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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...

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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Choosing a mirrorless for my 10th birthday

I'm planning a gift for my 10th birthday and I had planned the Canon EOS R10 with kit lens 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM. I also planned to get the RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM for the same birthday as a long-reach lens. I already know how to use the Cano...

Resolved! Focal length EF VS EF-S

So, perhaps I'm an idiot, but I need to get this explained.Example A: Canon EOS 6D full frame + EF 50mmExample B: Canon EOS 90D APS-C + EF-S 50 mmWill these two produce exactly the same picture, or not? (I'm not thinking about lens quality or megapix...

byjesper by Apprentice
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R7 Vs. R8 for Image stabilization in Video/Photos

I primarily do photos but am starting to do more video. I really like the full frame on the R8 but the R7 has built in image stabilization. Does the digital IS on the R8 compare well to the built in image stabilization on the R7? I'm ok if it crops i...

alyssal by Enthusiast
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