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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...

Camera + lens for beginners under 1.5k

Hi guys I’m new to photography and I haven’t got a camera of my own yet. I have some experience with my school cameras(R8, R7, 90D, 200D) but I’m still not an expert of camera function and settings yet. I currently do event photography and sports som...

EOS Rebel T3i viable as a backup for an amateur?

Hi y’all. I primarily use a Canon R50. I want a separate camera as a backup and a friend offered me a really great condition T3i with a couple lenses. Are they still a viable camera for an amateur? Looks like they’ve been around a while now. Also giv...

kg4kpg by Apprentice
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Sports photography lens r8

I’m new to photography and want to get a r8 or r10 for sports photography however I don’t know what lens would work best. It will be outdoors softball and football during the day. I’m not wanting to spend too much but also want to be able to get dece...

Resolved! Best transport cases for checking in camera equipment for flights

Here's a two-part question for users of any camera: 1) What do you think is the best camera case - based on your personal experience - for checking in camera equipment for flights? 2) Any tips/tricks on checking in camera equipment? What I typically ...

garymak1 by Enthusiast
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Image quality RF 24-105 f/4-7.1 vs. RF 24-105 f/4

Quick question for anyone here that has used BOTH the RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 and the RF 24-105mm f/4 L lenses...I own the f/4-7.1 version of this lens, and really like it. I have a relative who is selling off their gear, and one item is the f/4 L versio...

Canon 500mm f4 v1 or rf 100-500?

I have the 500 f4 v1 on the r5 and it’s great although i like to walk around and it does get a little heavy.Do i sell and get the 100-500 or do yall think the 500 f4 is still great.I get great wildlife results but like i said. I do like to walk aroun...

Deciding between RF 70-200mm (2.8 Z) v RF 100-300 (2.8)

I currently have a awkward dilema, I have the opportunity to purchase the Canon RF 100-300 2.8, or save money and purchase the 70-200 Z. I am making a huge jump in telephoto lens, from having a RF-S 55-210.I am using a Canon R6mkII, and am constantly...

Midrange zoom choice for stills and video?

Hi everyone,I'm looking at getting the R5C as I would like to combine my Pentax K1 II and Nikon D500 based systems and add video. The R5C is ideal for this as it can do manual focus and auto focus in a single body with focus peaking in MF and good AF...

Should I downgrade my r6 mark 2 to an r6 to get the new r6v?

I have the r6 m2. I originally thought I would use it more for photography but these days I seem to use it more for videos. It doesn't mean I don't do photography but not as much as videos. So when I saw the r6v coming I wanted to upgrade. I can't af...

Best Affordable upgrade from a Rebel T2i?

I’m a novice photographer recently graduated, and I’ve been stuck using a Rebel T2i as my primary camera. I’ve very much outgrown it, but I’m also a broke college-aged student. Currently, my job has a Canon R7 that I work with regularly and very much...

Is it worth buying the Sigma 18-35 for a Canon 250D

Here is the full situation:I am doing YouTube videos in my home studio. and currently have an EOS 250D but im using my iPhone 16 pro max due to the stock DSLR lens that comes with the 250D is not the best.Im setting around 2-3 feet from the camera.my...

Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS Rebel T3i

Hey everyone! I’m a 17-year-old amateur photographer currently shooting on a Canon EOS Rebel T3i, and I’m looking for advice on a good telephoto lens upgrade. I’ve been saving money from working a summer job for the past year, and I only have around ...

External Microphone Recommendations For Canon Vixia HF M50

Hello: I have reviewed the microphone options for the mini-advanced shoe, and they don't work for my application.  I need an external condenser microphone that can be on a wire 50 feet away from the camera.  I tried a dynamic microphone but voices we...

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