Equipment recommendations are allowed here, however we do prefer that they be specific enough to be answerable, yet general enough in the sense of overall information requested, that they are useful to the broadest audience possible. Questions about a specific camera for sale at a specific store or ...
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How do I properly determine which camera is better in low light?
This question is motivated by the fact that I'm trying to decide between the the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800. I really would prefer the one that will perform better in low light.
As far as I ...
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What's a good cheap camera for new photographer, wanting to take pictures of people at gigs, shows etc. Also street art, views?
I'm 18 years old and want to start taking pictures of my day-to-day life. I am aspiring to become a photographer for people and events, etc. I am keen to buy my first camera which is cheap, easy to ...
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Cannon EOS 550D, Which lens should I purchase [closed]
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Which would be more suitable lens in terms of utility, weight, price: 18-135 or 18-55 + 55-200?
I am going to purchase my first DSLR which is Cannon EOS 550D. The seller ...
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What characteristics matter in a mouse for photo editing?
I'm in the market for a new mouse. I had an ancient (cerca ~1998?) Logitech mouse that I really liked, but for reasons too boring to explain, it's time for a new one.
What characteristics matter ...
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Lens selection for a trip to Scotland?
In a few months I'll be going to Scotland for a holiday (highlands and so on). So far, along with my 550D I have the standard kit lens 18-55mm, and I have recently bought the 55-250mm II. I am ...
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Which image sensor format for photographing oil on panel?
My wife wants to make 38"x28.5" prints from her oil on panel paintings that are 16"x12". I have enough experience with non-digital SLR photography to know that the hardest part of photographing these ...
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Which of these lighting kits would be better for product photography?
Smith Victor K78
Smith Victor K71
I'm not sworn to the SV brand; they were just reasonably priced and I remember using them in school and being pleased with the quality. I'm trying to keep the ...
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Would these lenses fit my future Nikon D7000?
I am in the progress of choosing my new equipment. First of all I have picked the Nikon D7000, it seems like a very nice camera, and it is not that expensive. I could go Full-Frame but seeing the ...
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Is it necessary to use a full-frame camera to get the best out of my Canon EF 180mm f3.5 L?
I do mostly handheld macro photography and I currently own a Canon 40D. I want to buy a new camera and I don't know what is the best choice.
My goal is to get the best of my lens. So I'm not sure if ...
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What's an easy to use “large sensor” digital camera?
My friend tried out my Pentax K-x and found that it was not as easy to use as he preferred. He has no interest in becoming a hobby photographer, he merely wants a camera that is easy to use and takes ...
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What are the tradeoffs when replacing two zoom lenses with a superzoom?
I have two lens currently for my camera. An AF-S DX VR NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G (kit lens) and a AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED lens. I have found that there are cases when the ...
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Better 10-22mm lens for Canon
The famous Canon 10-22mm lens is quite well-built. The image is sharp near the corners, and it has a fast auto-focus system.
But unfortunately, it's aperture is relatively narrow...
Would there be ...
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What's a relatively low priced camera that performs well in low light condition? [closed]
I'm looking to buy a new (digital?) camera for regular photo-taking. I'm not an enthusiast and know next to nothing about photography. I would like the camera to be relatively low priced (for example, ...
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Where can I find a cheap wide angle/panorama camera?
I will be going on a mountaineering trip next month and want to take wide angle/panorama pictures.
Years ago, a big chain store in the US (Target) made such disposable camera. The catch was that the ...
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What type of camera can work in extreme weather conditions?
Are there camera out there that are capable to withstand at least some of the following type of weather conditions and are able to take good quality photos (not necessarily the most high quality ...
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Do I need to invest in something beyond my Canon 550D to produce top-notch portrait photography?
I am currently working with a 550D, and seriously debating whether to invest and buy a (semi) professional camera instead.
I focus mainly on portrait photography and for this reason purchased the ...
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Beginner lenses for Canon T2i
What are the best lenses for starting out with a Canon T2i while still covering a whole bunch of creative techniques / teaching photography (and also theory) to beginners
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Would a camcorder be a better choice than a superzoom?
A friend told me that since I could not decide whether to choose a superzoom or a DSLR, I might as well choose a camcorder. He also mentions that modern camcorders have nice features and fit in just ...
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How do I decide on a camera/lens with high zoom range?
I need a camera that is not so bulky (even though additional lens is fine with me — not more than one extra lens). Also, I am not looking at those high-end camera such as Nikon or Canon Mark III.
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Are there cameras that can take photos at night or in near complete darkness?
Just wondering if there are any cameras that are specifically used for taking photos at night or in near complete darkness?
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What would be a good all-round lens for the London Olympics 2012?
I was lucky enough to get London Olympics 2012 tickets to the Volleyball, Hockey and Table Tennis
The Hockey and Volleyball will be outdoors and the Table tennis will be indoors. I have seen the ...
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Walkabout: Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS vs EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L I & II
I have a Canon 7D with the following lenses:
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
EF 50mm f/1.4
EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS Macro
I'm planning on buying a zoom lens suitable as a general walkabout, for use on my ...
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What lighting accessories can I use for outdoor macro photography?
I recently got myself a Nikon 60mm f/2.8G AF-S Micro-Nikkor lens. Without vibration reduction, it will probably need lots of light when hand-holding the camera. Anyone willing to give an overview of ...
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Which lenses should I take on a honeymoon trip to Alaska?
Newbie photographer here and really hoping for some expert advice! I go to Alaska on honeymoon in July and really need some advice on lenses.
My camera is the Canon EOS 1100D (told you I was a ...
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Good all-round lens for Canon XS/1000D? Is 24-105mm F4.0 IS USM a good upgrade?
I've been using my 1000D for 2 years now with the kit 18-55mm lens and for about a year now I've got it a bigger brother, a 55-250mm F4.0 IS lens, with the latter being on my body most of the time.
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Are screw-on macro lenses worth anything?
I was browsing Amazon looking at a few items and came across this:
4-piece Close-Up Macro Lens Kit
- Included are +1, +2, +4 and +10 Close- Up Lenses.
High-Quality lenses are diopters for ...
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Finding (and choosing) A Tripod
Here is my dilemma and question:
I have a Nikon D5100 and I am looking to buy a tripod. However I commute by bus and walk a lot so I need a tripod that is sturdy yet can be portable and light enough ...
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What lens is next? Shooting with Canon Rebel T2i
So here's my story. I bought a used Canon Rebel on ebay thinking I would like to have a NICE camera for taking my kids' pictures and maybe a few for my friends. Well it turns out I love taking ...
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What qualities should be looked for in a ball head before purchasing one?
So, I looked in the website of Vanguard company and saw many different types of ball heads.
I would like to ask what features are must have in a ball head? On what factors does it depend?
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Are there a kind of monopods available which have a minimum height of 10 cm?
I like to shoot from the ground level, usually. Google mostly showed me the monopods with minimum height of some 30 cm.
Are there some monopods which are flexible and at the same time can be ...
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What is the best camera and lens to buy as a gift? [closed]
My husband owns a media business and I want to buy him a great camera as a gift. I was thinking of buying him the 5D Mk III, but it does not come with lenses. Is that a good camera to buy him and what ...
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What's the difference between the Canon PowerShot S100 and the PowerShot SX260 HS?
I rather like the Canon PowerShot S100, it has received great reviews.
But I now see that the PowerShot SX260 HS has been launched at a similar price and wondered what the difference is.
The onsite ...
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How good is the Lowepro Fastpack 250?
I am planning to buy a backpack for my Nikon D90 and after some analysis and research I am thinking about getting a Lowepro Fastpack 250.
My requirements are not very high, since I am not a ...
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Besides the Pentax K-7, K-5, and 645D, what cameras are rated for operation below 0 °C (32 °F)?
The Pentax K-7, K-5, and 645D are rated for operation down to -10 °C (14 °F). This is a selling point of the K-7/K-5/645D, and they are specifically tested to operate reliably at this temperature ...
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Which camera/lenses should I buy? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I look for when shopping for my first DSLR?
I'm entry level on the photography stuff. Wanting to learn and get a camera. Main focus is taking pictures of my ...
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Are super cheap flashes worth it?
Is YN-460 Yongnuo worth it? Found it for 34 EUR http://bit.ly/GE1Tdp
Fist of all: is it so cheap I will regret I bought it and just withdraw using it?
In my understanding and for I would use ...
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How to decide which reversing ring is suitable for a lens?
Nikon's website doesn't seem to suggest any reversing rings that go with specific lenses (in my case a 50mm f/1.8G) .
For macro shots how to decide which reversing ring goes with it?
Yeah, Amazon ...
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What properties should I consider when purchasing a non professional camera for taking pictures of family
I would like to purchase a camera that takes great pictures of people. We are having a family reunion and I would like to take clear pictures of everything going on: from people eating, to dancing, to ...
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How risky is to buy a used camera?
Obviously there must be some judgement (the seller, no visible flaws).
But yet, is there a significant risk of buying something which will break in the next few weeks buying an used camera?
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Canon vs Sigma 18-200 lens?
Which is better in terms of sharpness and chromatic aberration, the Sigma 18-200 DC OS HSM or the Canon EF-S 18-200 IS kit lens? I've read reviews on both lenses on dslrgear and other sites, but i ...
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What lens should I get next to start professional photography? [closed]
let me start by saying I am venturing further into the photography world and will like to start making money out of my 'expensive' hobby if I can.
As such is the reasoning for my questions. Money is ...
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Is focal range the only significant difference between Canon's EF-S 18-135 IS and 18-200 IS lenses?
Is there any difference in performance (other than focal range) between Canon's EF-S 18-135 IS and 18-200 IS kit lenses, in terms of sharpness, contrast, AF speed, or anything else?
I can't decide ...
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How to chose a compact or mirrorless camera?
The number of different compact cameras is just crazy. Each brand has some dozens of camera.
I personaly have some features in mind:
i want Prosumer satisfying image quality, that is:
colors ...
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What lens do I need to do product photography with my Olympus E500?
I have an Olympus E500 camera passed onto my by my father in law and since fallen in love with photography. I now have a client who is requesting a product shoot of some of his products and I would ...
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Is the Olympus EP3L a good choice for 3D Macro?
I'm interested in getting an Olympus EPL3 for amateur use.
In order of importance I'd like to be able to do the following:
Macro 3D
General purpose; portraits and panoramas
Time-lapse
Is this a ...
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What lenses should I take with my Nikon D5100 for a trip through China and Nepal?
I'll be travelling through China/Nepal this coming September and have been trying to figure out which lenses would suit me best during my trip. I'll be visiting many temples/ monasteries and many ...
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Looking for a good, cheap entry-level telephoto lens for Nikon D5100
I currently own a Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm kit and am looking for a good, cheap entry-level telephoto lens.
I'm a beginner, and plan to do wildlife, nature and landscape photography with an ...
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Which Canon T2i bundle is better to get?
I'm looking to upgrade from my Canon 450d to the T2i. There are two bundles: one that comes with body and two Canon lenses, 18-55mm and 55-250mm, for $799 and, on Amazon, there's the Canon with EF-S ...
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Are there any drawbacks to buying a white box item?
My friend just bought Canon T3i body only and he is looking for a lens. We decided Canon's 18-135mm would fit him as all purpose lens as a beginner.
Here is the lens we found... but it says 'White ...
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What's the best way to shoot infra red?
I am new to the photography world and own a Canon 600D, I quite like some of the infra-red shots I've looked at. Is there a special lens required or does the camera need to be modified by other means ...
