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TPF News & Announcements

Information on changes, updates, or general news related to TPF.

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New dark background style available really makes TPF photos pop

Jul 13, 2022
Limbo

Industry News

Camera News and Rumors

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What Canon-branded RF lenses do you want to see in 2023?

Wednesday at 3:38 PM
dolina

Articles of Interest

A collection of informative articles submitted by TPF members.

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Adios William Klein

Sep 12, 2022
terri

TPF Member Spotlight

Interviews with our members by one of our Moderators.

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Interview with SquarePeg!

Apr 5, 2022
SquarePeg

If you are new to the site, please take a moment and introduce yourself! This is a good section to break the ice and meet our very friendly community! If you have questions on how to use the site, this is also the place to ask.

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Hello from Suffolk - A stereo photography fan and historian

Monday at 10:02 AM
petrochemist

TPF Photo Contests

The Photo Challenge

Our most popular photo contest, with a new theme each month!

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Summer 2021 Sm4Him Challenge Winner "Green"

Oct 27, 2021
Lez325

TPF Photo of the Month

A less formal contest than the TPF Challenge - nominate your favorite image every month, choosing new images posted by our talented pool of members!

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September 2022 Photo of the Month Nominations

Wednesday at 2:45 PM
terri

Foundations of Photography

Photography Beginners' Forum

Don't be shy. Brushing up on some of the basics? The Beginner's forum is for asking basic technical photographic questions about things like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, metering modes, focusing modes. Use one of the forums in the Photo Galleries section of TPF if you want C&C or improvement tips on some of the photos you have taken. For equipment specific questions, use one of the forums in the Camera Forum section of TPF.

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What camera and lens to buy to take photos in fluorescent light

Wednesday at 4:28 PM
Rob1609

Beyond the Basics

Have you been at photography for awhile? This is the forum for more advanced discussion of photography, such as exposure methods, lighting, HDR, and other techniques and controls!

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What is a reasonable ISO expectation for a partly cloudy day? Is my D610 not working correctly?

Monday at 1:28 PM
alphabyts

Photo Assignments & Technical Challenges

If you are looking to sharpen your technical skills, or just enjoy participating in group assignments - this is the place for you! Join other members in themed assignments, or start your own!

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Sub-forums

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B&W Challenge: SHOW US the NEGATIVES

Sep 5, 2022
smithdan

Photographic Discussions

A place to discuss what photography means to you: your influences, ethical challenges, abstract ideas, and other non-technical matters about photography and photographers.

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Don't Forget the Car Park!

Today at 2:28 PM
cgw

Camera Forum

Photography Equipment & Products

General discussions for all Camera Gear, Camera Equipment, Camera products and more. Talk about the latest photographic headlines and read - or give - product reviews. Also get advice on what equipment to purchase and get opinions from others about various products.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Tuesday at 8:54 PM
badnishant79

Lighting and Hardware

General Discussions for all camera Lighting and Hardware.

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Canon 550D and external flashes

Monday at 12:07 PM
RAZKY

Cell Phone Cameras & Camera Phones

General discussions for all things related to Camera Phones, cell phone cameras, phone camera accessories, camera apps, mobile phone mounts and more!

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Are camera phones as good as digital cameras?

Today at 5:44 PM
Ozzie_Traveller

Mirrorless Cameras

Discussions for Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Cameras (MILC)

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50mm lens revival .

Aug 30, 2022
RAZKY

Canon Cameras

Discussions for all Canon Cameras including Digital, DSLR, Point&Shoot, Bridge Cameras and more. (Canon Forum)

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Get less ISO noise at higher ISO sensitivity

Aug 27, 2022
Ysarex

Nikon Cameras

Discussions for all Nikon Cameras including Digital, DSLR, Point&Shoot, Nikon Bridge Cameras and more. (Nikon Forum)

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Nikon FA metering issues

Sep 21, 2022
RAZKY

Pentax Cameras

Discussions for all Pentax Cameras including Digital, DSLR, Point&Shoot, and more. (Pentax Forum)

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Ricoh lens

Sep 3, 2022
RAZKY

Sony Cameras

Discussions for all Sony Cameras including Digital, DSLR, Point&Shoot, Sony Bridge Cameras and more. (Sony Forum)

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Sub-forums

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24mp sony camera producing poor resolution images

Aug 22, 2022
RAZKY

Other Camera Brands

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Sub-forums

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Lumix TZ200

Aug 27, 2022
Ozzie_Traveller

The Business District An area to discuss the business of photography and share your professional work

The Aspiring Professionals Forum

A forum for those who need information on the challenges and rewards of going professional or who have recently turned pro! Do you want guidance from current working pros? This is the place! Discuss equipment needs, developing business plans and more!

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Window type for natural light

Saturday at 4:14 PM
Strodav

General Shop Talk

Already in business? This is the place for you. Discuss marketing, pricing, legal issues and other ideas relating to the business of photography.

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small sample photo book

Aug 22, 2022
Ozzie_Traveller

Commercial/Product photography

Share your commercial & product photographs here.

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Photography contract, how to word or should I go with letter of engagement

May 15, 2022
AlanKlein

The Professional Gallery

This is a Gallery for our working photographers! Show off your latest wedding, portraiture, or any work you've done for your clients.

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Jurate from Lithuania

Jan 24, 2022
ndancona

Film Photography A place for all lovers of analog photography!

Film Discussion and Q & A

Questions or comments about film photography belong here! Plus, discussions and how-tos on various films, film cameras and other analog-based products.

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Sub-forums

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Post your favorite shot from your most recent roll

Wednesday at 9:23 PM
Peeb

Collector's Corner

A place to discuss the collection of classic cameras and related equipment.

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Theme: Voigtlander Vednesday!

Today at 11:09 AM
timslamepaintings

Alternative Techniques & Photo Gallery

Take a walk on the alternative side...view photos and get information on techniques for image transfers, film infrared, pinholes and more! Using a classic film camera? Post your photos here!

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Playing with expired Polaroid

Sep 21, 2022
VARiccardi

The Darkroom

Discussion on developing, printing, and working in the dark!

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Developing old B&W film

Saturday at 7:32 PM
webestang64

Digital Photography A place for all lovers of digital photography!

Digital Discussion & Q&A

Questions or comments on all things digital! Discussion and advice on the latest techniques, plus all digital-related products.

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Photoshop CC 2022

Sep 16, 2022
Jerry Thompson

Graphics Programs and Photo Gallery

A place to show off your post processing skills, with explanations on how you achieved the results, including specialty images such as HDR. Share information and techniques using Adobe's Photoshop and other popular graphics software.

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Alternative to Andromeda Shadow and Perspective plugins

Tuesday at 1:43 PM
nounours18200

Aerial Photography

Aerial Photography and Drone discussions and photos

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Air Show

Aug 5, 2022
Robshoots

HDR Discussions

High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI or just HDR) is a set of techniques that allows a greater dynamic range of luminances between light and dark areas of a scene.

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Construction

Sep 13, 2022
Jeff15

DSLR Video A forum section for all discussion pertaining to DSLR Video

DSLR Video Discussion

This is the place for all your DSLR video discussions

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Sony Xperia 10 iii for Video

Sep 20, 2022
VidThreeNorth

Photo Galleries Photos submitted by members for general display or critique.

Automotive Photography

A section dedicated to all Automotive Photography

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Threads: 53

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73 BMW 3.0 CS

Monday at 5:41 PM
Donde

C & C Gallery

Like the name says...this is the Gallery to post the photos you would like to receive specific comments and artistic criticism. Keep an open mind and enter here in the spirit of learning - both to give and receive C&C. Don't post in here if you don't want it - take those photos to the Just for Fun Gallery.

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Landscape or Portrait for this scenic view

Apr 27, 2022
greybeard

The Black & White Gallery

A gallery for showing all of your B&W images - film and digital alike - and for general feedback and critique.

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Miss Havisham's Dress

Today at 3:52 PM
cgw

General Gallery

A gallery for sharing photos and getting feedback, including general critique.

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Anniversary Roses

Today at 6:04 PM
mjcmt

Landscape & Cityscape

A gallery for sharing your landscape/cityscape photos and getting feedback, including general critique.

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Rainbow

Today at 5:57 PM
Joel Bolden

Nature & Wildlife

For all your outdoor shots, which may include your encounters with wildlife. Post for discussion and feedback, including general critique.

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Red Deer

Today at 6:08 PM
mjcmt

Macro Photography

Forum dedicated to discussions and photos of Macro Photography

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Ants and others

Today at 1:11 PM
davholla

People Photography

A gallery for sharing photos of the people in your life, from informal portraits & candids, to your home studio shots or street photography. Post for discussion and feedback, including general critique.

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A Few Recent Portraits

Monday at 10:39 PM
terri

Photojournalism & Sports Gallery

A place to tell us stories of events with pictures. This is your place to not only show us your photojournalistic style, but your action and sports shots, too. Post for discussion and feedback, including general critique.

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A Passion for Motorsport(-s)

Sep 12, 2022
amarus69

Just For Fun!

This is the place for your less serious work. Post pictures of your pets, funny images - or maybe something that just happened to catch your attention! Not intended for serious critique.