I am a long time phone photographer and decided to get a dedicated camera recently. Iv been walking around in the woods taking photos for two days now and getting my ass handed to me by this Z50ii, and I'm not really sure what I am doing wrong.

I feel like Iv got a decent handle on the principles now and Iv been shooting in aperture priority mode with AF-S for the most part. Today I was mostly taking some photos of the trail I was walking on and my dog, the light was filtering through the trees beautifully, lots of sunlit green spots with darker shadows, but no matter what I did to the aperture or where I focused or what I did to the metering it was consistently simultaneously blown out in the bright spots and super dark in the shadows.

I messed with exposure compensation, but that would just either make the dark spots too dark or the bright spots too bright.

The photos at the end which suddenly have color in them are taken with my phone for comparison.

I guess one factor is that these are JPG's from the Nikon vs heavily processed, HDR'd JPGs from the Pixel. I could theoretically take the RAWS and post process them into something that looks better. But I should be able to get a better exposed photo from the start no? Or am I misunderstanding something fundamental?

I recognize this is a very general question, I just really have no idea what I'm doing wrong. Nothing I change on the camera fixes it. The camera isn't magic, but in aperture priority my understanding is I mess with the aperture and the camera controls the shutter speed & ISO to get the correct exposure, but it evidently isn't doing that. Metering, different auto focus settings, exposure compensation don't seem to help either.

I opened it up, looks like the main frame on the inside is bent, just past what diy can offer 😭

I’m going to college next year and want to create more with my camera. I’m interested in a lot of things ranging from street and architecture photography to landscapes and wildlife as well as take videos at 4k and at least 24fps. ive Used a Nikon coolpix L830 point and shoot for my whole life and want to enter into the mirrorless market and my budget is around $1000 USD for a body and lens(es)

im open to buying either one lens with a wider range or a dual lens bundle or a lens and body separately but I am confused as to the brand (sony, canon) and model and lens. All help is welcome ✌️🥲 attached are some of my coolpix pics

pls help!

I've seen so many photos on Instagram and Reddit of these bird photos that just have so much detail on them you'd think it was shot with a macro lens. I get some solid detail with my photos but I feel it's never at the level of some others. Is it simply getting super close and having the right exposure, or am I missing something important with my photos?

Hello,

I apologize if this is not the place for this, but i find it difficult to research this on my own because i lack the basic knowledge.

So here goes,

My father recently died, he was a hobby photographer ranging from the 40s to the 90s. obviously I, as his child, have no clue about the equipment itself, but the fact of the matter is, theres a room with enlargement equipment, a bunch of chemicals, old cameras (like rolliflex and such) leftover lenses, filters, light sensors, different unused films (iso 100-200-400)

Our main question as a family is what can we throw away, what should one keep (aside from what is sentimental to us), because someone might want it or it has some value, if at all.

Ive made around 100 pics of different items, i can probably find a way to host them and share if someone is willing to have a look.

Thank you in advance, and sorry if this is not the place

I’m a photographer based in NYC looking for opportunities to assist other photographers, intern, or work as a second shooter.

I’m particularly interested in event photography and studio photography, and I want to gain more hands-on experience working alongside experienced photographers. I’m hoping to learn more about lighting setups, studio workflows, client shoots, and how professional photography jobs are run.
I have experience with freelance photography and photographing events, and I’m willing to help with equipment setup, lighting, behind-the-scenes tasks, or other things needed on a shoot.

I’m open to paid opportunities and would also consider a short unpaid learning opportunity if the expectations and educational value are clear.
If you’re a photographer in NYC who needs an assistant or second shooter, or if you have advice on how to get started, I’d love to hear from you!

Tamron just came out with a 16-50/2.8 for APSC, which looks to be smaller than m43 12-40/2.8. Is this a case of sacrificing edge/corner performance? Or, is there a manufacturing advancement that allows miniaturization without actually sacrificing performance.

So, I am a full time reporter and photographer. I have been a photographer for over a decade, but only on the last year or so have I offered personal services.

An organization that organizes a lot of events in the city reached out to me about taking photos for families for five hours and offering print packages.

I have not offered print packages before, and I also don’t know how I should price my services.

This is huge, because as you probably know.. journalism isn’t the highest paid gig— especially as a small community reporter. So I absolutely want to take this opportunity, but I don’t want to undersell myself.

The community is a rural county but the city is the center of the county and 50% of the entire county population.

Do I charge the organization a fixed rate and then offer the packages as a separate rate? Also who is the best printing company, who do you use?

I've only recently made the jump to mirrorless cameras and I just cant get along with digital viewfinders at all.

I use an R50 at work which isn't too bad in terms of image quality, it a just feels a bit fake like I'm not actually shooting a scene and just taking screenshots of it on a monitor.

But I recently bought an R7 for personal use and I'm on the verge of sending it back because the viewfinder is just abysmally bad. On the screen the images look fine but when I put my eye to the viewfinder everything looks incredibly dark and distorted regardless of what lenses or settings I use. It's like I'm looking at everything through a dirty goldfish bowl. I've tried adjusting the dial by the eyepiece as a few guides have suggested and it hasn't helped at all, it sharpens the image but the image is still incredibly dark and distorted

(I'm an amateur and have no idea what I'm doing) This was taken with a basic smart phone(CMF phone 1). The logo was just a white light with no background but it made the black outline and drag effect when I moved. Why did it do that and why is it so clear?

Some super nerdy topics but an important one -

What's everyone's go to cards?

I've always been a fan of the Lexar Professional Silver series
Great bang for your buck (used to be) cards that have always been reliable.

Hey everyone!
For U.S.-based wedding photographers who have traveled to Italy or Spain to photograph a wedding and then returned to the United States, I have a question about the legal requirements.
What visa, work permit, or other authorization did you need to legally photograph a wedding in Italy or Spain?
I’m specifically talking about flying in for a wedding you’ve been hired to photograph, working for one or two days, and then flying back to the U.S. — not relocating, opening a business in Europe, or staying long-term.
Did you enter as a tourist, apply for a specific work authorization, or use another legal arrangement?
I’d especially appreciate hearing from photographers who have actually done this and can share their experience, including how they handled the paperwork and how long the process took.
Thanks in advance!

Hey all,

I live in Missouri and have two lenses that could use some TLC. The first is a Sigma 170-500mm A mount lens. The manual focus does not work, but the auto focus works just fine. I've been using it with an LAEA4 adapter on my Sony A6500. The second lens is a Sony 55-210mm lens which has fungus on the lens, and whoever owned it before me tried to open it up. The right on the front of the lens with all of the information was removed and poorly put back on, breaking in the process.

While I was in Milwaukee, I asked around about repairs to the Sigma, but nobody had any idea as to who could work on that lens. Sigma won't touch it either since it's so old. I don't know what would be required to detox and repair the Sony lens. Google has been less than helpful in my searches, so if anyone knows of a shop in the state of Missouri that would be willing to work on these lenses, I would greatly appreciate it.

Hello all. You may remember me from a few days ago asking what the best computer for editing is. I’ve decided to go with an M6 MacMini! A smidge over budget but overall I feel best bang for my buck. However I now pose another question - what monitor should I buy???

Ideally under $250, and I don’t want to have to buy from Amazon (our boxes are usually ok but every so often we get a beat up one, I don’t want to risk that lol). I’ve seen some gaming monitors that offer 130% sRGB, color calibration, and something about 16bit color space (???). I am not super computer language literate lol. What sort of specs should I be looking for and asking about when I go to buy one? Or just tell me which one should I pick up lol

Also, dumb question, but could I just use my Roku tv? 😂😭 And what’s the census on curved monitors? Idk how I feel about them. thanks yall!!

I see debates on here about what is the better camera or lens. But just packing for the next holiday, and it got me wondering: we rarely discuss what we take with us. I bet I could learn a lot from other people's setups. So tell or show us yours!

I take the above lot in my Billingham Hadley Small Pro - quite a compact bag that will fit over the handle of my carry on, but still small enough to use wandering around.

As can be seen, I have an X-T5 with a 16-50mm for the day, and a 23mm f1.4 for evenings. A 3 legged thing "docz" as a tabletop tripod, spare batteries, cloths and a blower, and a set of magnetic filters. All fits in the bag.

Would be interested to see how others do it.

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Hi everyone!

My wife and I are getting more interested in photography and currently use a Canon EOS 1300D with the standard EF-S 18–55mm lens.

We often take close-up photos indoors in the evening, using only an LED ceiling light. Sometimes the built-in flash fires automatically, but we'd prefer more natural-looking photos without harsh shadows or reflections.

What settings would you recommend for ISO, aperture and shutter speed in these conditions? Would a different lens or an additional light source make a noticeable difference?

We're beginners and would really appreciate any practical advice. Thanks!

I’ve been doing photography for a while and want to start taking it more seriously, possibly even turning it into a side business.

I currently shoot with a Sony A7 IV and edit in Lightroom and Photoshop.

One thing I’ve been struggling with is putting together a portfolio. I keep feeling like my work isn’t quite at the level I want it to be yet.

I’ll edit something, like it initially, and then start noticing things I could’ve done better. Next thing I know, I’m back to editing or convincing myself I need to get better before showing anyone my work.

For those of you who have been through this, how did you decide which photos were worth including in your first portfolio?

Did you just start with what you had and improve it over time? Or did you wait until you had a specific style and quality you were happy with?

Would appreciate hearing how you approached it when you were starting out.

I will be shooting from the rooftop of a 15 story tall building and i am trying to take photos of supercars mid race. I will be using a Nikon D750 and my lens options are a f/2.8 70-200mm, a f/4 24-120mm or a f/3.5-6.3 28-300mm. The red X is where the building is.

Hi! I’m looking to get into photography, mainly portraits and outdoor shots. I’m studying communications, so photography would just be a complementary skill, not something I plan to pursue professionally. I’d like a newbie-friendly camera that I can grow with and use for 5+ years.

(1) Budget, country, and currency:
$570-680 USD (15-17 million VND), Vietnam.

(2) What equipment, if any, do you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?
I don’t own a camera yet. This will be my first one.

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?
Mainly portraits and outdoor photography.

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?
Photography will be my main focus, but I’d also like to record videos occasionally.

I’d like to invest in lenses, so I was thinking of splitting my budget roughly 50/50 between the body and lens, but idk if that makes sense. I’m considering the Nikon D750, but I’m not great at post-processing, so I’m also looking at the Canon 5D Mark III and 6D Mark II. Which would you recommend for a beginner? Open to other suggestions too. Thanks!

Hi! Im looking to get into photography, mainly portraits and outdoor shots. Im studying communications, so photography would just be a complementary skill rather than something I want to pursue professionally. I’d like a newbie friendly camera that I can grow with and use for 5+ years.

My budget is around $570-680 for both the body and lens. I’d like to spend roughly 50/50 on each, but idk if that’s a good idea.

Im considering the Nikon D750, but I’m not great at post-processing, so im also looking at the Canon 5D mark III and 6D mark II. Which would u recommend for a beginner? Open to other suggestions too. Thanks! 😭💖

I bought this new panel light but it has 2 visible dim spots in it i attached 3 different temp pictures the seller is telling me its quite normal and no need for exchange can anyone help me lol i have ocd. it wont effect it in future?

Does anybody have a recommendation for Nikon D850 besides the Ricky Nook version? I have the Rocky Nook on the way and I’m using YouTube but books are a little easier for me.

Hi all, I have been using a Nikon D80 for the past year and have really been loving it! Recently, I found some Pentax film cameras (alongside some lenses) for cheap at a thrift store and got them immediately, since I thought it might be fun to try out film photography. However, I also noticed that some of these lenses are pretty good quality, and since I only have one lens for my Nikon, I was wondering if anybody knew if these were compatible.

The lenses are as follows:

Tamron Aspherical 28-200 mm

Tamron AF Macro 1:28 90 mm

SMC Pentax Zoom 1:4 75-100 mm

SMC Pentax-A Zoom 1:3.5 35-105 mm

I understand I'd need an F mount adapter for them, which I'm fine getting, but I want to be sure that it would still work before I spent the money.

Hi guys im a beginner looking to buy my first camera. Im not very experienced with cameras yet, so I’m wondering what questions I should ask the seller before buying and what I should check when inspecting the camera in person. How can I tell if a camera is in good condition, and are there any common issues or red flags I should look out for? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!