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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...

EOS R5 lens selection for birds and wildlife

Hi all, am considering buying the Canon R5 but am a little leary due to the lens selection. I would shoot mostly birds/wildlife with some landscape. I know Sony and Nikon have a vast selection of lenses but Canon is kind of limited. Would Sigma zoom ...

Was thinking about getting a Canon M50

I am thinking about buying a M50 because its the easiest camera I can get my hands on due to my budget and location. I mainly shoot car and landscape/street photography, no video so idc about any video downsides. Any stories of yall's good and bad ex...

a1maka by Apprentice
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Nicer lens or 2 lenses?

I have an R8 RF 28-70 2.8 and an EF 85 1.2ii. Picking up a longer lens for full field soccer and to try my hand at birding. Choice is the RF 100-500 which would be perfect, or the EF 100-400ii which would allow me to also pick up the RF 70-200 f4. I ...

nistor by Apprentice
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Thoughts on EF-S 55-250mm with a EOS R50 or R10.

I am a beginner to photography and I am going to get either a R50 or R10 for my first camera. I want to use it for basic photography as well as wildlife and nature pictures. When looking into lenses it seems that the EF-S 55-250mm is the best budget ...

Kocerlan by Contributor
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Godox TT685II vs ring light for macro photography?

I am looking to pick up the Godox TT685II On-Camera Flash with Trigger and Accessories Kit for Canon Cameras and AK Diffuser, I have been advised but a few people to avoid ring lights for macro because "A ringlight has very unnatural light characteri...

Help ease my anxiety about paying the steep 70-200 2.8 price

I have started booking more weddings and know I need to expand my collection lens-wise. I have the 24-70mm and I love it, so the natural next step would be the RF 70-200 2.8... right? The steep price is just quite a big jump so I want to see if there...

andres42 by Apprentice
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R50: Compatible Off-Camera Flash/Strobes

I'm looking for help using the R50 to trigger multiple light sources. I may not be using the right terminology, but what I want to do is this: set up a small studio in my basement for non-portrait photography…things like macro and creative objects su...

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Resolved! What camera should I buy that fits my sports photography needs?

I'm a young, intermediate sports photographer, and I'm looking to upgrade my gear. I shoot sports, mostly hockey, but also basketball, football, volleyball, etc. Right now, I'm using an old Nikon D5100 DSLR camera, and I really need an upgrade. I fee...

kkamru31 by Apprentice
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Best lens upgrades for esports and other indoor photography?

I am most definitely an amateur here, so I need advice. I bought an EOS 250D in 2020 that I mostly used for photos of family gatherings, birthdays, etc. Last summer, I started shooting esports and other, darker indoor events that limit my ability to ...

mozork1 by Apprentice
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Birding/aviation lens recommendations for EOS R50

Hello! I currently use an r50 for bird and aviation photography, and want to upgrade my lens. The only lenses that fit within my budget are the ef 100-400 USM I (I have the adapter) and the rf 100-400. I would be buying these used. I am struggling to...

slimmy0 by Apprentice
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V30 or V90 card for EOS R6 Mark II?

I just ordered a R6Mii this morning. Do i really need a V90 card? Ive read that unless i am doing serious video work or continuous shots that a V30 will work just fine. Anyone have a R6 and use a V30?

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