Canon Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses. Their main photographic line website is at: www.canon.com/eos-d/
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Problems Setting Up 580EX II as Master, 430EX as slave
I'm trying to use my 580EX II as a master and trigger via wireless remote. When not in Master mode, the 580EX II triggers remotely. However, once I put it in Master mode, it no longer works. Thus, I ...
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Photography concepts using SX20
I've bought a Powershot sx20 half a year ago and I'm quite happy with it although I know it doesn't compare to a DSLR.
I've learning photography on my own: bought a 58mm ring and some filters (cpl, ...
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How can I reverse-mount a Canon F/1.4 50 mm for macro photography?
I'd like to experiment with mounting my Canon F/1.4 50 mm lens backwards to experiment with macro photography (on a Rebel Xti).
What kind of gear do I need, and how do I go about it?
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Mounting a Canon EF lens on a Leica M body?
Is it possible to use existing Canon EF lenses with a Leica body with an M mount?
I've seen various discussions in the Internet on this combination, but usually the other way round (mounting a Leica ...
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Intervalometer ideas?
With my Canon SX210 IS and the ultra intervalometer script, now I'm able to capture take long time lapses with a series of photos. I have already tried shoting clouds in the sky, when the sun is ...
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Re-attach Canon Speedlite Wide Panel (diffuser)
I am renting a Canon Speedlite 580EX II.
I had the pull-out Wide Panel (aka diffuser) out and, and when I went to push it back in I noticed that it was very, very loosely attached to its little black ...
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Should I choose a Canon 500D or Nikon D3100 for short video?
I need a camera mostly for shooting short videos. Which one is better for this?
I know that the 500D does 1080 at 20fps, but would it make that much of a difference from the 24p in the D3100?
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Why and when would you consider Canon 17-55 lens over 24-105?
If I'm to buy a cropped sensor Canon camera for personal needs (family shootings, treveling etc - probably 75% outdoors some macro like + portraits + streetshootings + landscapes, 25% indoors mostly ...
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Servicing my equipment in one of Canon USA Service Centers
OK, so the worst thing happened during my last trip abroad - When replacing the 10-22 with a another lens, I put it in the backpack (KATA 3N1-33) that was laying on the bench. Unfortunately, I did not ...
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What is the difference between Al Focus and Al Servo autofocus modes?
Recently I bought a Canon 60D and I am uncertain about when and how to use/activate the Al Focus and Al Servo functions.
I understand the One Shot autofocus function for still subjects. You press ...
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Is there a reason the Canon S90 is still more expensive than its successor the S95?
I've been dithering about getting an S90 for a year or more. Then of course the S95 came out and it looked as if this model came without the few and largely trivial things users objected to e.g. ...
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Canon 30D + speedlight not synching properly
My 30D + 340EX has started acting up. About half the time the flash doesn't synch properly, leaving some portion of the frame incorrectly exposed (sometimes the top doesn't get flash, sometimes the ...
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Are batteries for the Canon XXXD Rebel series interchangeable?
A friend from online recently found out he has an extra batter for an 400D XTi that he can no longer use(he sold the camera). I have a 450D XSi and I was wondering if I could use this battery. I don't ...
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What was my flash power?
When I am using a Canon flash in the E-TTL mode, how can I tell which flash power the E-TTL magic chose?
For example, if I got a correct exposure in the E-TTL mode, can I easily choose the same flash ...
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Which lenses to buy next?
I have a Canon 550D DSLR that I've been using for the past 6 months to learn photogragphy. It has the 18-135mm lens and I also got the 50mm/1.8 lens. As I learn more I now think it's time for me to ...
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What options do I have for a normal and fast prime lens for a Canon APS-C camera?
I'm looking for a normal prime lens, desirably fast and not too expensive, for my 450D. 50mm seems to be the normal focal length on FF, thus for APS-C, I need about 30mm.
I want it to be fast as I'm ...
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Are there any inexpensive 2x AF macro lenses for Canon?
I want to be able to take pictures like this:
This was taken at 2×, but the lens costs over 1000 and has no autofocus. Is there a lens that can take pictures like this for less money, preferably ...
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Canon 60d is not recording photos to my sd card
My Canon 60d is not recording photos to my sd card.There is 1 CTG file that doesn't open. I formatted the SD card. I have tried to shoot in RAW and JPEG.Help me! Help Me please!
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Canon 550d Kit Lens or not?
I'm a beginner at photography, I'm looking at buying my first DSLR (currently the Canon 550d looks promising) so I'm wondering if I should buy the camera with the kit lens (EFs 18-55mm IS) or buy just ...
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Comparable Nikon to the Canon 550d
What Nikon is comparable to the Cannon 550d or 600d and what drawbacks (or good points) does it have compared to the canon?
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Will a Canon dSLR retain settings if the battery is removed for an extended period of time?
If I remove the rechargeable BP battery from my Canon EOS 50D for an extended period of time, will the internal lithium battery preserve all of my settings (including custom functions, date/time, ...
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of sRAW or mRAW files compared to fullsize RAW?
Are there any non-obvious advantages/disadvantages of setting my 7D to use small or medium RAW instead of large?
I seldom print pictures, and the way I take photos the sensor is almost never the ...
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Light meter adjustment for a manual focusing screen
Katz Eye has replacement focusing screens for semipro Canon cameras, but they do affect the light meter in some situations. I am rather fond of using my spot meter, but am annoyed by the effects of ...
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Is EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM really a 'L series' grade lens?
Some reviews say yes. But since it costs as much as an EF equivalent, why not name it as 'L'? Is there any better lenses in this range (EF or EF-S)?
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How do I clear an AE lock on my Canon XTI?
If I press the AE Lock (*) button on my Canon XTI it will lock the exposure, but how do I un-lock it? I usually just end up turning the camera off and then back on. After playing with my camera a ...
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What lens should i buy for my vacation?
I am going on a cruise to Greece and Italy this summer, I really wanted to buy a new Canon lens for my t2i but i am confused whether to buy the 17-40 f/4.0 or the 15mm 2.8 fisheye. Any help?
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Canon AV-1 battery information
Does anyone know if the Canon AV-1 works without a battery, by works I mean the shutter release, I know the metering system wouldn't work without it.
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Different versions of DIGIC processors, is there any difference in image quality?
While comparing the features of Canon 400D and 1000D, I've noticed that Canon 1000D has an improved DIGIC III processor, over the DIGIC II for Canon 400D.
From Wikipedia:
The DIGIC III Image ...
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What is the difference between a Canon EF and EF-S lens? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
I read here:
EF: Electronic Focus
EF-S: Short-Back Electronic Focus
Is the difference significant? How much ...
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Why doesn't a 58mm diameter filter fit on EF 50mm f/1.4?
I have bought a HOYA circular polarizer filter 58mm (CIR-PL) for the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 (said to be 58mm filter size). But the filter doesn't fit. Did I miss something? It doesn't even fit on a 18-55 ...
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Why pick DPP over Aperture?
My standard workflow is: take pictures in RAW -> import into Aperture -> append metadata info -> go through shots and filter out the bad ones -> do basic adjustments in Aperture -> use Nik plugins or ...
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Lens upgrade paths (sub $1000) for the EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens for Canon APS-C cameras
This is somewhat a follow-up to my earlier question on the limitations of the kit lens. I have browsed through quite a lot of sites including this one for user opinions & reviews of different ...
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True Macro Zooming Lens? + zooming and manual focus while tethered?
This is a follow up to a few other recent questions about shooting artwork including: macro lens for artwork with the T2i
I just received my T2i and tethered it to my laptop. With the stock lens it ...
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Canon lens equivalent to NIKON AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G?
A friend of mine has a NIKON AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G lens and I would like to purchase something (at least) equivalent for my Canon, if possible at a similar price.
As I understand it, while 35mm still ...
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Taking photos of computer screens - reducing glare with S95
I am using my S95 to take photographs of LCD computer screens which are used to display Microfilm images related to my research. Unfortunately they aren't running a normal OS, so it's not an option to ...
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Canon 70-200/2.8 IS (mk1) VS 70-200/4 IS
Currently debating which of these lens to get. The f/4 does have the advantage of being lighter, and there have been reviews that it's sharper than the f/2.8 wide open or with both at f/4.
Rather ...
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Am I making a good camera/lens purchasing decision?
I'm about to purchase:
Canon T2i with included EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
Canon Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens
This is for photography 2D artwork of different media and I've made this ...
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Is Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC OS or Canon 17-55mm IS USM the better general purpose lens?
I'm looking for a new general purpose walk around lenses for my Canon XTI Rebel. Right now I have a the original Sigma 17-70 f/2.4-4.5 that does not have image stabilization, and looking to upgrade to ...
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Can I get my 30D to record to the card when shooting tethered (with Aperture 3)?
I'm trying out tethering for... not quite the first time, but the first time I'm taking it relatively seriously, and I'm noticing something that was not quite to my expectations:
When I shoot in the ...
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Lens for shooting paintings with Canon 550d
I am purchasing a Canon 550d primarily to document my fiance's artwork for archival purposes. I would like to know what lens or lenses you would recommend in order to minimise distortion.
I will be ...
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How can I import 2 photos from my 7D that have the same filename?
Canon use only 4 digits in the filename (eg: IMG_1234.jpg)
My camera has wrapped around the file numbering so that I now have 2 photos on the memory card with the same name. Picasa fails to import ...
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What is the best way to trigger a canon 550 EX speedlite in a studio
I want to try my hand at off camera flash for some indoor portraits. How should I trigger the speedlite (Canon 550ex)? Should I go for wired/wireless? What's the difference between TTL cable an PC ...
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What do the red values mean on the distance scale of a lens?
Take this lens I have for example, it has red values on the distance scale (not sure what do you call it exactly) next to the focus ring. What does these values mean?
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Are there practical differences between Canon's IS and Nikon's VR?
I'm wondering if one brand performs better or if they behave differently under different circumstances.
Do the same limitations here apply to Canon IS? Obviously some of them do (like IS won't help ...
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How to turn off the LCD while taking long-exposure photos?
I'm using a Canon SX210 IS with CHDK. I know that capturing long exposition photos is a "battery draining" process, but it could be better. Why should the LCD's backlight be on while taking the photo? ...
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How much has dynamic range improved since the EOS 20D?
I've owned the 20D since 2004 and my main criticism is it's dynamic range compared to print film (which I preferred to slide film because of difficulties shooting dark/light scenes).
Can anyone tell ...
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Does a camera tethered draw power over USB?
I plan to use my Canon 50D in a studio, tethered to a PC.
It would be great if it drew the power it needed from the USB bus rather than from the battery, so I wouldn't need to worry about changing ...
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Newcomer to DSLR camera's - specifically Canon kit
A friend of mine has recently acquired a Canon EOS1000D, his first digital SLR camera and would now like some good web resources to get the best out of his acquisition. Obviously, YouTube is the first ...
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Hidden features of CHDK
What are some of your favorite/most used lesser known features of the open source Canon firmware CHDK? Have any helpful scripts you used?
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Can i use my old Canon Speedlite 2777T with my new 5D Mark II
Actually it's my dad's lens that he bought many many moons ago to use with his old Canon T70. I dont have a flash but have borrowed his to try out, but he mentioned that some flashes will send too ...
