r/Photography_Gear

My Wife has began to show an interest in Photography so I have bought her an beginners experience day with a local photographer for a Christmas present.

I also want to gift her a Camera but I have no interest in the subject and have spent the last couple of weeks going round in circles looking at suitable cameras.

The 2 that have come up often are Fujifilm x-t30 iii and Nikon Z fc, are these great picks for her?

She loves a retro look so visually they fit the bill.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The budget is around 1k.

I think we all at some point decided to sell something that "we never used", only to realize that we DO wish we kept it, months later...

For me, it was a 20mm 1.4 Sigma.
"I never use that wide angle."

Oh yes I would now.

Hello I’ve been looking to buy a camera strap but I’ve been wanting a crossbody type of camera strap rather than a neck strap. So I was looking for some recommendations that aren’t to expensive. Mostly in the 15-25 range I shoot with the canon rebel t7. So any recommendations will be appreciated! Thank you

Doing an engagement shoot but don’t know if i should rent an 85 f1.4 lens since i won’t be paid. I’m trying to build my portfolio to begin more semi-pro work and already have 24-70 f/2.8 gmii. I really love 85 1.4 portraits but with 2 people will I even use it at 1.4 other than details. It’ll be in a park and the fall colors are quite nice right now too. $60 bucks to rent for a day isn’t bad but I could use that same money for something else down the road too so I’m conflicted. Idk if it will really help me gain more potential customers or should I just focus on posing and if I get a paid customer get the gear later on?

• Budget: Around 1000€. This budget needs to cover the camera and a first lens.
• Country: France.
• Condition: New or used (no strict preference, as long as it fits the budget).
• Type of Camera: Mirrorless (interchangeable lens system).
• Intended use: Primarily photography.
  • Photography style: Mainly landscapes, distant mountain peaks, and wildlife during trails and hikes. I also want to use it for everyday life/lifestyle photography outside of trail running.
  • Video style: Not a priority.
• What features do you absolutely need:
  • Weather sealing (durable/rugged) to withstand mountain weather like dust, sweat, and light rain.
  • Good zoom capabilities to capture distant peaks and wildlife.
• What features would be nice to have: An evolutive system so I can easily buy and add other lenses later for everyday photography.
• Portability: Highly compact and lightweight. It needs to fit easily into a trail running vest/pack without bouncing around too much while running.
• Cameras you're considering: Canon EOS R10. However, I'm worried it might be too fragile due to its lack of weather-sealing, and too bulky with a zoom lens when running.
• Cameras you already have: None, this will be my very first camera.
• Notes: As a complete beginner, I am looking for something relatively accessible but capable of handling demanding outdoor conditions.

I’m trying to get back into photography after being out of practice for the last 6ish years. I graduated with a degree in commercial photography in 2019 and honestly haven’t done much with it since then for various reasons. I currently have a canon 6d and have been trying to figure out which mirrorless camera to switch over to. I’m not looking to get one immediately, I’d probably wait at least until Black Friday deals but I’ll also look on B&H and KEH, that’s where I’ve gotten equipment from before. My problem is, most of the posts I see are for people who are beginners or very experienced. I’m in a weird spot because I have a decent amount of knowledge and experience with going to college for it, but since it’s such a rapidly developing field I feel like I don’t know where to start anymore. So far I’ve been looking at the Sony mirrorless cameras and the Fujifilm X-S20 has caught my eye too. I’ve always been a die hard canon user but I’m willing to get something different as long as it’s not Nikon. For some reason I just never liked those. I’d love to go back to trying to make a career out of it long term, but I’m also being realistic with how populated the field is now. Generally, I enjoy taking photos of landscapes the most, along with architecture and wildlife. I love the vibrant colors and the film look from the fujifilm. I also like that it seems to be a more compact/lightweight camera. Other than that, I honestly don’t know a ton about mirrorless cameras in general. I’ve started to do some research, but there’s just so much information out there. I don’t do much with video. I actually just got a doji action 4 for driving scenic routes, other than that I’m not too concerned about video capabilities. I would like a camera that does well with low light since I want to get into some night sky pictures as well. Hopefully I’ll get to plan a trip to see the northern lights soon. It would be nice to have something lighter weight - I have a good amount of neck and back pain pretty consistently.
Also, bonus if you can refer to any free or cheap online refresher courses.
Budget wise I’d like to stay around 2-3K for a body and a good lens but willing to go up, would just require a bit more savings time which I’m fine with.

Im wanting to get into photography but dont know where i should start. I would like to know which camera to buy. My budget for it right now is $250. It just needs to work and take better photos than my Samsung Galaxy A54. Im mostly going to use it for landscape pics but i have no clue what brands, sellers, or where to even start looking for a camera! So please all knowing people of Redit, help me!