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Sync Voltage PC-Socket vs Hotshoe?

There is some confusion about the max safe sync voltage. The cameras owners manuals is not clear on this matter leaving some to believe that the 250v (on newer DLSRs) is only safe for the PC socket with the hotshoe still at 6v like the older cameras....

Next generation exposure control

In another thread I made a comment how the controls and interfaces on today's DSLRs are still firmly rooted in the analog age. On this occasion I wanted to start a discussion about how exposure controls should ideally work on a modern computerised DS...

Re: 5D mark 3 tutorial for BIF

Thx for the BIF definition.

5D mark 3 tutorial for BIF

Hi everyone, Could you please point me to good tutorial for BIF with 5D mark3 camera? Coming from Rebel, I found Af on 5D very powerful, but need some help on selection options.Thanks

is really the 6d a substitute of the 7d? 7d will be discontinued?

Suggestion - 5D3 minimum shutter speed for auto ISO

Hi, I would like to make a suggestion to Canon on the 5D3 camera, with regard to the minimum shutter speed for auto ISO. Currently I find that most of the selectable shutter speeds are on the low side (mostly below 1/125), and this may not be useful ...

Canon 5D Mrk II back buttons and shutter is not responding.

Recently started having problems with my 5D first I gor ERR 70 message on he back LCD. Now the back buttons are not respoding, shutter is not responding plus top LCD does not show the # of images (its completely blank for the image #). Please respond...

How to uprgade firmware on 5D Mark II

I understand that there has been at least one (and maybe more) firmware upgrades to the 5D Mark II since I bought my units in June '09. I'm especially interested to see if there are time lapse capabilities as well as any other features/functionality ...

when i take photo with my Canon 5D markll it is showing line in the photo

took some photo with my Canon 5d mark ll and it showing line running thur it

What 7D autofocus settings for birding / to photograph flying birds ?

Hi What kind of autofous settings do you prefer to photograph flying birds with Canon EOS 7D ? There are plenty of options there...what do you use ? What do you recommend to try ? What kind of metering modes do you suggest for flying birds ?  Center-...

Back button focus

7d

EOS 60D - the LCD is leaking on the LCD panel. What is the cost of getting this repaired?

EOS 60D  - the LCD is leaking on the LCD panel. What is the cost of getting this repaired?

What software should i use to check actuations

I have a mac, but i can use a VM for PC. I have a 5d II and i forget what i can use to check actuations