r/cinematography is a subreddit with 447k members. The community frequently discusses cinematography, film, lighting, camera, and short film, and they frequently recommend/review cinema camera, zoom lens, and vintage lenses, and the most common flair used is original content, camera question, lighting question, style/technique question, and samples and inspiration.
/r/cinematography is a forum dedicated to becoming an active resource for cinematographers of all skill levels.
Popular Topics in r/cinematography
#1
Cinematography
75 posts
#2
Film
60 posts
#3
Lighting
60 posts
#4
Camera
57 posts
#5
Short Film
46 posts
#6
Looking For A
36 posts
#7
Documentary
20 posts
#8
Feedback
18 posts
#9
Struggling
17 posts
#10
Gear
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/cinematography
Cinema Camera
110 reviews
#1
Sony
4.0★ from 22 reviews
#2
Canon
4.7★ from 14 reviews
#3
Blackmagic
4.0★ from 14 reviews
Zoom Lens
25 reviews
#1
Canon
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#2
Sigma
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Sony
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Vintage Lenses
25 reviews
#1
Nikon
4.2★ from 5 reviews
#2
Pentax
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#3
Canon
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/cinematography
#1
Original Content
: "So, I decided to sell all my stuff to get this beauty!"
55 posts
#2
Camera Question
: "Why does IMAX still tout that 18K figure when Yedlin showed the Alexa 65 matching IMAX film in resolution about a decade ago."
40 posts
#3
Lighting Question
: "How would you recreate this backlit shot with the vertical streaks?"
25 posts
#4
Style/Technique Question
: "How did this cosplayer get the video game mocap look and "feel" perfectly?"
23 posts
#5
Samples And Inspiration
: "Shot By Roger Deakins"
20 posts
#6
Other
: "When a steel company hires film makers instead of marketers!"
16 posts
#7
Career/Industry Advice
: "Experienced Cinematographers: What Do You Wish You Knew Earlier in Your Career?"
9 posts
#8
Composition Question
: "What's the camera trick for a shot like this?"
6 posts
#9
Color Question
: "Theyyam — The Fire and Spirit of Kerala | Shot on iPhone 16 Pro"
5 posts
#10
Poll
: "Bad Boys: Ride or Die"
1 post
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Last updated: August 15, 2026