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Every time I shoot video with audio (Nikon D7200), I set audio levels manually until the sound of the scene peaks out at around -12db. When I open up the file in Premiere, it sounds too quiet! Do I raise the levels and have it peak at higher than -12db? On the current mic, you can also hear a...

I have been looking to get some lenses for my canon 7od that I'm getting for some time now and I've been looking but there are so many options for each type of lens. I'm looking for a wide-angle lens and a range of different lenses for sport, landscapes and low light. Thanks...

Hello, everyone! I recently have been excited to start using my new Olloclip Macro Pro for my iPhone6s. After a much-needed rain today I finally had the opportunity to take some macro shots of water droplets. I love how this photo captures a reflection of a spruce tree branch, but on the bottom...

I recently purchased the Canon G9x. I like the camera except for the fact that I cannon have the date imprinted on the photos. Does anyone know or have advice to add the date stamp to this camera? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you

Hi! Here's my question I'd love any advice you could share with me on this before I head to the store. Camera: 7D ( 4 years old) My question: I have to buy a new lens so do I just invest in the lens or entire new camera? More info: Re: Lens I photograph dogs and like to get low to capture...

Hey all, I just recently took and edited this portrait and am having a hard time with how I feel about it. I like it and think it is pretty good, but my wife and some others I have showed it to don't seem to like it too much. Maybe I am just sentimental about my art work, but could someone...

Hello, I’m looking at buying a DSLR camera primarily for video use to become a freelance videographer during my final year at university. I would like to keep the camera for a few years, so I understand that I will have to shell a fair bit out. I’m new to DSLR cameras, but I have experience...

Hello. I will soon be purchasing my first DSLR and have narrowed my choice to the above two cameras... Pentax K50: I have an old vintage lens from my dad (smc m 50mm f.1.7) I'd like to be able to use, and I like the cameras durability, built in stability, and photo quality) Nikon D3300: More...

Last night I went outside and took some photos of the aurora lights. I noticed that all my photos had a ring (pretty much in the center) that spread outwards. I just want to know how to get rid of the ring and what causes it, Thank You. I was shooting on bulb between five and twenty seconds...

Hey there, I am trying to do some product photography of some of our prototypes at work. We have our final product sent off for professionally done product photos, but we now need quick photos of the prototypes. I am having issues with the lighting as the metal is very reflective and shows up...

Hi there, I'm new to photography, and am wanting to upgrade from just taking photos on my iPhone. I've looked around online a fair bit and am quite interested in mirrorless cameras, as well as film cameras. I'm hoping to find some opinions on which of these camera types would be best/better to...

I have a small dilemma. I thought I had my mind set on the fujifilm X-T1 for my next big camera. The problem I'm having is if it can be an all around good camera that can do portraits, landscapes, Street, weddings, night photography, and concerts. The reason I didn't look into the DSLR route is...

Unless you've been living underneath a rock the past couple of weeks, you should know that Apple recently released new products. these products are an iPhone SE and a 9.7" iPad Pro. My particular interest is in the 9.7" iPad Pro. I have a few friends that own the 12.9" iPad Pro, and have...

I'm trying to shoot a band photo and I need some help establishing the shot I'm trying to make. What I'm looking for is the band lined up in a totally black area, so all you can see is the band and no background, with one bright stage-style light behind them, centered and above them. Any help...

Just recently I purchased a Randomatic film camera in pretty good condition. Only draw back is that I'm about 95% positive the shutter is jammed. I don't know a whole lot about this camera but I would like to and I would love to get it working again. So if anyone knows anything about this...

Hey guys! So im majoring at Photography and i have a subject about film photography. For my last film, i've choose Ilford Delta 3200 but shot at 1000 ISO. How will this affect the developing time and chemicals ratios? I've searched but cant find any "fair enough" response. Im the one who's got...

Hello. I am deciding between 2 cameras, the canon 70d and the sony a6000. I can get them for around the same price along with about 200mm lenses. I plan on using which ever one I get as my everyday and any type of photography camera along with a good amount action photography. I will also be...

So I just got my first DSLR. It's a nikon D3200. It was a floor model, with no lens, and no cover. It sat like that for who knows how long. When I took it home and tried to take some shots they kept coming up as the top 7/8 of the image fully black, and the bottom was the subject, but blurry...

Hey, I might have an opportunity to display some of my art in a gallery soon and I need some advice. I have photos of action shots in various sports as any sports photographer should have, but I want to shoot a series of photographs that have a gallery appeal but a sports feel. Possibly like...

Hey there guys. I'm a small business owner, and I'm having real trouble presenting my products online, due to a poor quality images. I hired a professional photographer twice so far, but since I'm outputting new lines of products weekly, the expenses for a photo session add up to ridiculous...

Hi there, I am looking for any good tutorials or advice on taking black and white boudoir photos. My friends wife has asked me to take some photos to be made into a book as a wedding present for her husband. The kind of thing were looking to achieve is similar to the link iv added. Any advice...

Never developed my own film. Sure I've shot it and got it processed etc etc. Anyway. Just bought a new house and there's an ideal "darkroom" included. Totally dark! What do I need to develop my own Black and White images? I shoot B&W film from time to time. Is anybody able to list for me the...

Hi guys, This is my first thread in a discussion section so if there is anything I did that's against the rules, just let me know and I will edit it immediately! I had been having focus problems on my Nikon 50mm f1.8g. Plus, I recently purchased a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 which (based on what I...

I am between the D5300 and the D7000, obviously. My budget is up to 700€ I have found a used D7000 with 80.000 clicks with 500€. Please help me decide. I want it for both photography and video. Thanks in advance.

Hey people, I have a very big problem. I am frustrated. I am an average photographer and i have decided to buy a new camera. My budget is up to 700 USD. I like photographing animals and portraits. I also like video recording, like shooting a short movie. I can't decide between the D3300, D5300...

Hi everyone, my name is Vontoux and I'm 15 years old. I just start out in photography about a year ago and wanted to see if my skill level increase or not. I did my best to improve my shot as well, like watching tips, viewing pictures online, read photography magazine and lastly go out and take...

Hey guys! So I'm completely new to the forum and I decided to come here because I recently encountered some extreme lighting situations. I tend to shoot more concerts rather than studio/landscape photography and one job in particular had my lighting situation really messed up. The lighting was...

hello, I decided to buy film camera, now i'm thinking about Pentax k1000, I guess it's good one for beginner. What do you think? Is it a good choice? How to choose it, while buying online? What about lens? thanks

I got my first DSLR a few months ago, it is a Nikon D5200 and it came with the 18-55mm kit lens that Nikon puts in all their camera combos. I have yet to purchase a second lens as I wanted to get to know the camera and learn to use the kit lens. Well, five months onward, I've got a pretty good...

"Embarrassing" is an understatement for how I feel about these images and myself as a photographer... But I desperately need some help, preferably without judgement because I'm ashamed enough as it is! I should absolutely know better considering my experience, I guess my personal issues are...

Hi, I have been shooting time lapse videos for a while and i want to upgrade to motion timelapse but i have no idea which Slider or control module i need. I have a horribly low budget so a DIY would be great but anything under 400 would be affordable. I like to photograph stars using long...

Hello I'm new to this all and what not,getting into photography has been something I've always had in mind but no time I will use that as an excuse.I'm a newbie when it comes to cameras(.) I've always had an interest but no time like I said BUT now I have the time to ask a couple of...

A thread to show off photography blog/websites get feedback of photos and layouts of blog/websites Let me go first Lawrence Anca Photography Thanks

Hi, our name is North Dweller Engineering. We are three high school seniors in an engineering class at Sidney High School located in upstate New York. If you have comments/concerns/input as to shooting in humid environments or any previous issues with humid camera storage environments, please...

Hi all Im a beginner and wanted to know what is the best camera for both portrait(model) and landscape photography? I like to take photo both indoor and outdoor and my budget is only about 500 $ to buy a camera. I prefer Canon or Nikon brands so what do you suggest? What is the best lens for...

hi everyone as you know i am not a photographer. i came across this lens at work and would like to get more information on it. if someone can tell me where to go get more info that would be awesome! also like where i can maybe even sell it. like i said not a photographer sorry for the low...

I am sorry if i am posting this in the wrong section. However, I am not a photographer and I have this huge lens from work. I would like to know more info about it and where I can possibly sell it. Like I said I'm not a photographer sorry for low quality pictures. thank you

Hi guys, Looking to build my own sink for the darkroom for both B&W and colour developing. It will need to be made out of plywood then painted with marine paint and then covered with a waterproofing coating. I've drawn up a rough design to scale of 1:100 but I'm a little stuck with the size...

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Ok, so I took this pic a while ago on a public beach, we were all about to leave so I decided to get one last shot. And it was one of the best pics of the day. The problem is someone happened to be sitting in the lower right that I did not know; and they even make the pic better. I would crop...