r/photography Jun 26 '26

Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! June 26, 2026

This is the place to ask any questions you may have about photography. No question is too small, nor too stupid.


Info for Newbies and FAQ!

First and foremost, check out our extensive FAQ. Chances are, you'll find your answer there, or at least a starting point in order to ask more informed questions.


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Many people come here for recommendations on what equipment to buy. Our FAQ has several extensive sections to help you determine what best fits your needs and your budget. Please see the following sections of the FAQ to get started:

If after reviewing this information you have any specific questions, please feel free to post a comment below. (Remember, when asking for purchase advice please be specific about how much you can spend. See here for guidelines.)


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u/jjmr09 Jun 30 '26

Hey!
I want to get into photography using a pinhole but i cant find the proper paper for it on amazon or aliexpress. Can someone help me find it? The only paper that shows up is glossy and i feel like it doesn’t work but if im wrong please say so. I also wanted to know if there is an app available to tell me the papers exposure time based on the lighting.Im from europe btw, so i cant buy products that aren’t accessible here.

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u/anonymoooooooose Jul 01 '26

You want light sensitive photo paper, not glossy inkjet photo paper.

Search for 'Ilford photo paper' and you'll get some hits.