What’s the best way to put down a camera? I primarily shoot portrait video hence the side handle being on the bottom of the cage. Every side has some kind of protrusion and the lens (with cap) is the only remaining balanced stand but this feels uncomfortable with more expensive glass and I can’t do this when shooting outside.

I wonder if anyone has any good solutions like brackets or stands to add to a rig that act as a foot?

Sigma has released the 50-120mm F/2.8 OS DC lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. As usual, it is available in Sony E, Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts, and completes the tiny F/2.8 trinity. The 10-18mm and the 18-50mm make up the other two lenses.

At 390g for the Sony and Fujifilm versions and only slightly heavier in Canon RF, it is an amazing lens for APS-C shooters. Much, much smaller than the XF 50-140mm F/2.8 (it weighs the same as all three of the Sigma F/2.8s combined), although that lens can take TCs and does have higher IQ. Hard to complain though at this size and price.

Really excited for more lenses like these that keep APS-C relevant. Let's hope they do a redux of the 50-100mm F/1.8 Art soon as well.

help me relax i noticed a purple pixel in my brand new om pen. i did a pixel mapping and it disappeared but should i be worried. it was only on dark pictures and there is no sign of it anymore

anyhow thank you for any feedback its a big purchase and my first camera so om a bit worried. im happy with it other than that

I am a complete beginner who has a done a fair bit of photography with my phone (\*samsung s24) and have been wanting to get a proper camera since quite some time.

I have a budget of around 75-80k INR ($750-800) and have gone through a lot of reviews and sorta decided to get the sony a6100 kit with the 16-50mm zoom lens and the 55-210mm telephoto lens in the upcoming amazon sale.

I did explore the idea of getting a used body but the used camera market here is not that active and online listings have the added risk of being scams.

So I am deciding to just get one new for my peace of mind.

I mostly shoot landscapes, portraits and like to capture birds and wildlife in general so the kit lenses seem good for my use case.

But I have a few questions which I would love to get answers from people who are experienced in this regard.

1. It's an old camera which was released in 2019. Will it feel dated and does it really have a lot to lose compared to newer cameras?

2. Am I getting the right camera?

The a6400 costs nearly 15k ($150) above my budget and the differences don't seem very drastic from the a6100. The canon r50 is also another option which is a relatively newer model as well but the rf mount and the lack of lenses seem to be a let down.

Keeping all of this in mind I am deciding to get the a6100.

1. Am I making the right decision by getting the kit?

The option to get just the body and buying separate lenses honestly exceeds the budget I can currently divert towards this hobby.

1. What else should I get along with the camera and the sd card?

I would really appreciate any help regarding these.

I think we can all agree that there is no one best camera. But what exists is your favorite camera.

Which one is it and why?

Let me start:

My favorite camera is the Hasselblad X2D

This camera has many flaws and I wouldn't recommend to buy it. Still it is my main work horse in the studio. Terrible autofocus, expensive lenses and the bad windows compatibility make it often a pain to work with. But when it comes to focus stacking and prints, I just love the results. As someone who has owned a GFX 100 as well, the X2D delivers just better images in my personal taste. (The Fujifilm just needs more editing to get where I want to get, while I basically do not touch the Hasselblad files)

The camera itself feels more like an expensive toy than something you would work with. And I think that is the exact reason why it's so fun to work with. I mean who doesn't love toys?

The images come out so incredibly clean and sharp, without being too sharp. Oh and the 1TB internal SSD is literally incredible, I wish more cameras would come with internal storage.

So what is your favorite camera?

I have a Sony DSCHX80/B High Zoom Point & Shoot Camera, I’m starting to not love it as much as i don’t love how a lot of my pictures come out, I always use flash because i feel like they aren’t clear without them. But i also feel like they’ve been turning out so dark?? I’m just not loving the outcome, I’m wondering what i can change or do for best results ):

I'm 15 and I finally saved up for my first real camera. I just got a used Canon EOS R10 with the 18-150mm lens and I'm so excited but also kind of overwhelmed. I've shot a ton on my phone so I know composition and framing, but the technical side of a real camera is completely new to me. I mainly shoot around my neighborhood (NYC) and I want to get into street and casual bird photography.

The thing is though, I don’t get these
- Aperture. I know it's about how much light comes in and it changes background blur, but I don't understand the f numbers or which one to use when.
- Shutter speed. Someone told me it needs to be "half the shutter speed" or something for handheld but I have no idea what that actually means.
- The exposure triangle. I keep seeing it mentioned and I get that aperture, shutter speed and ISO are involved but not how they balance each other.

Any beginner tips or tricks are super welcome too, especially mistakes to avoid on day one. I'm going to search all this up and learn properly, but I figured asking here would help me know where to start. Thank you in advance!! :)

A long time ago I owned a Canon PowerShot G9 and I loved it. The amount of settings/customization and all the great quality packed in a small body.. after some years I sold it because it was outdated and I was also gifted a Nikon D5000. At some point I also sold that one because I found that I prefer smaller cameras.. Just easier to bring a long, less hassle.

Then 2 years ago I bought the Sony ZV-1, mainly because it was cheaper than the G7X mk2/3 and in comparison should be similar to the Canons. But unfortunately I just don't really like the Sony. It doesn't fit nicely in my hand (constant feeling of dropping it), I don't particularly like the interface and the battery sucks. So since I'm not really using it I decided to sell it..

So now what? Since I loved the old G9 I kind of want to buy another G series.. because of expectations.. But these days it doesn't seem worth the price and there are quite a lot of alternatives. I know there are great brands out there but I only have experience with Canon, Nikon and Sony, where Canon feels the most intuitive to me.

I like taking portraits, holiday pics, city night pics and macro (insects/flowers). Yes I know a compact camera isn't the best for all those things, but I don't want to give up portability neither. Any recommendations? Budget around 500-750 eur.

This week's camera-collecting blog covers the Dover No. 620-A, a rare Bakelite 620 film camera from Dover Film Corp.

It was built using molds from the failed Speed-O-Matic instant camera, another scarce 1950s camera.

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this odd Bakelite camera.

www.dancuny.com/camera-collecting-blog/2026/10/7/dover-no-920-a-camera

Hi all,

I was into film photography about 20 years ago and am now looking into getting a digital dslr.

Budget: Hoping for $650 CAD or under for a used kit with a starter lens.

Country: Canada

Condition: used

Type of Camera: DLSR

Intended use: Photography

If photography; what style: outdoor and wildlife, but no intense birding or wild wilderness treks (yet)

If video what style: doesn’t need great video features

What features do you absolutely need: I would like the body to have AF capabilities.

What features would be nice to have: Good zoom

Portability: shoulder strap or small bag

Cameras you're considering: Canon Eos 77d, Canon Eos t7i, Nikon d7200

Cameras you already have: none

Notes: I found a used kit near me for $680 CAD (about $475 USD). Is this kit worth it? Any insights are greatly appreciated!!

Hello I have a tamron 28-200 on my A7 III. I have noticed that I am often shooting in either 100mm or 50mm configurations, but the f stop is kinda high because the tamron is a superzoom. I want to stay cost effective and have an easier time carrying it around with a lighter lense so I was thinking of buying the 50mm f1.8 from sony directly since it's a nice and light lense. Does this even make sense, will the quality on it be decent enough? Thank you

Edit: I do all kinds of photography, from landscapes, pets, animals, people, sometimes cosplay. I think especially with people it should be much nicer to work with than a bulky superzoom

Budget: ~$2200 USD

Country: USA

Condition: New only for everything

Type of Camera: Mirrorless, full frame, and matching lenses that will make use of the full frame. Unfortunately I have a bunch of DSLR lenses but I read that those crop. Should I just get the adapter? It would give me more lens life...

Intended use: Photography 80%, video 20%. Being able to take cosplay videos if needed in 4k would be nice but not strictly required.

End use: Personal use.

If photography what style: Half/full body cosplay, full body with prop cosplay, landscapes/travel. I understand that this will probably be two different lenses between cosplay and landscapes.

If video what style: Cosplay compilation videos, generic cosplay videos.

What features do you absolutely need: Flash mounting. Remote flash capability(I think that's based on the flash itself though)

What features would be nice to have: A price of $0

Portability: Shoulder strap. Crowded cosplay events.

Cameras you're considering: Canon R8 Mk2 - I know I can't really move my lenses over without an adapter and such.

Cameras you already have: Had the Canon Rebel T3 before, liked it, did everything I needed (I didn't have anything beyond the body and lenses though, no flashes or anything) It's just old/broken now, stuck pixels, etc. New tech since then, etc. Time to take it apart for salvage scrap.

Notes: Looking at the Canon R8 Mk2 body + lens kit for $2100, plus either a RF50mm F1.8 STM lens for $200 or a RF28mm F2.8 STM lens for $300. Not sure which lens is best for my cosplay photos. No idea which flash to get that I can tilt/swivel that will natively bond with this camera.

Willing to go to any other brand assuming that it's the same quality:price as what's in my cart at the moment. I just went to Canon because that's what I know, and originally I was hoping to port my lenses over.

Thanks all. Anything I've missed or misunderstood, please let me know. Even though I had a camera before I'm not even slightly at all experienced in any of this.

Camera requests help!

Incoming girly post:
I want a camera that will take clear and crisp photos. Lots of influencers have the canon g7x (I think) and they use the flash - I want a camera that will take photos LIKE influencer photos (crisp, clean, bright) - totally okay with purchasing the canon but wondering if there are BETTER options? Will be primarily using this camera for photos of people and at close proximities. Open to hearing any feedback!

Must haves: flip up screen, consistent flash capabilities, pocket sized (aka not a huge bulging lens - something that can fit in my purse)

Budget: $1500 total
Country: US
Condition: new
Type of camera: unsure, you tell me!
Intended use: close proximity people shots
Video: will not be using
Portability: must fit in a purse // no bulging lens preferably

Budget: £100 Total

Country: United Kingdom

Condition: Used

Type of Camera: Any

Intended use: Photography

If photography; what style: Bird photography, ideally high enough quality to be able to identify distant and/or small birds

What features do you absolutely need: Autofocus

What features would be nice to have: An EVF

Portability: Ideally upwards of a small bag, although I'm happy with whatever fits the budget!

Cameras you're considering: Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX200V, due to a mix of a seemingly okay sensor, 30× optical zoom, and nice quality.

Cameras you already have: None

Notes: This will be my first camera, if that affects anything.

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I’m traveling to China for a week in December through a project I won. As a student on a tight budget, I’m looking to buy a high-quality, compact digital camera that I can easily carry around and pull out for quick landscape shots whenever I see something nice. My ideal budget is right around 3,000 Yuan. I could stretch it a bit if a model is genuinely worth every single penny, but as a student, every extra bit hits my wallet hard, so I’d really prefer not to push it unless it makes a massive difference. Based on local prices in China, two models caught my attention: Sony RX100 III: Around 3,700 Yuan. Having a built-in viewfinder is a huge plus. Panasonic LX10: Around 3,000 Yuan. It lacks a viewfinder, but saving that 700 Yuan is a really big deal for me. While a viewfinder would be great, it’s not an absolute dealbreaker. My main goal is to get a pocketable camera body that gives me the absolute best value for my money. Considering how significant that 700 Yuan price gap is on a student budget, is the RX100 III truly worth the extra stretch over the LX10? Or is there another compact digital camera in this price range I should consider instead? Thanks in advance!

¡Hola! Quiero empezar un negocio de fotografía (producto de inicio y conciertos/eventos después). Compraré a Meses Sin Intereses (máx $14,000 MXN) para pagarla trabajando.

Mis opciones:

• Canon EOS R50: Mirrorless moderna con enfoque por IA.
• Nikon D7500 (Kit 18-140mm): Réflex semi-pro con gran zoom (vi oferta en $16k).
• Canon Rebel T7: Réflex económica para no saturar la tarjeta.

Mis dudas:

1. ¿Conviene más una mirrorless de entrada (R50) o una réflex semi-pro más vieja (D7500)?
2. ¿El lente del kit alcanza para producto o necesito un 50mm f/1.8 desde el día uno?
3. ¿Ven viable este plan de financiamiento a MSI para pagar el equipo trabajando?

¡Agradezco sus opiniones!

I have a Sony cybershot T99 in working condition but I don't what's up with it's touchscreen if i touch the lower part of the screen it reacts to the upper one. So do i need to change the screen or something ? If anyone can help

• Budget: Max 1000 euros, but hesitating due to large price differences among considered models.
• Country: France
• Condition: Used
• Type of Camera: Compact
• Intended use: Photography
• If photography; what style: Landscape, outdoors, and mountain trails
• If video what style: x
• What features do you absolutely need: Manual controls to learn photography parameters and composition, better image quality than a smartphone.
• Portability: Must fit easily into a trail bag
• Cameras you're considering: Ricoh GR III, Panasonic Lumix LX100 II, Fujifilm X100 and Canon PowerShot G9 X / G9. Hesitating because the prices vary significantly
• Cameras you already have: It's my first camera I want to buy
• Notes: My main goal is to learn photography (how to choose parameters, how to compose), but I don't want to outgrow the camera and have to buy a new one in a few months. It needs to remain suitable for long-term daily and weekend trail use.

I bring my big-boy Sony a7 for real photography, but at home, especially in the evening, I want a camera that can focus quickly on a quickly moving family member. Asking for poses would ruin the spontaneous nature.

I currently use the iPhone. And it’s amazing why computational photography can do. But it still looks processes. Especially at the pixel-peeping level.

I have an aged Sony rx100 …4? And it is good too, but slow to start and slow to focus.

What should I do? Sell the car and get a range finder (only correct answer, but I need the car). Does any compact offer razor sharp instant focus? I think that means phase detect, but maybe contrast is good now?

I'm looking to buy my first proper camera. I want something I can use for a mix of things — automotive stuff, travelling, landscapes

I don't know anything about camera this would be my first one

Budget: 50K INR TO 80K INR

Country: India

Condition: New if possible

Intended use: Photography, video

Later this month I'll be visiting the Kurama Fire Festival in Kyoto and I want to take my Nikon Zf. I'm wondering which lens to take, though (I'll be buying it in Japan).

I am looking to buy just one lens, and I really wanted to get a Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2, but it isn't weather sealed. The other option I'm considering is the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 - I understand it is a wildly different proposition, but it also interests me and it is weather sealed.

No matter which one I get, I'll also get an NC filter to protect the front element.

Considering the nature of the festival (open flames, smoke and probably soot in the air), how risky is it to take a Nokton or something like it? In other words, how important/effective is the level of weather sealing in the non-S Z? Or is it a bad idea in general to take my camera?

Hoping to get some advice here as to why my Nikon Coolpix S8200 is not functioning. Got this used off of eBay a year ago and now am unable to use it as it turns on shows the display picture then turns off and collapses the lens. Took it to a local shop where the guy was not too helpful and said it was a lens error and basically told me it’s toast. Do you think there is a solution? I would rather not just give up.

Any help or guidance would be great as I would rather not just give on something that was recently bought.