Gear Guide
cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Posts

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...

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
  • 2059 Views
  • 7 replies
  • 4 likes

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
  • 1644 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 0 likes

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
  • 514 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 likes

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
  • 2588 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 likes

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
  • 1062 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes

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 ...

Looking for Reliable Places to Buy RF Lenses in Lahore

I recently purchased the Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM and absolutely love the balance of size and image quality. For anyone based in Pakistan, especially Lahore, it can sometimes be tricky to find authentic Canon RF lenses at good prices. When I was ...

Walkaround Lens for Vacation? 28-70, 24-105, or something else?

I got the r6Mii for my birthday. I have the RF28-70 2.8 and the RF24-105 f4. Not a professional. I shoot mainly photos when we go on vacation and random family photos. I am trying to decide what to bring when we go on vacations. Just the 24-105? or p...

shira by Apprentice
  • 1411 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

EOS R7 - good zoom lens for wildlife photography?

I recently purchased a Canon EOS R7 with the RF-S 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM and also added the RF 50mm F1.8 STM. I'm now on the hunt for a lens for longer distance wildlife photography, and i'm currently contemplating the RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM. I...

Is Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM good as a first lens?

Hi everyone! Beginner here. After quite a bit of research, I've decided to go for Canon R50 as my first camera. Fingers crossed it's a good decision.I'm looking into getting an all-rounder lens and my budget is 400 max (technically 400 GBP but assume...

sokelno5 by Apprentice
  • 3207 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 likes

EOS R series match for 5D MKIV

I have a Canon EOS 5D MkIV which has been a brilliant and affordable workhorse. I want to buy a second body but of the EOS R series as I do a lot of action photography where the superior autofocus of the mirrorless R would be a significant advantage....

rusty007 by Contributor
  • 3388 Views
  • 4 replies
  • 0 likes
Getting started

New to the community? Here's some information to help you get acquainted:

Announcements