Questions tagged “buying advice”

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Which improves image quality more: a higher-megapixel sensor or a better lens?

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3Cee

1y ago

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What should I ask before buying a used point-and-shoot film camera on eBay?

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Sarah

1y ago

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How can I tell whether a smartphone’s front camera has a real flash or just a screen flash?

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hi_there

2y ago

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Are Pentax and Fujifilm kit lenses actually inferior?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

3y ago

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Can you tell from this listing photo if a twin-lens reflex camera has lens haze?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Why do many modern mirrorless cameras omit a built-in flash?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Is built-in Wi‑Fi on a camera actually useful?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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How much does camera quality matter compared with photography skill?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Should a beginner start with one lens or a two-lens kit?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Is the Pentax 18-135mm kit lens the same as the separately sold version?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Canon EOS 800D vs 80D for macro photography

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Are big beginner camera accessory bundles worth it, or should I buy just the camera and kit lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Is there any downside to buying an older DSLR model if it uses the same lenses?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Can a budget DSLR beat a smartphone for simple point-and-shoot photography?

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user76552

8y ago

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Looking for a stable tripod for indoor macro work without a center column on a $300 budget

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user75760

8y ago

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What is gear acquisition syndrome (GAS), and how do photographers avoid it?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Should a beginner photographer get a better smartphone or a premium compact camera?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Do camera lenses usually increase in value over time?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Where can I browse photos taken with a specific lens before buying?

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8y ago

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How old is too old when buying a lens for a Canon APS-C DSLR?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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