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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Have options for a good quality starter kit for a Canon APS-C changed since 2010?
I am buying Canon EOS 60D. I am looking to put together a starter kit and I saw this question talking about two good lenses to get for a not-so-expensive Canon camera.
However, that question is from ...
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Would I be better off with an older camera and a two-zoom kit or a newer one with a single IS kit lens?
For around the same price, I can get:
Canon EOS 500D + EF18-55 + EF75-300
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Canon EOS 550D + EF-S 18-55 IS
Which of these camera combinations are better? The older 500D with two lenses or a newer ...
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Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS offer significant benefit over the Canon EF-S 18-55mm?
Does the Image Stability feature of the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS make any difference compared to older non-IS version (Canon EF-S 18-55mm)? Which version is better?
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Is there a 3rd-party Canon intervalometer which will drive both a 7D and a Rebel T3i?
I'm looking to buy an intervalometer for my kit. I have a canon 7D and a T3i, which use incompatible connectors (why, Canon, why?) which means if I buy the Canon units, I need to buy one for each body ...
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How well will a Canon 580EX II flash work on my Nikon D5000?
I would like more specifics on how a 580EX II would work on a Nikon D5000 and if it is even worth it.
This is the scenario, I have available a Canon XTi with a 580EX II for buying; I own a D5000 ...
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Which is more likely to yield better overall low-light performance, Canon 1DS2 or 1DIII?
1DSII is full-frame, meaning I can at least theoretically get a little more performance via slower shutter speeds without shake (using 1/f general rule of thumb). But the ISO limit is 3200 (H). Also I ...
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Is camera damage causing these severe diagonal lines from concentrated light sources?
Since a week or so, I have severe diagonal stripes around light-sources in my night-time photographs on my Canon Powershot A650. In the past, I had some (I guess due to Fraunhofer diffraction, see ...
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How do I adjust the amount of fill-in flash from the built-in flash of my Canon Rebel?
I have a Canon 450D/Rebel XSi. How do I adjust the amount of flash from the pop-up for fill-in flash?
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Image Quality of Canon 18-135 IS compared to 28-135 IS USM?
I have the Canon 28-135 IS USM lens and I am pondering replacing it with the newer 18-135.
I know I'll be giving up the USM and FTM focus and gaining 10mm on the wide end (replacing my old kit ...
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How do I keep the view finder light meter info on, on a Canon EOS1100D?
How do I keep the light meter display on in the view finder while using manual mode? I find that the display only stays on for a short while which is annoying when trying to set aperture and shutter ...
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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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Which lens will fill the kit lens gap on the Canon 550D/Rebel Ti?
I own a Canon 550D, Rebel Ti, can anyone recommend a good general purpose zoom lens to bridge the gap between these following lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm
EF 70-200mm F/4 L
I would like to upgrade in due ...
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What is the next step up from the Canon T2i?
I had a Canon T2i that is damaged and so I'm in the market for a new camera. I really enjoyed the T2i and so I am considering getting another one.
From using snapsort.com to compare the T2i with a ...
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Which battery grip should I get for my Canon 60D and why?
I'd like to buy a Canon 60D battery grip not only for the extra battery power but also, and mainly because of the added size and the extra buttons. (I have huge hands)
My question is; How is this ...
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Why doesn't Canon 18-200 mm lens show any visible difference from 170 to 200 mm?
Not that it's very important but I'm wondering why doesn't a Canon 18-200 mm lens have visible change in framing between 170 and 200 mm? Why is it declared as a 200 mm lens if it stops zooming at ...
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How does the Tamron 55-200mm LD macro lens compare to the Canon 55-250mm IS?
I have a Canon 1100d, the standard 18-55mm lens kit, and the 50mm f1.8 lens. I want to buy a zoom lens as I would like to be able to get closer to far away subjects.
I have been looking at both the ...
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What is the trade-off with Energizer-brand compatible battery packs?
The difference in price between the Canon LP-E4 battery back and the equivalent model from Energizer is significant. What, if any, are the main disadvantages to purchasing the cheaper model as opposed ...
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Are the 50mm f/1.8 and 75-300mm zoom good lens choices beyond the kit lens for a Rebel T1i?
I own a Canon Rebel T1i with a EFS 18-55mm image-stabilizer lens. Since I want to learn more about photography, my husband purchased for me a EF 50mm and a EF 75-300mm zoom.
I am wondering if these ...
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How useful is image stabilization in a macro lens?
When looking at the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM and the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM the biggest differentiation is the included image stabilization(also the MTF chart, and "L" designation). How useful ...
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What are the advantages to using EF-S lenses on Canon APS-C cameras?
I know EF-S lenses are "optimized" for crop sensors but what are the exact advantages to using an EF-S lens? Does it give better color, sharpness, depth of field, etc...?
In addition, do EF-S lenses ...
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Are the two generations of Canon PowerShot S100 related?
Looking around for an answer to another question, I noticed that the brand new successor to Canon PowerShot S95, S100, shares model number with PowerShot S100 from 2000.
Is this intentional (e.g. the ...
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Could a filter damage the curved front element of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM?
I just got the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and I really want to put a UV filter on the lens to protect the front element, but I feel uneasy screwing one on because of the curved front element. I ...
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What alternative battery can I use for a Canon AV-1 film camera?
I got hold of an old Canon AV-1 film camera I want to learn how to use. But looking for a battery for it, a 4LR44, is quite hard. It must probably be because people are using dSLRs with rechargeable ...
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Difference between Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the differences between two generations of Canon EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS?
What is th edifference between these 2 lens Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS and Canon ...
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What is the difference between these similarly-named Canon macro lenses?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens but I'm unsure which one is best since the names are very similar.
Other than the price, what is the difference between the Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM and ...
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How to switch quickly between video and AP photo mode of Canon 600D?
I have recently got a 600D which is a great camera, but there is one thing I find very annoying. When I am shooting video and suddenly want to capture a still image in AP mode, it takes 3+ seconds to ...
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Can I use the lens from Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS 60D, with an adaptor maybe?
I have a Canon AE-1 (film) and I bought a digital slr camera Canon EOS 60D. I have lenses from the AE-1 camera, but I don't know if there are some adaptors to use so they fit in the 60D camera... any ...
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Will the Canon T1i with EF kit zoom lens be good for indoor sports?
Should I be able to get good indoor sports photos with the following camera/lens?
Canon T1i
Canon EF Zoom lens: 18mm-55mm, f/3.5-5.6, Canon EF-S
The indoor sport would be basketball. Just ...
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Is a 50mm f/1.8 or a 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 a better lens for portraits, and why?
I just recently bought "Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II" for a Canon rebel T3. This was about $100. I just came across "Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM" which is only about $40 more right now.
My wife ...
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Why do I get horizontal grey bar with flash at shutter speeds slower than max sync speed?
I'm a total newbie to flash photography, and I am just trying to do some test shooting with Canon Speedlite 580 EXII using my 7D.
I saw on the user manual that the maximum sync speed is 1/250 sec.
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What is the difference between Canon's Remote Switch and Remote Control?
I own a Canon Rebel T3i and on the accessories page on Canon website there is a Remote Switch (Cable Switch) and Remote Control. What is the difference between both (they are the same price) and if I ...
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What normal lens would have better edge sharpness than Pentax SMC Takumar 28/3.5 on my Canon APS-C DSLR?
I'm using Canon 450D + SMC Takumar 28/3.5 for nature shooting for a couple of years. And I'm not satisfied how it works. Now I have the option to buy something else and upgrade my wide-focus lens.
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Are the Canon 15-85mm + 50mm f/1.8 adequate substitutes for the 17-55mm f/2.8?
The EF-S 15-85mm lens is a relatively recent lens, and I haven't seen too many recommendations on it thus far. However, most of the reviews have been very positive and the lens is said to be optically ...
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Will I see a significant improvement from upgrading from Canon EOS 350D to 550D?
I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer and have a Canon 350 D that I bought about 5 years back. I use this with a Tamron 17-50 2.8 lens, a Canon 50 mm 1.8 mm lens and a Canon 70-200 f 4.0 L lens ...
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How can I best shoot moving objects using Canon XTi?
How do I shoot moving objects using my Canon Xti? I mean, what mode I need to keep my SLR (AV,P or TV) and what should be ISO and focal and other settings.
I am using canon 55-250 IS lens.
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What are the real-world differences between Canon, Sigma and other third-party 70-200 f/2.8 lenses?
I'm getting started with wedding photography, and was looking for a fast telephoto zoom to compliment my Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 (on a Canon 500D/T1i).
After extensive online research, the 70-200 f/2.8 ...
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What's the fastest memory card that can be used with a Canon S95 (P&S) digital camera?
The S95 can apparently accommodate any of the following: SD/SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card.
Which one is going to be the fastest? I really want to ...
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Why are the “MG” Canon printers better for photography then the “MX”?
Looking at consumer level printers, but wanting to get the best bang for my buck, I noticed that Canon has two separate lines of all-in-one printers. The "MG" line they advertise as "Photo All-In-One" ...
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Are lenses for my Canon Rebel XT compatible with the Canon 7D?
I am looking to purchase a 7d and currently have an XT. How do I find out if the lenses I have are compatible with the my new potential camera?
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Why does Adobe Photoshop discard certain EXIF fields?
I'm shooting on a Canon EOS 5D.
The images that come off the camera have some EXIF data (viewable in Irfanview), such as Camera Serial Number, Firmware Version, File Number, and Camera Temperature.
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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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What is an affordable but safe underwater housing for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS?
What is an affordable but safe housing for the Canon PowerShot A3000 IS? I want to use it in diving.
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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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How to use the safety shift custom function with a flash on a Canon 5D Mark II?
I do a lot of available light photography with f/1.2 and f/1.4 lenses. I use the "safety shift" mode (C.Fn I-6), which works great in combination with shutter priority mode (Tv). For example, I can ...
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Why does the Canon 1D Mark III cost more than the 1D Mark IV?
Why does the Canon 1D Mark III cost more than the 1D Mark IV ? According to snapsort it looks like the Mark IV is better.
Mark 3: $7995
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-1D-Mark-III-Digital/dp/B000NP1C5O/
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How can I see both aperture and shutter speed in Av mode on my Canon 550D?
I used to be able to see both aperture f-number and shutter speed, and change both values on Av mode on my Canon 550 DSLR. Now, I can only see the aperture f-number and not the shutter speed on the ...
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Canon or nikon? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there any significant difference between Nikon and Canon?
I am a starter in photography. I want buy my first DSLR (Nikon D5100 or canon 600D) and I am in a big ...
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Which lenses typically don't focus properly on the Canon 60D?
I currently have the 18-200mm kit lens for my canon 60D. I am thinking of getting the 10-22mm wide angle lens as a second lens. So far with my kit lens I havent experienced any focusing problems or ...
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Is the lack of AF Motor on the Nikon D5100 an important factor?
I had made up mind on purchasing a Nikon D5100 during the holidays but only yesterday I realized that it doesn't have a AF motor with it.
This is forcing me to change to Canon 550D which is in the ...
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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 ...
