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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...

Upgrading to Mirrorless for Sports, Concerts and Theater

Hi everyone,I have been using a Canon 7D Mark II for close to 10 years. I shoot concerts, live theater and other on stage performances and sports (mostly soccer). I work for a ballet company where I shoot in their studios during class and rehearsals ...

mteat93 by Apprentice
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Should I get Mount Adapter EF-EOS R or an RF lens?

So I'm looking to add a wide angle to my arsenal for my R10. I still have an EFS 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 laying around. I was also considering the RFS 10-18mm, which I can get for around 350 euros. I can get the EF-RF adapter for about 100 euros. Is the EFS ...

amrut627 by Apprentice
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Camera recommendations for photos and videos on a boat

Hi ..I just posted that my Rebel Ti5 went scuba diving in salt water in the Hurricane and after reading all the other posts I guess I will have to get something else now. Im on a fairly tight budget and need something to take on my boat that I can us...

Guystapo by Contributor
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EOS R or R8?

I have the opportunity today to buy either a used EOS R (approx 8k shutter) for $700OrA new R8 for 1k total.Family vacation photos/videos. Talking head for work. Light vlogging.Which one would you be jumping on?Thanks!

hattac by Apprentice
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Ef 100mm macro vs RF 100macro

Hello,I have a Tamron 90mm macro EF mount which I use on my R5 and 5D4. The lens is starting to show signs of failure and I am looking for a new one.Is the RF 100mm much better than the EF version ?Thank you for your advices !

Any reason to update 50mm ef to rf?

Have the old nifty 50 and am excited about new mirrrorless. Is the any optical reason to upgrade to the rf version? Or is it just if you don’t want to use an adapter.Is the autofocus or sharpness noticeably better on the native rf?

jazmin8 by Apprentice
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EOS R50 Lens recommendations for portraits and weddings

Hi so I have a Canon R50, and I mainly shoot portraits and I have a wedding coming up so I am looking to get a new lens that’s better suited for those occasions. I am debating between a 24-70 f4 or a 17-55 f2.8, I do use a flash (Godox V1) so maybe t...

wedniaa2 by Apprentice
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Mount needed for RF lens on EOS R6

Hello everyone!    I have a R6 Camera and I have been having issues with the adapter for my EF lens. It has drained battery and issues with startup so I decided to stop using my old lenses and upgrade to an RF lens but now im seeing i need a "mount" ...

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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