Is it focal length that's making my model look short?

I am using Nikon D5100 and Fujifilm x100s to take some portraits or full length picture of a model. I use 18-105, 35mm and 50mm lens. Whenever I take a picture, my model legs are too short as they are in real. I also compared my image to one my friend's photoshoot, even though she is short and has a small body, her pictures look amazing with long lean legs and good body shots which filled the frame nicely. Is it because of the full frame camera or does it have to do with some editing magic?

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Nikon D3200 Raw file grain problem?

I edited raw photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS6, I saved them as JPEG. But when I uploaded it to photo sharing website and when I set it as my desktop wallpaper they're coming grainy. I've added a small patch of the photo for reference. Please tell me what should I do? I'm a newbie.

Thanks in advance! :)


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Newly graduated, time for a better camera?

Okay, so I just graduated from Temple U's JRN program, and I have a cheap Sony cyber shot camera that I'm seriously just sick of. I want a camera with a faster shutter speed and that'll take good stills. I'm a good photographer, but this camera really just has to go.

I just graduated, so if you can keep me out of the thousands, I'd appreciate it. Nothing uber fancy. That's not necessary. Just something that'll give me a clear shot and if add ons for it wouldn't cost a fortune that's a definite plus.

Thanks!
Added (1). Why are you being so damn condescending? My camera was a piece of crap. It was super old and the flash didn't work properly. I'm actually a good photographer, and I've taken some damn good pictures even with this. I have the grades and work experience to show for it. I don't need to prove anything to you. I never said my pictures sucked. I hate the camera. I actually studied this. I know how to handle a camera. I just want a better device. If you want to be an asshole, just don't respond.
Added (2). I looked at the Nikon D5200, and it was pointlessly expensive. I was already looking at a dslr, and I just wanted one that will last. I travel a lot and I don't want to buy something that'll easily get messed up. We didn't learn much about the difference between cameras at TU. Just technique and shot types. That's why I'm lost on what to get. Reviews haven't been too helpful.
Added (3). Why would I brag about graduation? Graduating with a Journalism degree isn't special. It's not like it's medicine. The first update was because the first answer attacked me. In the second update, I said that we weren't taught much about differences with camera. We just learned how to shoot with different techniques that make a photo turn out good. You don't need an expensive camera to take good pictures. I used a school dslr because even my teacher said my camera was just not working out.
Added (4). Also, I don't need anything fancy. I need something that won't lag and delete pictures for no reason and will last. Snowwillow, my friend has a T3i, and she said it works well. I'll check that out, thank you.
RetiredPhil, thank you lol. Just a JRN degree, nothing special. Yeah, I think I'll go with the T3i. I tested it out, and it was good. My only issue with it is that it seems like it isn't something that'll last. I'll look into it.
Thank you both for just being helpful.
Added (5). And awffy, the Nikon was 600 just the body. How is that cheap? It'd take me up to like 800 to get the camera. Like I said, I'm fresh out of school. I'm trying to keep it down. And not knowing much about camera differences doesn't make me a bad photographer. I just liked the dslr I used in school and I want to buy a good one for myself.

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Which settings do I use for fireworks pics with the Nikon D7000, and do I need tripod?

Will be attending a lights and fireworks show and want to take pics.

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I need to buy a point and shoot camera that can record 1080p videos at 24fps?

Preferably Canon Nikon or Sony. It should also have descent zoom

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Design your ideal camera (just for fun)?

If you could take the best qualities from various camera systems and create your ideal camera, what would it be like? Throw logic to the wind here, it's not a serious question.

For me, it would actually be quite simple: the responsiveness, autofocus speed, battery life and high ISO performance of the Nikon D3s (or the D4s, although I've only briefly played with one… Holy hell, it's fast), the pixel acuity and resolution of the Sigma DP Merrills, and the handling of a Leica rangefinder.

This combination is of course totally absurd, not to mention impossible, but tell me it's not fun to imagine!

Let's hear your concoctions.

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Which camera is best for me? - 1

I would like a camera for equine photography so good for pictures of horses jumping etc. But also one which is suitable for holiday photos and general every day use. I am currently stuck between the nikon d3100, the nikon p530 and the cannon sx510hs. Does anyone have a better idea about which would be best? Thank you!

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Which one dslr camera is best for beginners?

with price not exceed than $600.

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Wich one will you buy? CAMERA?

The nikon 7100 or the nikon 5300?

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Dose the Nikon D3100 support direct video input?

I wanted to record some console gaming on my TV for my youtube but I don't know if my Nikon camera supports this particular method of filming. I was wondering if anyone knows if it does?

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