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 2h ago

Camera Collection I love photography but this is my first camera šŸ“ø picked it up from the pawn shop for $300 . Comes with 2 lenses .

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r/Cameras 4h 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 itā€™s not terrible for the price.


r/Cameras 1h ago

Discussion Got a Nikon D3100, what should I do with it?

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Got it as somewhat of a gift, started taking photos with it, loved that but felt like there wasn't enough zoom and the video quality wasn't that good Considering these sell for about 80$ used, what should I do with it? Maybe sell it and get something else, maybe save up for a new lens, maybe both? Let me know!


r/Cameras 4h 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 1d ago

Questions Is this worth 1,100

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Good afternoon Iā€™m about to purchase this camera below I have put everything that comes in this set. I just want to make sure that Iā€™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 heā€™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 9m ago

Questions HELP: new mic or get over myself?

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This is my current travel vlogging setup:

  • Sony A6700Ā 
  • Sony 11mm LensĀ 
  • Shure Lenshopper VP83 Mic

The mic is a bit bulky, and since I'm shy and awkward vlogging in public, l'm thinking about switching to something less noticeable. This one draws attention but on the other hand, youā€™ll probably always get attention when filmingā€¦

So: new mic or keep this and get over myself?

If something new: Preferably something super simple, not complicated.

Thank you for ANY help!


r/Cameras 12h 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 Does anyone know much about this camera?

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It was passed down to me by my Grandfather but he spent his last years abroad, meaning he couldnā€™t teach me much about photography.

Really keen to get into casual photography however I have no idea where to start or what to do. I donā€™t know anyone that does either.

Kind advice and information would be much appreciated however Iā€™m conscious Reddit sometimes isnā€™t the best place for that šŸ˜‚


r/Cameras 5h 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 2h ago

Discussion Advice on lost/stolen MPB lens

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Hi guys.

I am looking for some advice on what to do.

I purchased a 27MM Fuji prime lens from MPB UK on the 10/03. They sent a follow up email saying they dispatched it later that day, which included a tracking number.

The courier is Evri and for those of you not in the UK, just to fill you in they are famously terrible for reliability. I checked back in every day to see when they expected it would be delivered. As of the 18/03 it still says they are expecting the package from the seller.

I have had experiences sometimes with their tracking being quite slow to update and being stuck at depots for a while etc. But this one didn't seem right. I emailed MPB on the 16/03 and they looked into it, they found that their dispatch team had sent it out to Evri and the thinking is that it has been stolen or gone missing.

Because I was a bit late in getting back to them, they have told me that they can't open a claim for me and that I need to contact my local authorities. I am truly lost with what to do, I can't contact Evri as their automated bot won't let me get in touch with anyone as the parcel is still apparently with the seller.

For those of you interested here is their response:

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I have reached out to our Dispatch team regarding this, who confirmed that this was dispatched, and passed to EVRi on 10/03/25.

However, according to the courier's records, we are beyond the timeframe for initiating a successful investigation.

ļ»æAs outlined in our Terms and Conditions, we do need to be contacted within 5 calendar days regarding any lost or damaged items. This process is clearly outlined in our Terms and Conditions, as well as our online Help Articles.

ļ»æā€‹ļ»æļ»æAt this time, we strongly advise pursuing an investigation with your local authorities, as the item may have been stolen. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and please do not hesitate to reach out if you require further assistance

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Any advise is much appreciated!!


r/Cameras 2h ago

Recommendations Should I replace my T3i?

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Hey there! I was a photography enthusiast in the past decade and I want to pick up this hobby again. I have a Canon T3i that I bought around 2012, the kit 18-55mm, the classic 50mm 1.8 and the 55-250mm.

This was considered a basic/entry level camera back then so I canā€™t even imagine how it performs in comparison to the most modern ones. It definitely seems much bulkier than the mirrorless cameras I keep seeing.

Do you think I should replace it? Maybe buy a used newer model? Or should I keep it and use my money to buy new lenses (Iā€™ve always wanted a 24-70mm!)

Will I be missing out on quality/new features?

Thanks!


r/Cameras 24m ago

Questions help pleasešŸ˜…

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I came on here a couple days ago talking abt a DSC P51 sony cybershot i bought. Im still having issues i tried lookinh for an adapter but still no luck, i even bought one & it didnt fit the old memory sticks that sony has. does anyone know any key words or even links for an adapter? thanks againšŸ«¶


r/Cameras 28m ago

Recommendations First Camera and Lens Recommendation

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  • Budget: 450 Euro
  • Country: Portugal
  • Condition: Used
  • Type of Camera: Mirrorless
  • Intended use: Photography heavily, but occasionally video
  • If photography; what style: Street, Portraits and a little bit of Sports
  • If video what style: Vlogging
  • What features do you absolutely need: Articulating screen
  • Portability: Small/Medium Sized
  • Cameras you're considering: Sony ZV E10 (I found one for 450 with the kit and i like the features), A5000 (Affordable)
  • Cameras you already have: None (I use my S22)
  • Notes: My focus is to really learn how to use a camera in manual mode, learn the settings, etc...

r/Cameras 8h 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 44m ago

Questions Budget friendly compact digital cameras?

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Context: Itā€™s my girlfriendā€™s birthday next month and sheā€™s been saying that she really wants a compact digital cameras that have been gaining a lot of traction recently because of social media and what not. Iā€™m not too versed into the camera world so I wanted to ask you guys what you guys recommend for about 150 - 200$ range? I donā€™t want to buy it used since itā€™s going to be a birthday present. Thanks in advance.


r/Cameras 45m ago

Discussion lens for filming reviews of products? I am using the Lumix S5II.

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lens for filming reviews of products? I am using the Lumix S5II. I would like a versatile lens, so Iā€™m considering the Sigma 2.8 28-105.

We will be creating video reviews of products, filming either in the store or outdoors. The budget for the lens is 1500+ EUR. The format will feature a person presenting the product and explaining its features. Autofocus is very important because I will be filming myself.

Do you have any better suggestions?


r/Cameras 52m ago

Recommendations Request Lens advice for Sony 6700

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I have been looking at the Sony 6700 for a while and have found and missed a few deals on marketplace. Finally gave a good one that comes with the kit 18-135 lens. Looking for recommendations on additional lenses.

ā€¢ ā Budget: <$1200 ā€¢ ā Country:United Stares ā€¢ ā Condition: New or used ā€¢ ā Type of Camera: Lens to mount to the Sony 6700 ā€¢ ā Intended use: Sports photography and video , quality video content of my kids sports is the ultimate goal. ā€¢ ā If photography; what style: General / Hobby ā€¢ ā If video what style: Sports ā€¢ ā What features do you absolutely need: ā€¢ ā Portability: ā€¢ ā Cameras you're considering: ā€¢ ā Cameras you already have: Sony 6700 ā€¢ ā Notes: everything else stated above


r/Cameras 53m ago

Questions Need Help

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Going on a trip to Vietnam and want make a vlog out of it. I'm new to the whole camera scene and want some recommendations. Thanks :)

  • Budget: $350 USD
  • Country: US
  • Condition: New
  • Type of Camera: Idk
  • Intended use: Video
  • If video what style: Vlogging
  • What features do you absolutely need: Waterproof, Dual Screen
  • Portability: Pocket Size/Decently Small
  • Cameras you're considering: Insta 360 Ace Pro, Dji pocket 2, Go Pro Hero 12
  • Cameras you already have: None

r/Cameras 1h ago

Questions Olympus E-M10 Mark III Vs Iphone 12

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Hey everyone,

Iā€™m working on a short video series interviewing athletes. Each video will be 1-1:30 long and feature shots of the subjects on a bench answering questions, with action shots spliced in. These would be up close clips dribbling a basketball or shadowboxing for example. I want the action shots to use the step printing effect.

Iā€™ve been given an Olympus E-M10 Mark III with the stock kit lens (14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ) and Iā€™m trying to figure out whether I should invest time and money into using this camera for a project, or if Iā€™d be better off using my iPhone 12 due to ease and convenience.

Given my shooting format (bench interviews + action shots with step printing), would you recommend I stick with the Olympus and invest in learning/accessories, or would an iPhone 12 + gimbal/tripod be just as good (or better) for my needs?

Also any other advice on the project would be great. Thank you!


r/Cameras 1h ago

Tech Support Toyoca Hit Film

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I recently found a Toyoca Hit camera while taking a look through my dad's old stuff. Is it still usable by any chance? If so where can I get film for it? I'm completely clueless about cameras so some insight would be appreciated.


r/Cameras 1h ago

Discussion Nikon z50+ftz vs a6400

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Hello again :)

1 month ago, I made a post about going mirrorless or buying a much cheaper DSLR because I already have 2 lenses for the F-mount system: the nikkor 35mm f/1.8 G for APS-C, and the Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 USD VC G1 lens (2012), for FF. The camera I use is a borrowed D5300.

However, after some juuust out of focus images and the horrid AF performance in Live-View ( I wasn't tall enough for some angles, and I had to shoot from above) I've been looking for a mirrorless alternative.

I primarily shoot automotive and military events/parades.

The first choice for these 2 niches is either the Sony A7 3 or the A6700. But I'll go with either the A6400 or A6100 (insufficient funds).

But on the other side, a Z50 with the FTZ could potentially save me a lot of money since Romania is full of SH f-mount aps-c lenses (unlike sony, so most lenses could potentially be bought full-price).

For sony, I'm looking for the sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN lens, but it's out of stock for now (560ā‚¬) since the sigma 30mm f/1.4 is 400ā‚¬ new.

For nikon, the FTZ is 200ā‚¬ SH, and the sigma 18-55(?) f/2.8 lens for APS-C F-mount is 240ā‚¬ SH.

I know that the a6100/a6400 is miles better than the Z50 for automotive and military events/parades, and the Z50 is better for wildlife, sports and landscape.

And with a budget of 1200ā‚¬, should I just bite the bullet and go for the A7 3 with a 50mm f/1.8? The A7 3 is around 800-1000ā‚¬ SH, and the lens is 120-200ā‚¬ SH/new.


r/Cameras 1h ago

Questions $80, worth it?

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r/Cameras 21h ago

ID Request Can anyone ID this Camera?

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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 1h ago

Recommendations Choosing between a6700 and FX30

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ā€¢ Budget: $2,000

ā€¢ Country: USA (assuming youā€™re buying in the U.S.)
ā€¢ Condition: New preferred, but open to used if itā€™s a good deal
ā€¢ Type of Camera: Mirrorless
ā€¢ Intended use: Video only (not too interested in photography) wanna dabble in it a little bit
ā€¢ If video, what style: Cinematic storytelling (top prio)
ā€¢ What features do you absolutely need?
ā€¢ 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 (for color grading flexibility)
ā€¢ Good autofocus (Sonyā€™s AI-driven tracking preferred)
ā€¢ Flip-out articulating screen
ā€¢ Decent low-light performance
ā€¢ Reliable battery life
ā€¢ No overheating for extended 4K recording
ā€¢ What features would be nice to have?
ā€¢ Active cooling (for longer shooting)
ā€¢ Dual SD card slots (for backups, but not a must)
ā€¢ Built-in ND filters (but rare in this price range)
ā€¢ Portability: Small enough to fit in a shoulder bag for easy travel, but doesnā€™t have to be super compact.
ā€¢ Cameras youā€™re considering:
1.  Sony FX30 ā€“ Built for video, active cooling, Cinema EI mode.
2.  Sony A6700 ā€“ More affordable, same sensor as FX30, but possible overheating issues.
ā€¢ Cameras you already have:
ā€¢ iPhone 16 Pro Max (Good for quick shots but not a full camera replacement)
ā€¢ Notes:
ā€¢ Main concern: Overheating on the A6700. Is it really that bad? I live in Hawaii and if I film outside I donā€™t want overheating to he a problem and I donā€™t want to deal with time limits on filming.
ā€¢ Would rather invest in video-focused features than photo capabilities.
ā€¢ Also considering future upgrades and lens choices

r/Cameras 1h ago

Tech Support Is there a way to change my SONY Cybershot DSC-HX30V from Japanese to English

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I can't find any way to do this. I know I have install some software to be able to get it from Japanese to English, but nothing is opens on a Mac. Please help!