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Grain and noise: will full frame solve this?
I have a Canon 600D with a Canon 70-200 f/4L (non IS).
Now, when it's sunny and bright the images are splendid, but as soon as it becomes a tad cloudy and gray, noise and grain starts to become ...
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Will I see enough improvement moving from EF-S to "L" lenses to warrant the cost?
My wife and I are driving through the Black Hills, Mt.Rushmore, on to Yellowstone and Glacier National park. I currently own a Canon 70d, using my 15-85mm & 55-250mm Canon lenses. Knowing I'll ...
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Where do I start when figuring out which external flash to get for a Canon 600D?
I am embarking on a course and part of the kit required is an external flash. The tutor has said to get something for a Canon - this was the recommended Nikon one (as she has a Nikon).
Nikon ...
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Would a 24mm/40mm pancake or 50mm prime be better for landscape photography with a Canon APS-C camera?
I use an APS-C camera and would like a prime lens, primarily for landscape photography. I'd like a prime lens for the following reasons:
Better quality in terms of crispness of shots.
The ones I'm ...
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Did I get ripped off by purchasing a "deluxe bundle" with my camera?
Let me start by saying I'm a newbie to photography and appreciate all help! I purchased a camera "package" on Amazon.
This 33rd Street Deluxe Bundle Includes :
Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera with ...
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Most economical camera for timelapse imagery
I am trying to take photos at about every 30 secs - 2 mins (Timelapse imagery for a dataset). I was using a canon t3i for this but after a few weeks, my shutter gave up. This is an on-going process ...
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What gear do I need for a newborn photography session?
I am an amateur photographer and I have a newborn session coming up for a family friend.
My current gear is:
Canon T5i (crop sensor)
Canon 18-55 IS STM Kit lens
85mm f/1.8 lens
I plan on buying a ...
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New Canon T6i vs used 5D2 or 1Ds3 [duplicate]
The title pretty much states my question here. I've held a T6i (very smooth feeling, good autofocus) and a 5D2 (definitely higher build quality, a full-frame which I would prefer). Never held a 1Ds3 ...
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Would an EF 24-105L or a 70-200 f/4L be a better travel choice?
I currently have a Canon 7D Mark II. I have a budget where I am looking at getting the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM or the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM. I am undecided on which one to get. I can see ...
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Will L glass lenses compared to what I have upgrade my overall Image Quality?
I currently shoot with a Canon T5i and plan on upgrading to either a 6D or 7D Mark II (another topic). To go with my new body, I want a new lens. I currently have the following:
10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS ...
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Are there any Teleconverters/Extenders which will work with a Canon Rebel EOS T3 and 55-250mm f/4-5.6 lens?
Are there any Teleconverters or Extenders that will work on the Rebel EOS T3, I am currently using an EFS 55-250MM 1:4-5.6 IS II lens in an area where there is a variety of interesting wildlife that I ...
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How do lower-end Canon EOS models from 2007/2008 compare? [closed]
Hope someone can help me. I currently have a Fujifilm FinePix S2950 and I'm looking to switch to a DSLR rather than a bridge, the current camera has a slow focus especially in low light.
I think I'...
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Is there an intervalometer which will work with a Canon PowerShot SX60?
I'm look for an intervalometer that works with a Canon PowerShot SX60. I want to do some timelapse photography. I'm not having much luck locating one. Does anyone know of such a device?
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Should I get a teleconverter or 150-500mm lens?
I am planning a wildlife trip. I want to be able to take photos of far away objects and still have all the detail. I currently have a Canon 650D and my longest lens is 70-300mm.
I am busy saving for ...
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Canon 1D mark III vs modern cameras. Should I get a new one? [duplicate]
I have a friend that's starting to study photography at university and needs a camera.
Because she doesn't have a lot of money to buy a new camera and all the equipment, I offered to let her use my ...
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Can I use film that's 20+ years old?
I recently bought a Minolta film camera and it had some film with it. The film is dated 1991 - 1994. Can I use the film?
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Mom-friendly digital camera with easy settings and batteries [closed]
I am looking for a digital camera for my mom who is not so good with devices.
Using AA/AAA batteries is an absolute requirement, but the camera shouldn't be too bulky or heavy. The reason for this ...
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Canon 700d with stock lens or cheaper model with better lens? [duplicate]
I'm torn between getting a 700d kit as it is or a cheaper model (ie. 1200d) with a better lens. Mainly plan on using it for short films. Opinions?
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Can a Canon 430 EX II trigger a Yongnuo flash?
So I got a Canon 430EXII and I need a second flash, preferably a cheap one so I might resort to getting a Yongnuo. Now I'm just wondering if the 430EXII can trigger a Yongnuo flash considering it's a ...
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What would improve my landscape photography more: upgraded body or a wide-angle lens?
I plan on going out on a trip soon and I want to take some nice landscape photography.
I currently have a Canon T3i and due to budget constraints I can choose one or the other exclusively: should I ...
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Which current Canon APS-C cameras can use older EOS EF lenses?
I have a Canon EOS 100 film camera, and I would like to change to a Canon digital, but I'm concerned that the lenses I have:
28-80mm
80-200mm
100-300mm
100mm Macro
will not work on the new digital ...
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What lens do I need to take a decent picture of a graduation ceremony from football-field seating?
What Canon lens do I need to capture a decent picture of a graduate on a football field? I could end up being at the other end of the field in the seating.
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What tele-extender can I use with a Tamron 18-270mm lens on a Canon Rebel?
have a Canon EOS Rebel XSI and have a Tamron 18-270mm lens for it. Do you know what extender is compatible with this arrangement? I purchased a Canon Extender EF 2X III but it does not fit the lens.
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Should my collection of older Pentax lenses be a deciding factor in my first DSLR purchase?
First post on here so I'll try and put a bit of background. I'm brand new to taking "proper" photographs and want to get started in landscape photography as a hobby after seeing some great pictures ...
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Can I use an off-camera Canon 90 EX to trigger a Canon 430 EX II?
Following on the heels of this question, I'm hoping that somebody can help me.
If used with a transmitter/receiver, will the Canon 90 EX speedlite still serve as a master unit and fire a 430 EX II ...
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What are the practical differences between Canon 580EX II and Canon 600EX-RT?
so which one is better and why? I just need to get as much flash power as possible for outdoor and indoor photography. Are they a lot different from each other?
I couldn't care less about the 600EX-...
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What should I look for in a wireless flash trigger for a home studio?
I'm an amateur photographer looking for a wireless flash trigger.
My gear is Canon 70D with Speedlight 380ex.
My question is: what should I look for in a flash trigger?
How important is the trigger ...
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Wise to switch from Sony to Canon considering I have a decent amount of lenses? [closed]
I've been trying to decide on this for a while now and I need to decide before tomorrow because of a great deal which ends by then.
Current situation: I'm currently shooting with a Sony a580 and the ...
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How to do jewellery photography with a telephoto lens?
A local jeweller has a Canon EOS 550D with a telephoto lens model 'Canon EF 75-300mm (f/4-56 III USM)' which she's using to photograph her work for sale.
The lens will zoom enough to get large ...
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Are there disadvantages to an adapted Canon EF-S zoom vs Sony SEL 18-200 lens for my Sony Nex?
I want to buy a universal zoom lens 18-200 (maybe 18-135) for my Sony Nex. At Sony I found only Sony SEL 18200 lens that is expensive.
There are adapters Canon EF-S to Sony E-mount (with providing ...
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Switch from T3i to Fuji X20? [duplicate]
I've had a Canon T3i for about a year now, getting it as an upgrade to a small Canon point-and-shoot. I mainly got the T3i for the additional shooting setting controls and the ability to change ...
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What flashes are compatible with the Canon A-1?
What vintage/modern flashes are compatible with the Canon A-1? I'm going away for vacation and I need something other than a tripod for low-light situations.
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Comparing Canon's 85mm 1.8 and 200mm 2.8 Primes for Portrait, Other Use
Hopefully this is the right place for this question...
I'm looking at purchasing either the 85mm 1.8, or 200mm 2.8 (Canon) in the next few months. I'm wanting to get more into portraits and people (...
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What are meaningful deciding factors when deciding between Canon 5D mark III vs mark II? [duplicate]
I am intermediate student on photography. I am intending to buy a full format Canon camera and I am between Canon 5D mark III and mark II. I would like to be able using ISO numbers of 800 or 1600 or ...
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What low-cost non-fisheye wide angle lenses are available for Canon and how do they compare?
I'm currently looking for a wide angle lens for my Canon T3i. I would prefer a prime lens. I want to use a wide angle lens primarily for video (so the lens needs a quiet AF motor) but for still ...
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Is there an advantage to choosing the Big Two (TM) entry level dSLRs over competititon? [duplicate]
Is there an advantage, that Canon or Nikon's entry level dSLRs hold over their competition ones (notably Sony) for a young enthusias who wants to learn more but is currently, and probably won't in the ...
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What Canon full-frame lens should I get for product photography, toddler portraiture and travel photography?
I have a Canon 5D Mark III and am looking for a lens for product photography，portrait for toddler and regular travel use. There are too many lens options in the market, so I need some direction to ...
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How do I choose a zoom lens for Canon APS-C?
I know nothing about any of this. From my research, Canon's 70D looks like a good camera body for a retired (31 years) professional photographer (my dad) to "pick the camera back up" in the digital ...
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Would the 40mm pancake or 50mm prime be better for street photography with a Canon APS-C camera?
I have a Canon EOS 600D, and I already have 18-55mm,55-250mm.
I plan to buy a new lens for street photography.
I already have picked out one of the following lenses:
40mm STM(pan cake).
EF 50mm f/...
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Is there a good remote timer compatible with most Nikon and Canon (and Pentax and Sony) cameras?
I wish to experiment with HDR night photography and timelapse video editing. Both require me to take multiple shots are regular intervals for prolonged durations, and I obviously do not wish to sit ...
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What's the difference between point and shoot camera brands? [closed]
Our old camera broke, so we decided to buy a new one, but we can't choose between similar models from Fujifilm, Canon, and Nikon. Many people advised me to get the Canon, but in my opinion the ...
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slow glass vs. fast glass [duplicate]
I have two L series lenses 24-70 and 14mm and am in need of a longer lense (70-200 or 70-300)my question is since I shoot mostly landscape from a tripod is it worth the expense to go to the L series ...
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Should I replace the Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens with a 40mm f/2.8 or 50mm f/1.4?
So I'm about to buy my first DSLR (definitely a Canon, probably the 700D) and my original plan was to buy the one with the included 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens.
At the same time I was thinking about ...
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Which lenses are best for a beginner using a Canon EOS 100D? [closed]
I have bought a new Canon EOS 100D camera along with the 18-55 lens, but I want one good lens for both wide-angle and zoom. This is my first SLR trying to learn more and more about the functions and ...
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Which Canon superzoom to select for clearer sports pictures? [closed]
Currently I am using an EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. But I feel this range is not sufficient for me, shooting events and sports. So I am considering an EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM. It has a bit ...
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Do I need 50mm lens If I have 24-105 lens for canon 6d? [duplicate]
Do I need 50mm lens If I have ef 24-105mm f/4l is usm lens for canon 6d?
What should be my next lens? I mostly interested in landscapes.
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Difference in cameras and lenses [duplicate]
I'm interested in the difference between the following two camera kits:
Canon EOS Rebel T3i SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55 IS II lens and EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS zoom lens
Canon EOS Rebel T3i SLR Camera ...
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Will Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD work with Canon t3i?
I wonder if this lenses will work with Canon T3i. The compatibility match on Amazon.com says they may not work but I know very little about the subject.
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Which two lenses would be best for my bag; one telephoto (300mm+) and a portrait/landscape lens? [closed]
I need help on deciding on two good quality lenses. I currently use a Canon 600d body and I would like a lens that will also fit a 5D as I intend to upgrade in the future. Firstly I would like a ...
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What are some options for a low-cost, general purpose, travel lens for Canon?
I'm going to be traveling the world for the next few years, and I'd like to buy a new lens for my (ancient) Canon Digital Rebel XT. I'm currently using the Canon "nifty fifty" prime lens, but the ...
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