Help choose which photo of Ayers Rock to print out as a present for my parents and my girlfriend's parents for Christmas. We've narrowed down a ridiculously large number of photos to the 10 you see at the link. We were leaning towards the first one ("11") but have also received good feedback about the sixth ("90"). Help us decide! [more inside]
posted by Dasein on Dec 11, 2009 - 29 answers

Nikon recalled the D5000 a few months ago - are the ones on store shelves today still affected? [more inside]
posted by consilience on Dec 11, 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

My mom has mentioned wanting new photo portraits of me, my brother, and our dogs (her grand-dogs)--I know, kinda corny. But we thought that this would be a good idea for a Christmas present, so we went to the park over Thanksgiving and did a little photo shoot. What's the best way to get good quality prints of our digital pictures? [more inside]
posted by mingodingo on Dec 2, 2009 - 11 answers

What beginner's dslr should I buy? [more inside]
posted by kylej on Nov 25, 2009 - 42 answers

Any suggestions for a high powered telescope that is t-ring compatible (for DSLR) AND is tough and light enough for backpacking and camping? I'm thinking 40 lbs max. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Nov 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Where can I find a service to print my Canon RAW files? [more inside]
posted by Climber on Nov 6, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I capture high quality photos from a camera directly for printing, without using the memory card as a middle step, and preferably with a live preview on my computer screen? [more inside]
posted by iktomi on Nov 4, 2009 - 10 answers

There is a photo I took, which a firm wants to use on the cover of a Holiday card. Quantity would be around 30.000. One time use. They will credit me on the back. I have no idea how much can or should I charge for it. What do you think? Thanks.
posted by procrastinator on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a site aggregating a series of "2 slightly different pictures of the same subject animated in a loop". [more inside]
posted by bru on Nov 4, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find the source of these quotes about photographic composition. [more inside]
posted by jgwong on Oct 31, 2009 - 3 answers

Looking for online collections of photographs in which numerous images of a street scene are merged together to form single pictures. [more inside]
posted by mattn on Oct 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Tried developing my first bw film last night and it didn't turn out at all - what did I do wrong? [more inside]
posted by Gortuk on Oct 25, 2009 - 21 answers

Went to a family run estate sale. The deceased was a student of some very famous Chicago photographers. The work was never really shown on a large scale. Some amazing stuff. I bought all of his negatives and prints. Thousands of images. They were sold by the direct relatives of the photographer to me. The big question, who owns the rights to the images?
posted by Bighappyfunhouse on Oct 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a proper term for this type of mixed media art project? [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit on Oct 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Where can I find a list of Postgraduate Photography courses in the United States? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Oct 14, 2009 - 2 answers

PhotoFilter: Is the Coolpix 5000 still a good camera for general household use? Was it ever? [more inside]
posted by jon1270 on Oct 4, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I turn a movie taken with a digital point-and-shoot into a photographic panorama? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Sep 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone remind me which philosopher has a personal website displaying her beautiful photographs of her university friends and colleagues? [more inside]
posted by jayder on Sep 26, 2009 - 4 answers

I need advice on a 'walking-around' lens on a sub-frame Canon DSLR. [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon on Sep 24, 2009 - 33 answers

What's the term for a set of photos of different examples of the same subject? Like, if you shot a bunch of pictures of different modernist houses from the same angle, or many different kinds of forks with the same framing and lighting? It's called something like... objectivist photography, or descriptivist or categorist or something like that... [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Sep 21, 2009 - 4 answers

[DSLR Noob Filter] Do I need to invest in a VR (vibration reduction) lens? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Aug 21, 2009 - 28 answers

Another "where to go in America" question (who needs a travel agent when you've got Mefi?). This time, it's a road trip - I want to get away from the cramped little island I'm living on, and the Southwest seems like the place to go. Where should I go and what should I see? [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

I want to go on a photography weekend trip next month. I'm in Chicago, and want to drive no more than 6-8 hours to a destination. With my preferences (inside) in mind, I'd like advice on where to go. Help? [more inside]
posted by hijinx on Aug 12, 2009 - 9 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

How can I estimate the time that a photo was taken? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Aug 5, 2009 - 11 answers

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

Do I care, in the slightest, that the photo paper I ordered is not what I received and seems to be older and thinner? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn on Jul 29, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I fake the tools of the 1930/40s paparazzi trade? You know what I mean, those wonderful speed cameras with the huge flashes. Assuming I can come up with some kind of land or speed camera, all I need is the flash. But flashbulbs are expensive, and vintage flash equipment is hard to come by - thanks, Star Wars fans! So might it be possible to build my own WeeGee-esque flash gun? Perhaps the body could be steel or copper tubing, plus a scavenged reflector of some sort. Where I'm stuck is the flash itself and the means of making it pop. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on Jul 23, 2009 - 7 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

What are your favourite photographer's tricks that an amateur could use to create stunning photos on a hobbyist budget? [more inside]
posted by JensR on Jul 16, 2009 - 35 answers

Please help me find photos containing portraits or objects that fade into darkness, then please explain to me how to recreate this technique - in Photoshop or IRL. Example here.
posted by rokabiri on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 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

What are some good books on the digital darkroom in general, and not just Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by Garak on Jun 28, 2009 - 6 answers

DarkroomFilter: At what part of the developing process am I screwing up my negatives? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Jun 27, 2009 - 12 answers

Photography and travel. What is the law regarding photography on airports? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Danniman on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

PhotoFilter: I need to create a monthly photo contest for my clients to participate in. Help me find the easiest way to do this. [more inside]
posted by SuperErin on Jun 18, 2009 - 1 answer

I need to choose between buying a used Nikon D50 and a used Canon Rebel XT. I would like to hear about your experience with any of these fine cameras. [more inside]
posted by ddaavviidd on Jun 2, 2009 - 25 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

If I put most of my photos in the public domain, how different does one of the photos need to be for me to *not* label it as public domain and retain copyright and try to sell it? [more inside]
posted by y6y6y6 on May 19, 2009 - 7 answers

A few days ago, I unknowingly spilled water on a pile of old photo prints that I am planning on scanning. They dried, and now, as a result, the bottom twenty are stuck together. How can I separate the prints without tearing or otherwise ruining them? If that is impossible, I still have the negatives somewhere; how can I best scan negatives into a regular flatbed scanner?
posted by not_on_display on May 12, 2009 - 16 answers

Looking for an NPR video about an aggressive NYC street photographer. [more inside]
posted by donblood on May 8, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm loooking for a lens recommendation for a Nikon d70 specifically for close-up indoor photography of kids. Apologies in advance for asking a question that's very close to several others here at AskMeFi, but here's the twist... [more inside]
posted by stuehler on May 7, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a site where people can buy my pictures and I get a cut? [more inside]
posted by robverb on May 5, 2009 - 15 answers

Can anyone find the original image that was used for this mocked-up Mirror's Edge game cover? And more like it? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Apr 29, 2009 - 4 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

Looking for simple online photo gallery software, with the option to add ability to buy prints [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Apr 21, 2009 - 14 answers

I need a non-toxic coating that is transparent under visible light but appears much darker/lighter in near-infrared photography. [more inside]
posted by kscottz on Apr 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Please help me find the Mac 10.5.x version of Paint Shop Pro. [more inside]
posted by CancerMan on Mar 25, 2009 - 12 answers