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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...

Is it worth buying an EF to R adapter for the 40mm 2.8?

I currently have a 70D with the 18-135 EF-S kit lens and a 40 2.8 pancake lens. I’m upgrading to an R8 and I’m not sure if it’s worth getting the adapter. I’m not going to get much for the 40mm if I try to sell it. I’m not planning on buying any more...

eppsa by Apprentice
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R6 mk1 or R8? Which for low-light music photos?

It's time for me to move up from my 5d mkiii. I don't have a huge budget and only very occasionally shoot professionally so I can't spend more than about $1500.I shoot a LOT of low-light music photos, so I'm thinking IBIS would be a big benefit, and ...

hueigh by Apprentice
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Thoughts on 24-105mm as new daily lens for EOS R7?

Just snagged the 24-105 f4 lens refurbished for $899. Figured it was a good deal and not sure if it’ll be back tomorrow cheaper. Going to be my daily driver lens for everyday use except wildlife. Anyone with experience with this lens? Thoughts?

l1ynch by Apprentice
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Recommended hard drives for photo storage

Hi all, I'm looking into hard drives for photo storage. I'm seeing prices and sizes that run the gamut. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on some of the brands or types of drives. For example, Seagate has a 24TB external hard drive (tha...

Need help finding a good beginner camera

I need help finding a decent camera for my wife. She's wanted to start working with a friend who is a photographer and I want to get her a decent camera to learn on. Without breaking the bank of course. It doesn't need to be supper fancy just good en...

EOS R50 lens recommendations for portraits and family photos

Hello everyone! I have a new canon Eos R50 coming in 2 days and I got it with the kit lens ( RF-S18-45mm) and I am beginning to think I should’ve got just the body what from Ive seen. I do photography on the side but I’m trying to get more serious. I...

reijee by Apprentice
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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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EOS 750D portrait and landscape lens recommendation

Hello,Ive had the canon 750d since it first came out. I’m trying to get back into using it again instead if paying for a new camera as I haven’t used it for a good few years. I’ve recently got a 50mm pancake lens which I like but the autofocus hasn’t...

Rebel T6 upgrade

I currently own T6 and would like better performance. Specifically for cheerleading/football. I do my daughter’s competitions and while I can get away with some good photos (using 70-200 f4 and 85 f1.8) I miss more than I get. I’m looking around the ...

pprain by Apprentice
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Upgrade Canon EOS Rebel XSi for teenage daughter

Hello,My teenage daughter is into photography and has taken a couple of classes at school.  She likes to takes photos of horses (she rides in a mounted drill team) and nature/wildlife as well as airplanes (my husband has his private pilot license). S...

Cheer Comp Lens Suggestions.

Hello all. I have an older 60D that i use. My daughter just started cheer comps and im looking for a lens that will do good with the 60d for those. Majority of the time the are pretty dark except stage lighting. Open to not only lens suggestion but t...

bokoljo9 by Apprentice
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EOS 650D lens advice for low-light landscapes

Hi all, I'm heading to Scandinavia for Christmas this year and want to capture some of the Aurora Borealis and some night shots of Santa's Village in Lapland. Do you have any recommendations for these landscapes at low light? Should I also invest in ...

Sigma 150-600C vs 200-800

I own the 100-400 is ii and have been wanting something longer. Usually pair the 100-400 with the r8 but I've been thinking of running two bodies in case one fails , which one should I go for get the sigma rn or save up for the 200-800 or just get an...

saifor by Apprentice
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