Shutter count software for 5DIII & 5DIV
Does anyone have experience with the Shutter Check (for Mac) $10 software for determining the shutter count for the 5DIII and 5DIV? I don't mind spending $10 if it works and doesn't contain malware. I...
View ArticleHow do I photograph the moon?
Last night I saw a nice colourful full size moon and thought that would make a great photo. Can someone please give me what settings I need to use to get a photo, thank you. Camera: 5d Mark IV Lens:...
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BBF Problem
Camera: Canon 5D MK IV When a train comes toward me I press the back auto focus button on the front of the train and keep hold of it as the train comes closer to where I want to take the original...
View Article(Re)Setting AF Point 1DX Mark II
I'm having one heck of a time re-setting my focus point for photos. I've always had it set for the center point only. I've gone through the manual and cannot identify how to set it back to the center...
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Negative copying, FD Bellows and kit. Need help from those familiar with this...
Hi Folks. I am about to start copying a load of my negatives, I have the Canon FD copier setup but not the roll film stage, Will the roll film stage help with commercially developed (cut) strips of 4...
View ArticleR6 or R7?
I just bought the R6, then read that the R7 is rumoured to arrive soon. Should I return the R6 and wait it out? Or walk away and enjoy the R6? I have 2 days to return the R6.
View Article1300D Problem
A friend of mine is having a problem with his Canon 1300D camera. Twice this week he messaged me saying ‘I had to use manual focus because the auto focus did not work.’ He also said ‘I think it is...
View ArticleBBF Question
When using the ‘back button focus’, I know that for a moving steam train I have to hold the button while I take the photo. When I go to the Zoo to photograph non moving animals, do I still need to hold...
View ArticleFull-Time Manual focus not working on R5 and 100-500
I recently updated my R5 and RF 100-500 to the latest firmware hoping to use the full-time manual focus. It seems to be working in One Shot AF mode, but not in Servo AF mode. In one shot mode if I...
View ArticleHow to arrange lighting in a room of mirrors and glass?
I need to take some action shots at the martial arts studio I attend. Fortunately it will all be staged so I can arrange the subjects, not a competition. The overhead lighting is horrible for...
View ArticleWhy are full frame mirrorless images smaller than DSLR images?
Specifically 5D IV vs. R6 with the same lens. R6 images are ~17% smaller. Why?
View ArticleImpact of using a clear filter on TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II?
In a few days I will receive the Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II lens. On all my other lenses I use B+W 007 clear XS-Pro filters. Because this is a Tilt/Shift lens, I wonder if it is wise to use a filter...
View ArticleSwap TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II or not
After some testing I have doubts whether I should exchange the TS-E lens. Unfortunately I have no comparison with another TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II. I did do the comparison on Digital Picture with some other...
View ArticleEOS R3 for macro with eye-control AF
Hi everybody. I'm thinking of getting an R3 also for macro, and plan to use its "eye-control" AF for some difficult shots, in order to keep the focus on a small specific part of the plant. Has somebody...
View ArticleWhich AF focus setting for Wildlife in a Zoo?
I would like to have a go at taking animal photos at my loco Zoo. What is the ‘best’ AF focus mode to use? I have the 5D MK4. Thanks.
View Articlecamera advice
Hi, Long time reader. (since 2008) I think I need some upgrade advice. Looking for a general use camera. (full frame) I'm taking travel, candid portraits, landscape, some video. I'd like a...
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Manual Select: Zone AF Problem
On my Canon 5D IV I have been using the …...Manual Select: Zone AF. I have had no problem with it. But now for some reason it is not working right. This is the Manual Select: Zone AF When I move it to...
View ArticleLenses for Antarctica
Hi all, I am going to Antarctica via South Georgia and the Falklands in October and I am looking for advice on what to take with me. I will be bringing my R5 and R3 as well as my Fuji GFX. The real...
View ArticleAdvice for upgrading from XTi
Need advice. Looking to upgrade my Rebel XTi. Mainly using camera for taking photos of outdoor motocross racing (dirt bikes) and travel landscapes. Looking to upgrade for faster sports mode,...
View ArticleLunar Eclipse, which is the slowest shutter speed you can use to keep the...
There is a Lunar Eclipse happening in some areas soon. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2022-november-8 I've been looking at calculators to work out the slowest shutter speed for my Canon...
View ArticleCan anyone handhold a 2 second exposure with good results?
I was reading about this new iPhone 14 on petapixel. The mentions his photo was produced with 2 seconds exposure and handheld. "On the flipside, Night Mode is pretty impressive and does make a notable...
View ArticleProblems with flash unit on R5
Good evening! May I ask for some help please. I´ve switched from another brand to Canon and I do mostly nature and birds. My girl friend likes to get photographed (portrait/traveller shots). I fetched...
View ArticleCanon EOS R5 with Speedlite 600EX-RF: No AF-Assist beam on Speedlite
Using my camera Canon EOS R5 in combination with Speedlite 600EX-RT the infra red AF-assist beam doesn’t work at the Speedlite. What can I do? Maybe wrong settings somewhere? Please help.
View ArticleCard Reader Not Appearing as a Windows Drive
I just purchased a Canon 1DX Mark III and yesterday was my first opportunity to shoot with CFExpress cards. Since my card reader hasn't arrived yet, I borrowed on from another photographer at the game....
View ArticleOff camera flash, R5 viewfinder always dark
For a few months, I have had a Canon R5. I use it for videography and portrait photography. I pair the R5 with a set of Profoto flashes. I place the camera on a tripod to make a portrait. I always used...
View ArticleR7 Continuous Focusing
As I age I believe my memory is slipping. I bought a R7 toward the end of last year. So far I've been practicing with it shooting birds, mostly in my back yard. I'm pleased with it overall, of course I...
View ArticleEOS R5 In-Body Image Stabilization
I use my R5 with a 100-400 Tele lens a lot. I often use a tele-extender. Is there some way to turn on the in-body stabilization without going full auto?
View ArticleBorneo travel experiences
Hi All, I am planning a trip to Borneo later this year and I am hoping for some tips. I am mainly in to wildlife and landscapes. My gear is r5, 15-35, 24-70, 70-200 all 2.8, 100-500 and my ef 100...
View ArticleWhat's best polarizing filter brand in 2023?
Hello, Looking for the best (that does not worsen the image quality of lens!) polarizing filter to buy for my Canon RF 15-35 2.8. I'm out for market for some years, so, can you please help me what's...
View ArticleDo we not have an Astro photography forum?
I could have sworn that we had a forum where people would post Astro photos. I don't seem to be able to find one. Can someone tell me where they are posted? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleFilter by rating before importing
I just got my R5 so please forgive the newb question. I see I can rate my pics beofre importing but is it possible to filter on the rating so I only import the good ones? Or is there a better way?...
View ArticleCanon Lens Stabilizer Mode?
I want to try my 5D MK4 camera with the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM on a moving steam train. Which Stabilizer Mode 1, 2, 3 should I use? Thank you.
View ArticleCompact camera options?
I've been in a bit of a rut photography wise, since the beginning of Covid in 2020 really. My current setup is as follows: Canon 7Dii Tokina 11-20 f2.8 Canon 24-105 f4 L Canon 70-200 f2.8ii Canon...
View ArticleChoosing a new gimbal and tripod for my R6 and R5
I've been searching for a tall tripod and am ready to pull the trigger and buy the Benro Rhino 24C . One of the reasons why I selected this brand is that I'm also in the market for my first gimbal head...
View Article"Photography is dead" (AI), Peter McKinnon's latest video. Is it??
"Photography is dead" (AI), Peter McKinnon's latest video, officially opened an identity crisis for me for the 2nd time in my life. I always loved photography and all my free time was for photography...
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What are some effective ways to promote my photographs online? ✨
What are some effective ways to promote my photographs online?
View ArticleHow much extra reach for R7 vs R5 with the RF 100-500mm and extenders?
Just how much extra resolution do you get using a telephoto on the 32 Mpx APS-C vs the 45 Mpx full frame R5? The answer is not 1.6x, the crop factor. The upper limit will be the ratio of the lengths of...
View ArticleCleaning a bulbous front element
Now that I have an ultra-wide-angle lens with a bulbous front element on the way, I'm thinking about how I will care for that semi-sphere of coated glass. Since purchasing my first quality lenses back...
View ArticlePurple banding with long exposure (R5 + 24-70 f/2.8L)
Hi guys, I wanted to compose an image using two long exposures, one for the sky (Milky Way) and one longer one for the ground. But for the longest one I attached here, you can clearly see a purple...
View ArticleScreen timeout EOS R6
Is there a way on EOS R6 to keep the screen longer I am learning about the camera and the keeps going blank
View ArticleHELP!! Canon utility stopped recognising my cameras
Hello everybody. I have 2 bodies the 80D and 750D. I have been using EOS utility since i build this windows 10 PC (32 GB ram 8 GB video card, a few SSDs + HD, and a dedicated 4 GB HD for photo's) in...
View ArticleTeleconverters, Stacking and Astrophotography
This is a very good empirical discussion thread by Alan that helped me understand about reality of TCs with image quality. I have questions indirectly related to what was discussed. Background: I am...
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