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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...

Advice on buying used Rokinon 14mm 2.8 lens

Was looking to buy a Rokinon 14mm 2.8 lens for astrophotography/landscape photography. My widest lens right now is 50mm. Im looking to buy a used example off of MPB or KEH. I’ve heard that some copies will have issues, how noticeable would it be and ...

Resolved! PIXMA TR7820 Two-sided scanning?

I am considering purchasing a Canon PIXMA TR7820 printer/scanner. My question is, can it scan two-sided documents? I have found information that similar models offer "manual duplex scanning" as opposed to "automatic duplex scanning." What is the diff...

kzkwp5 by Contributor
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Wrestling picture camera/lens recommendations

Hello,  I’m taking wrestling pictures for my son’s team and my current gear is not equipped for the wrestling environment (Canon EOS 7D with a Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens). I was looking into upgrading to the following cameras and lenses and would love...

Agi2025 by Contributor
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Help choosing a lens for macro and landscapes (Canon R7)

I’m using a Canon R7 and currently have RF 100-400mm lens, which I love for wildlife. Now I want to expand a bit — mainly to shoot macro (flowers, insects) and some landscapes. Is there anything possible to buy with a budget around €500?

suyeng by Apprentice
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Resolved! Lens recommendations for my EOS R6 Mark II: 70-200mm vs 100-500mm

I currently have a RF 24mm-70mm F2.8 lens for my camera body. I was looking to get a longer lens for some upcoming shoots I have to do. I am on the fence about the 70mm-200mm and the 100mm-500mm, both seem to have pros and cons. I do like having the ...

Nicrkoz1 by Apprentice
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Do many people use a lens wider than 24mm?

I recently got a 24-70 to complement my 16-35. I mostly shoot travel / family / landscape photography and always figured I needed something super wide like the 16-35. Now, after getting the 24-70 I feel like 24 is plenty wide. I shoot on an R8 so wit...

ugoor by Apprentice
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What's the difference between the MF753Cdw and MF753Cdw II printers?

I'm interested in buying a MF753Cdw Color printer/copier but I see that a “MF753Cdw II” model is now available (for slightly more money).What distinguishes the “non-II” printer from the “II” printer? Is the “II” just the latest revision of the same b...

Atlant by Apprentice
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Resolved! EF-S 55-250mm vs EF 75-300mm for astrophotography

I currently have the T3i. I know, I'm old school.  I would really like to get the R50.  I am using the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 for astrophotography. Would there be significant increase in zoom and performance with the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6? Thanks.  

Camera gear storage recommendations

What’s your favorite way to store your camera equipment? I have an office and store all my gear in the bag I carry it in but I have to keep it in a couple of bags. I’d love to have a nice safe, display, shelving set type area for them! Would love to ...

eleland by Apprentice
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Canon 100-500 vs 200-800 for bird photography.

Hi, I currently have a 100-500. I'm not getting the range I need. I tried a teleconverter and was unhappy with the results.My big issue is the 200-800 doesn't have the "L" quality I'm used to. The worst thing the reviews said is it's bad in low light...

aloma by Apprentice
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help me buy a camera: Upgrade recos from EOS 700D

i currently own canon 700D. my mum loves camera so she just bought it back in 2017. she doesnt have any interest in photography tho, just for good family photos. meanwhile when i used it i loved it. after which it became a hobby and now in college i ...

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