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Ways to Better Assist Guests

Hello and welcome or welcome back to the Gear Guide Forum. We assist all users in this forum in regards to new gear purchases. Below are some helpful tips that can help us understand your needs. We need a budget amount to spend on any gear that's bei...

Opinions on TTArtisan 50mm F/1.2 lens?

I picked up an r100 kit (18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 lens) and I've been loving it, but I feel like I always want a higher (or lower, not sure which to use for larger) aperture. I also want a bit more zoom, and 50*1.6=80 so it's essentially an 80mm lens. I kno...

e1rnesto by Apprentice
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African Safari Camera & Lens Recommendations

I know this has been asked before, but I didn't want to steal someone else's post. I am heading on an African Safari in June (Nairobi, Kenya) and I am looking to capture everything (photos & video). I currently have:Canon EOS Rebel T51 (body)Canon EF...

When do I know I’m ready to own a +$1,000 lens?

Hey all, I know is a little bit of a vague question but I was curious at what point you justified owning a +$1,000 lens?I have an EOS R paired with an EF 16-35mm f4 and a Sigma 35mm f1.4. I do photography & videography as a side hustle and pull aroun...

lakalha1 by Apprentice
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Resolved! Which 100-400 lens for my Rebel SL1

I would like to purchase a used 100-400 mm Canon lens for my Rebel SL1 and my research appears  to show more than one different 100-400 lens, not surprising given the age of my camera. Which one should I be looking for and any specific tips would be ...

GJR1 by Contributor
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Boudoir Beginner Camera Recommendations

I am drowning in all of the different cameras as a beginner. My ultimate goal is to shoot studio maternity portraits or indoor boudoir. I don’t mind upgrading down the road if needed. I have my eyes on the R10 or RP based on research but hoping for s...

m1arino by Apprentice
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Resolved! Experience or opinions on RF-S 18-150mm for R5?

I have been working my EOS R5 with EF glass for a while now and it's time to move into RF glass and take advantage of the full frame. Does anyone have experience or opinion on the RF-S 18-150mm for the R5? My current favorite lens is the EF-S 18-55mm...

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Resolved! Advise for new camera: Eos RP, 6dm2 or apsc?

Hello everyone, I'm new here I started a few years ago with a 1300D with lens 18-55 and it's time to upgrade.I have limited budget (1200/1300) but for my purposes I think that it's more than enough. I'm just an amateur that like to take family pictur...

Resolved! Lens recos for upcoming Alaskan cruise and African safari

I am brand new to photography and recently purchased my first camera for an upcoming Alaskan cruise and African safari. I purchased the Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 & RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 lenses. It’s all so new to me, I d...

lrp0805 by Apprentice
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Are UV lens filters suitable for autumn colours?

Good Morning folks - from a very Autumal North of England, (Cold and wet) I am now approaching 2 yrs with my EOS90D and managed to add build up a small (6) number of lenses. Almost without thinking, I put UV filters on the lenses, partly to protect t...

Ramsden by Rising Star
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Resolved! EOS R50 accessory recos for sports videography

hi currently now I'm a sports photographer with car/street photography on the side. Currently I shoot photos for some high school sports teams and I've been wanting to get into video for awhile, I've been wondering if there's anything I should get. (...

jys by Contributor
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Resolved! 50-frame focus bracketing speed for EOS R5 or EOS R5 Mark II

I am looking for a camera system for outdoor macro photography and I think focus stacking (not too interested in-camera but using Zerene or Helicon) is essential nowadays. For a high success rate  especially handheld  but also on tripod a high frame ...

jabo by Contributor
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