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Resolved! Wide Angle Lens Recommendations for EOS Rebel T7

Hello.  I know next to nothing about photography so bear with me.  I am using an EOS Rebel T7 with an EF-S 18-55mm lens to take photos of commercial construction jobs (mainly office spaces). I need to be able to capture photos showing an entire room,...

Resolved! Camera Recommendation for Concert Photography

I’m a beginner in this field. What would be the best camera option for concert photography? My friends recommended full frame camera, but gg said mirrorless is better. I’ve been looking into those two but didn’t see much of difference when shooting c...

AbbeyD by Apprentice
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70-200 f4 L USM: Is $300 a decent deal?

Friend of my father's is trying to sell the said lens and was curious if I wanted to buy it for $300. I've been looking at 70-200s for a while and this seems like a decent opportunity, especially considering my microscopic budget. I don't think he's ...

zukanmu5 by Apprentice
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Best portrait lens for 5D Mk.III?

Hello everyone, I have recently picked up a second hand Canon 5D Mk.III for portraits mainly to go along side my Lumix G7 which I use for video and my Canon AE-1 Program and Praktica TL3 that I have for analog, but I was wondering what would be a goo...

vonakho6 by Apprentice
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Understanding full frame lenses with aps-c

Currently shooting with a T7 mostly nature. I want to upgrade my lens collection with a bigger telephoto lens but am not clearly understanding the cropping with a full frame lens on an aps-c. Will photos be of lesser quality? Should I just bite the b...

aabee by Apprentice
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Should I buy EOS R10 for 600 usd or opt in into used camera?

Hi, I am looking to buy my first camera, I decided to go mirrorless and I was looking to find a used Sony a6400, but today I caught my eye on Canon EOS R10 fully new from an official distributor on a discount with kit lens. I am thinking about gettin...

agahsha8 by Apprentice
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Thoughts on Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 L ii

What’s the reason that this one gets a bad name and less recommended than version 1 as well. I am getting a new one for $500 but all the negative comments and lack of popularity is making me think twice. I will use it for landscapes and may try for m...

khairka9 by Apprentice
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Is the RF-S18-150mm a good travel lens?

I have a Canon R10 camera and I'm looking for the ideal lens for travel. I was looking at the Canon RF-S 18-150mm; how good is it for traveling and carrying just one lens? I have a Sigma 18-50mm, but I think it's not enough in some situations. I'm a ...

gatens by Apprentice
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Why I purchased a Nanuk 935 Pro Photo Kit Wheeled Hard Case..

  Why I think the Nanuk 935 Pro Photo Kit Is the Best Travel & All‑Around Camera Case (Compared to Pelican, Condition 1, and SKB iSeries w/ Think Tank) The Nanuk 935 Pro Photo Kit stands out because it delivers the best blend of durability, organiza...

JFG by Whiz
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Best focal length combination for wildlife photography

Hi AllI have two camera bodies - EOS R5, Mark II and EOS R7.  I mostly use it to photograph birds and mammals.  My primary lens is the RF 100-500mm.  It is an excellent lens, but of late I have realised that I can do with a bit more reach especially ...

desaigj by Contributor
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EOS Rebel T7 Zoom lens recommendations for high school baseball

I have the 75-300mm that came with the camera and I want to shoot high school baseball individual players on the field and a few action shots. What lens should I increase to? This is for EOS Rebel t7. I’m just a grandma trying to get great pictures o...

Lp4 by Apprentice
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Lens suggestion for aquarium photography

What's your favorite/go-to lens for taking photos through the glass in an aquarium or tank? I'm currently using the EOS R6 Mark II body and wanted to try hand at some photos of fish. I know shooting through the glass can be tricky, especially if you ...

What tripods do you use and why?

Tripods are an important item for some photography - astrophotography and landscape to name two, so it seems a good topic to discuss.  I've had a number over the years.  For now I've settled on the carbon fiber versions (one travel and one not) of th...

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