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What is the technical reason for Canon DSLR's not auto-focusing during video?

I am aware the DSLR focus sensor is not functional when in live view/video mode, but cannot the image sensor somehow serve this function? Mirrorless cameras can focus, albeit slowly, real-time in video mode, presumably via contrast detection via the ...

Is the EF-s 18-135mm lens compatible with the EOS 50D

EOS Auto-off

Hello, I'm looking for an EOS camera which allows to use Live View without any limit of time.Can you help to find some models of the EOS serie which allow this kind of usage? Regards.

How do I update camera firmware for Rebel T4i?

I can't find any info on the Canon web site for the current firmware version for my camera T4i, nor how to update it if necessary. Thanks for your help. Al

Best External Stereo Microphone for the Canon EOS D5 Mark iii

I am looking to purchase an external stereo microphone for my Canon EOS 5D Mark iii camera. Will the Canon External Stereo Microphone, DM 100, work on the Canon  EOS D5 Mark iii? If not, do you have recommendation for an external stereo microphone? T...

I cannot extract the firmware 2.0.3 for the eos 7d

I cannot open the new firmware for the eos 7d 2.0.3 - Please advise

Any help about shooting in cold. (Alaska/Canada in Jan) 5D MKII

Will be shooting stills for a movie shooting Jan. in Alaska/Canada.  Found a few things on about shooting in cold weather (Extra batteries, don't bring directly inside without warming, put in plastic bag and let warm up slowly when you do bring insid...

Having trouble auto-focusing using the digital display.

My Rebel T3 seems to have problem auto-focusing indoors when using the digital display .  Seems to work fine using the viewfinder.

6D or 7D?

I've been happy with my 40D but I want to upgrade. Costco has a beautiful 7D kit on sales for around $1600.00. Does it have the 2.0 firmware? Or, should I wait for the 6D with the built in HDR?  I don't care about the video.

Best camera choice for shooting basketball and football.

We are comparing the 7D, 60d and rebel T4i.  We are novices but are willing to learn and realize we will need to invest in lenses.  Any opinions would be appreciated.

T4i Aliasing questions because I must live with horizontal lines

I am the photographer, videographer, and webmaster for a model railroad club, and as such, I have to deal with many horizontal lines and miniature brick textured surfaces. I have read Barry Green’s article at DVXuser: a detailed article on moire.The ...

canon 5d mark ii won't turn on

While shooting video, I changed my card and battery. Turned camera back on and nothing. Changed with another battery and card. Still nothing

Will the lenses from my 35mm rebel work on a t4i

what are the settings for a 60d to take pictures in a gym

what camera settings do I use for my camera..  I have a 60d lens 70-200mm ultrasonic I want to take pictures in a gym of basketball

Replacing glass LCD cover on a Canon EOS Rebel T2i digital camera

I've got a T2i and the protective cover over the LCD screen is scratched.  I've ordered the replacement screen and tape from Canon but there are no installation instructions.  I've read some on Internet but was wondering if anyone had any experience/...