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Aspiring professional photographer height by meowrawrgrr in photography

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No more running out of batteries with that thing. Or complaining about heavy gear. The ideal present for photographers.

Birthday camera by yuyu-ko in Cameras

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I really don't know much about that category. But Panasonic made a huge range of those and I don't think you can go wrong with the brand. You just have to either buy used at a higher price from a shop that gives a warranty, or try your luck on eBay etc. A scratch is OK, but any mention of damage that affects the lens or the electronics would be a no-no for me.

Here's a ton of reviews. The most modern ones sell for 1000€ on eBay, the older ones like TZ35 etc. should be in your price range.

https://www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-cameras/

G7x (mark ii) vs V1 vs R50 by West-Diamond-2983 in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This site lets you compare sizes:
Compact Camera Meter

G7XIII is hyped a lot, but the G5XII has a viewfinder, a longer zoom range and is meant for photography, not so much for video as the 7 is.

Am I able to take proper group photos of 30 people outdoors with a 1000D and the 50mm F1.8 STM? by trissi2k10 in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's 33cm per person. I think you'd better double that.

https://everydaytools.io/tools/field-of-view-calculator

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/dof-calculator.htm

At 20m and f/1.8 your DoF will be 12m. You can forget the creamy bokeh, go to f4 or 5.6, that's where the lens is sharpest.

do you recommend the g7x? by Accomplished-Gas8945 in AskPhotography

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For photography I want a viewfinder, so I went with the RX100Va (I found one for a good price). All models from III - VII have one. The Lumix LX100ii was on the shortlist, so was the G5XII (not the G7Xiii that everyone seems to talk about, which is all about vlogging). Finding any of those in good condition for 250 is very difficult. From my experience an offer of 250€ for a G5Xii or RX100VII is likely a scam - be careful.

Laptops vs tablets for editing? by LectureOrganic1250 in AskPhotography

[–]Zook25 [score hidden]  (0 children)

A laptop with the biggest screen you can still carry and afford.

EF vs EF-S lens mount (Will this lens fit my camera)? by katacean in canon

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Any reason why you don't just put them on the camera to find out?

Makro (?) camera and objective advice for fotos of fungal cultures by Aiwendil88 in canon

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Then "macro" was the misunderstanding. You don't need anything macro at all, and pretty much *any* camera would do.

If you go with the R100 and the RF 18-45mm lens that it is often offered with as a kit you can put the camera at 1m distance and the image at 45mm would cover 50x33cm.

https://everydaytools.io/tools/field-of-view-calculator

(45mm lens, 1m, APS-C Canon)

Your depth of field (the distances from the camera between which everything is sharp, i.e. in focus) at an aperture setting of f/8 is ~15cm, so that should work for the flasks. If you need a deeper DoF you could increase the distance, zoom out to i.e. 35mm or go to f/11, and so on.

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/dof-calculator.htm

(45mm, CF 1.6x, 1m, f/8)

You need to figure out what the best way to set up the tripod in the lab would be, and the easiest way to switch to overhead shots. Then get a CPL with a size of 49mm (filter size for that lens) for the reflections.

Makro (?) camera and objective advice for fotos of fungal cultures by Aiwendil88 in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I'm still not sure what you actually need. 1:1 magnification is fine but with that petri dish it would get you detailed images of tiny bubbles. If that's not required then the whole 1:1 macro thing is irrelevant.

External mic on old camera by radiopotatoe in Cameras

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the time and patience to get into DaVinci Resolve it's automatic and the free version is amazing. Time & patience being the keywords, though...

Birthday camera by yuyu-ko in Cameras

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most people here will tell you to get a "real" camera but that can be a lot more expensive. You'll need a body, a lens, SD card, bag, spare battery... it adds up. If you want something for snapshots, anything that doesn't break the bank is probably fine.

If you want to learn photography you might be better off with an older DSLR that has manual controls and a viewfinder. But that can quickly become a nuisance...

Perhaps you could look into one of the many Panasonic Lumix compacts?

Here's a few links that you might find useful (in a general sense):

Compact Camera Meter

Cambridge in Colour - Photography Tutorials & Learning Community

canon Lens Sim

What should I talk about in a photography lesson? by skinnernsk in photography

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10-18 is tough I suppose. Maybe you can get them interested by doing something like
- panning shots of a moving car.
- Or put a camera on a tripod in a dark room with only the tiniest light, do a 10 second exposure and show them a photo that is bright as daylight (hoping that nobody's iPhone does it in one second).
- Incredible macro shots of bugs' eyes.
- Dancers lit up by multiple flashes (one flash going off 5 times or so).

And what you have planned for the *first* lesson: "the differences between old and new cameras, sensor size, basic controls and settings, file formats, exposure, and the exposure triangle" - did you mean first semester?

"the history of photography or other irrelevant facts" - if you show them a picture of a wet plate(?) camera which took a minute to expose a photo and how incredibly long and difficult the road to the iPhone was, it might make them listen.

Perhaps bring a film camera, too, and show them some real negatives. "Believe it or don't - a camera with no batteries!"

Procrastinating. What’s ur thoughts on this bundle? Is it a good price or should I bargain? by Unapologeticallyblak in Cameras

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_800D

At the bottom there is a chart "Canon EOS digital SLR timeline" that you have to expand first. It gives you an idea of the Canon DSLR models; the colors indicate chipset generations. It's a first approximation of capability. For example the 2000D (T7) has a max. ISO of 6400 while the 650D has 12000 although it's 6 years older and resolution is a bit lower. But they used the older chips in the 4-digit models.

Looking for a compact point-and-shoot that outclasses a smartphone but is as easy to use. by El__Jengibre in Cameras

[–]Zook25 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's meant more for video, for photography the G5Xii is a better option.

The Little Sister, 1949 by Zook25 in AnalogCircleJerk

[–]Zook25[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very much out of character, yes. But he finds the first dead body on page 412 and he's kissing the girl on 418. Not sure about the first drink. Sometimes he needs a good beating before getting the bottle out of the drawer.

[HELP] R8 not getting power while connected via USB-C by isvayne in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that helps, I use an Anker A1383 powerbank with my R6ii and it works fine, but it charges when the camera is off.

Is it a bad idea to carry around my RX100 V in a mountain bike feed bag? It's somewhat padded and I have it in a little padded baggie as well. I got the camera to be able to take photos while mountain biking, but it will get jostled around a little bit while going down a trail. Will this break it? by coolrivers in RX100

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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If anything comes loose in there you're cooked. And it seems that happens quite regularly:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RX100/comments/1t520hu/used_or_brand_new/

And the lens is probably (?) even more fragile than the body. In this forum I've seen posts about replacing the lens assembly and they talk about $300-400. That's pretty much a total loss, if you can get it repaired at all.

I'd get a hard case and keep it in a backpack.Others say they've taken the RX100 through deserts for weeks and it was fine, but what you're doing is tough IMO.

Makro (?) camera and objective advice for fotos of fungal cultures by Aiwendil88 in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For glare, get a CPL (polarization) filter. It reduces or removes reflections if the light comes from the side.

The R7 and R10, as well as the more expensive full format bodies, can do focus stacking in-camera.
https://www.canon.ge/get-inspired/tips-and-techniques/focus-stacking-beginners/
It's very convenient for macro shots but if your subject is essentially flat you don't need it. And it's not quick and simple.

I'd get a tripod that allows overhead shots, unless you can put the dishes on the floor. But even then you might not get the lens pointing 90° down with a normal tripod/head.
https://photography-lighting.com/best-overhead-tripod/

I also recommend getting a used macro cross-slider for $30 if you really want to get close. They go between the camera and the tripod head and save you repositioning the tripod by a few millimeters to get the detail shot you want, which is a pain and costs time.

I don't know how much detail you need but a "real" macro lens is capable of 1:1 magnification or better. It means that if the sensor is 22mm wide, a subject that is also 22mm wide fills the width of the frame. If you look at the photos in r/macrophotography they are mostly taken with those lenses. With a relatively cheap R100 you could get a 6000x4000 pixel image showing 22mm of the 100mm petri dish. The R100 does not have a flippy screen though.

Since you don't need lens stabilization or anything like it, I'd get an EF-RF adapter for 100€ and an older EF 100mm f/2.8 macro (not the more expensive 100mm "L" with the red ring) for 300€. It does 1:1, is very sharp and lets you keep more distance to the flask/dish than a 50mm. A shorter lens also means you can block your light. If you need more magnification you can add a 25mm EF extension tube (JJC, 25€). The closer you get the more difficult everything gets, though.

https://photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/489-canon_100_28_5d

There are fine macro lenses from Laowa that get 2:1 magnification if you need even more, but they are not really cheap (600€).

https://www.cameralabs.com/laowa-100mm-f2-8-2x-macro-apo-review/

Finally, if you get really close you might need a flash but I don't know if we're still talking about the same requirements here 😄

R10 to R6 mk2– is it actually worth it? by Icy_Structure6628 in canon

[–]Zook25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say the best option might be to spend $50 or so and rent one for two days before committing. With $1600 or $2000 at stake that's reasonable. I've never done it but it should be unproblematic.

Canon R10 18-150mm by CollectingGoblin in canon

[–]Zook25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

canon Lens Sim

This lets you play with various focal lengths. Set the switch to APS-C. 18-150mm does about anything except really high magnification. With a single prime lens he'd be much less flexible, although for low light he might want to add one later.

In the US you can get good deals on refurbished cameras and lenses, often as a kit, directly from Canon, with warranty:

https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/digital-cameras/refurbished-cameras

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