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5d markii - manual outputs black images.

Recently when shooting in Manual mode, no matter how i change aperture and shutter speed, all photos turn out with a black screen. The images show black on back screen and also after imported onto the computer. any suggestions of what may be causing ...

Canon 5D Mark III wont power up

I just brought home my brand new 5D Mk III, charged the battery up, mounted the lens (24-105), inserted the CF card and then the battery.  Switched it on and no sign of life at all.  Removed the battery, lens and CF card and then re-installed the bat...

70D audio controls/ where in menu?

Pardon my ignorance, but I can find no access to any sort of audio controls in the menu of my new D70.... Where are they? I should be able to manually set and/or see my audio recording level, shouldn't I? 

automatic iso on manual mode?

Another question about 60d. Is it possible to shoot in manual camera mode with automatic iso? How can I set this?I usually use manual mode to shoot, but since I am about to shoot with low and changeable light, I wonder if automatic iso can be helpful...

T3i vs. SL1

I'm looking to buy an entry level DSLR camera, because I'm anticipating doing a lot of travel in the next few years. As far as Canons go, I think I've narrowed it down to the SL1 and the T3i.  I'm looking for... 1. Easy to Use and user friendly- I've...

quick control screen

A problem about 60d: the quick control screen doesn't show up during shooting when I press the quick control button.I can see it during photography mode but not with the shooting mode.What could be the problem? Any suggestion or setting I can use to ...

6d does not save password for connection to Iphone.

I have tried to connect my 6d to my Iphone with spotty success. When I am able to connect, the password changes meaning I have to go in and figure out what the camera has decided to give. The camera does not save the assigned password or I haven't fi...

shutter release cable?

hi again  so for those who haven't read any of my threads (i've been posting quite a few lately ) ive recently bought a t3i and i've always been interested in landscape photography, so i was recommened the 10-22mm lens. i should be receiving it soon ...

AE Lock Canon 5D Mark ll

I have set up my 5D mark ll so the the AF back button does the focusing and the shutter button the metering. To get AE lock I either press the shutter button or the '*' button, but in both cases I have to hold in order for the meter reading to remain...

the autofocus on my rebel xsi has started working intermittently.

 I can take 5 or 6 shots then it stops working. this happens in any picture mode or AF mode

60D vs 70D vs 7D - Low Light purchase?

I want to buy a body I'll be using for the following scenarios and would like the thoughts and feedback of actual owners of these cameras.1. Low Light - I want to shoot available light in dark environments (think churches, abandoned buildings, etc.) ...

Camera not recognised by computer on Windows 7, was fine on XP, Why?

Getting pictures from EOS 6D camera to Canon iMage Gateway - need laptop/computer or not?

This might be a silly question but I'm a technophobe.  When I enabled wi-fi on my camera and then chose the globe-style thing for services to upload to, I managed to get the red square saying Canon iMage Gateway to come up on the camra and I was able...

Autofocus for Landscape

I have only had my first DSLR camera, a Canon 6D, for about 6 months.  I got it mainly for landscapes and whenever I've taken big views from the top of a mountain or of a mountain range I've thought I don't want to focus on a particular point, so rat...