I've given myself (with the help of others) a Canon S90 camera for Christmas and I need help getting the most out of my photographic experience(s)!! [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Dec 12, 2009 - 8 answers

DigitalCameraFilter: I am trying to find a small, discreet point-n-shoot camera that I can use on the subway to take pictures of my fellow-passengers (think Walker Evans - Many Are Called). Trying to find something that is: small (fits in pocket), quiet, sharp, can disable the rear lcd, and has minimal shutter lag. Good high-iso performance also a plus. Zoom not necessary. [more inside]
posted by joshwa on Dec 10, 2009 - 15 answers

What's a good digital camera for someone that wants to do long exposures, macro photography, and has roughly $500 to spend? [more inside]
posted by hjo3 on Nov 17, 2009 - 21 answers

I just bought a new Canon digital camera, an SX110IS, and have discovered that it doesn't have the stitch assist mode. I may yet return it, but I'm wondering what would I need to do to still do a decent panorama without the assist? Obviously I have to frame the photos for overlap, but the real benefit of stitch assist mode was the exposure control. What should I do, manually, to get good panoramas as a result? [more inside]
posted by intermod on Nov 16, 2009 - 10 answers

How to repair a weather balloon, in the context of aerial photography? How to do aerial photography at all? [more inside]
posted by Tufa on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Following my previous question, I've narrowed down my camera options and done a lot of reading, but I'd love some Hivemind input. [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari on Sep 6, 2009 - 21 answers

Is there an online or mail service that will convert/process Advantix or APS film rolls to digital media?
posted by plexi on Aug 24, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best digital camera to take on bike rides? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Palomar on Aug 13, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I automatically take HD scenery pictures at our old house, transmit them to our new house, and display them on our HD TV? [more inside]
posted by 925 on Aug 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me make the absolute best of my new external camera flash! [more inside]
posted by nfg on Aug 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Can anyone recommend a good action, landscaping, and travel DSLR in the $~1000 range? I tend to travel around and take pictures of nature, which include landscape as well as fast-moving animals. (Low light would be nice too, but I won't hold my breath.) I have read this, but it's from '07. I'd like updated recommendations.
posted by biochemist on Jul 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for an affordable, but still good quality camera to use for nighttime shots. My current camera is a Canon SD1000, which has an incredibly good macro mode, and takes decent pictures otherwise, but the nighttime mode leaves much to be desired. [more inside]
posted by linzenoonoo on Jul 16, 2009 - 17 answers

Can someone recommend a camera flash for a Canon XTi for around $120? I really want the speedlite 430 but its just out of my budget right now and I'm still basically a beginner. Is there anything comparable at that price that still offers a swivel head that can go in all 4 directions (as in, left right up down)? Can I still get good results from something at that price? the guys at the camera store are really trying to upsell me and tell me that anything at my price range will basically suck.
posted by postergeist on Jun 30, 2009 - 6 answers

I'd like recommendations of a good ~$200 film SLR for a beginner. I'll be using the kit lens for now. I can't afford a digital SLR. I know the cost of film/development adds up, but for now I just need something to get off my feet. I've been doing photography for years, but I never learned beyond point-and-shoot cameras. Something that's compact and fairly new would be great, but not required. I like to take nature and portrait shots.
posted by biochemist on Jun 29, 2009 - 31 answers

I'm pretty into photography. I have a pretty giant SLR that I carry around with me everywhere, with an external flash and huge telephoto lens. But it's destroying my back, and I need a small point-and-shoot for off days. I was hoping people could recommend new small digital cameras. I want a camera that has a really fast recording speed and takes relatively good pictures (with some amount of depth to them). I don't mind if it's a little more expensive, although I'd like something light weight and pocket size. And underwater function would be cool, or at least water resistance. Any ideas?
posted by slowcat on Jun 19, 2009 - 21 answers

PhotographyFilter: What's the next logical step up from an 18-55mm kit lens? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Jun 18, 2009 - 23 answers

Hey, Seattle-area photographers! I was just gifted a Baby Brownie Special for helping a family member find a good computer. I'm really excited and I want to start using it. Just a few things... [more inside]
posted by gc on May 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me title my PhD thesis! Cool Photography/Cinema/Camera phrases wanted! [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on May 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Career Change Advice: How can I become a Camera Operator / Director of Photography / Cinematographer? [more inside]
posted by trbrts on May 13, 2009 - 7 answers

I just got a kodak ZD 710 with manual controls. How do I shoot bokeh balls with it? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Apr 30, 2009 - 11 answers

What's the cheapest way to take a long, automated series of photos (time-lapse photography) on my Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50? Difficulty: ultra-cheap! [more inside]
posted by IAmBroom on Apr 22, 2009 - 3 answers

How can I minimise the apparent depth-of-field (i.e. maximise the blurriness of the background) of photos using a compact camera? [more inside]
posted by beniamino on Apr 13, 2009 - 10 answers

Looking for good iPhone photography apps. [more inside]
posted by waraw on Apr 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to know how to remember my future travels better. I look back at some old travel pictures and think it was all a dream. What do YOU do? [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Apr 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Buy the Canon 450Xsi or wait for the 500TSi? [more inside]
posted by DrAlbin on Apr 1, 2009 - 12 answers

I just got a diana f+ camera. I have shoten? shot, 3 rolls of film and none of them have turned out well. All of the images are extremely blurry. We have tried out the fish eye, the telephoto and the wide angle lenses as well as the color gels and the long exposures. So far only the long exposures seem to be turning out at all. None of the other pics display the attributes of the accessories used. There are no color changes or changes in the clarity. SO my question is...what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 10, 2009 - 16 answers

What should I do with a SLR camera that uses film? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher on Mar 9, 2009 - 23 answers

Please help a landscape photographer take a decent headshot. [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Feb 25, 2009 - 15 answers

Got a Canon PowerShot A590 IS, and am interested in what add-on lenses are available for it. Looking ideally for something with the physical turn-to-focus-or-zoom like on an SLR, but honestly I'm just looking for any information that can point me in the right direction.
posted by DoctorFedora on Feb 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Digital camera recommendations in the wide angle/super-zoom/everything-but-a-DSLR category? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Feb 10, 2009 - 21 answers

Should I buy a low end DSLR or a high end point and shoot? [more inside]
posted by carterk on Feb 6, 2009 - 37 answers

A history of the camera and its' effects on modern society in five paragraphs. [more inside]
posted by Northwest on Jan 22, 2009 - 8 answers

I need to shoot a series of photos of my hands. I've got a good digital camera (that takes good photos, generally), I've got a Gorilla flexible tripod. I have a nicely painted wall or two to serve as backdrop...including one near a window where light shines in directly onto that wall. But while I'm not sure why this would be so challenging (I don't need GREAT results, just reasonably good ones), I can't get anything decent looking at all. [more inside]
posted by jimmyjimjim on Jan 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Photography tips, please: I'm photographing some flat but textured textile art, and want to capture the texture in as much detail as possible. And I don't so much know what I'm doing. [more inside]
posted by doift on Dec 13, 2008 - 14 answers

What kind of camera lens would have been used to get such dramatic angles and straight lines on this photo of an office? [more inside]
posted by Beautiful Screaming Lady on Nov 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Help! I want to buy a tripod for myself for Christmas but I'm confused. I know what sort of pics I want it for, what equipment I'll use it with, what conditions I'll be in and how much I have to spend. But despite tripod research online and reviewing these earlier questions), I just can't figure out which tripod will be the best for my criteria. Hive mind, what would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Nov 28, 2008 - 12 answers

Wishlist time--what's a good small, cheap digital camera these days? [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie on Nov 22, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I take better portraits? No, wait - how do I make people more comfortable around me and my camera so that portraits turn out better? I'm thinking in informal situations, like parties, protests, etc. [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Nov 22, 2008 - 19 answers

I am looking for a pocket digital camera (point and shoot) that will store the files in RAW. [more inside]
posted by horseblind on Oct 31, 2008 - 12 answers

Which camera to buy? Canon 40d or Canon 50d? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc on Oct 29, 2008 - 10 answers

What are some absolute beginner DSLR tips and tricks my wife can pick up on quickly and start using today? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway on Oct 27, 2008 - 26 answers

Is my Sigma lens dead? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Oct 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Another photography question regarding bracketing aperture and locking exposure. Is this possible on either a Canon or Nikon dSLR? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Oct 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Where in the UK can I send my 24 + 36 exposure camera films to have them transferred to CD/otherwise digitalised? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Oct 1, 2008 - 5 answers

I am a hobbyist photographer starting to do some serious studio work and I need help deciding on lighting equipment. [more inside]
posted by arniec on Sep 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm wondering about Medium Format 120 film processing and printing for a Diana Camera? [more inside]
posted by pinkbungalow on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers

dSLRfilter - What will a dSLR think about my 30 year old lens? [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Aug 10, 2008 - 15 answers

I just bought a Diana F+ camera and have some questions about loading the film. [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse on Aug 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Please help me find a photography related quote! [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Aug 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Which NON-digital, cheap SLR should I get my sister for her birthday? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on Jul 29, 2008 - 23 answers