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Upgrading to a new body. Need advice to decide specific set up.

I have a Rebel XS with a 18-55mm EF-S kit lens, 75-300mm EF lens, and a 50mm 1.8. The camera I've had in mind was the T6i. However a family friend of mine would sell a Canon 5d Mk ii and 24-105mm f/4L IS USM L Lens to me for $1,000. One negative thin...

Canon IS - Image Stabilization

I've done some research into Canon literature about their Image Stabilization for EOS lenses.  I am going to give credit for my endeavor to diverhank , who posted a link to the following article, which discusses using IS on a tripod. http://cpn.canon...

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Canon LiDE 120 Software not detecting network printer

I'm not able to configure the scanner 'copy' button, since the printer list is empty ('copy' configuration section). I've only have a network printer installed in the system (Windows 8.1 64 bits). The printer is visible and working for all other soft...

A warning about photographing what's called a 'color run"

I'm adding this here as the result of a thread on one of the other forums I belong to. This is pretty important to understand as far as your gear goes but I also suspect there may be nasty side effects to your lungs if you get too close. Please read ...

Problem with CanoScan LiDE 120

Hi All, The LiDE 120 software does not detect my network printer. When I try to configure the 'Copy' button, the printer list appears empty. The printer is installed and works with all other software. The systen is WIndows 8.1 64 bits. Thanks. 

Canon DLC: Quick Speed Guides

Here is a link to an article in the Canon Digital Learning Center that contains links to numeroius "Quick Guides", which you can download into your phone or tablet as a PDF file. http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/quick_guides.sht...

Deciding On A Camera

Hello all,I have been having a hard time trying to find information about a couple cameras, so decided to try this discussion site.I have an old canon EOS 20D and am looking a getting a new body.First off: do all camera lens fit on all bodies?I need ...

FlexiShots-Multi for gnrl purpose shots

Hello all One question can I use FlexiShots-Multi for gnrl purpose shots ( except portraits of course )?Few answers i found here Thanks for helpI will try to find sth on this forum http://360camerasforums.com/ 

A different lens needed for MS-800?

I have an MS-800 and have the GZ X14-X30 lens.  what I want to display on the screen and be able to scan into the computer are blueprints.  With the lens I have I can only see part of the blueprint.  Is another lens needed to see the entire blueprint...

Is there a way to stop MP Navigator constantly calibrating my LiDE 90 on its own initiative?

I mostly scan simple black and white documents. Often, I can never predict exactly when, MP Navigator decides to do an uncommanded calibration. This slows me down and always at the wrong time. When I need to calibrate, I know how to do it. Why is MP ...

AF speed

When photographing birds with my 60D and 100 mm-400 mm zoom (orignal), AF takes several tenths of a second to complete sfter the shutter is depressed half way.  I frequently wonder how much this response time depends on the camera and how much on the...