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Wide Angle (Landscapes) Lens T2i (Crop Factor 1.6)
I just bought a Canon T2i and have discovered the world of landscape photography. The included 18-55mm lens is ok (since I am not that great with it yet) and have been reading a lo …
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Canon PowerShot S90 or Ricoh GR Digital III (GRD3) or something else?
I'm looking to buy a new compact camera, and was considering the Canon S90. Someone then praised the Ricoh GR Digital III, so of course I had to compare. Having compared the gene …
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3answers
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Ideal Zoom for Canon EOS 450d
Hi all, I'm new to digital photography.
A couple of months ago I bought a Canon 450d with a default (18-55mm) lens. I'm now planning to buy a zoom. Which one would you advise me a …
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Which should I buy… a Canon S90 vs. Panasonic Lumix TZ10 (ZS7) ?
Right... I'm getting a P&S for convenience shooting.
Have it narrowed down to the two mentioned above...
On the face of it, the Lumix kicks the Canon's butt on all fronts exc …
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1answer
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Canon 430EX versus 420EX - Diffuser compatible?
If I buy a pack of cheap, tinted flash diffusers that are compatible with a Canon 430EX Speedlite, will they fit an older Canon 420EX Speedlite?
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systematic underexposure with canon 400d
Hi,
I'm shooting with a Canon 400D and I'm getting the feeling that the camera regularly underexposes by (up to) a stop. I've uploaded an example shot to flickr. When I adjust the …
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5answers
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What is a good GPS Solution for Canon Cameras
I've noticed that some apps/services can give you map data based on GPS/Long/Lat information that's embedded in a photos meta data.
A quick glance on the web seems to indicate tha …
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6answers
278 views
Lens purchase: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L vs 24-105mm f/4 L
I've decided to replace the 17-85mm EF-S lens that I use for general street/landscape shooting, and can't decide between the 24-70 f/2.8L and the 24-105 f/4L. They're roughly the …
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4answers
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Big Photography Gear Bags
I have recently realized that my current camera bag (a Tamrac Velocity 9) is simply not up to the task of carrying all of the gear that I want to have with me. It's a great walk-a …
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10answers
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Purchase Advice - Nikon Vs. Canon Vs. Another
A friend of mine is looking to get an entry level DSLR + kit lens. Now I have always been a Canon-ite but that being said, I'm not die hard and I've no problem with Nikon (or Olymp …
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2answers
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What are the benefits of “Back-button Focus” ?
Recently I stumbled on a setting in the custom functions of my Canon5D.
Usually, half pressing the shutter button does two things.
It auto-focuses the image on whatever focus po …
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3answers
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What Telephoto Lens should I purchase
I have a 5D + Sigma F2.8 70-200mm + Sigma 2x Extender
Recently I've been shooting some field sports from the stands but I find that the 200mm just isn't enough and that the qualit …
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1answer
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Fast shooting with off-camera flash in dark situations
Hi there,
I've been considering doing some night club photography, and I'd like to be able to take shots with the flash unit off-camera.
While my Canon EOS 7D has a built-in flas …
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1answer
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420EX speedlite focus assist light not working?
My trsuty old 420EX partially packed it in the other night, with the focus assist light not coming on. This renders the camera pretty much useless for AF in a dark room.
I'm pret …
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3answers
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Using Canon Extender EF 1.4x II with “non-compatible” EF lenses?
I have a Canon Extender EF 1.4x II for my 70-200mm F/4L lens. In another question, someone suggested using an extender, and it got me wondering whether it might do something usefu …