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Equipment recommendation questions should be specific about budget and goals, yet general enough to be useful to as many readers as possible. Equipment recommendation answers should be worded to be as useful as possible to the broadest range of readers, and when possible account for future price drops (for bargain hunters looking for a cheap "older" camera) to improve the longevity of such topics.

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Is there a compact camera that offers secure deletion of pictures?

Samsung has a new Android based compact camera, the Galaxy Camera. Using this camera, you should be able to logon to Google play and download Android apps for Secure file deletion. I've not tried th …
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Is the Canon 7D a good upgrade from the Rebel XS?

My advice to you is that it is not the body that matters, it is the lens. If you end up buying a 7D for appx $1500 or even a 60D for appx $900, you will end up feeling like you want to upgrade to a b …
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What do I need to take better landscapes and low light sports photos?

For Free: Are you focusing properly? Take continuous pictures, chances of getting a sharp image increases. Increase your ISO speed at the expense of noise. Cheap: Get a tripod for landscape, sport …
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How has the interface changed from the Fuji X100 to the Fuji X100S?

How does the Fuji X100 interface different from X100S? I've read a lot of reviews that said that when the X100 first came out, the interface was very convoluted. Also I read that with the latest …
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Cameras that can be used in the rain?

What cameras (DLSR & lenses, Mirrorless or P&S) can be used when its raining cats and dogs without any kind of special rainproof accessories to protect them?
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What normal lens would have better edge sharpness than Pentax SMC Takumar 28/3.5 on my Canon...

If you want edge to edge sharpness for under 400 euros consider looking either at 1. Samyang 14mm f 2/8 2. Samyang 35mm f/1.4 They are both manual focus lenses though.
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Where can I find a "bulb ramping" intervalometer which will work with a Canon T3i?

Magic Lantern for Canon T3i has support for Bulb Ramping and Intervalometer. Personally I do use Magic Lantern on my 60D and had no problems with it but I have not tried those features yet. Magic Lan …
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Does the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS offer significant benefit over the Canon EF-S 18-55mm?

Referred from here Changes compared to the non-IS versions The new IS lens is slightly longer than the NON IS (70mm vs 66mm) The front element is larger in diameter (44mm vs 37mm) The three element …
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Galapagos vacation — what photo gear should I take?

If you are a looking to take pictures that you would later like to sell, then go for all the big and heavy Canon L lenses. If you are going to be shooting as an amateur who enjoys photography, I sugg …
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Travel / Hiking tripod recommendation

I own a Dolica 62-Inch Tripod and I'm very happy using it. It is able to hold 13.2 lbs lightweight: 2.4 lb. (including the ballhead that comes with it) Costs CDN$ 63.53. Maximum height: 60 inch …
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How do I choose a lens to photograph the Milky Way?

I captured this image using a Samyang 14mm lens on a Canon 5D II. The Samyang is a manual focus lens so just make sure you set the proper focus especially when you are working in the dark. I had …
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