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Resolved! Speedlite 580EX II problem in E-TTL mode

Hi, My speedlite has recently started to produce underexposed photos in E-TTL mode. Compared with previous photos the difference is about 2/3 - 1 full stop. I have conducted a number of tests using my EOS 40D and a 24 - 105 EF f4/L IS USM lens. I hav...

Solo by Contributor
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SteadiCam Rigs

I bought the new 70D and want to shoot more moving video with a smoother shot. I'm a little confused as to which type of stabilizing system I should get first. I'm seeing GlideCams, SteadiCams, Spider Steadi and Stabilizing Handle types. (I saw the M...

Digimik by Contributor
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Resolved! Camera, lens and strap.

Hello guys! Based on your experience, what's the heaviest lens you can mount on Canon 5diii and safely carry with the strap attached to the camera? I know lots of people do that with 70-200 f2.8 ii (~3 pounds) or 85 1.2ii (~2 pounds), but what about ...

kparseg by Contributor
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CD/DVD Label

What is the best paper to use for a Canon MG 5420 when you are making labels for DVD/CD. Is there anything that has to be adjusted to make sure it is with in the parameters of the disk. I have tried it with an older printer and was always off for som...

Dale1966 by Apprentice
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Focusing DSLR for landscape panorama

I would like to know the best method for focusing DSLR camera for taking a sequence of shots to be merged into a landscape panorama.I know that the basic idea for a landscape panorama is to hold the exposure absolutely  same for all the individual fr...

Users Guide???

I can understand Canon's not wanteing to publish a hard comfy of the users guide for everyone.  Costly.  But, is the online one designed only to be viewed online?  I"ve tried to save or download it with no luck.  I've tried to print small parts of it...

Larryjay by Contributor
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Canon Battery Grip BG-E14 with the EOS 70D

Recently purchased the Canon BG-E14 battery grip to replace a third party battery grip for my new EOS 70D. The reason for replacing the third party grip with the more expensive Canon grip was a problem with using AA batteries with the third party pro...

LSmith by Apprentice
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D70 manual settings with studio flash

I have a D70 and wish to use it with Bowen flash units with a remote wireless trigger. This is not the problem as I have two triggers both of which work fine. The problem is with the camera, I only ever use manual settings and keep losing the LCD dis...

Sevvren by Apprentice
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Scratched/Nicked lense on a Canon S5IS

I have a Canon Powershot S5IS. This past summer, while capturing video footage, my lense was nicked. For the most part, they are very noticeable. When they are noticed it just looks like the lense is dirty. My question is... Can these be removed? Or ...

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