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What are some budget flash options for the Canon 1000D?
Could you kindly suggest an external flash for 1000d within 100$ to 150 $.
My main interests are portraits and wedding.
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How do Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 and EF-S 60mm f/2.8 macro lenses compare?
I've read over a few of the macro posts on this site, and I'm very new to digital photography, so I have a few questions, and some may be overlapping. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T3, and I want to buy a ...
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How do I choose a zoom lens for my Canon DSLR when I'm ready to move beyond the kit lens?
I am using Canon 500D with the kit lens (18-55). I think I have done enough with 18-55 and want to try out next lens. I have already decided to purchase 50mm prime. I also wanted to get a Zoom lens. ...
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Best all-around ~$600 standard zoom lens for Canon?
I have a Rebel T2i, I was wondering what standard zoom lens is the best around $600. I'm mainly shooting landscapes / cities / peoples. I've done some research and came up with 17-50, 18-55 from ...
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How to check for sharpness in small LCD screens?
I have recently bought Macro lens(Tamron 90mm) and been experimenting with it,
My camera is Canon EOS 1000D and it has only 2.5" LCD screen.
Immediately after taking the picture, How can one check ...
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Are there cheap or DIY focus assist solutions for the Canon 5D?
I want a better autofocus system for low light. Low light auto focus is my biggest bane.
I use a 5D so the options are AF on a flash like the 430 or 580. I happen to use the Pocket Wizard TT1 so I ...
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How to choose between a Canon 600D (Rebel T3i) and a Nikon D5100?
I am about to pick up my first DSLR camera and have shortlisted between Canon 600D (Rebel T3i) and a Nikon D5100. The Nikon camera is about 200 USD cheaper but am not sure if the Canon is still a ...
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How do I get a stuck screw filter off of my lens?
There is a UV-filter screwed on my Canon 16-35mm. For some reason, I'm not able to get it off the lens.
Does anyone has a simple but safe trick?
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Why changing image format changes the area shown on the LCD screen?
Recording pixels option when set to Large 14M 4320x3240, in Canon PowerShot SX 210 IS, puts black bars on the vertical sides of the screen. The shot is NOT thus fully seen in its LCD screen.
Why is ...
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Is a Canon Rebel T3 an appropriate entry-level DSLR?
I'm starting photography and am wondering if the Canon Rebel T3 is a good choice.
My only real constraints are that I want to able to take "burst shots" (such as of sports events) and low light ...
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EOS 40d and an EOS 1d original - which one should I use?
I've been trying to figure out the comparison of the two - I've gone out onto the 'field' and taken excellent photos on both cameras. The question is mainly this, given the substantially better ...
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How to programmatically control EOS 500D on linux?
I would like to control my EOS 500D shoot by program which is running on the linux platform. Is there any existing solution? I've tried gphoto2 but it seems not very stable.
Thanks!
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Can the “Dust Delete Data” function on Canon DSLR be used with Lightroom?
My camera is 6 months old and I noticed there is quite a few spots on the sensor (especially when taking HDR shots of bright scenes or the sky) The hand blower does not lift these particles off the ...
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Why am I unable to disable automatic sensor cleaning on my Canon DSLR?
I've been recently getting the infamous "error 99" on my Canon Rebel XS, under very specific circumstances:
Insert a fresh battery
Turn on the camera
Shoot one or more exposures
Turn off the camera
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What is the meaning of having 9 focus points and how to see where they are?
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS is said to have 9 focus points. I haven't seen any setting which shows all those points on the screen or anywhere.
How and what are those remaining 8 focus points used for?
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How do I use manual focus on my Canon PowerShot SX210 IS?
When I turn to manual focus setting in the camera, a bar appears on the right side of the screen which has measurements like 1 2 5 m. Increasing on decreasing that bar doesn't show any effects on the ...
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Why does AWB mode on my camera produce a blue tinge in photographs?
Is that normal? Canon Powershot SX210.
I used to use the AWB mode in the fully manual mode.
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The blue tinted photo added:
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Canon SX230 HS or Sony Nex 5
I have a Canon SX230 HS. It's a good compact camera but I would like something better.
Do anyone advise me to upgrade my camera to a bridge Sony Nex 5 or it doesn't make sense?
Should I buy a ...
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Do different “Picture styles” affect RAW output?
I was reading again the manual of my camera (Canon 50D, but I am sure that each DSLR offer the same kind of functionality, albeit I don't know the exact names adopted) and noticed the issue of Picture ...
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Portrait lens for Canon T1i [duplicate]
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What is a good Canon lens to take portraits?
I have a Canon Rebel T1i camera. I am thinking of buying a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens for portraits. Is it the right lens ...
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Choosing between a Canon 600D(Rebel T3i) and a Nikon D90 [duplicate]
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Canon t2i or new Nikon d90?
I am planning to buy my first DSLR camera. I am however not sure which one to choose from Nikon 90 or Canon 600D(Rebel T3i ). I particularly ...
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Triggering Canon Speedlite manually
I was planning to take a fake multiple-exposure picture: use a dark room, long exposure time, and manually trigger a flash for each exposure. But can I trigger my Canon Speedlite 430EX II manually ...
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What lenses to bring while traveling? One good wide-telephoto or several smaller ones?
I have a Canon 7D and often take my camera on the road while traveling. In the past I've taken my Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4 and my Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6, which means that I must switch out lenses quite a ...
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Is the IS of the Canon EF 100-400 4.5-5.6 L IS USM Telephoto Zoom worth the extra £200 over the Canon EF 400 f/5.6 L USM Lens? [duplicate]
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What size lens is recommended for flying bird photography?
I am having trouble deciding which lens I should buy my wife to go with her new Canon 7D.
She uses it mainly ...
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What is the function of the MISC folder on my memory card?
In all the Canon cameras that I have/had, after every session a MISC folder was created, besides the normal DCIM folder.
This folder was always empty and the camera didn't bother if I deleted it.
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Is there a Tamron 70-200mm lens which is optically superior to the Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS?
In the June 2011's Popular Photography magazine (Canada, hard copy, pg. 90) in an article titled "Star Power", on a one page overview of the Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM, the author (Julia Silber) ...
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What settings should be kept in mind while shooting a jpeg photo in order for it to be edited later on?
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS doesn't support RAW format, so I don't have a choice w.r.t shooting in Jpeg format.
Do we have some special camera settings that we shouldn't touch or should set in some ...
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Will the “Pixel Knight TR-332” radio flash trigger work with a Canon 350D?
I am using a Canon 350D/XT and found some information on web that the Pixel Knight TR-332 radio flash may be incompatible with that particular Canon camera due to DIGIC II and lack of Flash functions ...
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What is the difference between a Canon and Nikon lens cap?
I found a nice project on Kickstarter that I would like to fund: Camera Lens Cap Holder
But it's listed that there will be 10 different lens caps sizes for the holder:
From the site (as of June 7, ...
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Canon EOS utility doesn't work on a low-resolution netbook — any alternatives?
I want my Canon 60D to display a live video feed in my netbook, so that I can use it as an external display to have a bigger video preview. Unfortunately, Canon EOS Utility doesn't want to install, ...
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Is there any significant difference between Nikon and Canon?
I'm considering purchasing a DSLR for the first time here in the next couple of months. The two "big boys" seem to be Canon and Nikon. I've looked at both companies, and I can't really see significant ...
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Do adapters exist for old lenses to Canon's DSLR mount?
I currently have a Canon 20D and happened to find a few old lenses.
Are there any adapters that can work for these lenses? I unfortunately haven't been able to find anything.
The old lenses I have ...
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So why does Canon 5D Mark II have a better video quality than Canon 60D?
Assuming that Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 60D both have the same processor, DIGIC 4 (single), why does the former shoots a better quality video? Better quality I mean the technical aspect, the ...
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What gear do I need to shoot underwater with my Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i 18-55 setup. I was wondering what all equipment might I be needing to shoot underwater photos with this camera.
Is it possible to shoot underwater photos with these normal cameras ...
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What will happen if I install the Magic Lantern firmware on my Canon 550D?
I have a Canon 550D, which I just start learning how to use.
I have read that the Magic Lantern firmware makes the camera better in movie recording.
Does Magic Lantern firmware dramatically change ...
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What would be the best technique to create a 2.39:1 ratio mark on the display of my camera?
I have a Canon 60D camera which display I need to mark a ratio of 2.39:1 on. Basically, I need this to know the safe area of video when recording.
I thought about taping those two lines over on the ...
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Mounted Shotgun Mic for a Canon EOS 7D?
I've been capturing a lot of awesome-quality 1080p video from my 7D, and now I want to step up the sound quality, as the motor is pretty loud and is definitely audible in the recordings. Are there any ...
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Does this calculation for Canon 60D vs. Canon 7D video recording work?
The latest official manual for Canon 60D says that a 1920x1080 movie with any FPS recorded takes up 330 MB/min.
The latest official manual for Canon 7D says that a recording with the same movie ...
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Do I have the right lens hood for my Canon 1000D with EF-S 18-55mm kit lens?
I'm starting into the realm of photography and learning about the various additions to cameras that assist in good photos.
I have the Canon EOS 1000d, I believe the Rebel in the US? It came with the ...
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How should I learn to understand Canon's metering?
Spot metering is my preferred metering mode on the Canon 50D. This allows me to nail the exposure first time -- 99% of the time -- by using AE-lock on my subject and applying the desired amount of ...
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Should I use a 100mm Macro lens as a portrait lens?
I am specifically considering using the Canon 100mm Macro as a portrait lens. If I want to have a macro in my bag, but not carry around a 70-200 2.8 due to weight, size, white color, or price if it ...
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What can I expect from the 5D Mark II and the D700 in terms of handling?
I'm planning to buy one of the above, and, leaving aside image quality, lenses, and other issues, how do the 2 bodies compare in terms of handling to each other as well as to the 450D (Rebel XSi) I'm ...
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How do I take automatically bracketed exposures with the Canon XSi?
I'm trying to help someone with a Canon XSi. I'm not used to the Canons that use menus (rather than buttons on the body).
Does anyone know how to set up the Canon XSi to take a bracketed exposure of ...
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How do I read the flash distance scale on the Canon 580EX II?
My Canon 580EX II has a distance scale running from 0.5m to 18m.
When the flash is in manual mode, a single segment of the distance scale illuminates to indicate the maximum effective range for my ...
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How do I decide between the Canon 55-250mm or 70-300mm + 50mm?
I just bought a Canon Rebel T2i (EOS550D/Kissx4) with 18-55mm kit-lens and I have an additional $300 USD to spend on a lens. I had decided to buy a Canon EF-S 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (without IS) and a Canon ...
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My DSLR appears to be corrupting CF cards — get new camera or repair?
I have a Canon Rebel XTi which has been ruining CF cards (when I try to see the pictures it tells me the CF card is corrupted--three different cards which were formatted). Anyway I want to know if I ...
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Is there any software available on Mac OS X that can remotely control my Canon G10?
I'd like software to remotely (via USB tether) control my G10 from my MacBook running OS X 10.6. This software seems to do exactly what I want, but for Windows:
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How well do 1980s AI Nikkor Lenses work on a Canon 60D with an adaptor?
My dad has some old Nikkor AI Lenses from the 80's that are in great shape and are great all around lenses. I used to use them his Nikkormat growing up but now I want to use them on a digital format.
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Why do some cameras have a blue lens shown in their photographs?
For example, from this Google search
the middle camera is way more blue in color than the others.
What is the reason behind this? Do these cameras have some special type of glass that results in ...
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How does 'Tv mode' translate to shutter priority mode?
What do the T and v stand for?
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