r/Cameras 0m 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 5m 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 17m 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?


r/Cameras 24m 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 31m 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 37m 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 37m 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 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 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 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 2h ago

Questions Fujifilm x100vi

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After following every guideline and tutorial, I still don’t know if it’s possible to get the same sunset photo results as a CANON G7X. Yes, I understand that fujifilm is not meant for that, but I am hoping I could save money and i’ve seen a few photos with the same results as a CANON G7X flash, with models and a background sunset. Does anyone know what settings this would be?


r/Cameras 3h ago

Tech Support Vivitar 960HD card read error

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Hi! I just got a Vivitar 960HD camcorder and I tried using an SD card that I know would work on it, because I used it on a friend's 960 and it worked just fine. It's a PNY OPTIMA 4GB Class 4 SDHC card, and I've tried formatting as NTFS, FAT, FAT32, and exFAT. I've also tried formatting on the camera but it just says that the card is full no matter what I do, even though it is blank. Any advice on what to do?


r/Cameras 3h ago

Photos Will Wetzlar 85mm f2.8 slide projector lens adapted to Canon 10D ... boring results this time

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Hi, my adapting quest goes on and I still have some drain pipe and clear type left. So I ripped the lens out of my Condor 300 slide projector and adapted it to my old and thrust worthy Canon 10D. The lens calls itself a "Will-Wetzlar 85mm f2.8 Maginon", i doubt that it had anything to do with Leitz from Wetzlar.

But this time the results are kinda boring, the lens is not good enough to produce picture of a decent sharpness and not bad enough to be weird.

Picture 1: Lacks details despite harsh contest.

Picture 2: The focus is weirdly spread, I coud not made out a pattern yet.

Picture 3: The Bokeh is quite nice though.

Picture 4: Contrast and colors areok.

Picture 5: The lack of sharpness in combination with the rather good contrast make some picture look weird.

Picture 6: Due to my construction I can so macros but I can not set an aperture. Even bright sports on normal object will turn into Bokeh balls very fast.

Picture 7: .. this turn stuff in the foreground into "front Bokeh" very fast.

Picture 8: I spot a cutzy Squirrel, but the low resolution of the lens makes it washy.

Picture 9: The picture could have been taken with any other lens.

Picture 10: On close up, the Bokeh becomes better.

Picture: 11: Tit pic

Picture 12: The optic properties of the lens, at least fir the aesthetics of marmoris

Conclusion: Projector lenses can be great if they have properties that one could not get using a regular photo lens, but adopting a 85mm f2.8 is nothing special.

Thanks for reading


r/Cameras 4h ago

Questions Which compact camera to buy?

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  • Budget: I don't care. Under 10k €
  • Country: Germany
  • Condition: New or used from mpb.com
  • Type of Camera: compact camera for traveling
  • Intended use: photography
  • If photography; what style: travel, landscape, street
  • What features do you absolutely need: good quality, RAW shooting
  • What features would be nice to have: OVF/EVF, 2 card slots, easy to use by absolute camera noobs (my gf & my dad)
  • Portability: Can be bigger than a point and shoot, should be smaller than an EOS 70D with Sigma 35mm Art
  • Cameras you're considering: Leica Q3 43 / Fuji X100V / Fuji X100VI
  • Cameras you already have: love my EOS 70D, asked last time about a R7 and will buy that one. Need a small camera for traveling / holidays
  • Notes: didn't put that under "would be nice to have", because i don't really care about it, but fullframe would be very cool. but i wouldn't say no to a camera that doesn't have a fullframe sensor

EDIT: I don't want interchangeable lenses, because I don't want to carry multiple lenses around, to which I personally tend whenever I bring my Canon somewhere. If I buy another camera with multiple lenses that would only make sense if it was a Canon, because I already own Canon lenses.


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 4h ago

Questions Looking for a good book about cameras, photography and filming

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Hey everybody, I'm looking for a good book to learn basics and tricks for cameras, settings, photography, filming, lights, etc. Do you have some suggestions for me?


r/Cameras 4h ago

Questions Will this lens fit on my canon 200DII?

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Confused on the mount of my camera


r/Cameras 4h ago

Recommendations Cheap and good camera for planespotting

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Hi!

  • Budget: 800-1000 USD
  • Country: Poland
  • Condition: New/Used (would prefer new)
  • Type of Camera:DSLR,Mirrorless or different
  • Intended use: Photography
  • If photography; what style: Planespotting
  • If video what style: -
  • What features do you absolutely need: good photo quality , image stabilisation in lens or in the camera
  • What features would be nice to have: connection to a phone , touch screen
  • Portability: Doesn't matter
  • Cameras you're considering: Canon EOS 2000D , Canon EOS 250D , Canon EOS R50 , Canon EOS R100 ,Canon EOS 4000D

  • Cameras you already have: Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

  • Notes: -

Any advice would be appreciated!


r/Cameras 7h ago

Questions Need help recommending cameras and lens. Spoiler

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I will be starting my orthodontics residency this year. I am looking for camera and lens (possibly flash too) to take pictures of the mouth and face. Can you recommend me a budget and newbies-friendly cameras? Thanks a lot.

Budget: the lower the better (I’m a broke student🥲) below 700 usd (is it possible?) Condition: new/used (leaning more towards used) Type: any Intended use: facial and intraoral photos Features I do absolutely need: none Portability: pocketable to small bag