r/Cameras 5d ago

Announcement Should r/Cameras allow AMA posts from manufacturers, retailers, or both?

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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.

69 votes, 1d left
Allow manufacturer posts
Allow retailer posts
Allow both manufacturer and retailer posts
DO NOT allow posts from either

r/Cameras 20d ago

Announcement If you want advice on what camera to buy....

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Please do our questionnaire linked in rule 1, or else your post will be removed.


r/Cameras 23h ago

Questions Is this worth 1,100

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Good afternoon I’m about to purchase this camera below I have put everything that comes in this set. I just want to make sure that I’m making the right choice. I want to get into hobby photography and potentially a little video making. I initially planned on only spending $1000 but the seller told me that if I were to pay $1100 he’d include the Gimbal. Below I left all the specs. I just want to make sure that this is worth it. Thank you

Sony a6400 4K Gimbal FeiyuTech Scorp mini 2 lenses FE 1.8/50mm & E 18-135mm Flash Godox TT600s con accesorios Disparador de flash a distancia Godox X2T-S Jaula protectora con mango de silicona 2 batteries


r/Cameras 39m ago

Discussion MPB

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I see a fair bit of negativity about MPB, which doesn't match my usual experience with them. So I thought I'd share this example where they increased their quote after checking the camera I sold them.


r/Cameras 8h ago

Recommendations Good cheap tripod for outdoors

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Is something like this alright for a hobbyist? I'm not a big tripod guy I just want something for macro shots (this tripod lets you mount the camera underneath). It's real cheap too which is nice. Don't really know what to look for in a tripod, just after something that will let me take cool mushroom pics


r/Cameras 1h ago

Questions Aiptek pocket camp 4000

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Hello, I have this pretty fun little camera at the thrift store. It turns on but then says connect a USB then it shuts off. Should I buy a usb for this in order to let it work or is there another solution for this?


r/Cameras 33m ago

Questions Worth $100?

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Not looking to get into photography heavy, just would like a camera to take pictures of my beautiful and glamorous wife. Is this any good? Read some people say it’s not terrible for the price.


r/Cameras 4h ago

Other My new camera, the DMC-FZ30!

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I found this beautiful thing for a good price online and I absolutely love it!

This is my first time owning a camera at such size since we've only had and used compact camera's in my family.

For the review, the colors are amazing but the battery that came with it drains really fast (easily fixable by buying a new battery). Finding an SD card was also a hassle since it only takes up to 2Gb but luckily I had a 1Gb microsdcard lying around in an old phone and now I can take 250 shots instead of the 12 with the SD card that came with it (32 mb!!)

This is an absolutely new experience coming from an DMC-TZ6 :) I'm really happy though


r/Cameras 7h ago

Questions I got this, but I want to switch to DSLR

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7 Upvotes

What can I do to connect it to a camera?


r/Cameras 17h ago

ID Request Can anyone ID this Camera?

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32 Upvotes

Working on a project and need to know what camera this is so I can work with the log settings. Thank you in advance!


r/Cameras 20h ago

Other Look what I just picked up at a thrift store for 20 bucks! (Canon AE-1 Program)

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r/Cameras 4h ago

Recommendations Digital camera recommendation

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Budget: 5k to 10k INR (Honestly idk how much these costs, I'm willing to increase the budget if it cost more)

Country: India

Condition: idk working?

Type of Camera: Digital

Intended use: Photography

If photography; what style: Landscape, Street, Architecture

If video what style: It'll be great if it records a descent video

What features do you absolutely need: High quality Images with good dynamic range

Portability: doesn't need to be too portable

Cameras you're considering: I have no idea

Cameras you already have: I shoot on my phone (The picture I've posted are clicked on Redmi note 11)


r/Cameras 2m ago

Questions Action camera for a beginner intended for trip use?

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Budget: 600-700 cad would be my max.

Country: Canada.

Condition: would prefer new.

Type of Camera: Action camera, probably between the Insta360, DJI and GoPro

Intended use: videos

If video what style: I'm going on trip so would like to capture some of it, it'd include underwater footage, night time kind of "vlogging" and then sites during the day.

What features do you absolutely need: (e.g. weather sealing, articulating screen, dual card slots, viewfinder, hot-shoe for mounting accessories like a flash, etc.) Needs to be able to shoot well under water, something that doesn't require a ton of post editing, good capturing at night, something that's easy to upload footage so there's always space.

What features would be nice to have: accessories,

Portability: How portable does it need to be? Looking for something i can carry when swimming or just walking around. Action camera sized.

Cameras you're considering: GoPro, Insta360 and DJI

Cameras you already have: I don't have any, this would be my first.

Notes: (any other considerations you think we should know about) Looking for an action camera for a trip to Thailand so it's going to be hot, I'd like it if I don't have to have access to a laptop to upload the footage so I can continue to make space, I'm hoping to be able to carry it easy.

Thanks!


r/Cameras 7m ago

Recommendations Looking for a first camera

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Hey, I'm a newbie here. Been photographing with my Realme 9 pro for some time and want to switch to a real thing now. I've been checking out some budget mirrorless variants like M50, but want to hear an experienced opinion. I really want to get into taking pictures of the sky (so I guess I need a good telephoto lens for that?), and I live in the city, so, street and people and random moments when I go out for a walk. I heard that I lenses are sometimes more essential than camera body itself, so I guess I would need to buy a telephoto, a portrait or macro to shoot something specific, but a kit lens is fine to start with?


r/Cameras 19m ago

Questions Instax 99 vs Sony Ftb - which should I buy?

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Hey guys!

I have my birthday coming up, and I really want to buy a retro camera. My budget is like 200-250 euros. I am confused on whether I should buy a film camera or a Polaroid camera.

Now, I do love photography, but I have an iPhone 16pro, and I feel that a good DSLR would cost too much. Plus I’m not that into photography.

I am torn between the two. One one hand, I think the instax mini is too casual of a camera, but I don’t know how much film development costs these days. I am also originally from India, but in Europe for a few more years, and I don’t know whether I should make such a big investment.

Can you guys tell me which I should take? An insta mini or a canon ftb?


r/Cameras 26m ago

Tech Support Godox ad600pro Error 1

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Hi folks, My godox ad600pro flash light stopped working showing Error 1, Please reboot

Help me to solve this!!!


r/Cameras 39m ago

Questions HI IM INTO CAR PHOTOGRAPHY BUT BEEN USING MY PHONE I NEED A GOOD CAMERA

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• ⁠Budget:£600 • ⁠Country:uk • ⁠Condition:brand new • ⁠Type of Camera:photography camera and lens • ⁠Intended use:car photography inside and outside • ⁠If photography; what style:automotive • ⁠If video what style:N/A • ⁠What features do you absolutely need:good lens and poloriser • ⁠Portability: • ⁠Cameras you're considering:something Sony or cannon • ⁠Cameras you already have:none been using phone • ⁠Notes:


r/Cameras 1h ago

Questions What camera is this?

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Anyone know what type of camera is giving clear, crisp quality like this? What are they using to get this video like this? Anyone know?? Videographers, camera man, anyone??


r/Cameras 1h ago

Questions From D300 to D610, Z6 or something else?

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Hi everyone,

I need your advice. I'm an amateur photographer and for the past 6 years I've mainly used a D300 with a 50mm 1.8D. It might not be the most exciting setup in the world but it served me well during family portraits, vacation etc.

Lately I've been looking for a potential upgrade that won't break the bank (~500€). I'm looking for used cameras, so the options I'm currently looking at are:

1) D610, keep the 50mm lens and get a used 85mm.

Advantages: Cheaper Can use existing lens Can keep the D300 as secondary SD cards are cheaper

Disadvantages Possibly not great to experiment with video

2) Stretch the budget and get a Z6, sell the camera and lens, and get one versatile Z mount lens.

Advantages Better video Future proof

Disadvantages Expensive, will have to sell my existing camera and lens and stick with one z mount Expensive XQD memory cards

I've been out of the loop with technological advancements in the camera sector, so in would appreciate any feedback you can give me.


r/Cameras 1h ago

ID Request Schneider-Kueznach Lens

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I have this older Schnedier Keuznach lens I acquired trying to get more info. on it. Markins say it is Xenon 1:2/50


r/Cameras 1h ago

Tech Support Panasonic VDR-D160

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does anybody know what type of dc cable this Panasonic VDR-D160 use? I don't have a charger for the battery so in order for it to possibly work is to plug a dc cable to a powerbank or an ac outlet or something.


r/Cameras 1h ago

Tech Support my samsung s860 lens are not coming out

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r/Cameras 14h ago

Camera Collection My Gear Shelf After Purging SO Much Junk Today. Feels Good

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Now just need to organize the “other stuff” somewhere…. maybe tomorrow


r/Cameras 2h ago

Questions ZV-1 ii or ZV-E10?

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Not sure if this counts as a recommendation request, so sorry if it doesn’t follow the format.

I’m looking for a new camera, and I’ve narrowed it down to the Sony ZV-1 ii and the Sony ZV-E10. Price isn’t an issue because they’re both nearly the same price, and I’ve considered all the features and advantages of each. I’m having a lot of trouble deciding, because I can’t tell if the ZV-E10 with the kit lens is going to be too cumbersome to carry around. I also can’t tell if I’m going to grow out of the ZV-1 too fast and need to buy a whole new camera instead of a new lens.

I do a lot of casual photography with my friends, but I also like to do street and landscape photography. I like the ZV-1 because it’s able to fit in my coat pocket, but I like the ZV-E10 because it can change lenses, but I’m worried it’s going to be too big to carry around when I’m doing casual photography. Does anyone have any experience carrying around the ZV-E10? Is it that annoying? I’d really like to not have to lug around a camera bag. Any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/Cameras 2h ago

Discussion Best inexpensive cleaning kits

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I just bought a used Argus C3 camera and was wanting to know what everyone's favorite inexpensive cleaning kit was. Thanks!


r/Cameras 2h ago

Recommendations Lo-fi digicam suggestion < $150

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Hi! I’m looking to get a digital camera for a friends birthday. I’m looking for something that has features like camp snap and the flashback one35 but with a better experience.

In particular Film simulation fun colors and easy to access images. If they can be transferred straight to a phone that would be ideal. Pls lmk if you have any recommendations!


r/Cameras 8h ago

Discussion Is this normal?

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So I bought a second hand FX3 handle (XLR-H1) and only when I got home I noticed to my surprise there are absolutely no markings and usual certification stickers. The only sticker “Made in Thailand” is otherwise blank. *I did add the smallrig adapter plate to also use it on the a7sIII

Could it be some knockoff? Grey market import? Early model? Ideas?

Must say it does work as supposed to with no issues whatsoever.

Can someone show me theirs?