All SOOC JPEGs using the monochrome setting with +2 contrast, and +4 sharpness (lens: 22mm f2)

I’m honestly devastated and could use some advice.
I begged my parents to get me a camera before we took a trip to Singapore and india, and we bought a Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS from Cardinal Cameras for around $400 literally two days before the trip. I was so excited to start using the camera and i really wanted a nice digi cam in general before i start college. i had a beat up shitty sony cybershot so it was really nice to have a better one. We didn’t have time to get an SD card before the trip so we just got one two days into our singapore trip. I was so excited to start using it

Literally 30 minutes later at an aquarium, I dropped it. I had only taken around 5 pictures. I feel awful because it was expensive and I was really looking forward to using it for vacation pics and memories.
Now the lens is stuck and won’t retract, it makes a grinding/fluttering noise when I turn it on and it shows a “Lens Error” message. There are some small scratches, but nothing major

Is this fixable? Is it likely just the lens mechanism, and would a repair be worth it?

I’m also going to India in a few days so would it be worth trying to get it repaired there, or should I wait until I’m back?
Any advice would be appreciated. I’m really hoping I didn’t completely ruin it

These all still work. The Canon and Yashica work like new. The Mamiya won't live much longer. I would take it out in the field when I was in the Army so... a bit beat.

I'm in the process of getting a camera and learning how to photograph and play around with stuff, and I'm aware editing is a huge factor in the photography/videography business. I'd like to get to know how to edit, and am curious which software I should use. I'll mostly shoot nature, some nice scenes, stuff like that. Very occasionally a portrait of someone. I'm a big time beginner so any help and guidance is appreciated! Thanks for taking your time to read this!!

It seems like small threads was a mistake because it takes too much rotating to change focus, any advices? (marks indicate infinity focus to near focus)

Can someone vouch this shop for me, im planning on buying a camera from them for a friends birthday and wanted to know if theyre legit

dropped the camera last night while it was in the storage case. lense won’t close or open all the way. what should I do?

Hey everyone! I’ve always wanted to get into photography. I love taking photos on my phone, but I have been hitting a wall lately, especially when it comes to colors, depth, and overall control.
So, I finally pulled the trigger and found a deal on eBay: a Canon Rebel T3 for right around $99! The listing said it was fully tested and working. It came as a bundle with the camera body, a lens, a battery, and a tripod. I hope nothing goes wrong with it, but it does come with a 30-day warranty from the seller plus eBay buyer protection, so I am covered.
It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning, and I am currently finishing up purchasing the final things I need, like an SD card and a charger.
Since I am completely new to DSLRs, what are your top tips for a beginner starting out with a setup like this? Also, are there any budget-friendly accessories you would recommend grabbing down the road once I get the hang of it?

This afternoon, my camera stopped focusing using both manual and autofocus. I assumed it was because of low battery, so I let it charge but the issue persisted. What could be the cause? I am using an 18-200 telephoto lens, I tried cleaning both the connections and the sensor, nothing works.

Hey everyone, first post but just seeking the wisdom of those more experienced than me. Last year I took up a bit of photography as a hobby having always admired it. I was using my GFs Nikon D3400 which im still free to use and had seen everyone rate buying a certain 35mm 1.8 lens. However, I've been looking on the rabbit hole that is marketplace and came across a Sony Alpha a7 II which looks pretty promising for $450 AUD.

What are everyone's thoughts on that choice? A better lens or my own new camera?

Budget: Give a number in an actual currency. Does this budget cover any lenses/accessories, or do you have a separate budget for those? This section is not optional. Failure to include a budget in an actual currency may result in the removal of your post.

Country: Australia

Condition: Used?

Type of Camera: Mirrorless vs DSLR

Intended use: Photography with small bits of video

If photography; what style: landscape, street and wildlife would be the mains

If video what style: Short clips

What features do you absolutely need: (e.g. weather sealing, articulating screen, dual card slots, viewfinder, hot-shoe for mounting accessories like a flash, etc.)

What features would be nice to have:

Portability: Shoulder strap and bag

Cameras you're considering: Sony A7 II, good reviews, more modern, mirror less and seems reasonably priced

Cameras you already have: Nikon D3400 - love it because it's the only thing I've known, but it's autofocus can throw me for a loop and it's low light performance as is isnt the best

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to buy my first mirrorless camera and would love some recommendations.

My main priorities are:

• Everyday photography
• Baby and family photos (this is the biggest priority)
• Portrait photography
• Good video quality for recording family moments (not necessarily a dedicated vlogging camera, but I’d like solid video performance)

My budget is under CAD $2,500, including at least a starter lens if possible.

I’m looking for something that’s beginner-friendly but also has room to grow as I improve. Reliable autofocus is very important since I’ll mostly be photographing a fast-moving toddler.

I’m currently considering cameras like the Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony a6700, Canon R50, and Fujifilm X-M5, but I’m open to other suggestions.

If you had around CAD $2,500 to spend today, what would you buy and why? Would you prioritize the camera body or invest more in lenses?

Thanks!

Budget: Up to CAD $2,500, preferably including a lens. If it’s worth stretching the budget slightly for a much better setup, I’d consider it.

Country: Canada.

Condition: Prefer new, but I’m open to buying used if it offers significantly better value.

Type of Camera: Mirrorless.

Intended use: Hybrid (both photography and video).

End use: Mostly personal use—family memories, social media, and occasional prints.

If photography, what style?

• Baby/toddler photography (highest priority)
• Family and portraits
• Everyday lifestyle
• Travel
• Some food/café photos

If video, what style?

• Family videos
• Travel videos
• Casual cinematic videos
• Maybe some talking-head videos in the future, but I’m not specifically buying it for vlogging.

What features do you absolutely need?

• Excellent autofocus, especially eye/face tracking for babies and toddlers
• Good image quality in both photos and video
• Fully articulating screen
• Good low-light performance
• Easy enough for a beginner to learn

What features would be nice to have?

• IBIS (if possible within budget)
• Weather sealing
• Large lens ecosystem for future upgrades
• USB-C charging
• Good battery life

Portability: Small enough to carry in a backpack or diaper bag while traveling or going out with my family. I don’t need pocket-sized, but I don’t want anything overly bulky.

Cameras you’re considering:

• Sony ZV-E10 II – Seems like great value with excellent autofocus and strong video features.
• Sony a6700 – Looks like the best all-around option, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra cost over the ZV-E10 II.
• Canon EOS R50 – Seems beginner-friendly with great autofocus and colors.
• Fujifilm X-M5 – I love Fujifilm’s colors, but I’m unsure about the autofocus compared to Sony.

I’m open to other suggestions if there’s a better option in my budget.

Cameras you already have: None. This will be my first interchangeable lens camera.

Notes:
Since this is my first camera, I’d rather buy something I can grow into over the next several years instead of upgrading after a year or two. I’m willing to learn manual settings eventually, but I’d like something with great auto modes while I’m getting started. The most important thing is capturing great photos and videos of my child growing up without missing moments because of slow or unreliable autofocus.

Hi all! I’m fairly new to cameras and honestly taking pictures in general so i could use some advice. I got the g7x for around 350 dollars and i was wondering if it was worth keeping? The only other experience i have with cameras is my old canon powershot 150 is, which is WAY simpler to use than this one.

Honestly i hear people are saying it’s not that good and it’s overhyped but if im being honest i just want it to take cute instagram pics or scenic views.

Any advice? and if you guys think i should keep it, any settings advice? i dont even know what an iso is lol

please be kind!

Hi guys!

I did another post previously, but I want to summarize. For people that do not want to read so much, go to the last paragraph.

I had a Sony a7RIV that I barely took with me due to the size a weight. I have Sony FE 35mm 1.8; ZA 55mm 1.8mm and a viltrox 85mm 1.8. So my First plan was buying a second small camera for travels, to shoot in JPEG 90% of time. I have to say that 70% of my pictures are portraits of my wife in different places.

I decided, for travel purposes that I wanted something to shoot in JPEG and sometimes in RAW and I bought a X-T30 III with a viltrox 27mm 1.8. To be honest, I really appreciated colours. But: I) I found myself in LR editing jpeg; II) the image quality was fine, but I found it, a couple of steps ahead of my Sony

So, I returned the Fuji and bought a second hand A7C. The results in terms of picture quality surprised me a lot: in raw, the difference with the A7RIV in terms of sharpness, from my point of view, was really small. I mean, in 200% of zoom you can find differences. But at 100-150% of zoom, they were pretty similar. However, even the jpeg straight of the cameras were not bad (I tried the Sony film simulations, but it does not convinced me at all).

So, I sold my a7RIV and my plan is to sell the a7C and buy a small camera that can work as my principal camera. I have thought two main options:

I) upgrading to a7cii because the increase in MPX and the creative looks (specially this second part, because I saw really amazing results). II) selling all my Sony lenses and but xt50 or xe5 with a good lens, because I think that maybe the problem of the image quality that I had with the xt30 was related to the lens quality difference. The second option I think it is going to be better in terms of jpeg in good light conditions but I'm afraid about bokeh effect in portraits and low light conditions (so much noise) due to the aps-c sensor. In my Sony a7c, I use the 90% of travels the 35mm because of versatility and the bokeh is not bad. Is there any Fuji lens that could give me more or less that focal length, quality and bokeh without expending so much much money ? Thanks

Budget: 300 euros (not planning to buy any extra lenses etc right away)

Country: Netherlands

Condition: New only (not enough knowledge to judge the quality of used)

Type of Camera: Point and shoot

Intended use: Mostly video, maybe some photos.

End use: Personal use only (hobby)

If video what style: home/travel videos of my family, but as an enthusiastic hobbyist I'm looking for nice shots, so it's more than just pulling out my phone at the park when the kids ride their bike. ​

What features do you absolutely need: not too bulky, easy to just grab from a pocket and quick to start filming. It also needs to have a (phone quality?) internal microphone so I don't have to attach that separately.

What features would be nice to have: a bit sturdy as it will travel with us. Long battery life would be nice. Easy transfer of files (usb-c cable or wifi or something, rather no SD cards as my laptop doesn't have a slot).

Portability: Pocketable, maybe sometimes around my neck?

Cameras you're considering: not sure yet, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the research I've done so far. ​​

Cameras you already have: none, hence the overwhelm :-)

Notes: I'm a hobby film maker. I love shooting and editing, still have a lot to learn. Mostly I make home/travel videos of my family. Because I have young kids, the moments I want to capture are often busy and fleeting, so it should be super easy to grab the camera and start filming. I love looking for nice angles/lighting/close-ups while family life is just happening around me, so it's never a case of a whole setup with a script and 12 takes :-). I'm looking for something to replace my smartphone for some higher quality images and also to not need to bring my phone everywhere. ​​

Hi everyone!

I would like to buy a beginner camera, as an absolute hobby photographer, I’d mainly use it while traveling. Based on my research so far, I’ve decided to invest in a MILC camera (I’ve been taking my photos with my phone, an iPhone 15, up until now). I have narrowed my search to these models:

Canon R50 or R10
Sony A6400
Olympus E-M10IV
Panasonic Lumix G97

Budget: max. 350 000 HUF (around 1000 USD) with kit lense, I will buy another lenses later with separate budget

Country: Hungary

Condition: new preferred

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Intended use: Photography

End use: Social media, small prints

If photography: landscape, street, wildlife

If video what style: -

What features do you absolutely need: nothing specific, "weatherproof" would be nice, as far as possible

What features would be nice to have: -

Portability: shoulder strap, the smaller the better, but it's not the most important

Cameras you're considering: Canon R50 or R10, Sony A6400, Olympus E-M10IV, Panasonic Lumix G97

Cameras you already have: I've never had a camera yet, only a Kodak Ektar for fun

Notes: -

Which one of these would you recommend the most? What should I consider when making my choice? I’d appreciate any helpful advice!

Price-wise, they’re all fine—I could get any of them for roughly the same price right now thanks to various sales.

Thanks in advance!

Hi I have an Olympus ep1 and I really like shooting cars with it but I’m having a hard time due to the wrong lens, I know you can get adapters to put other lenses on, so what kind of lens are you guys running for car photography or what recommendations do you have??

for context i have a fujifilm finepix s2000 and it works fine with duracell AA's but wont even turn on with panasonic ones i was wondering if there's a reason why

I really like how photos look on the Ricoh gr3 and have been considering it for a nice casual compact camera, but the price tag is quite high for it. Is it worth it? If not, what’s an alternative to it?

Budget: up to $500-600 aud
Country: Australia
Type of camera: Point and shoot
Condition: Preferably new
Intended use: Mostly casual photography, but video would be nice
End use: Social media
Portability: It needs to be able to fit in my pocket

Additional features would be nice to have but anything similar to the Ricoh is what I’m looking for.
I would like for the colour to be balanced, not too warm, not too cool.

Trying to figure out what’s wrong with my Nikon Coolpix S3700.

-Won’t charge over USB.
-Won’t turn on at all.
-Green power LED never lights up, even for a split second.
-Lens never tries to extend.
-Screen stays completely black.
-When I first plug it in, the orange charging light doesn’t come on.

If I hold the power button while it’s plugged in and then let go, the orange LED comes on solid.
It stays on until I unplug the camera.
I can even remove the battery while it’s still plugged into USB and the orange LED stays on, so it doesn’t seem like it’s actually indicating the battery is charging.
As for the battery, I don’t have a multimeter, but it isn’t completely dead. I touched a small DC motor to the battery terminals and it spun, so it has at least some charge. Im wondering if the camera is just toast.

Title