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Welcome to reddit's home for discussion of the Canon EF, EF-S, EF-M, and RF Mount interchangeable lens DSLR and Mirrorless cameras, and occasionally their point-and-shoot cousins. We also sometime talk about other canon equipment such as printers. All questions and photographic experience levels welcome!

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This is a subreddit for all things Canon! From the point and shoots, to the legendary DSLRs, to their printers & industrial equipment. Questions are welcome, however, try searching on Google before posting a question here. Please join our discord: https://discord.gg/nr7sr94. Rules are as follows:

  • Don't be a jerk

  1. Do not offer technique critique unless asked for
  2. No flame wars: Posting/Commenting with your opinion is fine, unless it incites personal attacks or is otherwise meant to be for the purposes of instigation (up to moderator discretion)
  3. If you don't like a particular post, downvote and move on
  • This is NOT a subreddit for sharing pictures/videos taken with your Canon equipment

    1. Pictures and video that just happen to have been taken with Canon gear, but are not Canon-related, are not appropriate for this subreddit.
    2. Please post "look at this photo I took with my Canon" type posts in /r/itookapicture and "what can I do better?" posts in /r/photocritique.
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    1. Thanks to the high sale prices of most Canon gear, this sub is a magnet for spammers trying to post ads & affiliate links. If you find a spam post or comment that wasn't automatically blocked by our spam filter, please click the report button. If your new post doesn't appear and you think it was blocked by the spam filter, message the mods for help. Posting referral or affiliate links on purpose will result in an immediate ban.
    2. r/Canon is not the place to vie for social media followers. Do not include your social media names/links in your post. If requested, you may post social media links as a comment.
  • Newly acquired gear photos may only be posted in "Lens of the Week", "Collection Theme of the Week", and "New Gear posts."

  • New Gear Posts

    1. Any post that is intended to show off newly acquired gear must include "[New Gear]" in the beginning of the title
    2. In either gallery format, or included as links within the post itself, users must post both a picture of the new gear, as well as a photograph that has been created (by the user) using that new piece of gear. Along with the described images, users are encouraged to share details about the acquisition of the gear, as well as their experience using it. (The purpose of this change is to create more meaningful rhetoric around the awesome gear that our users have acquired! We want to promote discussion, rather than have people post a picture and then run off into the sunset)
  • No 'for sale' posts, please utilize /r/photomarket for any equipment sales

  • Abide by reddiquette

  • Making a thread asking for gear advice? Be sure to answer these questions in your post, or it will be removed:

    1. What will be the use case for this new gear? - Be sure to state what your specific photography goals are. "Just looking to get started" isn't a viable answer. If you are looking to upgrade, describe the limitations of your current gear setup that are convincing you that a new piece of gear will help to overcome those limitations.

    2. Any info/product you're considering (and why) - If you are trying to choose between two camera bodies (for example), describe why you are considering those bodies, and any specific features that you need.

    3. Budget. - This is a hard one for many because it always elicits that "but what if I'm missing out on this great feature if I only spend just a bit more" feeling (especially for new photographers). Rest be assured - if you offer a budget of $1000, 99% of the time, any recommendations you get will include the "if you spend $1100, you can get this" response. Don't fret much about that. Budget is important because we all have an amount that we just aren't comfortable spending (regardless of the "deal"). We need to know that number. Oh, and phrases like "that doesn't break the bank"/"cheap"/"easy on the wallet" aren't helpful.

    4. Research that you have already done - It is super important that you describe (in detail) any information that you have come across that has either helped or confused you toward choosing new gear. For those who are brand new to photograhpy, it is recommended that you start by doing your own research. The DPReview.com buying guides are an excellent source for helping new photographers narrow down their choices. https://www.dpreview.com/buying-guides

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    EOS 70D - Camera broke, what’s the best upgrade that ef-s lenses are compatible with?

    Okay so it seems my canon eos-70d just broke. I have 3 ef-s lenses for it that I very much like and I would love to keep. What would be the best camera that is compatible with those and ideally would be an upgrade to the 70D? (For video production) I don't have a budget in mind. It would really depend on the Return of Investment.

    Would love to get your advice as I don't focus on camera work and therefore don't have the required knowledge to make an educated decision. Thanks so much!

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    09:52 UTC

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    NEED HELP IN CHOOSING A LENS FAST

    canon EF EF 28—80mm F3.5-5.6 V USM Or Sigma 28-70mm EF-Mount

    Last month my brother broke my 50mm lens and I really need a new lens (my camera is canon Eos 5d mark 2)I really don't know much about these stuff so I really need more info because I don't even know if this is for a dslr camera😅

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    09:17 UTC

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    brightness issue

    i just bought an eos r10 after shooting with nikon for a couple years. i shoot in manual & understand the triangle, but the photos come out so dark unless the ISO is at 1600+. i enabled flicker reduction as well. i'm lost, i tried using as wide of an aperture as possible & that still isn't enough. it is just barely bright enough to see at 1/50 shutter speed. i've never ran into this issue with my nikon (which is a dslr, not mirrorless, so that also might be a learning curve.) any help is appreciated!!!

    3 Comments
    2024/11/10
    09:08 UTC

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    Vivid Image In Sports Scene For Canon 90D

    Does Canon 90D doesn't have that vivid setting when using the sports scene?

    If none, how do I achieve the same vivid setting in sports scene?

    Photo: Sport scene setting from Canon 70D.

    0 Comments
    2024/11/10
    08:27 UTC

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    EF and EF-S preferred real estate lenses

    Hey everyone! I’m looking to upgrade my lens for real estate photography and would love to hear what you all recommend. What’s your go-to EF or EF-S lens for capturing real estate interiors and exteriors? Do you prefer wide-angle options or something else for the best results? Any tips on achieving the right balance between clarity and minimal distortion would also be great. Thanks in advance for any advice!

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    08:25 UTC

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    R8 + 100-400mm + 24-105mm for $2800 - worth it?

    Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my Olympus M4/3 camera and thinking of going full frame (honestly idk if I need it over APS-C), but I definitely feel the limitations of my current camera - even a slight lack of light really hurts the performance. Granted, AI nowadays does wonders, I'd like to upgrade.

    I used to mainly use it for amateur wildlife photography but I moved to a country with rather limited nature options, so I haven't really done anything in 1.5 years. Now it's just wife/cat pics and travel pictures / videos (99% of time I use my 75-300mm F/4.8-6.7 lens and 1% 45mm f/1.8).

    So after brief research and mainly my other reddit post I am thinking about:

    • Canon R8 Body for $1320

    • Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM for $714

    • Canon-EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM for $800 (or mark II for $1145?)

    I guess I could live with just one of those for now, maybe for a long time, but I am afraid 100mm will be not wide enough for traveling shots.

    Or I can do $1450 for the kit Canon EOS R8 + RF lens 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and add the 100-400mm separately.

    What do you guys think?

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    07:26 UTC

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    LPE6N Recharge Performance In-Camera Indicator

    Hello Friends,

    So I have 3 LPE6NHs that I bought, one with the R6 and two that followed in the year after I bought it.

    I understand that, according to the manual, these indicate how much charge compared to new that the batteries in their current condition can still accommodate (like the battery life on newer iphones or something)

    Mine is now reading 1 bar in the red, with the other 2 in 2 bars (yellow).

    I can't provide any concrete numbers but I don't think I've used these enough for these to be in the "red" so quickly, and I try to 'balance' usage of these batteries and store them between 40-50% capacity while I'm using the other battery. Or do these battery indicators just hit the red very quickly?

    All this info has been reached by just reading the in camera analysis of the battery. I do not have a 'seat of the pants' nor measured test on how many shots each battery is doing.

    Do your LPE6NHs "degrade" easily too? Never had any other Canon FF camera with the older LPE6/Ns so I can't really say if this is normal or not.

    Thanks!

    0 Comments
    2024/11/10
    03:12 UTC

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    Which is better?

    So I have a T8i that I can use wireless transfer of photos to my phone via Bluetooth and WiFi. But I was wondering if I do that does it worsen the image quality vs just attaching my SD card right into my iPhone? Also if anyone knows if it is a faster way to transfer from my camera to my phone though windows? Sometimes my phone doesn’t recognize my SD card and was wondering if I just transferred everything over WiFi would worsen the quality over spending a few more minutes importing with better quality.

    3 Comments
    2024/11/10
    02:28 UTC

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    2 sd cards with different brands, is this ok?

    Is it ok to use 2 different sd cards for a photoshoot on canon r6 (two different sd cards in the camera at the same time)

    My sd cards are: Lexar pro 128gb with 250mb/s And Sandisk pro 128gb with 170 mb/s

    5 Comments
    2024/11/10
    02:21 UTC

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    Canon Powershot V10 Won’t Turn On

    I was trying to connect my v10 to the camera connect app then it just turned off and now it won’t turn on. If I try to charge it, the charging light is not working either.

    A while ago the app prompted a firmware update so I updated it. I’m not sure if that caused the issue.

    I emailed canon’s customer care email and messaged them in their socials but got no feedback yet.

    0 Comments
    2024/11/10
    01:32 UTC

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    Best video stewing on my R8 24-70mm?

    I just bought a new eos R8 and am a bit overwhelmed. I’ve never had a camera or lens this nice before. I understand it can shoot in 4K? I’ve been shooting just photos and when the time feels right I hit the record button for a quick clip. Is there a difference between just shoots a fast video with it in camera mode and switching it to video mode? Any info would help. Thanks

    1 Comment
    2024/11/10
    00:22 UTC

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    Upgrade question.

    I have an RP and I shoot only photos. Families, portraits, senior shoots etc. my glass collection includes: canon RF 35 1.8 / canon EF nifty fifty / canon EF 85 1.8 and a canon EF 70-200 2.8. My 85 stays on my camera 90% of the time.

    With that all being said, would it be wise to upgrade to higher end glass or the r6 mkii?

    14 Comments
    2024/11/09
    23:38 UTC

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    Is this lens compatible?

    Sorry if this is a silly question I'm very new to photography and have a Canon EOS R50. I was thinking about getting the Canon RF 35mm f1.8 IS STM macro lens but i need to know if they are actually compatible 😂

    11 Comments
    2024/11/09
    23:10 UTC

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    Pro-1000 print issues

    My prints randomly started coming out like this and I don’t know why. I cleaned the head and I’m not really sure what else I should do to fix this.

    0 Comments
    2024/11/09
    23:00 UTC

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    My 60D is kaput.

    I inherited a 60D from a family member, I took a few photography classes in college, however they just kinda blanketed every kind of camera and focused more on the actual pictures rather than the camera.

    Long story short, I know nothing about cameras themselves.

    I’m looking to get a new camera that will be compatible with my 60D’s lenses.

    Gonna stick with canon and stick to what I know, but I don’t know much lol.

    Any advice?

    16 Comments
    2024/11/09
    22:36 UTC

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    Is R6 Mark II still relevant in 2024?

    Greetings from down under.

    I'm considering upgrading my aging EOS 60D to a Canon R6 Mark II. However, I've heard rumors of an upcoming R6 Mark III. Given my upcoming New Zealand trip in December, I need a full-frame mirrorless camera for landscape and family photography.

    I have a few EF lenses and adapters, but I'm also interested in native RF lenses. For a budget of around AU$1200 (US$800), what would be a good starter lens for landscape and family photography?

    I've been tempted by the Sony A7 IV, but after some research, I'm leaning towards staying with Canon. However, I've seen some reviews claiming that the R6 Mark II's dynamic range might not match the A7 IV, which could be a concern for landscape photography. Could you please clarify this?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    26 Comments
    2024/11/09
    22:29 UTC

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    R5 Prices

    Good afternoon guys, I’m looking at an R5 for wildlife. Do you think that the prices for Canon refurb will go down to $2k for Black Friday?

    3 Comments
    2024/11/09
    22:01 UTC

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    AE-1 Program light meter for manual mode?

    I was recently given this camera, and at present it's a way getting a full CLA. I got my first roll of film back from it, and the results are mildly inconsistent with exposure. It's very possible it's due to the meter not being completely correct or the shutter being gummed up with old lubricants but I also want to make sure I'm understanding how to use it correctly.

    Pretty much any guide I've seen just tells you to put it in program mode and use it that way, but I like full manual operation as that's what I've been using for digital photography. I saw it implied somewhere that you set your aperture as normal and adjust the shutter speed so that you get a reading of 5.6, since that's the middle value. That seems kind of bizarre, so I'm looking to check if that's correct? Should I be setting the shutter speed so that the meter shows the aperture that I've selected?

    0 Comments
    2024/11/09
    21:14 UTC

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    Canon R10 Time Lapse Battery

    I just got my R10 and wanting to start doing time lapses. I’m wondering what do I need to get to make sure my battery doesn’t die half way through recording?

    3 Comments
    2024/11/09
    21:07 UTC

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    Canon g620 color issues (red) with photos

    Wasn’t sure if this was the right thread, but hoping someone knows what to do. Have a fairly new canon g620 printer. Got it about 6 months ago.

    Photo prints now look really weird. Faces look flushed (too red/pinkish). No idea what happened. Usually print from the iPhone using the iOS app plugin.

    Have played with the turning autocorrection and sharpness on/off. Doesn’t help. Printing on canon glossy paper.

    Read about trying to calibrate via the plugin on a PC. But doesn’t seem to change the photos when printing from my phone (does that only calibrate printing from the pc?)

    Any ideas how to make the photos look normal again?

    0 Comments
    2024/11/09
    20:57 UTC

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    If Given $3k, which route would you go?

    Hi All,

    I'm in the market for a new RF lens by end of year, likely on Black Friday. But, that largely depends on the route I go. Here's my situation. I'm a sports, portrait, and event photographer. I have an R5ii and an R6iii for bodies. I have an EF 70-200 f2.8 iii, an EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6 ii, and an RF 28-70 f2 for my main lenses. I have also recently started adding video work to my sports offerings, but that's not quite picked up steam yet. I will have $3k to spend on a lens by the end of the year and am wondering what to do.

    My two options I'm considering are:

    • Buy an RF 85mm f1.2L. I would use it for basketball, and other indoor sports. As well as for outdoor portraits in place of my 28-70. I'd buy this on Black Friday. The goal would mostly be to enable lower ISO in the poorly-lit gyms over my 28-70. But, it also I think does better with backlit portraits, where the green fringing and lens flare on my 28-70 is kinda driving me insane.
    • Sell my EF 70-200 and maybe stretch the budget a bit to pick up the new RF 70-200 f2.8Z and an RF 135 f1.8. I know I'm not getting a deal here on the new lens. but, hoping I could pick up the 135 for under $1,500 on Black Friday and sell the EF 70-200 to cover most of that. This would give me a great hybrid lens for video, and also about double the reach of my 28-70 when I want more zoom but a wide aperture under f2.8.

    After this purchase, my goal will be to save up for a better lens for field sports. Likely a 400 f2.8, but also possibly a 100-300 f2.8. So, I'm hoping this current purchase sets me up for the next couple of years to be able to perform really stellar work as I save for my first monster lens.

    What do you all think? I'm new to doing this professionally and just want to make sure I'm taking a good route with my purchases and not setting myself back or getting something now, only to regret not getting something else instead.

    Thanks, all!

    19 Comments
    2024/11/09
    20:28 UTC

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    Canon EF 70-300 or RF 100-400

    I’ve been shooting with the 55-250mm IS version for a while now, and it’s been meeting all my needs. Recently, though, I started shooting more sports and some fast-moving birds, and I’ve noticed that the AF on this lens is a bit slower than I’d like (see pic). I have a Canon R50, so I’m looking for an upgrade and am deciding between the RF 100-400mm and the RF 70-300mm IS L USM.

    My main concern is aperture, since I sometimes shoot indoors and do sports photography, like basketball and nighttime soccer. Right now, I’m a hobbyist, so I can’t afford a 70-200mm f/2.8 or something similar. I also do some birding occasionally. So, what would you choose? The 70-300mm is a bit cheaper when bought used.

    10 Comments
    2024/11/09
    19:58 UTC

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    Does this exist/what would this be called

    Hello, I’m looking for a device that would allow me to automatically take a couple hundred photos one after the next at a set exposure, aperture, focus, etc.

    Im begging to look into astrophotography and see a lot of guides recommending taking a few hundred exposures, so I was thinking there must be some remote that has this capability and I just don’t know what it’s called.

    Alternatively, would there be anyway to replicate this with a raspberry pi? Not sure if any existing projects are out there.

    7 Comments
    2024/11/09
    19:44 UTC

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    Sports photography

    I’m starting to do baseball and football photography but just picked up my wife’s camera. Kinda looking for something a little better or if I just need a better lens. She has a EOST7000 with stock lens and a EF 75-300 f/4-5.6 lens (also don’t know what any of that means)

    4 Comments
    2024/11/09
    19:38 UTC

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    Canon 6D with top bright edge: what is going on?

    Got a 6D used... sometimes I get those top bright edges on my images. Can someone help me figure out what's up?

    Edit: this is with a 40mm f 2.8 lens, used as well.

    https://preview.redd.it/xpk53i0khxzd1.jpg?width=5472&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f80539bd0f623b418336c4c6b573920b6776a7a4

    1 Comment
    2024/11/09
    19:34 UTC

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    ISO Telephoto Lens Recommendations

    I have a Canon T4i (I know it’s older, but that’s not my point) that my HS age daughter will be using to take photos of wildlife out in nature, at Zoos, etc. Looking for recommendations on a decent telephoto lens that can get her a lot closer to the intended subjects without spending $1000 or more.

    I have the kit lens and a 1.5 fixed but a lot of the animals are at a distance.

    Any EF lens recommendations appreciated, even if I have to buy an adapter to other manufacturers.

    Thanks

    5 Comments
    2024/11/09
    19:31 UTC

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    Got a new toy this week - RF 100-400 f/5.6-8

    After hesitating quite heavily if the lens might be 'too slow' or not as big as an upgrade to justify the price, I reached out to the web and found the lens in a so called "good condition" on asgoodasknew (lowest tier on their website) for around 430€ incl. 30month warranty. Regarding the fact that even on the privat market prices where not as good as this one I just got the infamous yolo-thought and bought it.
    To my surprise it came in a near mint condition, even in the original box.

    Today was the day and I went for a walk, took camera (og EOS R) and lens with me and tried to get used to the glass - well the new focal lengths available (most tele so far in my repertoire was 150mm) and I am really pleased with the results - what do you guys think?

    https://preview.redd.it/8jypaugzfxzd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=89281353eca18b0904e1e1d66790ff8258725d2c

    https://preview.redd.it/rypw5nk1gxzd1.jpg?width=6644&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=353c15364cee16c7279905e15360410b4b94e0f8

    8 Comments
    2024/11/09
    19:25 UTC

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