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Hi, Since getting back into analogue 35mm photography during the lockdown, I have been developing C41 & B&W at home with some successes and scanning the negs with a V500 Epson. A few months ago I was gifted an Axomat 4 B&W enlarger (without the filters?) and Santa bought me trays, chemicals...

Hi All, I'm just starting my journey in photography and I need some advice on what camera to buy. I would like to use it for taking pictures of wildlife, people and scenic/landscape pictures. I only have a budget of around £600 although I might be able to stretch it. I'm assuming my best bet is...

Hi, Thought I've have a go a Jupiter this evening. Unfortunately, a lot of light pollution where I live. I used manual focus but still slightly out of focus. 300mm/f5.6/0.25s/ISO1600. Can't wait to get a bigger lens! If my app is accurate, then I think the moons are the Galilean Moons...

Hello, I'm as new as the beginners come, I've decided I would like to begin taking photos of motorsport, this mostly includes cars (etc. GT3, Open Wheel), i need to buy a camera to to begin all this but since im as new as i am i really don't know what camera to go for or what lens, my budget...

Hi Everyone, Here are a few pictures of the kids, more than happy for the photos to be critiqued - so long as like most parents, it’s just the photo Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul

Hi Everyone, Would like to try Astro but I only have a 50mm Zeiss Planar 1.4, anyone think this would be any good for Astro? Nearest recommended dark sky area from me is 25miles each way - so don’t really fancy a trip out of I am only going to get poor results Saving for a Sony 20mm 1.8 but...

Hi, Has anyone done the online course? Did you find it useful? Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks, Paul

Recently taken up an interest in photography and keen to learn and develop my photography skills further. Only ever used my iPhone for taking photographs, but looking to purchase my first DSLR, but not sure which one. As I’m starting out, not looking to spend a fortune and happy to purchase a...

I recently dug out my old camera, a Canon Ixus 145. I'm not too sure whether i should jsut start taking photos as is or whether I should change the settigns of the camera first. If I should change the settigns could anyone let me know what settigns would be est for this camera? thanks

Ok so I’m just getting into photography and bought myself a canon eos 1100d. Now I bought myself a telephoto lens from eBay that connects to my camera but I’m trying to find a auto teleplus lens to connect to it as the 3x that’s currently on it doesn’t support autofocus, aperture changes etc...

Hi, I have recently bought a Pentax P30 someone was selling for £10 as a hopeful purchase. It would appear that the camera is in a basic level of working condition however I have encountered a few problems. First of all, and I would assume this is the main issue, when looking through the view...

Hello! I am very new here and this is my first post. I appreciate your time and a potential response. I moved back home from Los Angeles to Berlin in mid-October 2020. The main reason for that move was so I can go to school and study. I decided on Photography due to several reasons I will omit...

Hi! I got a nikon d3500 around 10 years ago and have always only had the same 1 lens that came with the camera. It is just a standard lens for all. I would be interested in purchasing a lower end beginner macro lens if anyone knows where I should begin? Hope you can help! Kate

Hi everyone, I've been reading some articles and it appears to me that the perceived wisdom is that when dealing in product photography (with natural light only) one should choose a south-facing window - early morning being bluer light, before dusk a more golden light. But the idea is to...

Looking for a camera for just general use on travel, trips and holidays so I’m not relying on my phone and have something with actual zoom but I have no idea what’s good and bad, what’s the advantages of a compact vs a mirror less and I don’t even know what a mirror less is! Was looking at...

I'm totally new to this website so hello! I'm a photography beginner who's wanting to take it a bit more seriously, and am looking for recommendations! I have a Canon EOS 7D (mark I) and am looking for the best landscape/wide angle lenses that you guys use and would recommend please? I...

Good day fellow internet people, I was gifted a Nikon FM2 along with two lenses (Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI and Nikon 35mm f/2 AI-S) for Christmas from my Ex. Have been hooked on photography since. I’m a fan of Fan Ho, Brassaï and Sebastian Salgado. That rich contrast and vivid detail look. Please...

Hello, first, thank you for taking the time to help me. I'm an industrial design student looking to buy my first camera, up to this point I've been using almost exclusively my iPhone 8 Plus to take photos, except from a few times I've used my girlfriend's Nikon D5300 and a friend's Sony A6000...

Thank you for having me on the forum. I have been a photography enthusiast for many years and have enjoyed taking photos on my Canon ‘point and shoot’. However, I’ve just bought my first DSLR (Canon EOS 30D) and I want to really perfect my technique and also really get a feel for this camera...

Hi, I'm new to the forms so please be kind of I've posted this in the wrong place. I am very keen into Soccer and I run a team in the Uk. I recorded most of our games in 1080p video on my phone edit them and upload them to YouTube. I am now looking to start taking photos of each game and...

Hello folks!:) I am fairly new to insect macro photography (been doing it for a couple of months now), and I'm enjoying my journey immensely so far. I've been avidly watching all the recent threads over in the critique boards, and I'm hugely impressed and inspired by the incredible images...

Hi! So I have recently started looking into photography and am really excited to start! I’ve been looking at many different cameras and am currently really interested in this one: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F293123093666 Is this a good...

Following on from thread in beginner section about a Nikon lens I wonder if I can seek the advice of you guys again as it was invaluable! One item im told I really do need is a tripod so that’s what im looking for next. I want to be able to carry it around if out on a walk but also set it up on...

Bought my first DSLR camera last week to give me and my 14yr old and 8 yr old a shared interest. I bought a Nikon D3500. Was pretty cheap at £350 but I know its just a beginner camera. Guy in Currys was a bit of a camera nut and advised I get a 70-300 Sigma lens next, which ive already done...

Hi guys, I hope I'm doing this right. I've very recently gone self employed as a Nail Technician, and would like to upgrade my photography. I have attached a photograph and wonder if anyone here has any idea "how" this was taken; camera/lighting/editing/other. I notice the reflection of what...

Hello everyone, I'm a beginner and like I mean just born not got a clue about nothing so I'm looking for some advice. I've always fell in love with a good scenic view and wherever I go I'll take pictures on my phone. A number of people said why not get into photography properly considering I...

Rsz_2qd333m by Mattiasthephototaker posted Jan 2, 2019 at 1:16 PM Hey guys, I'm so sorry if this is on the wrong section, I'm a first time poster -as I'm so petrified of how bad my photos are I've become somewhat of a closet photo taker that finally wants to come outside. I've been taking...

A very good friend has asked me if I will shoot her wedding ( two years away ) as she loves some of my vocalists images on my Flickr. I have NEVER shot anything like this before, but do love shooting my vocalists and get on very well when talking to people plus I will know nearly everyone at...

so I recently brought a secondhand camera for the first time and didn’t really do and research on it, turned out to be a Canon 450D. Playing around with it for awhile and looking up its specs on the internet, I noticed it’s ten years old! Should I upgrade or just buy a better lenes?

Hi All, Just wondering if what is your opinion about photography meet-ups? I feel like I would need some inspiration to keep myself fully entertained with photography. Thanks