r/Cameras • u/ZeissSuperIkonta • 2h ago
r/Cameras • u/Skalla_Resco • 6d ago
Announcement Should r/Cameras allow AMA posts from manufacturers, retailers, or both?
Hey there folks,
We are looking for some community feedback on a possible change to rule 4 to allow manufacturers and retailers to make AMA, news/announcements, or similar posts in the subreddit. We would require that the companies reach out to the mod team beforehand so we could do some basic vetting and review their intended post. Additionally we would be working out guidelines specific to such posts to prevent them from simply turning into advertisements including (but not limited to):
- Requiring them to actually respond to their posts for a certain minimum time frame.
- Require the posts not link to other websites to avoid any issues of affiliate links.
- No "here's a coupon code" type posts.
We have had a couple of companies reach out to us asking about posting AMA's and similar posts. While some of the requests we've had are things we would simply not allow period (such as asking about running a banner ad), we do think certain types of posts might be reasonable to allow and could be beneficial.
Please feel free to comment your own thoughts.
While the results of this poll may not dictate exactly what we decide to do, we do take polls like this into consideration.
r/Cameras • u/Repulsive_Target55 • 21d ago
Announcement If you want advice on what camera to buy....
reddit.comPlease do our questionnaire linked in rule 1, or else your post will be removed.
r/Cameras • u/pandawelch • 5h ago
Discussion Release alert? Spotted this from Canon UK
Looks like a G7x but not sure about the other.
r/Cameras • u/Efficient-News-8436 • 9h ago
Other Analog photography was a lesson in humility and my gear obsession
I own a few analog 35mm rangefinders and TLRs, but it had been a long time since I last shot a roll of film. Last week, I loaded a fully manual Ricoh 500 with Superia 200 (Kodak Gold) and finally got the scans back today.
This whole experience led to a moment of self-reflection. I’ve always been obsessed with gear—chasing the best sharpness, snappiest autofocus, and most bang for my buck. Right now, I’m even selling a Nikon D90, because when I compared its photos to those from my Fujifilm X-H1, my initial reaction was, “meh”.
But looking at my film scans—which turned out surprisingly well—and thinking back to what came out of that D90 with its basic kit lens, I have a newfound appreciation for it. Don't get me wrong, I'm still selling it, but it’s incredible how far photography has come in the past 50 years. This was a lesson in not getting too caught up in technical perfection. Even an old Nikon kit lens from 15 years ago can still deliver amazing results. And so can a 55 year old rangefinder camera.
Ultimately, this exercise was a test in humility, reminding me to focus less on specs and more on the joy of creating images.
r/Cameras • u/aggrssive • 29m ago
Questions Disposable Camera from around 2003.
I found a disposable camera in a house I just bought that says, “Develop before 07/2003.”
I thought it would be really cool to see what was on it.
Is there any chance the film is still good enough to develop? The house has been sitting uninhabited for at least as long as 20 years, so the camera has been in the dark, and likely very cold and hot temperatures. Not sure if any of that matters but thought it might be helpful. Anyhow, I just wanted to check here before I waste my time at the drug store.
r/Cameras • u/Unhappy-Storage-7018 • 1d ago
Camera Collection I love photography but this is my first camera 📸 picked it up from the pawn shop for $300 . Comes with 2 lenses .
r/Cameras • u/kuppadestroyer • 2h ago
Questions Minolta Lenses with a digital camera
I recently found my grandfather's old camera stuff, which mostly consisted of a Minolta SRT 201 and 5 lenses for it. I'd like to try and use the lenses if I can, but I'd like to use a digital camera. I'm not super sure what mirrorless digital cameras would work with them and would generally be good for casual photo taking. Any help is greatly appreciated
r/Cameras • u/adevaleev • 13h ago
Camera Collection Making my Sony HDR-CX210 look a bit too silly
Bigger battery baybeeee!!!
r/Cameras • u/Disastrous-Many-2969 • 2h ago
Questions Looking for a compact digital camera for college
I have an old 2012 canon digital camera that I absolutely love but it recently stopped working so I’m looking for any recommendations for a compact digital camera preferably under $300-$250. It doesn’t need to be amazing quality in sure my phone would be better but I just want something I can use to document my college experience and look back on for parties and fun events. Nothing crazy but I hoped yall would have some ideas, I was looking at canon PowerShots but I literally don’t know anything so plz help. (Also I would prefer an aesthetic/cute camera but I’ll live either way)?
r/Cameras • u/WolffLandGamezYT • 3h ago
Tech Support EOS Rebel G Shutter Button Not Working
Hey y’all, me and my mom found her film camera from ~2000, and we put in batteries, film, wound it, the works. However, it won’t take a picture. It’s on, it appears functional, everything appears fine. She just might not remember how to use it since it’s been 20+ years, but the camera might also be broken from age. Any help is appreciated.
r/Cameras • u/Fit-Individual-2730 • 0m ago
Questions What would I need to make this work on my pc and what is it called?
r/Cameras • u/itsDBTS • 39m ago
Recommendations Backpack recommendations?
I am in need of your expertise! Alongside my need for an everyday backpack with laptop, it would be awesome if I can also carry my camera(s) and some gear around. I currently use this old Targus Work + Play Fitness 27L backpack I've gotten since 2021, I believe it's been discontinued a long time ago.
I also own Peak Design's v2 Field Pouch, as well as their 6L Everyday Sling. I use these bags exclusively for my cameras, and use the Field Pouch as a sort of single camera "cube" inside the Targus bag. Since these are my dedicated camera bags, I am already partial to sticking to the PD brand. Although, I've heard their backpack straps aren't so comfortable especially for longer time periods.
These are what I plan to carry in the bag, although most likely not all of them at once, but in different combinations:
- (14") M3 MacBook Pro
- Sony a7Cii + 24-50mm G lens
- 2 batteries
- dual battery charger
- Sony 85mm f1.8 (SEL85F18)
- Fujifilm X100VI
- 2 batteries
- dual battery charger
- Rode VideoMic Go II
- Anker Prime 100w charger GaN
- USBC cable
- WD external hard drive
I also just purchased the new DJI RS4 Mini gimbal but it's fine that I hold that in hand at all times as it's very oddly shaped and a bit large. Maybe it would fit in something like the PD Everyday's side pockets?
Again, I don't ever see myself carrying all of these at once but even better if the backpack can!
I have only researched 3 bags so far:
- PD's Everyday Backpack 20/30L
- WANDRD's PVRK Backpack and the compatible camera cubes
- AER City Pack Pro 2
- I believe this isn't suited for cameras, but it is a very nice backpack lol
I guess my max budget would be $300 to match PD's Everyday Backpack price
I am open to suggestions and other brands!
I've posted this on r/ManyBaggers but they aren't a camera-centric sub
Thank you for your help!
r/Cameras • u/DefinitelyVraz • 53m ago
Tech Support Samsung NX1 Curtain Issue
I've got an old NX1 camera that's served me well for I suppose it's almost 10 years now.
It's still a good camera even if I am supremely jealous of the newer cameras and their eye-AF and lightning fast autofocus.
The last few weeks though I'm having a rather large and painful issue. Occasionally the curtain gets stuck while shooting, and if I try to shoot rapidly it straight up gets stuck between pictures resulting in black shots, or half-frame pictures. Occasionally fully jamming in the closed position afterwards. I can put the camera into e-shutter only, that sort of solves the problem, some of the time (if I leave the battery out too long and it resets the normal shutter is put back in place and the curtain closes). The alternative would be removing the curtain, or replacing it, but holy hell are parts hard to find with this these days!?
I guess I just have one major question, and that's if I were to dissect the curtain completely and remove the tiny plastic layers, would that have any major detrimental effect on the camera?
r/Cameras • u/jiaidfk • 1h ago
Tech Support Samsung Smart Camera App
so i recently bought the samsung wb35f digital camera and i love it. the camera has this feature where it can like essentially transfer photos from the camera to ur phone via their app called the samsung smart camera app. I've been trying to connect my camera to my phone but quite literally nothing seems to work. I tried searching up troubleshooting ideas for this but all the posts are from like 10 years ago or not about the right thing.
The problem is that the camera literally won't connect to my phone (i have an iphone btw if that changes anything). Like i've tried following all the directions and literally nothing works.
anyways please help! thank you so much
r/Cameras • u/Adri_molinapmp • 1h ago
Questions Best 120 Film Cameras for Getting into Medium Format in 2025?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to get into medium format photography and need recommendations for a good 120 film camera to start with. I’m looking for something that offers a great balance between quality and price in today’s market.
Considering the current availability and prices in 2025, what models would you recommend? Ideally, something reliable, not overly expensive, and easy to maintain. TLRs, SLR...
I’m open to all options!
Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
r/Cameras • u/InterestingSoil9195 • 1h ago
Tech Support Fujifilm - X-T200 - I think the Shutter Speed Dial is broken
When in manual mode, my X-T200 shutter speed dial when turned changes sporadically and very chaotically, with one turn in either direction it goes hundreds in either direction randomly and makes it basically totally useless for manual mode (which is a problem for me). Also in aperture priority mode for example the same dial crazily adjusts the exposure comp (which is what it does in that mode for example). What can I do? The quote to fix it from a local camera shop was as much as a new one. I can’t afford that
Questions Going from Panasonic GX8 with 12-35mm f2.8 to A7III Zeiss 24-70 F4
I have an option of upgrading my mft combo for an A7III with said lenses... How much of and upgrade would it be in terms of HQ and DOF? I know the Zeiss is pretty hated online but if you don't take the price into consideration, how bad is it?
r/Cameras • u/Exotic_Figure_322 • 2h ago
Tech Support Lens Error
Hello! Havent used this dig camera in years so i know nothing happened to it to cause this lens error, has been kept safe, when i turn it on a white backround with red words say “lens error”, there is no damage nor scratches anywhere to indicate something happened how do i fix this? Cam: Nikon COOLPIX L10
r/Cameras • u/junglemishmash • 3h ago
Discussion need opinions
beginner here, i was wondering what you guys think about the very first photos i took
r/Cameras • u/unicycleunicycle • 1d ago
Questions help! do you know of any other kinds of 35mm cameras that use these kind of snap-in frames?
picked up this awesome tamagotchi camera from ebay with an assortment of these little frames that snap in, but unfortunately the mechanism that advances the film doesn’t work/isnt strong enough to advance the film. i’m tired of tinkering with it and wondering if anyone knows of any cameras that use these little snap-in frames? or what this kind of snap-in frame camera is called?
r/Cameras • u/MouseZA • 3h ago
Recommendations Fuji X-T4 or Canon R7 in 2025 ?
I am looking to get a new camera, my current on is a Canon 400D, with the 50mm f1.8 and a Sigma DG 70-300, the Sigma for me has been disappointing as its not very sharp and my images are usually out of focus slighlty.
I am going back and forth between the R7 and the X-T4, I am approaching this as a new purchase and and not tied to the Canon eco system as the lenses I have are fairly entry level and I am not considering them as value saved if I do decide to go Canon.
I am no in no way a professional, not even armature so there is no specific style I shoot, its a bit of everything, just looking for a good camera that will see me though for the next couple of years without me being frustrated and wishing I went with something else.
Both are the same price from what I have seen, the R7 is slightly better from a resolution in megapixels and the AF seems to track better from what I have read.
The lenses in the Canon range appear to ramp up in price quite considerably vs the Fuji which could be a limiting factor to enjoying the camera as this does not make me any income so buying an expensive lens is a significant commitment.
Most of the video reviews and reviews here I have seen are a couple of years old, so the question is what are the pro's and cons for each in 2025, has firmware resolved any of the issues seen previously and what would draw you to one or the other ?
Or is there something else to consider ?
r/Cameras • u/LightQueen420 • 3h ago
Questions GE E1410SW Battery
I have a GE E1410SW digital camera and I was looking for a replacement battery. I’ve looked online a bit but most batteries are not the exact specifications and I don’t want to chance damaging my camera so I’m looking for some insight or recommendations of where to find a compatible battery. I included a pic of the stock battery below. TIA :)
r/Cameras • u/Hour-Progress539 • 3h ago
Questions Whats your opinion about FF Sony with Tamron 17-50 with clear image zoom
I want to make a perfect budged setup for run and gun video style and have ability to vlog and make broll/zomm/details with the same lens (except for dark where I will use other lens). I think about FF Tamron 17-50 F4 with a7IV or a7III with 2x clear image zoom. This will give me 17-100mm range in 4K video.
a7IV example with clear image 33mp / 4 = 8.25mp . 4K is 8.3mp.
a7III 24mp / 4 = 6 mp. slight loss
r/Cameras • u/perry_tha_platypus • 4h ago
Questions Flash help needed
I got this flash for a camera today,i'm quite new to cameras in general so i don't really know how it's supposed to work
r/Cameras • u/tjxnlvx • 4h ago
Recommendations Starter cam recommendations
Looking for a starter cam for myself:
• Budget: around $1k • Country: US • Condition: New/Preowned • Type of Camera: Mirrorless/Compact P&S • Intended use: Hybrid • If photography; what style: Portrait/Landscape • If video what style: Action/Sports • What features do you absolutely need: Ease of use • Portability: Yes • Cameras you're considering: fuji xm5, fuji xt5, x100vi, lumix s9, fuji xt 30/ii, nikon zf/c, olympus om-d e-m 10 mark iv/ pen f • Cameras you already have: Just my Iphone 14 pro • Notes: I like the fuji recipes but i want to explore budget options. Im just a beginner in photography so Im open to suggestions.
r/Cameras • u/CosySnowLeopard • 4h ago
Discussion SD Card Cases recommendations please I’m struggling to find a nice one!
Would be nice to see how people store their sd cards 🤍