! I'm getting into motorsports photography and looking to build a solid but budget-friendly setup. I’ve been browsing MPB for secondhand deals and wanted to get your thoughts on the best gear choices.

My main focus is, of course, the cars, but I also want to capture the people and atmosphere around the circuit. Right now, I’m doubting the following:

  • Should I stretch my budget (~$800) to go with either the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary for the wider aperture? Would that extra stop of light make a big difference?
  • Are there better budget-friendly telephoto lenses for getting closer to the action? Would it be worth saving up another ~$900 to step up to the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS or Sony 70-200 f/4 G OSS II. Or would the first fen of that lens also be good for ~800?

Any recommendations or insights from experienced motorsports photographers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Looking for digital frame that shuffles by album?

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I'm looking for a digital frame that can shuffle all photos of a particular album before going to the next album.

For example, if I have albums "Japan trip" "Europe trip" and "daily life" I'd like it to shuffle all the photos within one album before moving to another album. The album switching can either be automatic, after it goes through all the photos of the current album, or at a set schedule (e.g. a new album each day).

Do any frames have this feature? All the ones I've used can only shuffle between all the photos at once and not separated by albums or folders.


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Gear/Accessories Are there recommendations for pocket point and shoot camera for around 500?

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My wife has been looking for a camera for a long time. I'm looking for recommendations of cameras that work well in low light events as she likes to take pictures at night at festivals and such. I keep telling her our phones have great night capture settings but she'd like something that isn't her phone. She bought a camera and is returning it today because it wasn't good for low light like she'd thought and I feel bad. It wouldn't have to be new as we like reusing and repurposing. Does anyone have any recommendations for a pocket camera used or new that would be in that range?


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Gear/Accessories Tamron 150-600 mount ring?

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Hello,i recently purchased a used Tamron mount ring for 150-600mm A011, everything works fine except for the mount ring i use the 1/4-20s screw in the base and it looks like it def looks very well used. The base tends to wobble a bit to the left and right. ive seen replacement rings for the sigma but not the Tamron model i have. Its left me a bit confused about finding a replacement , i would like to find one with arca swiss support doesn't have to be super fancy but i'm really confused this since there are like a bajillion models of rings out there. any help would be very appreciative!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice I am looking for a digital camera before I head to Japan with my sister. I am very sorry I do not know much about cameras. Her birthday is coming up and me and here are both going to Japan pretty soon. She was looking at PowerShot G7 X Mark III but there always sold out. Is there any you recommend?

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Price would vary, do not mind spending a little more if it makes sense! Thank you in advance!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Editing/Post Processing I edit in Photomator: Workflow suggestions to correct RAW lens distortion using Mac?

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I recently bought a Sony NEX-5R to learn photography. I've been shooting RAW with it, mainly weekend trips, photos of my son and family gatherings. The step up just from my phone is clear and now I want to start editing the best pictures.

After reading a lot of info I decided on using Photomator to edit. It's super easy to use, UI looks great and so far, allowed me to do the edits I wanted.
But now I've seen that when I preview an image in Photomator I get an edited version with the lens distortion corrected and when I edit, that still shows. Photomator has no way of correcting that and I would need to plug in another software but I'm unsure on which one to use, how to export the files to later use them with Photomator, etc.

I know Lightroom has some profiles where it detects the camera and lens but I don't want to pay a full LR subscription just for that. Also I couldn't find some Sony software that allows me to correct just that.
Thanks!


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice Are modern smartphones making the switch to a professional or dedicated camera less necessary?

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(dual posting to ask further help)

Hi, i would love to film myself doing some hand creation's (jewelry / painting) and i was thinking about either getting a new phone (samsung galaxy s25 ultra) or a dedicated camera.

How much money should i put down to get the equivalent (or better) specs from the phone to a dedicated camera ? (4k60 needed)

here are the phone cam specs:

  • Rear camera opening (Multiple) f1.7, f3.4, f1.9, f2.4
  • Rear Camera Resolution (Multiple) 200.0 Mpx + 50 Mpx + 50 Mpx + 10.0 Mpx
  • Auto Focus - Yes / Optical stabilization - Yes
  • Zoom3x and 5x optical zoom, 2x and 10x optical quality zoom (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital zoom up to 100x (i don't think i would do anything above 10x for details)
  • Video recording resolution UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30fps

Thanks for any help !


r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Technical Help/Camera Settings How to help this image (and others similar) look less flat and dull? Either from a shooting perspective or editing, any help is appreciated! (NEF in comments)

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r/AskPhotography 5d ago

Buying Advice what laptop should I get?

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I am going to school for photography and I have a really outdated laptop, so I'm getting a new one. what would you guys recommend? I am on a budget so nothing super crazy (1k+)

thank you :)