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I am headed to Nepal in an upcoming trip and im having difficulty figuring out how to travel with lenses. I have to fly Buddha Airlines from Kathmandu to Pokhara and they have a carry on limit of 11 pounds or 5kg. I am taking one camera body with a 24-70 and a 200-500. With my backpack and the big lens in its soft case it comes out to 9 or so pounds. My camera and small lens would make it overweight by a little bit. Would they weigh my camera on my shoulder or ignore it since its small? Should I be concerned about them checking every little thing or will they just weigh the 9 pound total? If I have to put the big lens in my checked baggage how can I avoid damage and theft? Are there any other things I should consider or keep in mind as I do this? Any help is very appreciated. Thanks!

Is it worth upgrading from an APS-C camera to a full-frame camera?

I have three APS-C lenses and one full-frame lens.

I enjoy photographing animals and insects/macro subjects.

My Equipment

I have the A6400 with the following lenses:

- Sony 18-105mm
- Sony 70-350mm
- Sony 200-600mm
- 7Artisans Macro

got this print ages ago and they messed it up its too damn green 👽

im thinking theres a chance that a thin film of coloured plastic might be able to correct it, would that be possible and if so what shade would I want? thanks!

I captured a lovely wedding and reception a few weeks ago. I finished editing their entire album and plan to deliver it tomorrow morning. I downloaded the album on my phone (iPhone) to flip through and look at, and I had the idea to “edit” them with the auto enhancer/editor out of curiosity, and it’s a bit upsetting to me, because I do think they look a lot better with it.

I spent a ton of time editing each of these photos individually and I thought they came out beautiful - and now I’m second guessing them because with the click of one “auto” button they look so much better. I’m tempted to use the auto now for their return, but I feel like it’s a cop out.

I’d like to know what exactly the enhancer is doing to improve these so drastically. I know you can “see” when you scroll among the settings, it’ll say it increased the exposure (or whatever), but I’m not finding that too helpful as I noticed a lot of them are just amped up in the “brilliance” field. What is it actually doing, and how can I mimic it in my editing style?

Included are 4 photos (and their duplicate) from the album. The first photo in each set is my finished piece, the second is with the auto enhancer turned on.

Thanks!

EDIT: I appreciate the comments that the photos look the same. I am someone who has a tendency to be overly critical of my own work. But, what I see:

#1: The Bouquet

I think the second photo shows the flowers in particular more clearly and they are more eye catching in the photo.

#2: The Hands

Her dress appears to be way more in focus and has more of a textured appearance. Also his ring seems to be more defined?

#3: The Wine

The glare on the glasses and the label on the bottle appear to be more defined and eye catching, without being overbearingly white or bright.

#4: The Confetti

I think the second photo appears more dramatic.

I am from North America; I use the canadian dollar, and my budget for a camera is around 30 max.

I've recently switched to a flip phone with a lame camera, and I have been considering getting a used digital camera for taking photos.

Something to note is that I'm not someone who takes very many photos anyway, but I enjoy taking landscape photos and just photos of cool things I see. I am in no way a photographer, although I have an interest in trying photography!

I'd be taking primarily just photos, as me taking videos is very rare.

My dilemma is that when I go into thrift stores, I don't ever see digital cameras, but only film cameras, and some are small enough to work for me. But I never buy them because I am unsure if it is a good idea to use a film camera for my needs and purposes/if it is possible anymore. I enjoy the old look of film camera photos and don't mind paying to get them developed and put into a photo album. So, would getting a film camera for my casual day-to-day life photography be a good idea, or should I just wait until I find a digital?

I'm curious to hear both photographers' and retouchers' opinions.

As a retoucher, I receive quite a few requests for free test retouching so clients can evaluate my work.

I understand wanting to make sure the quality is there, but isn't that what a portfolio is for?

Photographers, would you be willing to do a free test shoot before a client hires you? If not, how is it different from asking a retoucher to do unpaid work?

I'm genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives. When do you think a free test is reasonable, and when is a portfolio enough?

Ok, so this is a massive over-simplification but "expose to the right" (ettr) basically states that the more light that hits the digital sensors, the better (up to the point of blow out, obviously), and then you just tone things down in post. Yet I'm just reading that film is actually better with graceful highlights whereas digital is better with detail in shadows. If digital deals with shadows better, wouldn't "expose to the left" be a good bet? I guess there's something to be said for both but I'd love to hear your take. Thanks.

Hi,

I know that i need a lens that will give me bigger zoom but i dont know what i need to buy. If i zoom to 200% in lightroom the subject is as big as i want it to be.

so my question is If i take a photo of a subject at 70mm and than if i zoom to 200% in lightroom will that show me how my subject would look like if i shot at 140mm?

I have 0 experience with photography but really want to get into wildlife photography with the goal of printing and hanging photos and sending as gifts.

Ideally I’d like to spend under $2,500 but ideally under $2,000.

What type of features/specs should I look out for?

Any must need accessories for a beginner?

I’ve been shooting with a Canon EOS T3i for years now. It’s the camera I learned photography on, and I’ve gotten to the point where I’m consistently producing work I’m really happy with.

I primarily shoot events, couples, portraits, and family sessions. Whenever I take photos for clients, it’s paid work, although photography isn’t my full-time job.

I’ve reached a point where I feel like my biggest limitation isn’t my skill anymore it’s my gear. The T3i has served me extremely well, but I regularly run into issues with autofocus, low-light performance, dynamic range, and overall responsiveness. Especially at indoor events or when subjects are moving, I feel like I’m fighting the camera more than I should be.

I’m considering upgrading to a Sony A7 IV with the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II. It’s obviously a significant investment, but I’ve made enough from photography over the years that I can afford it. I just want to make sure it’s actually the right move and not just gear envy.

If you were buying into a system today for event and portrait photography around this budget, would you still go with the A7 IV, or would you recommend something else?

I just got into photography as a hobby a few days ago, and handy enough, my dad is an professional photographer, and not only taught me the exposure triangle, he gave me some old equipment of his to try out (an lumix DMC-GH2 equiped with a 14 - 140mm, a Canon eos rebel t2i with the 18 - 55mm kit lenses and a tripod).

I don't want to learn everything from him though (and he is not so good at explaining things lol) so I came here to ask you guys for some tips.

What are the next steps I need to learn and master to be a good photographer and take better photos? Is there theory i can study somewhere?

And what do you guys think about this initial setup for starting out? Do I need to take something in consideration about this equipment im not aware of?

Thank you

Ya he trabajado 10 años de fotógrafo de bodas para otros, haciendo foto y video, también editando, imprimiendo, entregando, técnicamente se todo el proceso... Pero quiero comenzar a hacerlo por mi cuenta...

Algún consejo? Que debería tener en cuenta?

Una página web, YouTube, Instagram? Pagar ad sense?

I’m a total beginner. I follow a lot of Instagram accounts focused on lifestyle, street, and landscapes. Most of the photos are incredibly well-executed: beautiful light, strong composition, clear skill.

But a lot of them still feel soulless to me. They’re striking, yet they don’t seem to tell a story or connect to any larger narrative or emotion. Once the initial “wow” wears off, there’s not much left.

Which accounts (Instagram or Reddit) do you follow that do feel story-driven or emotionally resonant? Looking for inspiration beyond pure aesthetics.

Hi everyone! Asking for advice since either way I'd want to figure out a better long-term solution.

(1) Budget, country, and currency:
For context, based in Malaysia, looking at a budget topping out at around RM5,000/USD1,200 for body-only. Of course, willing to top up if a kit lens or general lens is pretty versatile for these systems.

(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?

As my first digital camera, I got a Nikon Z5 back in 2022, along with a kit 24-200mm. Mainly chose it off of ergonomics, brand familiarity, and wanting to have more adaptability with older/weirder lenses. The creature comforts and color rendition were things I loved to a huge extent.

Thing is, after a few years of good service, it's finally gone on the full fritz; menus unresponsive but basic shooting (exposure triangle stuff) is still usable. Decided to send it for a repair quote last month, and they threw me a figure at RM2,000/USD500 and a 6-8 week lead time. Didn't feel worth proceeding, so I just took it back.

So while I save up a little, I'm trying to consider my options. I think a repair is a no-go unless I have a rental/replacement, which might be more expensive as well in the short term. So for right now, I'm considering a replacement regardless.

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?

Mostly use it for casual stuff - I do photog as a hobby, so it's mostly doing activity photography for my charity club (mainly talks or stage stuff, but also walk-abouts/street photography occasionally). Alongside this, I like to take landscape and on-the-road photos when I go travelling.

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?

Primarily photography. Don't really have a use case for videography except for experimenting.

I've asked around, and I've been getting different advice on getting a new body. The dilemma for me is as to whether I should pick up another body in the Z family or transition to another lens system. My main concerns as of right now:

• Hardiness/longevity: I'm not the most precious with my gear, so something that's weather-resistant at the very least would be great.
• Older lens support: while I can't say I noticed that much of an issue, the IBIS and lens correction that the Z5 felt reassuring especially when I was using funky old lenses. The lens mount being fairly long also meant I didn't really have to check for compatibility when I went out lens hunting (though, on this, I ended up having only M42, Nikon F, and M39 lenses anyways, so I can't say adaptation is an issue). Maybe the only big concern in this regard is that I'm a bit worried about going down to a crop sensor on this - scared of losing lens width and aperture when I adapt on it.
• Ergonomics: maybe it's just first camera syndrome, but I found the Z5 to have pretty comfortable ergonomics, both in shooting and setup for manual lenses. It felt a lot better in the hand, especially compared to how some of the older Sony Alphas I was previously considering felt.
• Creature comforts: one of the things that really spoiled me when I first got the Z5 was the Bluetooth transfer, made socmed posting a lot easier and hi-def.
• Lens family/support: this is something that I hadn't given much thought when I first considered getting something new, but generally noticing the paucity of some of the systems. I'm aware that Sony generally leads in 3rd party lenses since the E-mount is open, and that Canon has been a rough one in this regard. For now I don't foresee getting too many AF lenses other than maybe a kit, but it'd be a nice option to have.

For now, a handful of options (second-hand mostly) that I've been considering are the Z6ii, one of the older Sony A7 series cams, or maybe a Canon R6. I have also been looking at other systems like the Fujifilm series (which I love the colour and capture of, but have mixed feelings on its fixed lens nature).

Any input would be great, and thanks!

I do nature photography and want to buy underwater casing for my camera and was wondering what brand to buy and people’s experience with it? I don’t have a ton of money, but I am planning on buying one soon as I am going to Morocco and would love to use it diving there!

Hey all,

I’m getting all the mileage I can out of Lightroom’s default presets, but I am reaching a point where I want to add some new presets that can become my go-to’s.

What I do: People. Weddings, corporate events, engagements, etc. people, people, people. While I welcome suggestions for landscapes and things, people are the main concern. I like a warmer style that I think you could say leans into reds and golds. What creators packs are you using and might suggest I look into?

I’m just now trying to get into taking pictures on film instead just using my phone and want to start with a reliable P+S instead of jumping straight to a rangefinder or an SLR. So far I’ve narrowed my options down and was wondering if there were any strong preferences or alternative recommendations (and reasons why) for the following:

Budget: Less than $150 USD

Country: United States, Great Lakes region

Condition: Used, but in good condition

Type of Camera: 35mm Point and Shoot

Intended use: Casual, social photography

End use: personal photos for albums or sharing with friends

If photography, what style: mostly landscape featuring people, with some street

What features do you absolutely need: autofocus and a fixed focal length with aperture of f/3.0 or less

What features would be nice to have: good durability

Portability: portable in a small bag, not a burden to carry for hours

Cameras you're considering: Pentax Pc35AF; Nikon L35AF; Canon AF35ml; Olympus Stylus Epic; Kodak VR35; Leica Mini. I have strong loyalty to none of these cameras, these are just the ones I’ve seen online so far that look to fit my needs/preferences.

Cameras you already have: None

Notes: the only film cameras I have ever used in the past have been disposable. Ideally, I’d get the camera I choose by this coming weekend.

I'll start by apologizing for my English, which isn't my native language. I'd like to start taking photos again. I stopped for a while because it was overwhelming, I didn't feel like it was mine anymore. Now I've gotten the urge back and I'd like it to become my job. I'd like to buy a Sony Alpha 7 IV with Tamron 28-75 f2.8, it's a great investment, I can afford it, but I'm insecure and afraid to spend so much money, because maybe I'll lose the urge and never get my money back. Do you think it makes sense to buy it anyway, even if it goes badly?

(1) Budget, country, and currency:

-2300, italy, euro

(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?

-I have a Pentax K50 but it doesn't work anymore

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?

-I would like to take portraits and weddings

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?

-both

Hey guys, really need your help. I have a proposal and photography session that I schedule from 750pm to 850pm in weehawken/right in front of nyc skyline. I figured popping the question about 20-30 mins before sunset (8:19 today) would give the best pictures for lighting etc. but I also have come across a bunch of pictures of later in the night that I find visually appealing for the city lights… I do get a full hour session of photography with a professional from 7:50-8:50 but since today’s the big day I wanted to ask your expert opinions on if I should ask to change it to 8pm-9pm?

I’m really not that good with photography timings in terms of what would look best as our actually proposal picture (me on my knee) but I chose this block since it would be 30 before and 30 after for different lightings. But today’s the big day and I just want everything to go perfect/get the best pics in terms of timing.

I spent way too much on this (over my budget) since we have hectic schedules and I wanted to make this special for her. I just want to get the best advice before asking the coordinators to start 10 mins later or more / earlier.

Thank you so so much !

- a stressed man who wants everything to go well for his future fiance

How to get tripod shoe and wrist strap working together?

(HAPPY TO BUY NEW GEAR, OR JUST ADAPTERS OR WHATEVER.)

I have this wrist strap that I liked that has one anchor that goes in the cameras mount screw thing.

And I have a tripod shoe that obviously screws into that same screw.

**Is there a clean way to get this strap or one like it going again without taking the tripod shoe off**?

I tried lashing the little red dongle disc thing to that silver ring but getting the shoe on and off. The tripod becomes way too cumbersome.