Questions tagged [camera-recommendation]
Good camera recommendation questions deal with what cameras are appropriate for a specific task or meet special requirements. This tag should not be used for shopping questions. Asking for comparisons between two cameras should be avoided unless motivated by clear situational detail.
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How to avoid reflection in watch photos?
I use a cone made out of translum to take watch photos. This creates a reflection on the crystal/face of the watch. Is there a way to avoid this? I need these head on shots to look like the rolex ...
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Are there any affordable DSLR/mirrorless cameras that are as easy to use as my phone for night photography?
My phone, a Pixel 7 Pro, is really easy to take great night shots with. Just point and shoot, and most of the time you get a decent shot. The only issue is that the resolution is a bit low for viewing ...
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Questions about Alvandi large format cameras
I recently stumbbled upon this large format camera manufacturer called Mr. Alvandi, in Iran.
They produce a variety of medium and large format cameras (679, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, 6x17) since about 15 years. ...
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Superzoom cameras and understanding mm range
What is the combination of lenses, that can achieve what a superzoom camera like Nikon P1000 can do (125X zoom)?
Let us say a DSLR lens has range like 40mm-320mm. I believe this means 8X zoom. However,...
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What are must-haves for a beginner in wildlife photography?
I've enjoyed taking pictures of wildlife on my phone for a while, especially birds, and would like to get a camera to get better quality images. I would possibly like to try some astrophotography too. ...
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How to choose a SLR camera for Comic-Con？ [closed]
Please recommend a Comic-Con SLR camera and lens that can be used to shoot both models/People and small GARAGE KIT,As for the budget, please recommend both professional and intermediate levels.
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What features for starting astrophotography? [duplicate]
I'm looking to start astrophotography with my son. I've had some small success with getting bright stars on camera and planets in camera with my phone (sony Xperia 1 ii), but I want to make the jump ...
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What camera features do I need to take a clear picture of NEOWISE?
My current digital camera is a Nikon Coolpix L110. Several years ago, I took pictures of a lunar eclipse. The pictures weren't what I wanted. The moon was a featureless white disk with and there was a ...
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Camera for teenager [closed]
My soon to be 14 year old daughter enjoys taking pictures of nature and things around her. I would like to get her a good first camera that is not too expensive and possibly comes with different ...
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Need help - Want to automate daily photo shoot of Maui Sunset
I have a new oceanfront home in Maui...want to set up a camera to shoot 2-5 shots each day at sunset and up to 30 minutes after sunset....then place them in the cloud.
Need advice on how to ...
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Entry level camera vs phone camera?
I would like to start my photographic journey, just don't know which camera to buy for beginners.
I was looking at Canon Canon PowerShot SX540 HS, but I wonder how much of an upgrade is it on ...
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Is an entry level DSLR going to shoot nice portrait pictures? [duplicate]
I'm thinking of buying entry level DSLR Nikon D3500. I haven't used DSLR before, so I'm not sure if it is a good decision to buy DSLR. I would like to know if with this camera I can shoot portraits ...
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Should I go with a Canon EOS M100 as my first camera after only using a mobile?
I was using an Asus Zenfone 3 and the manual mode was pretty good. After using it for two years I want to try a Canon EOS M100. But will it be a good option? I chose it because it seems to be easily ...
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How do different camera brands compare in build quality?
In the age of cheap plastics and planned obsolescence, I find it a bit scary to go out there and spend a few thousand bucks on a camera whilst not knowing how long it's gonna last me. I bet I'm the ...
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What kind of lens can make a dog look wider and bigger?
I have seen people make videos and pictures where their dog looks a lot wider and bigger in the video/pic than in person. What kind of camera lens are they using?
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Pentax K-3 II. Am I missing any significant differences?
After many years of shooting pics with my phone, I have finally decided to step up my game and buy a decent camera. After a lot of research, and considering my budget and my ability to take pictures, ...
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What camera would be best to take pictures like the ones I've listed and what software might I need? [closed]
http://bts.ibighit.com/img/photo/f_ver/4_f_jk.jpg
http://bts.ibighit.com/wings/img/mainphoto/8.jpg
Can you tell me what camera would get me to take photos like these?
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Advice for a mirrorless camera [duplicate]
My DSLR camera (with its lenses) got stolen and I want to buy a digital camera: more precisely, a mirrorless camera. I would like to make:
street photography above all
head shots, full body shots, ...
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Two cameras are equivalent but the second one is going out of market soon: is there any risk in buying a camera which is going out of market soon?
The Canon EOS 4000D and the Canon EOS 1300D seem to me to have the same specs and mount the same lenses, but the second one is cheaper. Is there any risk in buying a camera which is going to go out of ...
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I WANT TO GET INTO FILM [duplicate]
i’m trying to get into film/photography i think just photography right now and then move over to film. anyways i need a camera obviously but i have no idea where to even start. so could someone please ...
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Cheapest Compact/P&S sat shoots RAW [closed]
What is currently the cheapest Compact or Point & Shoot, that I can buy first-hand, that shoots RAW files?
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Budget DSLR for a beginner [closed]
I own a Fujifilm s7000 bridge camera. Now I would like to buy a budget DSLR to follow
The Digital Photography Book, Part 5: Photo Recipes. Most of the recipes use 70–200mm f/ 2.8 lens. I'm thinking ...
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Better camera over the smartphone [duplicate]
I am not a professional photographer, but I travel a lot, and I want to be able to take better photos on the way. Currently Im using my smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I want to buy a camera for ...
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What camera is best for abstract photography? [closed]
What features do I need to look at in a dslr for my abstract photos? What will give me good color capture?
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Which cameras would win in a duel? [closed]
Real question: Looking for a consumer camera that can go from off to snapped a photo very very fast.
(Camera dual question: cameras are in off position. which would be the fastest, turning it on and ...
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How important is the manufacturer's warranty on a 700-series Canon camera?
Looking for a good body to get started with. I'm offered a new 750D body or an almost new (7000 clicks) 760d body for the same price (545 EUR). Of course, the 760D has some minor pros. I think the ...
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What makes a good film camera?
I have recently become interested in film photography. For now I have borrowed a Canon EOS 500n from a friend, but I am thinking about purchasing a camera for myself soon.
In digital photography I ...
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Consolidating two camera systems - will EOS 5D, 5DS, 7D or 80D be a better fit for our purpose?
My significant other has a Canon EOS 600D, I have a Sony NEX 7. We would like to consolidate, i.e. purchase one (better and more up to date) camera we share. We've had a discussion about which system ...
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How can I find a compact camera where I can change the lens?
I would like to purchase a compact camera. But usually they are limited in optical zooming. So, I would like, if possible, to add/replace lens hardware with a different lens with better optical ...
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Amateur photographer unsure what camera to buy; would also like the ability to take high quality videos [duplicate]
I am an amateur photographer and filmmaker, it is now time to buy my own camera. I have had my eye on the Canon 760D but I was wondering if there were more models I could consider without spending so ...
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What type of camera body would work with a Promaster AF lens (Pentax)?
Specifically, one almost like this.
Mine is 28-80mm, for a Pentax SLR.
I have wanted to upgrade my SLR camera for many years, but never quite got the money. I'd like to get a DSLR, but I am not sure ...
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Camera for free [closed]
I am 21 years old, and I am in love with capturing pictures, it is my dream to do this all the time (mostly nature and children). I don't have camera, I do it with my phone all the time :( And also I ...
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Best camera for me [closed]
I need to buy a camera. I have never used a DSLR before but I am a fast learner. I don't know which one I should get since there are too many options out there. I thought it would be best if I had the ...
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Point-and-shoot with 50x zoom or DSLR with small zoom? [duplicate]
I am beginner in photography and want to buy a small and cheap camera for learning purposes.
I am in a dilemma: should I purchase a point and shoot camera with high zoom (50X) or should I purchase a ...
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Cameras that can connect to screen
Before I purchase a camera, what specs should I be looking for if I want to make sure it can be easily connected to a TV or computer screen for real-time copy of the camera LCD display?
I have seen ...
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Will I miss anything if I replace my aging DSLR with a bridge camera?
This is my first question in /photography. I'm a very amateur photographer, doing things wrong and by eye with lots of trial-and-error all the time.
I currently own a reflex Nikon D70 my uncle gave ...
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Scripting exposure controls on a consumer-grade camera
I am looking for a camera that can run a simple script of mine that will "animate" camera settings such as ISO, aperture, and focus during a longer exposure.
An application photo for this includes a ...
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Should I upgrade from my Fuji X100T to an X-T2? [closed]
I bought a Fuji X100T as it is compact, yet powerful enough for me. I'm just an amateur; and I don't have the luxury to carry around a (big) camera most of the time during the day. The Fuji X100T is a ...
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Which compact camera supports time lapse photography natively?
I'm fascinated from time lapse photography.
I've started using my DSLR but after a while, I start thinking that I don't want to "kill" my shutter. So I would like to buy a good compact camera, with ...
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Is CCD vs CMOS sensor the deciding factor between two budget compact cameras? [duplicate]
I'm buying a compact digital camera for travel usage by a person not very good with computers. The purpose is to shoot pictures better than with a phone and nothing else, meaning that it should be ...
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Is a superzoom fixed-lens camera or a DSLR better to get started with for wildlife/nature photography?
I am a beginner photographer and have been told I have a knack for it. I am looking to buy a new camera and hope to be able to sell the images. The point and shoot camera would probably be the Canon ...
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What camera should I buy and what do I need to look for? [duplicate]
I want to start photography as an hobby. So to start I need a camera. I now a reflex would be the best, but I have no idea what to look for: pixels or ISO. What would the most adapted lens for ...
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All-sky imaging camera recommendations
I am looking for a camera (with a fisheye lens) to capture low temporal resolution (0.1 Hz), reasonably high pixel resolution (1 mega pixel) video. It will be installed in a weather proofed housing ...
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What would be a good digital alternative to a Canon AE-1 from 1977?
I would like to purchase my first DSLR camera with similar features and experience to my AE-1 Canon film camera. In particular, I would like a depth of field indicator that shows the depth of field in ...
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What should I look for when shopping for my first mirrorless camera?
I'm looking to buy a new camera. I've looked at What do I need to consider to choose between dSLR, mirrorless, or a compact as my first "serious" camera? and decided that mirrorless is right ...
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What can I, as a software developer, do with "Wi-Fi builtin" mode on cameras?
I'm looking into purchasing a camera. The online specs usually include a field named "Wi-Fi builtin", but rather than expanding on the details, it gives a binary Yes/No answer.
What sort of features ...
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Which camera should I buy? DLSR or SLR [duplicate]
I'm planning to buy a camera for myself, where I came across the term DSLR and SLR.
I'm a novice in photography thus, not knowing the actual meaning of both the term.
Would like to know more about ...
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Advise to buy compact camera with fast auto-focus [closed]
Hi I'm looking for a camera for around or under 400$. I composed a list of priorities for me and hope that you could help me decide on what to buy:
1. Priority:
It should be a compact camera - about ...
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Why are Canon DSLRs relatively more expensive than Nikon DSLRs? [duplicate]
When I snapsort compare the Nikon D5500 and the Canon 760D, the Nikon is far better spec-wise, but the 760D is more expensive. Are there any specs that are unknown to me that are better in the Canon ...
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Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8 prime vs. 50mm f/1.2 lens for bokeh/dreamy effect?
I'm looking into camera lenses and have seen two referenced as what certain bloggers use to take a certain kind of light-filled "perfectly overexposed" strong-bokeh picture that I am partial to, like ...
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