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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...

ARM-compatible printer recommendations

I've seen some discussion of printer compatibility with ARM but most of the post are last year, or earlier Can someone tell me what printer is compatible? I'm ready to purchase because I know my MX922 is not, but I can't get any good info from Canon ...

sneeho by Contributor
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Resolved! RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM vs RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM

All, I have been considering buying the RF70-200mm F2.8 lens and then I came across the RF70-200mm F4 lens. Besides the F stop the F2.8 lens has 1 more element and 2 more groups than the F4. The F4 you can shoot closer,  weighs less than the F2.8 and...

Cantrell by Rising Star
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Canon RF 45mm F1.2 STM (vs EF 50mm F1.2 L)

I just found out that the new Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM is supposed to be released soon, and I recently ordered the EF 50mm f/1.2L in mint condition to use on my R8 with an adapter. I love the EF 50’s field curvature when shot wide open it’s beautiful ...

aquab by Apprentice
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Resolved! RF 200-800 VS RF 100-400 and 2X extender.

I know that this probably has be hashed over before but here goes.  Before I spend $2,000 dollars on a RF 200-800 what are the thoughts on a 2X extender and a RF 200-400.

Jkarl by Rising Star
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Resolved! R5 Mark II vs R6 Mark III

Hello, we are making a camera purchase or upgrade in the first quarter of 2026. Originally we are looking at the R5MKII although the new R6MKIII is catching our attention. The camera will be primarily used for editorial style photography using flash ...

JCin by Enthusiast
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Resolved! Can EOS R5 Mark II register dial assignments in custom modes?

Hello,I am interested in the EOS R5 Mk2, but I need to know the answer to a question before I buy it.Is it possible to have different dial assignments in different custom modes ?For instance I want  C1 as true manual mode ; Quick control dial 1 will ...

EOS R6 Mark II. What flash models would you recommend?

I might use a diffuser for a speedlite flash but I don't know which one to use. I mostly use the Canon R6 Mark II for indoor photography for baton or dance (ballet) in dark theater settings. But I also do portraits as well under trees, etc. Any recom...

Should I upgrade to the EOS R50

My husband recently retired and we plan to do more traveling. I’m interested in getting back into digital photography. I have an older Nikon D5100 camera, but I wonder if I would be better served with the mirrorless r50. I’m a beginner photographer a...

Alleycat by Contributor
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Upgrade recos from EOS 1300D that can still use same lenses

Hi guys, So after 5 years of using a seconden hand 1300d I want to buy a new camera. I prefer a canon that can still use my old lenses. My wife just bought a R7. But I find it to much money for myself. My max budget is around 750 for the body. So wil...

wokulbo1 by Apprentice
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