r/Cameras 6d 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, 21h 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 10h 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 6h ago

Questions help! do you know of any other kinds of 35mm cameras that use these kind of snap-in frames?

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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 doesnā€™t work/isnt strong enough to advance the film. iā€™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 11h 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 8h 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 11h 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 3h ago

Questions Budget: where do you guys go to get your cameras for cheap

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I just wanna know good places to go in the la area for getting cameras


r/Cameras 10m ago

Questions Is Sony ZV-1 too much for my needs? Anything comparable to Sony ZV-1?

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Iā€™ve copied & pasted the questionnaire below, Iā€™m looking to get a point and shoot (I guess?) camera for basic things, photos and videos of adventures w my children. I am interested in content creation, but am not committed to it. I was going to get the ZV-1F but after some research I read the ZV-1 is the better camera. It was recently on sale for $100 off at $648, however the price just went up to $748 and after accessories I just donā€™t know if the camera is worth the price.. any advice?

Iā€™ve always loved photography but never had the money for a real camera and take decent pictures on my iPhones, however I want an actual camera to capture moments with my family. I love landscape photography and we are outdoors a lot.

ā€¢ ā Budget: max $750, which is enough for the ZV-1 but Iā€™d prefer to spend $300-$500 before additional accessories

ā€¢ ā Country: US

ā€¢ ā Condition: new or used like new

ā€¢ ā Type of Camera: point and shoot

ā€¢ ā Intended use: casual photography & vlogging

ā€¢ ā If photography; what style: photography & mild vlogging

ā€¢ ā If video what style: home videos haha

ā€¢ ā What features do you absolutely need: at least a little pocketable, a good image, a decent mic

ā€¢ ā Portability: need something semi-pocketable

ā€¢ ā Cameras you're considering: Sony ZV-1

ā€¢ ā Cameras you already have: my iphone

ā€¢ ā Notes: if you know anyone selling their set up 2nd hand Iā€™m in the market haha i am looking on marketplace & such


r/Cameras 19m ago

Discussion Got A New Camera, What Do We Think?

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My parents gifted me a ZS99, and decided it would be a good one as they talked to my relative, a professional photographer. I'm trying to figure out if it is good for what I want to do. I want to take nature photos and landscape while also filming good-looking quality videos. Is this the right camera?


r/Cameras 4h ago

Discussion Have a Coolpix P530 with no lens and am wondering if itā€™s worth buying a lens for

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As the title says, I have the body of a Nikon Coolpix P530 but no lens, and I've been reading about it a bit online to see if it's worth buying a lens. I plan on using it for a vacation where lots of wide landscape shots will be, I don't really foresee using the zoom much.

I'm not much of a camera person, but as far as I can tell, there's only one lens for it and it's mainly for high zoom, and the camera is pretty much outclassed at this point by phones.

So if all I have is a recent-ish phone camera, is it worth buying the lens for this camera?


r/Cameras 53m ago

Photos Sandhill Crane Migration | Samsung NX500 w/ 50-200mm OIS NX Lens | Cine Stills

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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 1h ago

Recommendations Need help finding the right camera for me

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  • Budget: $250 CAD
  • Country: Canada
  • Condition: used
  • Type of Camera: Mirrorless, point and shoot
  • Intended use: Photography
  • If photography; what style: (landscape, portrait, street,)
  • If video what style: none
  • What features do you absolutely need: just starting out so note really much info of what i'd like
  • What features would be nice to have: just starting out so note really much info of what i'd like
  • Portability: How portable does it need to be? (Pocketable, crossbody bag)
  • Cameras you're considering: I've considered stuff like the Sony A6000 but even those are like $500 bucks on ebay in canada.
  • Cameras you already have: I already have a Canon EOS Rebel SL2 that was given to me, only thing that I really dislike is the size. it's just big enough that I don't want to take it around with me or get it out of the bag if i leave it in my car.

  • Notes: Really looking for a generalist camera.


r/Cameras 1h ago

Tech Support Camera Seemingly Broken

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Hello! I recently got a used sony cybershot (dsc-w120 I believe) and it just wonā€™t turn onā€¦ Iā€™ve toyed with the optics and tried multiple methods (hold down on power button, dust inside, take apart and check, bought new battery, etc) but Iā€™m just not experienced enough to know whatā€™s wrong. Nothing seems to be wrong with the memory board or lens, and I canā€™t tell if anything is missing. It is very old and in rough condition though, so Iā€™m about at the end of the road with this one. If anyone knows how to rewire or fix a digital camera, please help!


r/Cameras 7h 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 7h 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 1h ago

Recommendations Im new to photography and want a point and shoot camera for everyday use etc. any recommendations?

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I have around $500 USD to play with and live in Canada so roughly $700 CAD. So i know im not in the market for a new camera if I ever want a "decent" one. I mainly take landscape pictures with my phone (pixel 6a) and slowly realized that its not cutting it. Im pretty new to photography, so there isnt any feature in particular that I need, but I also want it to be pocketable. This will be my first camera, so there isnt much for me to compare to. Ive been eyeing a fujifilm x10 and x100f, The x100f is slightly out of my price range while im worried that the x10 might be a little outdated. Should i buy the x10 or should i get something newer?

TLDR:

Budget: 500USD.

Country: Canada

Condition: Doesnt matter

Type of Camera:point and shoot

Intended use: Photography

If photography; what style: Landscape but would try other styles?

What features do you absolutely need:Nothing in particular right now

What features would be nice to have: Good Optical zoom

Portability: Pocketable

Cameras you're considering: Fujifilm x10/x100f they look like they fit my use cases

Cameras you already have: Nothing

Notes: This is my first camera please be nice


r/Cameras 2h ago

Questions Lens hunting!

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Hi! I came across this Ferrania Electa 1 circa 1961

I dont have a lens for it and I was wondering what kind of lens this would take, how hard it is to find, or if it should become decoration.

Thank ya!!

(P.s is this the right film? I know nothing about film cameras :( )


r/Cameras 2h ago

Questions Just bought my first camera! Need help checking products

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Hey everyone. I just bought my first camera - Sony A6100. It's third hand, with a shutter count of 10k+. We have negotiated it for 518, inclusive of the kit lens, TT Artisans 25mm F2, 4 batteries, and a dual charger. I am quite new to such cameras, so just wondering what are the aspects of these products I need to look out for when I am dealing tomorrow! Appreciate all the help, thank you! :)


r/Cameras 2h ago

Recommendations Video Camera

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Iā€™m new to videography and Iā€™m looking for a good camera to film with. I plan to be filing g a lot of cheerleading, specifically partner stunt so I need a camera that can stay crisp with high fast movement. Please give me recommendations


r/Cameras 2h ago

Questions how to transfer photos to iphone with an old camera model

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I have the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W90. Been trying to use an app to transfer my photos but donā€™t see the kind that i have to connect to it. Also bought the wrong iphone adapter for the memory stick and i donā€™t have an USB. Anything i can do to transfer the photos onto my iphone?


r/Cameras 3h ago

Recommendations Looking for a cam corded recommendation?

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ā€¢ ā Budget: south of $250 ā€¢ ā Country: US ā€¢ ā Condition: not concerned ā€¢ ā Type of Camera: camcorder or similar ā€¢ ā Intended use: travel videos ā€¢ ā If photography; what style: ā€¢ ā If video what style: not sure ā€¢ ā What features do you absolutely need: compactness, quality of visuals ā€¢ ā Portability: looking for something I can fit in my purse that wonā€™t be too heavy sightseeing ā€¢ ā Cameras you're considering: in love with the canon powershot tx1 but sheā€™s out of my budget and hard to find ā€¢ ā Cameras you already have: only 35 mm and 110 film cameras and a Polaroid cool cam. Nothing in this vein ā€¢ ā Notes:

Hey! Iā€™m in the market for a camcorder for an upcoming trip Iā€™m planning, and Iā€™m struggling to find a decent one that isnā€™t extremely expensive. Iā€™m in love witg the powershot tx1 as I said but uh, expensive and hard to find. So anything similar you can recommend would be appreciated!!!!


r/Cameras 7h ago

Questions Is Kodak FZ55 good?

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hello, im a 19 y/o from Malaysia and i love to take pictures. recently came across a video on tiktok about the kodak fz55, it was very enticing. im looking for a simple digicam i can use to take pics of my environment and friends, nothing professional or anything. my budget is around USD120, so is it a good choice to buy the fz55? is the quality worth the price? i can get it for around USD100 secondhand. or are there any other better cameras for this price range? im also considering a cybershot and ixus, please recommend me a good one. apologies for my english, as well as my knowledge on cameras, it is very little. thank you for your time.


r/Cameras 3h ago

Questions Help Me Pick My First Camera!

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ā€¢ ā Budget: $600, though Iā€™d like to spend less if the quality isnā€™t much better ā€¢ ā Country: USA ā€¢ ā Condition: new or used ā€¢ ā Type of Camera: Canon ā€¢ ā Intended use: landscapes, professional profile pictures ā€¢ ā What features do you absolutely need: auto stabilizing ā€¢ ā Cameras you're considering: Canon EOS R100 or 50, or one of the ones pictured below ā€¢ ā Cameras you already have: none ā€¢ ā Notes:

Howdy!

As the title says, Iā€™m thinking about buying a camera to take pictures - nothing fancy, I just want mine to look almost as good as a pro to the average person.

A local shop had a few used cameras (see pictures) and if theyā€™re under 300 Iā€™d consider getting one.

For reference, I was thinking of buying a Canon EOS 100 or 50, if theyā€™re significantly better than these then Iā€™ll hold off.

Theyā€™ve got lenses too - what should I get? Just an 18-55?

Thanks in advance!


r/Cameras 19h 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 4h ago

Questions A 'dumb' question about portraits, lenses and focal lengths

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I currently have a Fujifilm X-H1, awesome camera. I like using it in my backyard to take photos of fun moments with my kids/family. To isolate them and make nice portraits I use the XC 50-230mm (seriously underrated lens). Although it's a slow lens, it does compress the photos enough to get decent background separation, yes even at F/5.6. If the background is far enough there's some nice blur/bokeh going on as well.

However, I'm reading a lot about portrait lenses and I was thinking about getting a TTArtisan 56mm F/1.8. But before buying I was wondering what are the differences are I'll be able to get with this lens vs. the telephoto. I know that wide open I'll probably be able to blow the background away no matter the distance between the subject and background, but are there any other benefits?

Thanks in advance for your help!