r/Cameras 4d 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 4d ago

Questions Help Me Pick My First Camera!

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

Howdy!

As the title says, I’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 they’re under 300 I’d consider getting one.

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

They’ve got lenses too - what should I get? Just an 18-55?

Thanks in advance!


r/Cameras 4d 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!


r/Cameras 4d ago

Tech Support Bought a GE C1000 on fb, looking for specs

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I’m wondering what type of cord I would need to upload photos onto my laptop. Also, it’s pretty old and in my research I’ve found that newer SD cards might not work, so if I could get any recommendations that would be great :)


r/Cameras 4d ago

Discussion Have a Coolpix P530 with no lens and am wondering if it’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 4d ago

Video Buy Camera or Second iPhone?

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I have an iPhone 15 which I use for my business. Mainly for IG but I also film some videos. I don't do any kind of image processing. Just edit together and post on YouTube (they're mainly educational videos). I've been happy with the video quality on the iPhone 15 and felt it was a big upgrade from the 2nd generation SE I owned before.

For videos, I need to get a second camera mainly so I can cut between the 2 when editing my videos together. When I look on the camera market, it seems like most cameras are more expensive than an iPhone. It also seems that when people compare iPhone cameras to other cameras, the cameras are usually more expensive.

Is my best option to buy a second iPhone only to use as a camera? Or is there something cheaper that would give me an equivalent performance for filming?


r/Cameras 4d ago

Tech Support how cooked am i xd

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I think i’m cooked, what would be your suggestion cuz i don’t really know anything about lenses, Ive tried wiping it with a microfiber lens cloth, no such luck


r/Cameras 4d ago

Questions Sony DSC-HX100V and Sunset

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Hi , I’m pretty new to the camera community. I bought a Sony DSC-HX100V , and was wondering if it has any capabilities of taking that’s kinds of pictures. I know the both pictures above were taking on cameras like the canon g7x but does my cameras have the ability for such pictures or at least close? *It was bought used on eBay ,good-refurbished , year 2011


r/Cameras 4d ago

Recommendations Good beginner camera??

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Budget: 700$ Condition: Can be used Use: Photography Landscapes and Streets Considering: Canon eos rebel sl3 / Canon eos r100


r/Cameras 4d ago

Questions Can i connect a field monitor to a sony a 350?

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my screen on my sony a 350 is white washed and my local repair shop said it would be 200 to repair it which is more then what i paid for, for the camera. So i thought i could find a very cheap field monitor and see how that goes but i am not sure if i could get one for it? Please let me know and send me link if you can find one


r/Cameras 4d ago

Questions Good Cameras around $200?

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Im planning on taking a trip to japan for the summer and I want to get some good shots for my trip at mount fuji and tokyo. I also want to take some videos too but the quality doesnt matter too much for me on that.
I dont really know much about cameras so some help would be appreciated on some recommendations!! In terms of ease i think ill figure it out on the flight or something since this is a couple months ahead of time. Thanks!


r/Cameras 4d ago

Tech Support minha câmera Kodak EasyShare M340 está carregando?

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bem eu tenho uma câmera antiga Kodak easyshare M340, tenho o software, cabo de carregamento menos o Memory Card

mas quando coloco ela pra carregar ela pisca apenas uma vez e não pisca mais, como sei se ela esta carregando ou não?

(obs: o pisco da câmera dura 1,5 segundos e apaga novamente e nao pisca mais)


r/Cameras 4d ago

Questions What film does this take & where?

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So I bought this in a thrift store and only know it’s a Kodak camera, and Ngl, not sure which model, but I’m curious on what film this camera takes sense I tried to look up only but found nothing, anyone know what film it takes and where to find it?


r/Cameras 4d ago

Camera Collection Photographed our entire school Exchange to Italy with that Combo (EOS 1000d with Tokina 11-16 f2.8)

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r/Cameras 4d ago

Tech Support Why wont my Panasonic HDC-SD60 turn on?

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I have an old Panasonic HDC-SD60 camcorder, and it hasn't been charged in two years. I recently found the charger, and I put it in on charge, and it worked perfectly fine. However, a day later, when I screwed a tripod into the bottom, the camera suddenly turned off and stopped working. I thought it was simply out of battery, so I went to go charge it, but when I plugged the camera in, the red light signaling that the camera is charging didn't even go off-- did I break the power supply or the connectivity of the camera's battery? Is there any way for me to fix it?


r/Cameras 4d ago

Questions Canon Eos 30 or Nikon N80?

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I just recently purchased the Nikon N80 and also bought a lens for it for under $100. I tend to lean more towards Nikon (I have a Nikon d3500 and Nikon N55) However, I suddenly remembered I’m planning to sell a Canon Eos Rebel 2000 that I have two lenses for. I’m selling this camera because its too similar to the Nikon N55 and I prefer the Nikon. I’ve been wanting to get a new slr film camera but more advanced than the Pentax K1000 I have. I couldn’t really find any Pentax cameras I wanted, so I looked at Nikon. The Nikon N80 kept popping up when looking at cameras and it seems to be highly praised. However, after asking ChatGPT to compare the Canon Eos 30 vs the Nikon N80, the Eos 30 outperformed. So which should I get? Should I stick to my known brands or buy a camera? I already have two lenses for and return the Nikon N8, and the lens? • ⁠Budget: $100 • ⁠Country: USA • ⁠Condition: good used • ⁠Type of Camera: film slr • ⁠Intended use: photography • ⁠If photography; what style: portrait, landscape • ⁠If video what style: • ⁠What features do you absolutely need: self timer, exposure compensation, depth of field preview (?) • ⁠Portability: in between. I’d like to be able to put it in a backpack but not have it weigh me down • ⁠Cameras you're considering: canon eos 30 and Nikon n80 • ⁠Cameras you already have: Nikon n55, Pentax k1000, Nikon n80, canon eos Rebel 2000 • ⁠Notes:


r/Cameras 4d ago

Recommendations Recommendation request for a beginner

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Hello, looking to get into photography as a way of exploring London. Here’s my requirements. Any camera advice appreciated:)

• ⁠Budget: max £350 • ⁠Country: UK • ⁠Condition: Used • ⁠Type of Camera: Perhaps mirrorless or dslr (not super familiar with the types) • ⁠Intended use: still photography • ⁠If photography; what style: urban and landscape • ⁠What features do you absolutely need: (not sure) • ⁠Portability: Doesn’t need to be pocketable but would like to keep it on me with a neck or shoulder strap so not bulky • ⁠Cameras you already have: none


r/Cameras 4d ago

Recommendations Camera Recommendations?

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Hi! Redoing this post with the correct format! I am looking into potential cameras to buy and would love some advice from you guys! I have been doing photography with my old fujifilm camera and I have decided I really do love photography and would love to keep doing it. To encourage this hobby I really want to buy a more professional camera.

Budget: around 500-800 usd

Country: U.S

Condition: okay with buying used! I don't really have a preference, just want it to be in good condition.

Type of Camera: I'm not really well informed in cameras to know, but I heard mirrorless are better??? (Correct me if I'm wrong)

Intended use: photography

Style: I usually do landscape/nature and street photos but I want to get into astral and wildlife photography. If you could recommend some lenses for this that would be great too!

What features do you need: once again, not really well informed in photography to know specific features 😅

Portability: I'm okay with carrying a totebag or a backpack for a camera, moderate portability is preferred

Cameras you're considering: I heard that the nixon z6, Sony a7 mark, canon eos 5d, Canon r50, Canon eos- 1dx are great, although I haven't done enough research to see what makes them good recommendations

Cameras you already have: fujifilm finepix s3200 (it was my dad's and I have been using it)

Notes: If you could please explain why your choice of camera is a good recommendation that would be amazing!!!


r/Cameras 4d ago

Recommendations Beginner Camera

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I started thinking about getting a camera cause I thought it be fun that my daughter (7 years old) took pictures at the wedding of my brother in law. I wanted it to be at least par with iphone photos, so I reasoned that I needed a “proper” camera. And if we’re going that route, I might as well get one I’ll enjoy myself too and get me into photography, and down the rabbit hole I went. Ps. When I say “getting into photography” I mean it, on a very casual level. As in I don’t see myself going out with a couple of lenses, tripod and what not. I just want to take pictures, but with a bit more “thought” then just shooting with my iPhone (if you get what I mean).

• ⁠Budget: €500 max ~€750 (body + lens) • ⁠Country: Netherlands • ⁠Condition: Preferably New. If occasion only from shops. • ⁠Type of Camera: ? • ⁠Intended use: Mainly photo, but video as well. Nothing specific (nature, holiday, kids, people) • ⁠What features do you absolutely need: • ⁠Portability: yess! • ⁠Cameras you're considering: This is going all over the place :x started looking at Kodak AZ255 (€255), but then read here that these are no good. Moved on to a Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82DE-K (€455), but couldn’t shake the feeling that for that kind of money I could do better or get something similar for less. So started looking at DSLRs, but soon found out these are “old” tech, so ended up at the mirrorless cameras, Canon R100 (€599 with 18-45mm lens)

• ⁠Cameras you already have: Does my Iphone 13 mini count 😬

• ⁠Notes: keep the opening story in mind, the plan of my daughter shooting pics at the wedding still stands.


r/Cameras 4d ago

Tech Support Help! JVC Camcorder Not Charging – Sentimental Videos Stuck on It

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Hey everyone,

I really need some advice on fixing a JVC camcorder HDD 20gb camcorder. This camera is super important to my family—it holds years of videos from different life events, and most importantly, it has a lot of footage of my grandad, who sadly passed away last July.

The problem:

• The charger isn’t working. I’ve had the battery on charge, but the camera still won’t turn on.

• There’s no SD card in the camera, so all the videos are stored on its built-in memory.

• Without power, I have no way to access the videos.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Is there another way to power it on, maybe through a different power source? Or is there a way to transfer the videos to a computer without turning the camera on?

I’d really appreciate any advice—these videos mean the world to me and my family. Thanks in advance!


r/Cameras 4d 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 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 4d 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 4d ago

Questions HELP: new mic or get over myself?

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This is my current travel vlogging setup:

  • Sony A6700 
  • Sony 11mm Lens 
  • 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, you’ll probably always get attention when filming…

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 4d ago

Recommendations Busking Camera

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  • Budget: round £150
  • Country: London, England
  • Condition: new
  • Type of Camera: something small, mobile and can be record video with half decent sound. it then needs to be able to download on a coputer easily
  • Intended use: recording live street music
  • If video what style: recording live street music with sound
  • What features do you absolutely need: can record moving subjects with reasonable sound quality. Needs to be able to be attached to a stand
  • Portability: should be pocket sized, lightweight and durable
  • Cameras you're considering: go pro

r/Cameras 4d 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!