Best products from r/AmateurPhotography
We found 15 comments on r/AmateurPhotography discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 14 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Samsung T3 Portable SSD - 1TB - USB 3.1 External SSD (MU-PT1T0B/AM)
- Portable Design with Internal SSD-level Performance
- Superfast Read-Write Speeds of up to 450 MB/s
- Shock Resistant & Secure Encryption
- Compatible with PC, Mac, & Android OS
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2. Pixel Remote Shutter Cable E3 for Canon, Pentax, Samsung, Contax, Sigma, Hassleblad Cameras with Pholsy Screen Cleaning Cloth, Replaces Canon RS-60E3
- Shutter release cable compatible with Canon EOS R6, EOS R7, EOS R10, EOSR, EOSRP, EOSRA, 90D, 80D, 70D, 77D, 60D, 60Da, 250D, 200D, 200DII, 100D, 800D, 850D, 760D, 750D, 700D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D, 1500D, 1300D, 1200D, 1100D, 1000D, 2000D, M5, M6, M6 Mark II; Canon PowerShot SX50HS, SX60HS, SX70HS, G1X Mark III, G1X Mark II, G1X, G3X, G5X, G10, G11, G12, G15, G16; Canon Rebel: XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, T2, T2i, T3, T3i, T4, T4i, T5, T5i, T6, T6i, T7i, T8i, SL1
- Compatible with Fujifilm GFX100, GFX100S, GFX50R, X-Pro3, X-T3, X-T4, X-T30, X-A7, X-E1, X100V; Olympus OM-D E-M1X, E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III, E-M5 Mark III; Pentax Pentax 645Z, K-1 Mark II, K100D, K110D, K200D, K-500, K100D, K20D, K10D, K-30, K-50, K-7, K-5, K-5II, K-5IIs, K-3, K-3II, K-1; *ist D, *ist DL, *ist DS, *ist DS2; Samsung GX-1L, GX-1S, GX-10, GX-20, NX100, NX11, NX10, NX5; Contax 645, N1, NX, N Digial; Sigma Sd1
- Shutter release cable length: 120 CM. Remote release cord shooting modes: single shooting, continuous shooting and long exposure BULB
- Shutter control: support half-press (starting AF), full-press to take a photo, lock the shutter. Users can utilize according to actual shooting situations to get a better shooting
- Better hand-feel and more accurate shooting: thoughtful ergonomic design, the notch at the back is ideal for most of the people's hand type
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3. Nikon COOLPIX P330 12.2 MP Digital Camera with 5x Zoom (Black) (OLD MODEL)
- 1/1.7 image sensor
- F/1.8 lens
- Wi-Fi capable with WU-1a adapter (not included)
- 1080p HD video with stereo sound
- RAW (NRW) capability
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4. YONGNUO TTL Flash Unit Speedlite YN568EX YN-568EX with High Speed Sync 1/8000 for Nikon Digital Camera
- Support HSS
- TTL Flash
- Supports Auto/Manual Zooming
- Comprehensively Support TTL Functions and Sound Prompting System
- Advanced Settings
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5. Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Nikon
Designed specifically for APS-C sized sensorsInternal focusing and zooming allows for more usability and functionalityThe 18-35mm is ideal for landscapes, portraits, still life, snap shots, casual, and close-upsAngle of view (SD1):76.5º-44.2º
6. Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer)
12MP APS-C CMOS sensorUp to 3 frames per second continuous shooting9-point AF systemISO 100-6400720p HD video recording2.7-inch LCD with 230,000 dotsEye-fi wireless SD card compatible menu optionsBasic+ control menuQ-menu for access to frequently-used settings
7. The Digital Photography Book: Part 1 (2nd Edition)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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8. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
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9. Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head
- 62" Aluminum Proline Tripod
- Support up to 13.2 lbs
- Ballhead, quick release plate and bubble level
- Quick release leg locks and non-slip rubber feet
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10. Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED
SnapBridge Bluetooth Connectivity24.2MP DX Format CMOS SensorEXPEED 4 Image Processor.Magnification Approx; 0.85 x (50 millimeter f/1.4 lens at infinity, 1.0 m(*1))No Optical Low Pass FilterNative ISO 100 25600; 5 fps Shooting; Compatability information: C firmware v; 1.10 and later ( released Aug...
12. K&F Concept 100x100mm Square Filter Kit ND1000 (10 Stop) with One Filter Holder and 8 Filter Ring Compatible with Canon Nikon Camera Lens
The Square filter kit includes one ND 1000 filter, one metal filter holder, 8 filter ring adapters and filter case.Neutral density filter is made with premium Germany Optics glass, which 20-layer multi-resistant coating, it anti-scratch, water repellent, oil & dust resistant fit for the rigors of ad...
13. Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Digital SLR Camera Body - WiFi Enabled
- 242 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
- Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection
- Vary-angle Touch Screen, 30-inch LCD
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth Technology
- Use the EOS Utility Webcam Beta Software (Mac and Windows) to turn your compatible Canon camera into a high-quality webcam
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14. YONGNUO YN560 IV Wireless Flash Speedlite Master + Slave Flash + Built-in Trigger System for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Fujifilm Panasonic Digital Cameras
- YN560 IV=YN560III+YN560-TX, Supports Wireless Master Function.
- YN-560 IV can be used as master unit, provides 3 independent groups with controlling abiligy, realizing remote control the flas mode, flash output, and focal length of YN-560 IV and YN-560 III
- One YN-560 IV can receive the wireless signal from YN560 IV, YN560-TX, RF-603 II and RF-602, with optical 16 channels. When YN-560 IV and YN560-TX used as transmitter, it can realize remote control and parameter settings.
- It can be triggered through the flash mounted on the camera, 2.4G wirless triggering system, S1 and S2 pre flash cancel mode.
- Supports setting save automatically, custom settings ( fn ). GN58@ISO100, 105mm ( M / MUlti mode ). Supports ultra-fast charging recycle system, External power supply.
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Hi,
I think it's a good idea to keep everything. I also recommend shooting in RAW. It takes too much time (if you shoot a lot) to have every RAW file uploaded to the cloud. Also, you don't necessarily want to save every single photo you shoot in the cloud.
I recommend saving everything to an external HD when you import photos. I like Lightroom, and it can automatically save photos to one or two external HDs upon import. That takes care of your archive.
THEN you can create a gallery in Lightroom, and you can edit that gallery to your best shots. These I typically adjust, save, and upload to Dropbox. You can choose the service - Amazon, Google Drive, Flickr, etc - that you like most.
There are many ways to accomplish these tasks, and I'm sure everything people have mentioned below will work well. The key is to find a method that's simple and easy for you to do consistently and without having to think too much; you want a system.
By the way, I recently purchased a Samsung SSD that holds 1TB of data and is very compact and lightweight. It's also sturdier than a drive that has moving parts. For those of you who travel a lot, or keep your stuff in a backpack that goes everywhere, you might like checking out these drives. They are expensive but solid.
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T3-Portable-SSD-MU-PT1T0B/dp/B01AVF6UO8
I hope this info is helpful. If you have any questions, just let me know. I'm happy to help however I can. If you'd like some photo tips you can download a free PDF here:
http://www.captainofyourcamera.com/getstarted
Good luck, I hope this editing / archiving info is helpful.
Happy Shooting!
Jeffrey Luke
Photographer / Author
animaldonut.com
captainofyourcamera.com
I'd suggest a light sturdy travel tripod. A steel one is great for studio work, but carrying them around all day is awful - carbon fibre ones are light and strong, but expensive. With landscapes, you often stop the lenses down a lot - for depth of focus - so there is less benefit from using more expensive, faster, lenses. https://shotkit.com/best-travel-tripods/
You might also want to get a shutter release cable. This will allow you to take photos without shaking the camera, you can buy cheap ones on amazon as long as they fit your camera. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pixel-Shutter-Control-Release-PowerShot/dp/B01CJ7UNA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503069076&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+shutter+release+1300d
You might want to buy an additonal battery too. The off-brand ones are noticeably less good, but much less expensive. I bought two for my pentax which were £4 each, instead of £50 for the branded ones, and they last about 2/3 as long. https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOP-MAX-Capacity-LP-E10-Battery-Digital/dp/B014880ISS/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1503069039&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+battery+1300d
If you want to do lots of night photography you might want a small camping chair. https://www.amazon.co.uk/IDEAPRO-Lightweight-Camping-Fishing-Portable/dp/B00Z68EWH8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503068995&sr=8-5&keywords=camping+stool
Then just make sure that you have a bag which you can put everything in which is comfy and has enough space for anything else you might want - water bottles, food, string, filters. I bought this a few weeks ago and I love it https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019MI8KF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Those are my suggestions if you do want any of those things you should check that they will fit your camera. I'm fairly confident that they should. The entry level canon bodies are all pretty good, and even the kit lenses are pretty sharp.
This is my wife's new camera, and she absolutely loves it. Great pics, lots of options and fits nicely into her purse. (I have a traditional digital with interchangeable lenses... And a backpack that I carry it all in!)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BOZCSQE?pc_redir=1405932697&robot_redir=1
This seems like a nice little point and shoot, we bought it for a gift for my father-in-law, but liked it for ourselves, too.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=3386018&pid=1219091220114&pcatId=abcat0401001
Do you mean the flash that pops up on the camera? That is not at all the same thing. An external flash allows you to bounce the light off walls or the ceiling to give directional light that drastically improves the lighting on the subject resulting in a much prettier portrait. I recommend this.
Otherwise, the nikon 85mm 1.8g lens is around $450 and is an excellent portrait lens.
Hey! thanks for replying.
I've read that as well haha, Sigma 18-35 f.18 got it. Is there any significant difference between the nikkor lens and the sigma lens though? Nikon costs 650$ and Sigma costs $800
This is confusing...
(DSLR camera) Canon Rebel T3, $299 most places. 12mp, 2.5" screen, comes with 18-55mm lens.
I've had a bit of experience with this one in the past. Gives you great quality for the price, can blow up pictures to at least 20x30 poster size easily and fairly simple controls, buttons and settings (which includes a completely manual option also.)
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-18-55mm-Movie/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406170143&sr=8-2&keywords=t3
I personally have the Canon Rebel T3i right now though. (also a DSLR) It was around $650. 18mp, flip out screen (great for filming yourself if you want to flip the screen toward yourself), video capability in 1080p HD, 3" screen on the back, comes with 18-55mm lens also but totally worth the upgrade. It's more for serious artwork if youre looking to publish, photoshop or sell anything. I highly recommend this or any of the Canon Rebels.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Imaging-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406170173&sr=8-1&keywords=t3i
I learned a lot from the Scott Kelby books. They're simple to digest and have "recipes" that teach you how to take certain kinds of photos. Some pros don't like them, but I found them extremely helpful. This is the first one.. you can buy them one at a time, or in a set.
Thank you for the detailed feedback! I never thought I'd get this much help on this sub. I follow the rule of thirds pretty closely. I use a canon t3 currently. Just got into this hobby at the beginning of summer so I'm kinda just getting started. I don't have a laptop so I do everything on my phone. I use adobe photoshop express which I am still getting a grip on. I primarily use this lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nD9SzbD9SR2JY. I also use a 75-300 mm lens.
Which leads me to an age old question I've had that I can't find the answer to. What am I losing going from the 50mm lens to the 75-300 mm lens?? You'd think the lens with more zoom would be more expensive but it's not. Can you help with that answer?
I'm also considering this camera: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZRBE?th=1
I am using K&F concept ND filter, bought it from a local vendor but I think you can get it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Concept-100x100CM-Neutral-Adapters-Compatible/dp/B07G73TT3Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=K%26F+Concept+square+nd+filter&qid=1571239439&s=electronics&sr=1-3
Nowhere near that expensive actually! I used the 10X macro lens from this set.
for a $50 budget this would do you fine
> 200D canon rebel
I don't think $499 is cheaper, unless i'm looking at the wrong one?
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-DSLR-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B071K61XFC?th=1
Do not despair! There are some ridiculously cheap alternatives to expensive gear out there. Specifically in the lighting department. DIY techniques are abundant all over the internet and if you can add some artificial light to your photos, they can skyrocket their level of quality.
Yongnuo makes some extremely practical 3rd-party gear comparable to nikon's and canon's $150-$400 speedlights. I've used their speedlghts and radio transmitters for going on 5 years now and are very dependable and outrageously cheap compared to pocket wizards. 2 speed lights + 1 set of transmitters = $200.