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How do I remove the blur in my jewelry picture?
I took this pic with my Canon EOS 550D, using a tripod and artificial lighting. I don't understand why the image is blurred when viewed at 100%. There was no digital zoom. What should I do to get a ...
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Should I buy a Canon 55-250mm lens or 70-300mm for my Rebel T3i? [closed]
Should I buy a Canon 55-250mm lens or 70-300mm for my Rebel T3i? I have the basic 18-55mm lens that came with my camera but I need a next step up that's not too expensive.
What are the most common ...
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Any entry level DSLR going to be released in 2013 by Canon [closed]
are you aware of any entry-level budget DSLR which is going to be released by Canon in 2013? In case if you have heard any news/report. I tried googling to no avail.
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Video on Canon 50D?
I know that my canon 50D doesn't have ability to shoot video, but i have heard that the software can be hacked, or that there exists some "crack" to make possible for 50D to record videos and that ...
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Does the Canon DS6041 support TTL flash?
I've got that Canon model, and I'm using it with a Promaster 7500DX flash. The flash appears to support TTL light metering, but I can't find any way to make the camera recognize this. Consequently, ...
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Was the lack of video capture on “old” DSLRs an artificial restriction?
This is a bit of an philosophical question, so bear with me.
I have an "old" Canon EOS 30D. Some models later, Canon started releasing EOS cameras with video capture capability.
Is there anything ...
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Is a Canon SX 50 a useful camera for a DSLR-Photographer?
I'm usually shooting with a DSLR (Eos 550D). However, I like shooting at high focal lengths, I have the EFs 55-250mm and a Mirror Lens (500mm) which quality is pretty poor.
I thought to buy the ...
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How do I set my Canon 600D for Long Exposure?
I have a Canon 600d. I need to have a long exposure. What settings should be used to achieve a long exposure in my camera? I tried searching and most of them say bulb mode. I don't see it in my ...
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Canon t1i DSLR LCD screen discoloration
I have a new Canont T1i DSLR camera that is about 6 months old. I have not use it for 2 months. Today when I take it out. I turned on the camera. The LCD screen is showing a lot of discolorations. ...
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Accuracy of shutter actuation count in Canon and Nikon cameras
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In most Nikon DSLRs, shutter actuations could be found in the Exif data and it's possible by using a tool as simple as this online Exif viewer, however Nikon support website says that:
This ...
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Need lens sugestion for canon 550D camera [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Lens upgrade paths (sub $1000) for the EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens for Canon APS-C cameras
I am new to dslr photography, i started with Canon 550d DSLR camera with efs ...
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Does it look like the Canon Rebel line will be upgraded this year (2012)? [closed]
I've been waiting for Canon to announce an upgrade to the Rebel line but nothing has come up yet. It seemed like Canon was upgrading the Rebel every single year, but I have no idea what's going on.
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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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Are there any good pancake lenses for Canon EOS DSLRs?
I've always liked the thought of having a super-thin ("pancake") lens for my Canon DSLR, for when I just want to take my camera out with as little bulk as possible. I'm not even too concerned about ...
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Best image quality non-prime walk around lens for travelling with a Canon crop dSLR?
If money where no object what is the best quality non-prime walk around lens to pair with a crop sensor Canon dSLR for travelling?
From what i have read so far a lot of people recommend the Canon ...
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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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Are Toshiba SDHC cards good for Canon DSLR cameras?
I was going through the SDHC cards available in the market and found a really cheap card from a website offering discounted camera and photo gear. I did go through the mostly recommended San Disk SDHC ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Is it worth spending more to buy the Canon 500D vs the Canon 450D?
I would like to get into photography but I'd like to gather more information about the topic first. I'm thinking about buying a starter D-SLR camera, and am leaning heavily towards a Canon (most of my ...
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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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What DSLR and good portrait lenses you can suggest for 2.5k USD?
Greetings,
I'm looking for DSLR and good portrait lenses. Budget - 2500$
Options:
1) Nikon D7000 + Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF
2) Canon 7D + Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM or Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM (Not ...
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Is the Canon t2i or new Nikon d90 better for an entry DSLR?
so i want to jump into the world of DSLR and aside from being a crazy picture taker have no skills as a photographer. i take many shots and delete bad ones in the hopes that some will be really nice.
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Where is the Canon DSLR second-hand sweetspot?
I currently have an EOS 3000V. It was my first SLR and I thought that the romance of film would outweigh the impracticalities.
It's served me well for a couple of years, but I'd really like to step ...
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Focusing an entry-level DSLR
I like really really sharp photos.
Even with a prime lens, I seem to be able to do noticeably better with my 450D by manually focusing using live view at maximum zoom than by using auto focus (even ...
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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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What are the major differences between these camera series by Canon?
Here is a shot of the different series of camras that Canon has to offer:
There's several models of Rebel, then there's the 50D, the 5D, and the 1Ds.
Broadly, which one is for whom broadly?
