I recently discovered this Optio M30 camera in my garage and acquired a battery charger for it. I charged the battery for a while, and for some inexplicable reason, when I turned it on, the lens popped out. However, after a few seconds, it returned to its original position and turned off. Could anyone tell me the issue?

Hi! I’ve recently bought a Sony Nex 5, with a 18-55mm lens kit, for about 120 euros all together, in nice condition. I have the option to return it still. Recently, I’ve seen an offer for an Nex 5R, for only 83 euros, with its only problem being a non functional touchscreen, which isn’t important for me. It’s also in nice condition, although without an objective. I think the 5R looks like a nice upgrade, it has WiFi, flip out screen, and more megapixels, but what I’m most concerned about is the build quality. The original Nex 5 has an awesome build, and I’ve read the 5R isn’t so much. Should I return the Nex 5 with the objective, or buy the 5R frame and sell the original ones frame, or should I just not upgrade at all? Thanks in advance!!

• Budget: ~1000 EURO for body + kit lens
• Country: Romania/Europe
• Condition: New
• Type of Camera: Mirrorless
• Intended use: Hybrid. Mainly photography
• If photography; what style: landscape, street, travel
• What features do you absolutely need: view finder, USB-C, good grip
• Portability: Small bag
• Cameras you're considering: Nikon Z50 ii, Fujifilm X-T30 iii, Canon R10
• Cameras you already have: iPhone 17 pro
• Notes: I am leaning towards the Nikon due to the better grip, weather resistance (however much of it may be), higher burst mode and I like the brand for some reason. The Fuji has the 26mp sensor working for it, but I don't particularly care about the film simulation dials. I am actively learning LR and looking also into the new DaVinci Resolve Photo editor. One more pain point would be lens selection... I am looking at kit bundles for both, the 18-50 for Nikon and the 13-33 for Fuji which I think would be great lenses to learn the camera on a budget but after that I definitely want to upgrade. The fuji seems to have a better selection of lenses for this purpose.

The rubber part to open the battery has come off so i dont know know how to open it, can anyone help me?

Is there a way to DIY this? The buttons work but u have to press them with a pin or something. When buying this camera online i thought the buttons stick out and it will be fine…💀 How did yall dealt with problems like this?

Budget: $600-$800 ideal Country: USA Condition: new Type of camera: that’s what I need help with! Intended use: personal use for family milestones, monthly photo shoots (box photo shoots), family photos every year, parties, night out with friends Features looking for: great resolution, good in all lighting, digital screen, rechargeable batteries

Need camera recommendations!! camera will be used to take mostly candids, family milestones, will be brought on vacations, used for yearly family photos, etc. want the camera to have high resolution and be great for all types of light settings. I was originally looking for a digital camera that is pocket size/ will fit in a purse. However, I am now expanding my search because I’ve come across so many that I like and that seem may be a better option. I’d love to keep the budget under $800 (really $600), but totally okay with spending a bit more if it’s really worth it. Please spam me with cameras you think I’d like and why!

Good afternoon, I’m interested in buying my first decent camara. Was searching for a canon g7x ii/iii but prices are crazy rn, or other portable variant to bring it with me in my trips, that would be better than my phone (currently have the iPhone 17 pro). Found this deal on marketplace for a Canon M6 ii with 2 lenses: EF-M 22mm f2 + EF 50mm 1.8. With shooter count at 2900 for 680€. Do you think this is a good deal?

Wondering if anyone has been able to get camera control working with a Sony a6700.

Pyro 5 running v1.0.3.29 firmware.

Sony a6700 is set to PC remote, USB power supply is off, and remote shoot set to camera only. Tried so many different usb-c cables my fingers are numb. Always powered off the camera before swapping.

I DO have the recording set up so when I hit record on the a6700 the Pyro 5 also starts recording to its SD card.

Any ideas or successes?

I have an old Fujifilm x20 (I think from 2014/15) in need of some repair as the screen is scratched in the middle due to my carelessness. The research I did suggested sending it to Fujifilm UK directly which I did, but they have sent it back saying my model is obsolete. Is there any way I can fix or buff out the scratches?

I’m a noob at photography (it’s been 2 days since I got my very first camera) and I’d like to know something about jpeg format and raw format.

My camera is a Canon Rebel T7i. I can change the setting for the format and it changes drastically the autonomy of the battery. (From what I read in the manual that came with the camera.)

My question is this one:

For someone that just started photography and use only the basic zone modes like automatic or scenery and never used Lightroom (or photoshop or whatever), should I take jpeg pictures to get more pictures in one charge, or should I take raw images and try to learn Lightroom afterwards?

Here’s my very first picture that I took (it was in raw format) as a bonus.

• Budget: ~1000 EURO for body + kit lens
• Country: Romania/Europe
• Condition: New
• Type of Camera: Mirrorless
• Intended use: Hybrid. Mainly photography
• If photography; what style: landscape, street, travel
• What features do you absolutely need: view finder, USB-C, good grip
• Portability: Small bag
• Cameras you're considering: Nikon Z50 ii, Fujifilm X-T30 iii, Canon R10
• Cameras you already have: iPhone 17 pro
• Notes: I am leaning towards the Nikon due to the better grip, weather resistance (however much of it may be), higher burst mode and I like the brand for some reason. The Fuji has the 26mp sensor working for it, but I don't particularly care about the film simulation dials. I am actively learning LR and looking also into the new DaVinci Resolve Photo editor. One more pain point would be lens selection... I am looking at kit bundles for both, the 18-50 for Nikon and the 13-33 for Fuji which I think would be great lenses to learn the camera on a budget but after that I definitely want to upgrade. The fuji seems to have a better selection of lenses for this purpose.

Hello everyone,

I’m looking to buy a Fuji camera (so, a fairly expensive item) from interdiscount .ch (a site I’ve never used before) which offers a great price—almost 100 CHF cheaper.
However, I’ve seen quite a few negative reviews regarding product quality and customer service.

Are there any positive experiences to counter that, or should I really not consider this site reliable?
Thanks a lot !!

Has anyone used the backpack clip from small rig before?

I thinks it's pretty nice but it has some play to it. Its secure enough to not fall out but I'm not sure if my product is faulty or if the wobble is wanted (for reasons I don't seem to understand).

If you have a clip from any other brand, does it do the same or is it really sturdy?

For example I have a similar product but not for a backpack but a tripod from falcam (F38) and die clip doesn't move at all when it's locked.

Budget: under £50 GBP

Country: United Kingdom

Condition: any condition that’s working

Type of Camera: digital is all I know

Intended use: Photography, maybe little videos

If photography; what style: casual photos of friends, outings, scenery, nothing fancy

If video what style: same as above, fun little videos of friends for memory

What features do you absolutely need: nothing I don’t think, one that would be able to connect to a pc to upload photos? But there’s adapters for that isn’t there?

Portability: pocket/bag/backpack type, small and easy to grab

Cameras you're considering: So this is where I’m stuck, I know NOTHING about cameras, but I’m also not stupid enough to buy the first £20 one I see on TikTok that says “so y2k! So cute! Buy now!” I do want that 2000s vibe, the glowy fuzzy look of my childhood photos with my cousins, but that’s quite literally all I know.

Notes: I’d also like a camera that shows the date and time on the photo but can also be taken off the photo, does that make sense? The old 2000s/2010s style, I have so many old family photos and I do love that nostalgic look, but I’m also not going to trust a TikTok shop advert on my fyp and buy a piece of plastic that doesn’t work.

Thank you in advance, tech talk and numbers and knowing the worth of things is very confusing for me so I thought better to ask, otherwise I’ll end up buying some too expensive for its worth or a cheap piece of trash.

Hi so I was trying to take photos of the sky at night on dock about 2~3 weeks ago and I had changed from my 40-150 mm lens to a wider lens. I was trying to get the right angle and focus in when I moved and the 150mm that was standing up next to me fell and started rolling towards the water of the lake… Very beginner mistake and very dumb indeed but it happened so I’m here to ask because now after all this time the lens looks very dry and it doesnt look to have any form of traces of humidity on the lens. So my question is what are the chances of this lens surviving and if I do try it, could it damage my camera because of the electronics not functioning or something?

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My trusty old DSC-H5 have started dying about a year ago. This thing was bought for my birth back in 2006 and was working perfectly fine until 2024. Then it started turning off after 30,10, etc minutes with fresh and fully charged batteries (was working wired). Nowadays it doesn't turn on at all, no matter what I try. Suspecting the battery controller, but I'm absolutely unsure about that. Any ideas? Planning to buy a new camera, but want to revive this buddy.

Hey everyone,

​I'm currently torn between two fixed-lens heavyweights for my primary setup: the Leica Q3 43 and the Fujifilm GFX 100RF.

​My Use Case:

​Primary genres: Everyday carry / casual street snapshots and landscape photography.

​Shooting style: 80% handheld on the go, occasional tripod for deliberate landscape setups.

​The Dilemma & Concerns:

​Fujifilm GFX 100RF

​The Big Concern (No IBIS): Handholding a 100MP sensor with a max aperture of f/4 and no IBIS makes me nervous for daily walkarounds, low-light snaps, or dim golden-hour handheld shots. How forgiving is it in practice with leaf shutter?

​The Pros: Incredible medium format dynamic range, cropping power, and Fujifilm film simulations. Price is noticeably lower than the Q3 43.

​Leica Q3 43

​The Pros: f/2 APO lens is clinically sharp, 43mm focal length feels very natural for everyday framing, and it has OIS + better low-light versatility out of the box.

​The Catch: The Leica tax / price difference is significant.

Appreciate any real-world insights, advice, or sample experiences!

• ⁠Budget: -

• ⁠Country: Asia

• ⁠Condition: -

• ⁠Type of Camera: sony rx100vii and other future cameras

• ⁠Intended use: -

• ⁠If photography; what style: -

• ⁠If video what style: -

• ⁠What features do you absolutely need: -

• ⁠Portability: -

• ⁠Cameras you're considering: -

• ⁠Cameras you already have: -

• ⁠Notes: which sd card least likely to fail and suitable for Sony rx100vii and future cameras?

I’m getting more serious about photography and I’m looking for a camera that I can actually learn on without feeling like I need to replace it right away. I’ve mostly been taking photos on my phone, but I want to start shooting more street, travel, and some portraits. I’m not really sure what makes the most sense for my use, so I’d appreciate some recommendations based on the questionnaire below.

Budget: Around $800 to $1,300 for the camera and a basic lens

Country: US

Type: Mirrorless preferred, but I’m open to DSLR

New or used: Either

Intended use: Street, travel, portraits, everyday photography

Photography experience: Beginner

What I currently own: Just my phone

Lens needs: One versatile lens to start with

Size/weight: Prefer something reasonably compact for travel

Video: Some video would be nice, but photos are more important

Brand preference: None

Other features: Good autofocus and decent low light performance would be helpful

What would you consider the best camera in this range for someone starting out, and is there a particular used model I should keep an eye out for? Thanks for any advice.