Gear questions belong in rooms built for questions and comparisons, not in critique galleries. Expect to share budget, subjects and whether you need stills, video or both.
Where to ask
Best for: Open photography questions, including gear advice framed as a clear question.
Why it fits: Its public description invites beginners and experienced photographers to ask questions and discuss photography.
Rules to know before posting:
- Be nice — no overly negative or antagonistic comments.
- Post titles must be questions and end with a question mark.
- Posts must use a relevant flair.
- No critique or feedback requests — those go to photocritique.
- No monetized or affiliate links.
- No spam.
Read r/AskPhotography’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: Camera and lens buying requests that follow the required questionnaire format.
Why it fits: Its public description covers reviews, comparisons, lenses, gear and accessories across camera types.
Rules to know before posting:
- Buying-advice posts must include the community’s questionnaire — incomplete posts are removed.
- Tech-support titles should use “Camera make - Camera model - Question” and check the manual first.
- No “what camera took this photo?” identification posts.
- No spam, self-promotion, selling posts or affiliate links.
- No trolling or bad-faith recommendations.
Read r/Cameras’s current rules on Reddit
Before you post
- State budget, body you already own, subjects such as portraits, wildlife or video, and whether weight matters.
- For feedback on a photo you already took, use the photography-critique where-to-post page instead.
- Peer gear lists are not a warranty or retailer return policy.
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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.