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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...

Newbie with Questions about Proper Equipment for Birding

Hello. Newbie here.  Just bought a Canon EOS Rebel T7 with two lenses: an EFS 18-55mm and an EF 75-300mm.  Yes, I realize that this is entry level equipment, but I had a purpose in mind that I thought it would be sufficient for.Was hoping that the 75...

WingMan71 by Apprentice
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EOS R6 Mark II compatibility with Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 EX DG

Okay so I've heard some scary stories about photogs who've used an older 24-70mm lens and their R6/R6mii has just 'died' on them (black screen and not turning on at all). I have the opportunity to buy a used Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG lens (I shoot on...

Help me to choose: Prime or zoom?

I have R6 mark ii and rf 100_ 400 f5.6-8 usm . Now iam a photography student and mostly going to work after in few months so I need a lense that help me to cover the things mostly i like to shoot street , festivals , and people so iam confused that w...

nohoho by Contributor
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DSLR/Mirrorless upgrade recos from PowerShot SD1100 IS

OK Community I could use some advice and potential trade in. I have an AE1 from 1979 that I used for many years.  When the world went digital, I purchased a PowerShot SD1100 IS which was great for a digital camera that fit in my pocket.  I would like...

MJG1961 by Contributor
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Upgrading XTi Camera Body or move to new system

I started using the EOS system back in the 90s with an A2e film camera. Moved to an XTi in the 2000s. I loved the XTi with the EF 50mm 1.8 prime and the EF-s 18-200mm IS super zoom. I also still have the original kit lens and the EF 75-300 (420mm eff...

Best Lens for small product photography

I recently bought an EOS R8 and am loving it. It came with the decent 24-50mm lens but that doesn't get close enough for my product photos (mostly earphones - think watch face or jewellery size). I can't decide between the RF 85mm F2 macro, 100mm F2....

crabbos by Apprentice
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Finding A Cheaper All In One Lens For The Canon EOS R10

I'm soon to purchase the EOS R10, but I'm stuck on if I should go with the kit lens (RF-S18-150 F3.5-6.3 IS STM) or another, so I'd really like some recommendations that are hopefully under or around $400.As for what I'd like to shoot, as a hobby I l...

Canon 5D Mark III vs. Canon 6D Mark II: Which Should I Buy?

Hi everyone,I'm looking for advice on which camera to buy for my specific needs. I'm a beginner and planning to use the camera mainly for landscape, astrophotography, and portraits. I'm buying used, and I have two options:Canon 5D Mark IIIShutter cou...

Resolved! EOS Rebel XS lens recommendations for sports photography

HI! I purchased a EOS Rebel XS years ago for my wedding business to take photos of decor but was never able to get good images and it just stayed in my closet. My kids have been asking me to take sports pictures of them so I got it out and want to bu...

Recommendations for selling and upgrading my gear

I have some bodies and lenses that I have accumulated over the years and I'm ready to upgrade to a few nice new pices. I'm looking at the R5 mark 2 (sounds like this one won't overheat). I am looking for advice on where to trade my gear in my bodies ...

serenal by Apprentice
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