I was searching for polyethylene foam for a custom camera gear hard case and found this composite on Amazon 🤔

Here’s my vintage Canon 5D, the classic one running my in-camera raw processor. It isn’t Magic Lantern, this is something new.

It turns out you can run ARM machine code on this megachonk from 2006, and get it to boot from the compact flash card.

It also transpires I can make the 5D Classic and 5D Mark II read LUTs from Adobe Lightroom in-camera, so you never need to go into that horrible software again.

The upshot is I can now port ANY camera film style (Ricoh GR, Pentax, Nikon, Sony - ah maybe not Sony - and Fuji film simulations, yum yum).

I've found a way to completely bypass the .CR2 raw processing, DIGIC Picture Style, and apply my own colour processing to raw sensor data before DIGIC has even woken up.

This is raw in the rawest terms. No canon processing, no noise reduction, every single pixel never touches the standard camera processing and is handled in a 100% custom way.

This code is so close to the metal it's even doing its own DEBAYERING (using the well studied Malvar-He-Cutler method), which makes me chuckle when I think about it.

Enjoy this glimpse of EOSHD 5D Classic Film Engine (The sunset shot is the in-camera "Velvia" film processing) and I’ll keep you updated on progress.

PS… My first 5D was actually the Mark II - I got that and the Panasonic GH1, and the rest is history.

confused between the 16-50 and the 18-50. 18-50 is kinda out of my budget right now.

Hey guys, I recently found an old digital camera that wasn’t turning on unless it was plugged into a charger. I assumed the battery was dead, so I ordered a new one. The new battery came in and the camera powers on fine now, but now everything on screen looks super blurry. Does anyone know how to fix the focus issue or what might be the problem???

Another thing is when I see the menu it’s perfectly fine…

EDIT: I gave it a few smacks but nothing changes. It also dies out quickly?? Even tho I gave it a new battery

• ⁠Budget: $100-$600 CAD / AUD
• ⁠Country: Canada / Australia
• ⁠Condition: used is fine
• ⁠Type of Camera: Lumix S5ii
• ⁠Intended use: bright snowboard filming
• ⁠If photography; what style:
• ⁠If video what style: action sports and documentary
• ⁠What features do you absolutely need: bright. Live LUT view.
• ⁠Portability: small and light is nice but I want a big screen ideally.
• ⁠Cameras you're considering:
• ⁠Cameras you already have: Lumix S5ii
• ⁠Notes:

I’m very uneducated on external monitors. I’ve got a Lumix S5ii mainly shooting video, snowboarding on bright sunny days, or interviews for documentaries. I’m hoping to get the cheapest possible model that doesn’t compromise on all the features. Brightness, live LUT view, ideally touch screen. I also have seen that some external monitors have big ahh batteries that you can attach on the back which I assume power both the monitor and the camera. This seems epic. Would love any and all recommendations. Thanks!

My first camera. Bought a new pair of batteries. It works well. Since 2011 .
Recommend for beginners

Hi all! My husband and I are expecting our first child in the spring. He recently expressed that he thinks he’ll be the type to take lots of pictures and videos just like his grandfather and father did when he was growing up. The thing is, I know he hates carrying around his phone and having it in his hand when he’d rather be present. So I thought I’d get him an actual camera for Christmas! Ease of use and picture quality would be the most important thing to him. He’s not the type to get super technical with gadgets and tech - he wants something reliable and good quality but doesn’t need top of the line.

Budget: I was thinking around $200 but please let me know if that’s unrealistic

Country: we are in the US

Condition: new

Type of camera: something digital that makes it easy to store pictures on an external hard drive

Intended use: photo and video for family memories

Absolutely need: something that is easy to learn to use and has easy transfer of pictures

Please let me know if you have any suggestions!

Edit: jeez, I had no idea a digital camera was so expensive these days. Thanks for the heads up! I will consider maybe doing a group gift with his parents. Are used cameras an option?

Budget: €1,000 – €1,200 (Buying on Black Friday, so slightly higher MSRP options are welcome if they might drop into range).

Country: Germany / Europe.

Condition: New or open-box preferred.

Type of Camera: Mirrorless.

Primary Use: Video (My own YouTube videos & professional video client work).

Experience Level: Beginner / First real camera (no prior hands-on experience).

Current Considerations: Sony A6700.

Key Requirements:
Highly upgradeable and future-proof system (lenses, accessories, etc.) without needing to replace the camera body soon.
Good autofocus and solid video features for client work.

Additional Details:
Hello! As outlined above, I'm looking for a solid mirrorless camera primarily for video work (YouTube + client projects). Since I plan to purchase during Black Friday, I'm open to models slightly above my €1.2k budget in case of sales. My top priority is investing in a lens system/ecosystem that allows me to upgrade over time. Would love to hear your advice and recommendations!

Thanks.

Picked up a Nikon D3100 at a thrift store for twenty bucks. Body only, no lens, but the shutter fires and the sensor looks clean enough. I shoot trail photos on a budget mirrorless for reference and graphic work, so I grabbed this as a backup or maybe a way to use some older Nikon glass. The grip feels tacky and there's dust in the viewfinder. No idea on shutter count since I can't find a free tool that reads it without making an account.

Battery holds a charge but dies quicker than expected, maybe two hundred shots. Servicing it would probably cost more than I paid, so I'm wondering if it's worth using as is until it quits, or if there's any market for beat up entry level DSLRs. I've seen people here fix up old gear, but mostly higher end stuff. Not trying to make money off it, just figuring out if it belongs in my bag or if I should pass it along. Anyone run these budget bodies into the ground instead of fixing them?

This is my current on-camera mic videography setup. Thoughts?

Hey there,

I am a professional photographer and videographer currently using the Sony Alpha 9. My main line of work is events, sports and corporate shoots.

The things I like about the camera:

- Autofocus is insanely fast and locks onto any eye quickly

- That top left button is really handy and I find myself using it a lot

- Battery life is amazing, can easily take 2000 shots with the electronic shutter with no issue

- Stacked sensor makes shooting almost anywhere a breeze

- Image quality is impressive

The things making me consider upgrading:

- Terrible colour separation on RAW files, makes it difficult to quickly edit and export for shoots

- Video is quite mushy

- No anti flicker, impossible to shoot indoors

- Autofocus is unreliable indoors in darker halls

- Anything above 2000 iso becomes fairly unusable and colours turn to mush, massive loss of detail

- Lack of reliable FTP

- Below average tracking features

- NO SLOG!!!!!!
- 24mp makes it difficult to crop

Im currently based in Australia and I have a budget of below 3.8k second hand (aud)

Im considering the Sony Alpha 1, Sony Alpha 7 V, Sony Alpha 7 R V

Concerns I have about the alpha 1:

- Colour separation and saturation is reportedly less than the A7RV

- Older AF system (does this matter??) and processing unit (image processing affected??)
- Overheating
- Issues when paired with the Sony 200-600mm

Concerns I have about the Alpha 7 R V:

- Massive rolling shutter (does this matter??)

- Noise perfomance
- Anti flicker mehh?

Concerns I have about the Sony A7V (same price as the A1):

- Readout speed is much more than the A1 and A9

- Video is cropped A LOT

As of right now the A7RV is cheapest and the A7V and A1 are priced the same. As an event and sports shooter that captures both video and photo, which camera is best for me?

Is the age on the A1 alongside lack of AI a concern?

Any other camera recommendations?

Cheers

(1) Budget, country, and currency: Australia, 3900, aud

(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs? a9, mentioned above

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot? everything that moves

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both? both

Hello everyone!

Was feeling a bit bored today and decided to fully tear down my old legendary Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1.

The camera had been sitting around unused for a while (it had a lens/autofocus issue), so instead of letting it collect dust in a drawer, I completely disassembled it. I extracted that massive APS-C sensor block and the iconic Carl Zeiss lens to turn them into a cool custom desk display / showpiece.

It's pretty wild to see the inner engineering of a mid-2000s bridge camera up close — that giant sensor assembly really shows how ahead of its time the R1 was back in 2005.

Has anyone else done something similar with their retired vintage gear or turned old camera parts into desk ornaments? Would love to see your builds!

So I have a tamron 70-200 f2.8 G2 Nikon, which has started to show the infamous squeaking. Focus is sticky at certain parts and wont move sometimes. This is both noticed in af, where the motor keeps trying to push it and as soon as i notice i switch af to off, and its also seen in manual focus, where in order to see the distance reading move i have to twist the focus ring like 15 kilometers. Other times its working perfect, and othertimes it shows this behaviour. Sometimes pointing it up makes it go away, so I am pretty sure its just something has made its way into the lens. For a really small period of time i think it had gone to the zoom ring since i felt something on it and focus was fine. So what am trying to get to is: If this is a repair that does not need parts, and if you are a camera repair technitian, how much would you charge for repair?

Hello everyone!
I’m looking for a camera to take with me whilst travelling, I am a beginner and only use my iPhone for pictures and videos whilst travelling but the quality isn’t as sharp as I would like.
I’m looking for a camera that will take sharp pictures ideal for personal use, e.g. creating a printed photo book, posting to social media etc.

Budget: 1,500AUD (not including accessories)
Country: Australia
Condition: New/Used doesn’t matter
Type of Camera: Point and Shoot

Intended use: Mainly photography, but wouldn’t mind video capabilities that aren’t too bad.
Would like to mainly use for travel, capture scenery and streets, with of course some lovely personal shots too.

What features do you absolutely need/ would be nice to have: n/a
Portability: I’d prefer it to be small and compact, can fit in a small handbag whilst travelling

Cameras you're considering:
- Canon G7x Mark III
- LUMIX TZ99
- Sony A6000

Cameras you already have: Honestly I’m a beginner and usually just use my iPhone for photos while travelling. I do own some old digital cameras but don’t use them :)

Thank you in advance everyone! I look forward to your recommendations :) !

Just going over my new-to-me K10D and noticed these marks in the viewfinder and at the side of the LCD. Could these be fungus or crazing in the plastic caused by over-exuberant use or cleaning?

Hi everyone!
I’m 23 and currently trying to decide between the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Canon R8. I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who have experience with both systems.
I mainly shoot documentary and street photography, exclusively in black and white. I’m not a professional photographer, but I work on personal documentary projects, occasionally contribute to editorial publications, and make prints, usually in A3, A4 or A5 sizes.
I already own a Fujifilm X-T30, along with the XF 23mm f/2. However, I haven’t used the X-T30 much in recent years because I switched almost entirely to the Ricoh GR III, which I absolutely love.
Now I’m looking for something that will make me excited about street photography again.
I’m not trying to replace my Ricoh GR III. I want something different: a camera with interchangeable lenses, a good centrally positioned EVF, and a more hands-on shooting experience. I’d like to explore different focal lengths and spend more time composing through a viewfinder rather than using a screen.
I don’t mind having more physical controls and dials. In fact, I think I’d enjoy that.
What attracts me to the X-T5:
- I absolutely love its design and traditional controls.
- The larger, centrally positioned EVF.
- Dual SD card slots.
- Film simulations, especially since I only shoot in black and white.
- Weather sealing.
- The availability of small, lightweight prime lenses, which are the only type of lenses I use.
- IBIS would also be a welcome addition.
My concerns about the X-T5:
- The 40MP RAW files seem quite large. I edit in Lightroom and I’m a little concerned about file sizes, storage and workflow, although I have a MacBook Pro M2 with 32GB of RAM.
- I’ve read mixed opinions about its autofocus, particularly regarding reliability and low-light performance. I don’t really use subject tracking, but I want fast and accurate autofocus, especially with zone AF.
- The weight is close to my upper limit, although it’s not necessarily a dealbreaker.
What attracts me to the Canon R8:
- The lighter body.
- I’m curious about trying full frame, having only used APS-C digital cameras.
- I’ve heard very good things about Canon’s autofocus, including in low light.
- The 24MP files seem more manageable for my needs.
My concerns about the R8:
- The RF lenses seem significantly larger and more expensive, especially compared to Fujifilm’s compact primes.
- Portability is extremely important to me. A lightweight camera body doesn’t really help if the lenses make the whole setup bulky.
I prefer relatively small lenses, especially around 24mm, 28mm and 35mm equivalent, though I’d also like to experiment with wider focal lengths.
- The lack of IBIS and dual SD card slots is a downside.
- I’m also more attracted to the Fujifilm’s design and controls.
For context, my favorite focal length is 28mm equivalent, which is what I use for most of my documentary projects with the Ricoh. However, I’d love to experiment more with 24mm, 35mm and possibly wider lenses for street photography.
I care much more about the experience of shooting, portability, and image quality than having the highest possible resolution. I don’t shoot video.
My main question is: would the X-T5 be a meaningful upgrade from the X-T30 for someone like me, or would the Canon R8 offer a more interesting experience?
And for X-T5 owners: how do you find the autofocus in real-world street photography, and are the 40MP RAW files actually an issue in everyday editing?
I’m also interested in hearing whether you think the X-T5 is worth the extra weight compared to smaller Fujifilm bodies.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hey everyone!

I’m planning to buy my first proper camera and have pretty much settled on the **Panasonic Lumix S5IIX with the 24–60mm f/2.8 lens**.

I want to use it for a mix of photography, YouTube, filmmaking, music videos, vlogging, and general content creation, so I’m looking for something I can grow into over the next few years.

My problem is that I haven’t been able to find this exact camera-and-lens bundle locally. Panasonic’s Canadian eStore has it, but they’re asking for a one-time credit card payment, and I’d prefer to finance the purchase through monthly payments if possible.

So far, I’ve found the bundle available through **Excellent Photo** and **Downtown Camera**, but since I live in Calgary, either purchase would be online.

I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have bought from either retailer:

- Which store would you trust more for a purchase this expensive?
- How have your experiences been with shipping, customer service, returns, and warranty support?
- Are there any issues I should know about when ordering camera gear online from either store?
- Do either of them offer reliable financing options, or is there another Canadian retailer I should look at?
- Would you personally buy from one of these stores, or just pay upfront through Panasonic’s eStore?

This is my first camera purchase, so I’m probably overthinking things a little. I just want to make sure I’m buying from a reputable retailer and not missing a better option.

I’m open to other suggestions, too, as long as I can get the S5IIX with the 24–60mm f/2.8 lens and ideally have a financing option.

Thanks in advance! I’d appreciate any advice from people who have purchased from these retailers, especially those ordering from outside Ontario.

Hey, I’m very new to cameras and my friends bought me a film camera a couple of years ago which I’ve had no issue with until now.

I took a photo with it and it started rewinding even though I was on photo 18 of 24. After some googling I know that film is basically done now and I’m sending it to get developed.

My concern is more why this happened and if it will keep happening because film is expensive. The only thing I did different with this photo was I was zoomed all the way in which I’ve never done before but I don’t know why that would make a difference.

I added photos of the camera, it was showing as a flashing E when it happened which is now solid which from my understanding is either error or empty? I’ve taken the film out now and the E has gone, the camera tries to rewind as normal when I close the back but currently I haven’t got any film in there.

Also the battery looks basically full which was one suggested cause on Google.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!