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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Recommendations for off-brand battery grips for DSLRs
The Nikon- and Canon-branded battery grips are insanely expensive. What alternatives are out there, and where is the best place to buy them?
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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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What differences exist between third-party and official lenses for Canon APS-C DSLRs?
I am just another guy who just taken up photography as a social hobby who enjoys taking pics of everyday life, social events / parties & some portraits. Need camera for short overseas trip (2-3 ...
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What benefit does Hasselblad have vs high-end Canon / Nikon?
When should one switch to Hasselblad vs. Canon 1DX or high-end Nikon ?
Apart from the number of pixels, what do the cameras from that brand bring?
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Why won't my new Canon Rebel T3i take a picture with the 18-55mm lens in autofocus mode?
I just purchased a brand new Canon Rebel T3i kit from Costco.. I used it for a couple of days, but now when I have the 18-55mm lens attached and the camera on auto-focus, it will not take a picture. ...
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Which 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens is “better?” [duplicate]
I'm looking for a budget telephoto lens and I'm wondering which of these two is the better option. They have very similar specs:
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital ...
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Best card for Canon 550d (HD video)?
What is the best memory card for Canon 550D if you are going to shoot HD video?
Some SDHC cards don't accept the full HD video I was told.
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Which prime lens to get after the 18-55mm & 55-250mm?
I started out with the 18-55mm IS kit lens on my Canon EOS 550D over a year ago, and added the 55-250mm IS a couple of months back to augment my telephoto reach (based on the recommendations in one of ...
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Special Care for my Canon in the Alps
I have a Canon XSi, with the kit lens and a Canon 50 compact macro with the converter. At some point before the trip I also plan on buying a telephoto.
This coming January, I will be headed to ...
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Which one wide-medium lens to buy as the main lens for an outdoor wedding?
I have my first solo wedding gig coming up and I'd love recommendations for almost any lens (under $1500, preferably) to go on my 7D. My Sigma wide-angle is basically no longer usable. I have some ...
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What causes this sort of RAW file corruption?
I came home from a recent trip to Gettysburg with almost 1500 photos. Among them were a handful that appear to have been corrupted, as shown below. It was hot during the hikes -- ambient temperature ...
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macro lens for artwork with the T2i
This is a follow up to my first query about photographing artwork. There was a consensus that I go with a macro lens: Canon T2i for shooting artwork?
I think I'm finally ready to purchase. I found ...
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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 ...
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Do differences in color saturation across Nikon and Canon pictures matter?
I am about to buy a new DSLR and shortlisted the two models, Nikon D5100 and Canon 550D.
From the pics that I have seen on Flickr it seems that Nikon pics have more saturated color than Canon. Is it ...
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What third party Speedlites work best with Canon?
I am currently picking out a flash (speedlite) for Canon XSI. There is a number of third party flashes available from manufacturers other than Canon. They all claim to be Canon compatible but I have ...
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What's the difference between Canon's silent and non-silent shooting?
I'm using a Canon 5D MkIII and I've been exceptionally pleased with the results of the 'new' single/continuous silent shooting functionality.
I'd like to know what the difference between silent and ...
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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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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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How can I fix a blue colour cast from my Canon i9950 printer?
I have a Canon i9950 with an aftermarket CISS. It used to be fine, but having not used it for a while over Christmas, now all my prints are coming out with a horrible blue cast.
I have checked that ...
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Which lens should someone who enjoys the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 get next?
I bought a Canon 550D months ago, and at that point I chose the 50mm f/1.8 because it was super affordable and quite popular. I must say I've taken some really wonderful photos with it; mostly with ...
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Can I safely use my camera with a external power supply?
I have a Canon SX210 IS, which doesn't have the possibility to plug-in a external power source.
Because of that, I want to make a connection to the pins where the battery usually is. I'm a little ...
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Cheap/free tool to view/convert Canon CR2 RAW format photo files on Windows?
Recently, my family had some professional photos taken while vacationing at a resort. The photos were given to us on CD in both .CR2 and .jpg formats.
While we can view the JPEG-format versions of ...
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How to take great night shots?
I have Canon Rebel XS (EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens). I have been trying to take decent night photographs for a while. But it seems to take a lot of effort. Can we take good night shots ...
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How can I get proper flash exposure in AV mode without using ETTL?
I have a Canon 5D Mark II and normally shoot with natural light (I try to stay away from flash). However, I am taking on more situations where I need to use my hotshoe flash (Canon Speedlite 580 EX ...
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How do I clean the inside of my viewfinder?
My viewfinder (not LCD) has spots of dust on it. What is the best way to clean the inside? I have cleaned the outside with a QTip.
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What should I do to switch my gear from Sony to Canon?
So I currently have a Sony A700 which i bought a year ago, and wanting to get some quality glass. I was looking at the Carl Zeiss 24-70/f2.8 lens, but then got talking to a friend who's a canon user.
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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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How can I see the number of shutter actuations for my Canon EOS 350D?
I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT (otherwise known as the EOS 350D). I'd like to find the number of shutter actuations.
I have tried ExifTool, and the ShutterCount is not part Exif information for a ...
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What should someone know when switching from Canon to Nikon?
I'm starting the switch from Canon to Nikon. Having used Canon gear for 10 years I'm pretty familiar with their system. As I move to Nikon, what things should I know that are different and would be ...
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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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Upgrade strategy for Canon EOS DSLRs
In February 2010 I bought my first DSLR: EOS Rebel XSi EF-S 18-55IS Kit
I also bought a zoom telephoto lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
The XSi is a simple camera which I thought would be good ...
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What are the cons of a 5D Mark II? How does it compare to other FF bodies from Canon?
For those of you who have or have had a 5D Mark II. What do you not like about it?
If you have a 5D Mark II and another full-frame model, in what kind of situations you prefer one over the other?
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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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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 to trigger AF-assist light on Canon Speedlites without firing the flash?
Most of Canon Speedlites flashes have quite nice built-in AF-assist LED lights, which would are useful in low-light situations, even when one doesn't want to use flash in photos.
Is there any way to ...
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Will lenses from a Rebel work on higher-model Canon cameras?
I am thinking about purchasing a Canon 60D and selling my Rebel XT and wondered if I would need to purchase new lenses? I only have two but as you all know, once you invest it is hard to not take ...
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How can I work around metering issues with adapted lenses on a Canon DSLR?
I have a bunch of Contax lenses (C/Y mount) and a mount adapter with "dandelion" chips. This should allow me to use my lenses on any Canon DSLR using aperture mode and stopping down the lens. Thanks ...
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Why are Canon and Nikon the biggest camera manufacturers?
Coming in new to the whole SLR world, I am yet to find a conclusive answer to a question that's been bothering me: why are Canon and Nikon the big two? My wife has gone down the Sony route because ...
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How limiting are the line-of-sight requirements of Canon's optical wireless flash system?
I have a Canon 7D and 580EX II Speedlite, and am trying to make the jump into flash photography, particularly portrait work. I understand that the 7D's wireless trigger works by line-of-sight. Will ...
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Is the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM suitable for wildlife photography?
I got my first DSLR about a week ago (600d) + af-s 18-135mm kit lens, but I want another lens with greater focal length.
So I thought about this lens:
CANON 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
How does it ...
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Who covers Canon products in a similar vein to Thom Hogan's Nikon coverage?
I'm looking to learn a bit about Canon's history, products and reviews and wondered if there were any reviewers that do work focused on Canon's (D)SLR products. The publications and web site of Thom ...
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Would the Tamron 18- 270 mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD make a good choice as my second lens?
I have a Canon 50/f1.8. I am looking for a zoom lens. After much research, I have zeroed in two lenses as my second lens: either Tamron 18-270 mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD or Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III ...
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How do I get crisp indoor or low light images from my point and shoot?
I have a digital camera Canon PowerShot. I notice when I try to take any pictures other than a non-zoom, outdoor picture in good lighting the picture comes out blurry and grainy. I have tried a ...
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How to reverse the canon 18-55 kit lens to use it as macro?
I have been trying to use my 18-55 kit lens as a macro but have no idea how to go about it.
Do I need an adapter to mount the lens reversed on the camera?
Also, is it possible to use canon 50mm f/1.8 ...
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Can't auto-focus at full zoom
I have a Canon 1000d, and the standard lens EF-S 18-55mm. Recently I was out taking photos and I've noticed that if I zoom in fully, the lens can't auto focus. I can still take shots using manual ...
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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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Why do the focus points leds in my viewfinder appear shadowed?
The focus points leds (red colored ones), looks shadowed (smudged) in my Canon 550D. Not all points, but the bottom 3 points, when the light glows, looks kind of shadowed. I tried cleaning the both ...
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Do third party extenders for Canon exist?
I was looking into extenders(Teleconverter) for Canon lenses, and they are quite expensive at around $450 for the 1.4x III or 2x III. I know that extension tubes are a different story, and since they ...
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What Canon lenses do you suggest for wedding photography on a tight budget?
I am new to photography. I have Canon 1000d (with 18 -55 mm lens). My basic interest is wedding photography.
I am planning to get a prime and a telephoto lens. So, my dilemma is:
Should I go for ...
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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 ...
