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6 votes

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Do I have the right lens hood for my Canon 1000D with EF-S 18-55mm kit lens?

I'm starting into the realm of photography and learning about the various additions to cameras that assist in good photos. I have the Canon EOS 1000d, I believe the Rebel in the US? It came with the ...

Anthony

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asked May 31, 2011 at 12:48

14 votes

4 answers

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How should I learn to understand Canon's metering?

Spot metering is my preferred metering mode on the Canon 50D. This allows me to nail the exposure first time -- 99% of the time -- by using AE-lock on my subject and applying the desired amount of ...

gjb

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asked May 31, 2011 at 9:38

17 votes

9 answers

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Should I use a 100mm Macro lens as a portrait lens?

I am specifically considering using the Canon 100mm Macro as a portrait lens. If I want to have a macro in my bag, but not carry around a 70-200 2.8 due to weight, size, white color, or price if it ...

dpollitt

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asked May 29, 2011 at 20:42

1 vote

1 answer

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What can I expect from the 5D Mark II and the D700 in terms of handling?

I'm planning to buy one of the above, and, leaving aside image quality, lenses, and other issues, how do the 2 bodies compare in terms of handling to each other as well as to the 450D (Rebel XSi) I'm ...

eflorico

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asked May 28, 2011 at 13:03

7 votes

2 answers

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How do I take automatically bracketed exposures with the Canon XSi?

I'm trying to help someone with a Canon XSi. I'm not used to the Canons that use menus (rather than buttons on the body). Does anyone know how to set up the Canon XSi to take a bracketed exposure of ...

Dan Sorensen

173

asked May 27, 2011 at 15:20

3 votes

1 answer

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How do I read the flash distance scale on the Canon 580EX II?

My Canon 580EX II has a distance scale running from 0.5m to 18m. When the flash is in manual mode, a single segment of the distance scale illuminates to indicate the maximum effective range for my ...

gjb

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asked May 27, 2011 at 13:04

7 votes

5 answers

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How do I decide between the Canon 55-250mm or 70-300mm + 50mm?

I just bought a Canon Rebel T2i (EOS550D/Kissx4) with 18-55mm kit-lens and I have an additional $300 USD to spend on a lens. I had decided to buy a Canon EF-S 75-300mm f/4-5.6 (without IS) and a Canon ...

ChristopherEmoracket

111

asked May 27, 2011 at 3:34

5 votes

3 answers

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My DSLR appears to be corrupting CF cards — get new camera or repair?

I have a Canon Rebel XTi which has been ruining CF cards (when I try to see the pictures it tells me the CF card is corrupted--three different cards which were formatted). Anyway I want to know if I ...

Marjorie

51

asked May 25, 2011 at 19:15

7 votes

2 answers

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Is there any software available on Mac OS X that can remotely control my Canon G10?

I'd like software to remotely (via USB tether) control my G10 from my MacBook running OS X 10.6. This software seems to do exactly what I want, but for Windows: http://www.breezesys.com/PSRemote/...

Canyonero

71

asked May 24, 2011 at 8:20

6 votes

2 answers

2k views

How well do 1980s AI Nikkor Lenses work on a Canon 60D with an adaptor?

My dad has some old Nikkor AI Lenses from the 80's that are in great shape and are great all around lenses. I used to use them his Nikkormat growing up but now I want to use them on a digital format. ...

Daniel

61

asked May 23, 2011 at 17:01

3 votes

3 answers

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Why do some cameras have a blue lens shown in their photographs?

For example, from this Google search the middle camera is way more blue in color than the others. What is the reason behind this? Do these cameras have some special type of glass that results in ...

Lazer

4,059

asked May 22, 2011 at 6:11

12 votes

2 answers

5k views

How does 'Tv mode' translate to shutter priority mode?

What do the T and v stand for? Public-domain image from Wikipedia.

Lazer

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asked May 22, 2011 at 5:48

5 votes

1 answer

584 views

How do I compensate for lack of exposure lock on a Canon AV-1?

I just got my first roll of film printed and noticed that some of the exposures were off. I don't know why I didn't notice this before but there isn't an AE-lock on the Canon AV-1. My question is, ...

Serge

287

asked May 20, 2011 at 19:45

5 votes

3 answers

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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 ...

sudarsanyes

171

asked May 19, 2011 at 11:35

2 votes

2 answers

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Why is my Canon 500D with kit lens having trouble focusing at higher focal lengths?

I have a Canon 500D with the kit lens. Recently I have observed that its not able to focus at higher zooms but it works at min zoom. To get it to focus, I have to zoom out or recompose and it works. ...

intoTHEwild

559

asked May 19, 2011 at 8:28

2 votes

1 answer

2k views

Why might my camera show spots in video mode?

I own a Canon Rebel T1i, and when I try to record video, there are two dark spots on the screen. These do not appear when I take photos. Video (spots in center and right center): Photo: Does the ...

y0mbo

123

asked May 18, 2011 at 20:21

20 votes

5 answers

30k views

What is "Highlight Tone Priority"?

This seems to be available in most of recent Canon cameras. I am curious how it works, and how it is different from the Auto Lighting Optimizer. Is it a useful function?

Andres

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asked May 18, 2011 at 19:11

6 votes

1 answer

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What does the Auto Lighting Optimizer function do?

I've heard a little bit about the Auto Lighting Optimizer function of Canon cameras. Digital Photography School has a small review of it. Is it a useful feature? ...

Andres

5,044

asked May 18, 2011 at 19:09

18 votes

4 answers

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What does the dot on some zoom lens scales mean?

I noticed on my Canon 18-55mm kit lens there is a dot on the zoom scale between 24 & 35mm (though skewed very much towards 24mm). This position appears to be the spot where the lens is physically ...

speshak

537

asked May 16, 2011 at 20:34

3 votes

1 answer

151 views

Are newer production runs of the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 upgraded from older models?

I was considering buying the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 lens from someone, however, they told me that they purchased it more than two years ago. I am concerned that some of the new productions of ...

Bob

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asked May 11, 2011 at 2:10

2 votes

1 answer

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Which 70-300mm f4-5.6 lens is "better?" [duplicate]

I'm looking for a budget telephoto lens and I'm wondering which of these two is the better option. They have very similar specs: Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital ...

Josh M.

139

asked May 9, 2011 at 17:18

23 votes

4 answers

66k views

What is the difference between Canon's black inks?

My Canon MP560 printer requires one PGI-220BK black cartridge and one CLI-221BK black cartridge (which is a part of a CMYK bunch). What is the difference between the two?

ysap

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asked May 6, 2011 at 19:39

17 votes

9 answers

382k views

What should I do about Canon PowerShot "Lens error, restart camera"?

I've had a Canon PowerShot A1100 IS camera for almost a year now. About a week ago, I went on a trip, took pictures the whole trip, everything was ok. When I got home, and tried to turn the camera ...

Yochai Timmer

273

asked May 6, 2011 at 13:17

12 votes

2 answers

454 views

Does Canon have a no lemon policy on EF lenses?

After a certain number of repairs or warranty claims does Canon replace the equipment? Specifically Canon EF lenses. If no defined policy exists, do you have experience one way or another?

dpollitt

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asked May 5, 2011 at 20:48

3 votes

3 answers

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What's a good lens for my Canon G7?

I'm not a professional photographer, but I use my camera on a regular basis to photograph my familiy and activities I attend. I own a Canon G7 (older version of the G11) and instead of upgrading to a ...

PHLAK

133

asked May 4, 2011 at 20:15

15 votes

3 answers

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Which is better: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM or Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM (without IS)?

Simple question: Which lens is better? The L Series (non-IS) Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM or the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM? I am an enthusiast and usually shoot landscape, my kids playing ...

Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics

6,317

asked May 2, 2011 at 13:43

10 votes

4 answers

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I have a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro. How can I get even closer to the subject?

I have had a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens for quite a long time. It is a great lens. I use a 7D as the body, thus I get 1.6x magnification as compared to a "real" 35mm sensor body. While this is ...

Anto

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asked Apr 26, 2011 at 15:35

4 votes

3 answers

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How do I troubleshoot Canon EF100-400L IS USM failure?

I use my EF100-400 on a Canon 10D. While in IS and auto focus mode, I was shooting a soccer match when the lens abruptly failed to focus, and I got an error message on the camera. I turned off the ...

Kent Eckhart Jr

41

asked Apr 24, 2011 at 19:21

1 vote

2 answers

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A picture taken appears in the camera but does not appear when it is copied to the computer

I have a Canon EOS 60D and I tried the copyright function and, after that, I copied the pictures to my laptop but they did not appear. So I put my memory card back into my camera and I then tried ...

user4838

asked Apr 21, 2011 at 20:27

2 votes

1 answer

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Problems Setting Up 580EX II as Master, 430EX as slave

I'm trying to use my 580EX II as a master and trigger via wireless remote. When not in Master mode, the 580EX II triggers remotely. However, once I put it in Master mode, it no longer works. Thus, I ...

PhotographyNewbie

407

asked Apr 20, 2011 at 6:27

6 votes

6 answers

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Would the Tamron 18- 270 mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD make a good choice as my second lens?

I have a Canon 50/f1.8. I am looking for a zoom lens. After much research, I have zeroed in two lenses as my second lens: either Tamron 18-270 mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD or Canon EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III ...

PRK

481

asked Apr 13, 2011 at 4:05

3 votes

1 answer

1k views

Re-attach Canon Speedlite Wide Panel (diffuser)

I am renting a Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I had the pull-out Wide Panel (aka diffuser) out and, and when I went to push it back in I noticed that it was very, very loosely attached to its little black ...

Nathan G.

233

asked Apr 8, 2011 at 23:27

9 votes

4 answers

11k views

Why and when would you consider Canon 17-55 lens over 24-105?

If I'm to buy a cropped sensor Canon camera for personal needs (family shootings, treveling etc - probably 75% outdoors some macro like + portraits + streetshootings + landscapes, 25% indoors mostly ...

Robert Koritnik

1,304

asked Apr 8, 2011 at 9:29

14 votes

4 answers

41k views

What is the small +- wheel next to my view port for?

I had a scare last night when everything in my view port looked blurry on my brand new Canon 60D, even the digital display a red focus boxes. The images photos came out clear, the live view was clear,...

JD Isaacks

1,153

asked Apr 6, 2011 at 15:53

3 votes

1 answer

373 views

Servicing my equipment in one of Canon USA Service Centers

OK, so the worst thing happened during my last trip abroad - When replacing the 10-22 with a another lens, I put it in the backpack (KATA 3N1-33) that was laying on the bench. Unfortunately, I did not ...

ysap

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asked Apr 6, 2011 at 2:46

11 votes

1 answer

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What is the difference between AI Focus and AI Servo autofocus modes?

Recently I bought a Canon 60D and I am uncertain about when and how to use/activate the AI Focus and AI Servo functions. I understand the One Shot autofocus function for still subjects. You press ...

Rick O

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asked Apr 5, 2011 at 14:39

4 votes

2 answers

432 views

Is there a reason the Canon S90 is still more expensive than its successor the S95?

I've been dithering about getting an S90 for a year or more. Then of course the S95 came out and it looked as if this model came without the few and largely trivial things users objected to e.g. ...

immutabl

852

asked Apr 3, 2011 at 20:51

2 votes

1 answer

287 views

Canon 30D + speedlight not synching properly

My 30D + 340EX has started acting up. About half the time the flash doesn't synch properly, leaving some portion of the frame incorrectly exposed (sometimes the top doesn't get flash, sometimes the ...

David Wolever

221

asked Apr 2, 2011 at 15:10

11 votes

7 answers

33k views

How can I get proper flash exposure in AV mode without using ETTL?

I have a Canon 5D Mark II and normally shoot with natural light (I try to stay away from flash). However, I am taking on more situations where I need to use my hotshoe flash (Canon Speedlite 580 EX II)...

user4560

asked Apr 1, 2011 at 18:09

11 votes

2 answers

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Does the Canon *.CR2/CRW format contain "truly RAW" data?

In my work I am dealing with *.CR2 raw images taken by a Canon DSLR in raw mode. When I read about the format here, I was surprised to find that it has 4 TIFF IFDs which contain a) Original Size JPEG ...

goldenmean

1,219

asked Apr 1, 2011 at 15:39

7 votes

5 answers

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How to reverse the canon 18-55 kit lens to use it as macro?

I have been trying to use my 18-55 kit lens as a macro but have no idea how to go about it. Do I need an adapter to mount the lens reversed on the camera? Also, is it possible to use canon 50mm f/1.8 ...

PRK

481

asked Mar 31, 2011 at 6:40

1 vote

1 answer

244 views

Photography concepts using SX20

I've bought a Powershot sx20 half a year ago and I'm quite happy with it although I know it doesn't compare to a DSLR. I've learning photography on my own: bought a 58mm ring and some filters (cpl, ...

Luciano

393

asked Mar 30, 2011 at 20:46

0 votes

3 answers

520 views

Which lenses to buy next?

I have a Canon 550D DSLR that I've been using for the past 6 months to learn photogragphy. It has the 18-135mm lens and I also got the 50mm/1.8 lens. As I learn more I now think it's time for me to ...

sfactor

1,389

asked Mar 30, 2011 at 9:18

1 vote

3 answers

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Are there any inexpensive 2x AF macro lenses for Canon?

I want to be able to take pictures like this: This was taken at 2×, but the lens costs over 1000 and has no autofocus. Is there a lens that can take pictures like this for less money, preferably with ...

JD Isaacks

1,153

asked Mar 29, 2011 at 22:43

3 votes

1 answer

1k views

Canon 60d is not recording photos to my sd card

My Canon 60d is not recording photos to my sd card.There is 1 CTG file that doesn't open. I formatted the SD card. I have tried to shoot in RAW and JPEG.Help me! Help Me please!

user4507

asked Mar 29, 2011 at 4:35

1 vote

3 answers

3k views

Canon 550d Kit Lens or not?

I'm a beginner at photography, I'm looking at buying my first DSLR (currently the Canon 550d looks promising) so I'm wondering if I should buy the camera with the kit lens (EFs 18-55mm IS) or buy just ...

errorhandler

235

asked Mar 28, 2011 at 20:59

1 vote

2 answers

633 views

Comparable Nikon to the Canon 550d

What Nikon is comparable to the Cannon 550d or 600d and what drawbacks (or good points) does it have compared to the canon?

errorhandler

235

asked Mar 28, 2011 at 20:06

10 votes

9 answers

28k views

Are there big reasons to prefer the Canon 600d vs Canon 550d?

I'm just wondering whether there are any big(ish) reasons I should get the Canon 600d and not the Canon 550d. I'm interested in the difference in video quality and low light performance (if there is ...

errorhandler

235

asked Mar 28, 2011 at 19:27

10 votes

6 answers

17k views

What is a good general purpose lens for Canon?

As an upgrade from kit lens 18-55mm, which would be a better general purpose lens? Obviously there is no "best" option, as everyone has a different budget and style, but what are the best options ...

PRK

481

asked Mar 28, 2011 at 5:10

5 votes

1 answer

398 views

Will a Canon dSLR retain settings if the battery is removed for an extended period of time?

If I remove the rechargeable BP battery from my Canon EOS 50D for an extended period of time, will the internal lithium battery preserve all of my settings (including custom functions, date/time, etc.)...

TrueWill

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asked Mar 27, 2011 at 21:46

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