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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...

Worth replacing RF28mm F2.8 with RF24mm F1.8?

Need some advice. I have R8 and the RF pancake 28f2.8. 2 months ago I bought RF 28-70 f2.8 is stm. Now I’m thinking to replace my RF 28f2.8 with RF 24f1.8 macro. It’s quite expensive for me, but does it worth? So my zoom lens will be for daylight out...

wukanru1 by Apprentice
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Camera Upgrade Recos from EOS 77D: Go to EOS 5D Mark IV?

I currently own a Canon 77D DSLR and have been eyeing a Canon 5D Mark 4. I primarily shoot sports and wildlife photography. I have some really great lenses, like the Canon 70-200 F:4, 55-250 F4-5.6 Zoom, Canon 100-400 EF Zoom and Sigma AF 150-600, wo...

Resolved! 24-70 Range Thoughts: Seeking best value for EOS R6 Mark II

Good Morning, I'm settling on a newer lens in that range for the R6M2 (really liking this camera). I had the previous conversation about slower glass. Good ideas/thoughts from all. Now, I'm playing with a budget here....my old EF 24-70 F/2.8L (versio...

Resolved! Lens recommendations for trip to Europe

Hello all, I'm new to DSLR camera, I purchased a Canon T3I as I was told it was a good camera for beginners. I'm traveling to Europe in a few weeks and I'm unsure what lenses I should bring with me. I currently have 5 lenses and only want to bring 3 ...

GRK041668 by Contributor
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Mirrorless upgrade recos from EOS 5D Mark II & III

Hi,   Im looking to update my cameras to mirrorless. I have a canon 5d mark iii and ii.   I was doing professional photography a couple years ago and , while I’m no longer in business, I’d like a fairly decent , but affordable mirrorless that is clos...

Gobabygo by Apprentice
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G9 X still worth it in 2025

Is a G9 X still a good buy in 2025?im looking for a a compact camera to take on a holiday. i want it to be noticeably better than the best smartphone out there, otherwise i rather spend 400 more on my next smartphone, no?there is a local secondhand a...

zolepco1 by Apprentice
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Resolved! Converting to Canon R6 mark 2 from 5D mark f4 flash considerations

I’m a professional photographer about to transition from studio to location weddings and location shoots  I’ve got a canon 5DMk4  and I’m gonna change over to Canon R6 Mark 2  I have a Canon EL1 flash. I find it too big and bulky for R6  so I was gon...

2nd lens for low light?

My husband and I are going on vacation to Washington DC. I will be bringing my R6Mii and RF24–105 F4. But I would also like to bring along a second small lens for times when the F4 aperture would not be enough. Such as inside some of the buildings. M...

tomoljo3 by Apprentice
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EOS R50: New vs refurb? Lens recos for nature, people, and pets?

I have saved enough to get the Canon EOS R50, now what ? I am a beginner photographer and I have saved enough money to get the Canon EOS R50. I'm just undecided if I should purchase refurbished which is around $600ish or purchase it brand new around ...

c1live by Apprentice
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Which EF 70-200 Would you get?

So I’m in the market for a 70-200 and have narrowed down to 3 options because my budget isn’t the biggestSo far my options are the Tamaron 70-200 F2.8 G1 for $600, Canon 70-200 f4 First Generation Non-IS for $500 or the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 II APO DG Ma...

taulaba7 by Apprentice
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Upgrade recos from EOS 1300D that can still use same lenses

Hi guys, So after 5 years of using a seconden hand 1300d I want to buy a new camera. I prefer a canon that can still use my old lenses. My wife just bought a R7. But I find it to much money for myself. My max budget is around 750 for the body. So wil...

wokulbo1 by Apprentice
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Upgrade recommendations from EOS Rebel T5i

Hello, I have a rebel t5i camera and jave been using it for the past 5 years. I do mostly concert, sports and dancing type photography.  I am looking to upgrade to another dslr camera. ( im not trying to buy all new lenses at this moment) im looking ...

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