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Button lock on Canon IXUS 60

I have an Old Canon IXUS 60 digital camera. And suddenly all the buttons stopped reacting except the on button and the one that takes the photo. Chat gpt says that I have accidentally locked the ...
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Can I use the NEEWER QPRO-N on Canon R6 with NEEWER Z2-C 2,4G TTL Flash units if I don't need ETTL?

I would like to buy the QPRO-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger but it is currently out of stock everywhere I looked. So I am wondering if I could just buy the N version for example to bridge the estimated ...
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Is Upgrading from Canon 5D Mark IV to a Mirrorless Canon R5, worth it?

I just wondering if anyone has had any experience in upgrading to the Canon R5? I do mainly studio work.
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How to set C1-C3 to manual exposure on EOS R7?

There's 3 custom modes on Canon EOS R7, which I've setup for regular 4K, 120fps 1080p, and timelapse, but I cannot find a way to use manual exposure on these modes. Q How do I use manual exposure on ...
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Improving MF accuracy with a split-prism

After using a Canon A1 for a little while, I still struggle to get sharp images when I’m using a wide aperture and close focus. Even with a split-prism viewfinder, it’s difficult to see that I’ve ...
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Is EOS R7 USB power supply currently under vendor lock-in?

I upgraded the firmware of my Canon EOS R7 to version 1.6.0, whose documentation says that it's possible to charge the battery on-body over USB power supply. However, all the documentation seem to ...
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Canon A1 Exposure cut short when releasing shutter

I’ve got a strange issue with my Canon A1 which is much more obvious on longer exposures. If I press and release the shutter immediately, the shutter will close straight away even if the exposure is ...
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Canon EOS 1N HS (film) camera remote control port

What type of remote control plug has the Canon 1N HS? It's an analog film camera manufactured 1994-ish, and I have a hard time identifying the type of RC plug, it doesn't look like any modern RC port ...
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Is there any flash trigger compatible with my Canon camera

I'm looking for a flash trigger which is compatible with my Yongnuo 565exiii flash please? I use a canon T7/2000d.
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Why does borderless printing care about both width and height of paper?

My printer (a Canon Pro 1000) only allows borderless printing for specific sizes. This makes sense because I understand it needs to know how to bleed over specific width. But if I set the width to one ...
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Can you control a camera's settings via computer?

I'm using a Canon camera. I want to control autofocus, ISO, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, clarity, etc., remotely from a computer.
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What are these waves appearing in my photos?

I just purchased a Canon EF 75-300 lens which is then attached to a Beastgrip (MK3) DOF adapter, which is mounted to my iPhone 15 Pro. My phone's camera doesn't have these waves, so I know it isn't ...
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using a 2x TC on a 70-200 f2.8 v1 for sports

I'm thinking about getting the 2x TC to use with my 70-200 for sports for additional reach. Is it worth it? I use it on my 5dM4.
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Bought a Minolta Minolta AF 70-210mm f/ 4 lens can it fit on my Canon Rebel T7 body? [duplicate]

Bought a Minolta AF 70-210mm f/ 4 and I use a rebel T7 is there a adapter available to use for them?
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Canon R6 main dial skipping

My Canon R6 is 3 years old. Recently, the main dial at the top (the one you use with the index finger and control the main settings, e.g. Aperture in Av and Exposure time in Tv) started to skip. Some ...
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Canon PowerShot A80 keeps shutting down and asking to change the battery pack. What should I do?

I have a Canon PowerShot A80 - which is obviously an old camera - dating back to 2003. Everytime I take one or two shots, it switches itself off, stating to change the battery pack. I changed a few ...
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Canon AE-1 aperture doesn't close down past f/4

So my Canon AE-1 Program aperture doesn't close down past f/4 when using the DOF preview. I've tried a different lens and same thing so it is a problem with the camera. Both the lenses I have are 50mm ...
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How to make sure to only get full frame lenses for the Canon EF (non-mirrorless) mount?

As an amateur, I am looking for used lenses for my Canon EOS 5D Mark II. I know that it's so called full frame, like the old 35mm film cameras. I am confused with all the abbreviations and ...
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Can RF-S lenses mount on Canon EOS C70?

I tried searching this on the web, but all that turned up says C70 can mount RF lenses, with no mention of RF-S. So Q: Can Canon EOS C70 mount APS-C RF-S lenses?
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Jpg image cannot be opened [closed]

I have an image taken from a Canon digital camera. When transferring the JPG images to the PC, none of them work, they cannot be opened. Could you check if you have any fix options? I used several ...
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How do I use my Canon speedlight in the Godox radio flash system?

I have a Canon 80D and Godox X2T-C and a Canon 580EX speedlite. I need to know how to connect them together to use the 580EX as an off-camera flash. Detailed steps would be appreciated, please.
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Can you adjust flash settings on the camera with a manual flash?

I have had some Yongnuo flash gear for a while and it has been totally fine for what I need (manual flash, some simple off-camera triggering, etc.). I recently got a Canon R6 and on-camera flash with ...
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Shooting on B&W infrared film with Canon L glasses

Canon EOS-1V manual says about shooting on B*W IR film: Use a lens which provides IR index. With L-series lenses which do not have an infrared index, there is no need to compensate for infrared film. ...
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Dirt is on the sensor or in the lens

Hi i'm new in dslr cameras. I have this canon and when i take pictures of the sky this happens. I already clean the sensor and also the lens (i open it to clean from inside), but still have this fuzz ...
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Help! How can I fix my Canon Sureshot that keeps rewinding?

extremely new to film photography, picked up this camera from a thrift, was working fine (for context I had no film in). I was testing all the features, flash, etc. And it was working perfectly, ...
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False SD card lock with Canon Powershot G7X Mark 3

When turned on, camera says card write set to lock even though it is not. I've bought new SD cards for it too and it doesn't work. What is the problem?
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Mounting Canon focus by wire lens (EF 50mm f1.8 STM) to EOS 300

I recently got a Canon EOS 300 (the film version, not digital) and would like to buy a faster lens in addition to the kit lens which I received with it. I see that the 50mm f1.8 STM is still in ...
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Is this the right way to shoot in the style of a Hollywood silent movie?

I need to shoot a silent movie on a digital camera. I have a Canon EOS 77D, which has an APS-C sensor (22.3 × 14.9mm). David Mullen, a cinematographer, said here that early Hollywood silent movies ...
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What are the dimensions of the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip

What are the dimensions of the Canon BG-E6 Battery Grip for the Canon 5D Mark II? I would like the height excluding the part that inserts into the camera. I looked online (I don't have it) but couldn'...
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I have a Canon EOS 50D, and my lens (EFS 18-200 mm) just broke. What should I replace?

I'm not sure how much the body of a camera impacts the quality of a photo. I'm not new to photography but I am very new to photography gear. Replacing the lens is about 150 on ebay. Is it worth it to ...
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Seeking lens recommendation [closed]

For a starter DSLR, I got the Canon Rebel T7. It came with a 75-300 Zoom lens, but I quickly realized that it does not bring subjects close enough. What do you recommend for a cost-effective and not-...
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What is the maximum size SD card supported by the Canon IXUS 50?

Am using a 2GB SD-card with a Canon IXUS 50/SD400 Digital ELPH. I tried a 4GB card but got an error saying the card is "locked". The card is not write protected, and works fine in a couple ...
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Can Adobe Lightroom reproduce vibrant Canon colors?

I understand that Canon cameras typically create very vibrant colors. I can observe these vibrant colors in the JPEG pictures my EOS RP and R6 creates. I can also observe these vibrant colors when I ...
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What to look for when renting a lens for the solar eclispe

I'm doing research on renting a lens for my camera, it's a Canon Rebel T4i for the solar eclipse. What do I look for to see if a lens can be mounted to my camera. I'm thinking of getting a Canon 100-...
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Why won't my Canon Powershot take a photo when the flash is on?

I have a Canon Powershot SD4500 IS. It takes photos normally when flash is set to off, or when it’s light enough in Auto mode for it not to be necessary, but the camera will not take a photo when the ...
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Wide Angle Lens confusion

I was researching for a lens specially for architectural and interior shots including full room for real estate photography. My camera is a canon Eos 1200D and was advised to get Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG ...
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Why can't I trigger my Visico strobe and AD600 together with a Godox XPro-C and X1R receiver?

I am using the Godox XPro-C transmitter and can trigger my AD600BM without any problems. But when I want to trigger my second stribe, a Visico head, cabled to a Godox X1R receiver, there's a problem. ...
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On A+ mode not accessible to single point focus using canon 5D Mark iii

I’m using canon 5D Mark iii , when I select mode A+ then I’m not able to access single point AF
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Is it physically possible to mount a manual EF-M or RF lens onto a Canon EF mount DSLR without an adapter? [duplicate]

I don't care about the electronic communication between the lens and camera. I have a Canon Rebel T7i, and planning to to buy 7artisans 35mm f/0.95 but this is only available in EF-M mount or RF mount....
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What is the value of EF 50mm f1.8 STM? [closed]

Given that virtually all people say it's a great value with respect to the market price, then what is the actual value of Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM? People say the brand new price is cheap, a bargain. If ...
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Does an Canon Ef S lens goes on a Aps C sony body? [duplicate]

I have few EF-S lens from my Canon 450D. And I'm planing to buy a Sony with Aps c frame. Is it compatible?
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What adapter do I need to fit a Vivitar lens to a Canon 4000D? [duplicate]

I’m looking for an adapter that will fit a Vivitar F/8.0 multi coated telephoto lens to my Canon EOS 4000D.
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EF-EOS M adapter+Canon 18-135mm IS Nano USM not focusing

I've just got EF-EOS M adapter and Canon 18-135mm IS Nano USM to use with my M50 and focus is not working at all In the menu at lens aberation correction all are on except Digital Lens Optimizer where ...
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Focusing screen for Canon EOS 3/EOS 1V

I'm looking for an alternative to the native Canon EC series focusing screens, more specifically to the EC-A, EC-B, EC-D, EC-L. Due to some circumstances the only marketplace available to me is ...
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Giant bright spot on right of image in all photos?

I've had a Canon G1X (mk 1) in an outdoor enclosure for the last 2 years taking a timelapse (6 images every 10 minutes). Recently all the images have a giant bright spot on the right side of each ...
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Sports photography lens for m50 [duplicate]

I have a canon eos m50, I need to shoot indoor wrestling photos from a distance. I will also shoot high school football from the stands. I want the least expensive options that will still give me a ...
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How can I remove an N3 type connector from a Canon 7D Mark II?

I have a Canon 7D Mark II and I bought a corded shutter remote button from Amazon in the beginning of 2023, I just recently plugged the N3 plug up to the camera to test it. Works fine but I can not ...
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What USB cable do i need to my EOS 550D Canon camera to connect the camera to my laptop?

what exactly type of cable do i need and is there any quality different between cables? and i need a long cable. long i mean to be able to put the camera outside my car on a stand and still to be able ...
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No flash mode pictures

OK so I'm an absolute beginner when it comes to photography. But here's the thing when I try to Take a picture in the no flash mode in the dark it won't take a picture but if I go into some light ...
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Forcing flash on canon Ixus 240?

Bought a canon ixus 240 off ebay a few months back and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to force flash on. The two settings that are available to me are either no flash or auto flash which ...
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