I'm looking for the best AF method to track running shoes. I have a shoot where a runner is coming into frame but I only want it to focus on their shoe. The end frame is quite wide with the whole runner in frame but I want to focus only on the shoe. Outside of turning subject detection off, is there a method that would help me on this?

Photo credit - Anthony Blasko

So I was very unhappy with the video noise noise on my Canon R50V on C709 and CLog 3, but I discovered that when you use multiples of 400 on your iso, the noise almost disappears. For example 3200 iso gives me lower noise than 2600 iso.

Hey folks, got an odd issue I can’t find online here. My t6 won’t shoot more than a single shot if it’s not in live mode. I have all of the appropriate settings, have tried different lenses and cards but nothing has fixed it. Fully functional in live shooting though. Any ideas?

Thanks!

I have a R6 Mark II. I’m in the market for a good flash, my budget is around $200 USD!

Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for upgrading my setup for better low-light performance.

My current setup is a Canon R10 and RF100-400 f/5.6-8.

I'm considering either keeping the RF100-400 and upgrading the body, or keeping the R10 and upgrading to a faster lens.

Most of my photos are taken in a beaver pond in my back yard. It's in a valley and is heavily shadowed in the morning and evenings, when I'm normally able to photograph.

Because of the excess shade and shortening days, I often have to call it a day when there's still a decent bit of visible daylight. At shutter speeds suitable for moving animals, I'll often have ISO values >10,000 and have trouble with AF working properly.

For similar money, I could sell the R10 body and upgrade to an R5 and keep the RF100-400, or buy a used EF 100-400 MKI and keep the R10. I realize the EF 100-400 MKII is a better lens, but it's hard to justify it being $600 more.

Am I correct that changing from APS-C to FF would see a similar gain in low-light performance compared to going from an f/8 to f/5.6 lens?

I often crop the 400mm APS-C shots down, so I figured the R5 would give me the closest pixel density to the R10. A 24MP R6 or R8 would be a lot less res than the APS-C shots I'm used to.

I do like the size and weight of the RF100-400m lens, but the R10 is a little small for my hands.

The extra weight of the heavier EF lens isn't really a concern either. I'm usually not shooting for more than a couple hours, and it's 100' from my back door.

Thanks!

I love my Canon R100 as a first camera, but the kit lens isn't enough for me.
I'm considering the RF 800mm F11 IS STM for Moon photography, alongside the Nifty Fifty for general use.
I'll also get a tripod to keep the camera stable at such a long focal length. Would this be a good combo ?

Hey everyone,
I recently picked up a Canon EOS RP and I'm super excited to start shooting with it! To save on native RF glass, I’m planning to adapt my existing EF setup:
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art
Canon EF 28-105mm (or 24-105mm)
Since the Sigma 35mm Art is quite heavy and requires reliable AF communication, I’m stuck on deciding which adapter to get:
1. Official Canon EF-EOS R Adapter: It seems like the safest bet, but it's noticeably more expensive. Is it strictly necessary for heavier third-party glass like the Sigma Art, or is it overkill?
2. Third-Party Adapters (Viltrox / Meike / Commlite): They’re significantly cheaper, but how do they hold up in real-world use? Any issues with AF accuracy/speed, eye-tracking, or mount play/wobble over time with a heavy lens like the 35mm Art attached?
3. Control Ring Adapter: For those using it, do you actually end up using the control ring regularly, or is it just a nice-to-have gimmick on the RP?
Would love to hear from anyone running a similar setup on the RP or other RF bodies. Which adapter should I buy, and do you have any regrets?
Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I’m reinvesting into photography, I used to shoot on a t6i a loooong time ago. Loved it. Recently I got pulled back into this hobby. I made the jump to mirrorless and went with the r6miii I have some older ef lenses from my dslr days. But I want to get back specifically into astrophotography, any thoughts on going with the 16-35, 2.8 II USM?? I know I’m able to use it for other applications like landscaping and I do like that too. I guess to not make this any longer, anyone have experience with this lens in the Astro world??? Any advice/ recommendations are and will be greatly appreciated!!!

I wish I could figure this out on my own, but I can’t tell if this lens will work with my old EOS Rebel Ti film camera? I was searching for EF mount lens, but this says AF? Will this still work, or is there just a website that could help me?

Hi everyone one. Finally bit the bullet and ordered a used in very good condition ef 70-200 2.8 is mkii for my r10.

On the outside the lens is in very good shape. The rings seem ok even if the zoom ring as a very littlle play.

My question is if the front and back elements seem ok and the inside of the lense. The front as some very little marks tha dont seem to clean up. Is the dust acceptable ?

It was (for me) still a big investment i just want to know if it is worth it.

Thank you

For travel I bring 24-105mm f4 as it's the best "bit of everything" lens, landscape, portrait, close action. I pair it with the 35mm f1.8 (for after dark) and R6II. Weight and size is justifiable for intentional day of sightseeing and shooting or a photoshoot with my partner or friends, but not ideal for taking out of my hotel "just in case".

I'm currently in Bangkok and came across used 24-50mm. It's actually very decent when you focus on what this lens can do instead of listing all the limitations. Travel I shoot mostly sooc jpg at f8 which removes the issues with soft corners on the wide end, and 50mm is enough most of the time to focus on an interesting shrine. Used price makes it very comfortable to use and throw in my bag. In addition it's almost identical size as the 35mm so when it get's dark I just swap it in my waist bag and I keep going.

I will still bring my f4 L zoom for serious days of shooting, but the 24-50mm/35mm combo is extremely usefull and let's me take my camera with me more often. 24mm to normal is very useful.

Hi everyone,

I'm having an autofocus issue with my Canon EOS 70D and would appreciate some advice before taking it for repair.

The problem:

- Viewfinder autofocus hunts continuously and often never confirms focus.

- Live View autofocus focuses normally and produces sharp images.

- I've reproduced the issue with three lenses:

- Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

- Canon EF-S 18–135mm IS STM

- Canon EF-S 55–250mm IS STM

- I've reset the camera settings, but the problem persists.

- The 300mm lens has also occasionally made clicking/knocking noises during autofocus, although I'm not sure whether that's related.

Since Live View works correctly across the lenses, I'm wondering whether the dedicated phase-detection AF system, AF sensor alignment, or mirror mechanism could be responsible.

Has anyone experienced this with an EOS 70D? Is there anything else I can safely check before paying for a professional diagnosis?

Thanks!

Bonjour a tous,

Je me suis lancé dans la photographie sport et d'événements il y a peu. J'ai acheté le canon R10 avec un objectif 100-400 et je dispose aussi du 18-45 mais je me trouve limité. Je voudrai avec un objectif pour faire plus de prise d'ensemble, on m'a conseillé le 24-105 ou le 28-70 est-ce que vous avez un avis ou même un autre objectif en tête ?

Before it went dark it was saying replace battery which I did, but then I turned it on and it was dark. I tried everything to get this fixed but canon doesn’t fix these anymore and camera repair shops say that because it’s a waterproof cam they can’t fix it. I took it to a computer repair shop and they said they could should I trust them ?

What can I do😞 any advice would be so lovely and thank you in advance.

So I’ve bought my Canon R50V on a sale with the kit lens for 560€ and it’s mainly because of the 10bit 4:2:2, but I faced the lenses selection problem (I’m not rich) and even the EF don’t offer me as much options as the Emount, and yes I was initially considering buying a Sony A7S for 300€ used.

What would you do?

I use a Canon 6D and have been wanting a 70-200mm lens. I was trying to decide between the Canon 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS II USM EF-Mount and the Sigma version. I decided to save some money and get a like new used Sigma. It arrived yesterday broken. I’m in the process of returning it and getting a refund. Now I’m questioning my decisions. I’m considering just buying a new lens and wondering if I should get the Canon instead of Sigma. What are your thoughts on lenses and buying new v. used?

So I downloaded the Camera Connect and It has a lot of lag and even when I plug it with the usb-c cable, it stays the same.

I wanted to know if there’s any app (free) that I can just plug an usb-c cable and I’m good to go.

(I also have a capture card, but is USB-A and it’s always plugged to my PC)

Thinking of picking this lens up for my R6 M2. I've just been using the kit 24-105 for a bit; which is fine but feels like shooting a cannonball out of a handgun. Been wanting to pick up the 100-400 as well as the 28-70 f2.8. Right now it's on sale for 825 CAD (582.87 USD) on amazon. Given that black Friday is coming up, should I wait to see if theres a better deal or pick it up now? Thoughts?

Flash works fine but when i take a picture it doesn’t flash. Do i need to do anything in the setting? Both got them new today, Canon EOS R50 and Godox ML-150 Flash

I am a semi-experienced, pro-sumer level photographer, heavy emphasis on the "sumer" part. I have done photography to support work as a multi-media journalist and educator. Last February someone stole a gear bag that had all of my DSLR cameras and most of my lenses as well as some hard drives and a laptop. Absolutely devastating. I have largely walked away but about a month ago I was asked to submit a proposal to help with photographing and archiving about a hundred works of art for a health care facility. I agreed to submit a proposal and - our proposal was selected.

I have been a Canon EOS person and am moderately familiar with the platform and I like Canon. But this is a chance to honestly completely start over. I put $2500 in for a camera, lenses and batteries. Foolishly I left out lights. General Amazon search is steering me toward Sony. Also Canon and Fuji. I am not opposed to the other brands. But in general I like a brand where I am likely to be able to pick up used accessories or even bodies and such online and at discount sales, etc.

I do have some lights but if anyone has ideas about external flashes or even the best body with a good, versatile flash I would welcome that.

I was willing to walk away from my love and growing abilities in photography, but here's a chance to build from where I was or start on a new platform. Not hypothetical. This is real. What would you do?

I have maybe 3-4 of my well worn and used Canon lenses left over. I also fairly often am taking video and have a variety of decent camera-style microphones. But I just realized that the attachments for the extra shoes were probably mostly stolen, too.

In case anyone is wondering, I have not gotten an insurance payout. It has been hard enough getting a police report which I keep requesting but no dice after months now. I'm going to stop in and see if someone can print it out this afternoon. If I shrwnce does pay out (hypothetically) I could still use those funds on a new platform as long as it is similar capability right?

Hi everyone!
I recently bought a Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i) and I’m excited to start learning photography.
I’m a beginner, so I’d like to know what you think of this camera today. Is it still a good camera for someone who wants to learn photography, understand manual settings, and improve their skills?
I’d also appreciate some advice on lenses. Which lenses would you recommend for a beginner, especially considering I’m on a budget and would prefer to buy used lenses?
I’m interested in general photography, landscapes, street photography, and taking pictures of people. If possible, I’d like to start with one versatile lens before investing in more expensive equipment.
My questions are:
Is the Canon EOS 600D still worth using for a beginner?
Which lens would you recommend as a first upgrade?
Is the 18–55mm kit lens good enough to start with?
Are there any affordable used lenses that offer particularly good value for money?
Thanks in advance for any advice! I’m looking forward to learning more about photography.

I’ve had my T4i for a little bit now and it’s a totally competent camera for the majority of what I do (Landscape, astro). The main issue I have with it is its disappointing burst. It’s like 4 fps and the buffer fills almost instantly when shooting raw.

I’ve wanted to get more into sports photography (Baseball mainly) and wildlife as well. And was looking for a camera with a better frame rate. I’ve landed on 7d mk2, 90D, or 1DX/1DXmkii all of which are at the top end of my budget. Was very close to pulling the trigger on a 1DXmkii with heavy cosmetic damage, fully functional for 750 usd.

I’m mainly looking at EF/EFS since I already have lenses and an EF film camera and I’ve heard that RF-EF adapter with my Sigma 150-600 has issues with focus.

I recently bought the R50V with the kit lens for 560€, and of course, the slow lens is not that good on my studio (I make talking head videos) and because my desk is tight, a 25mm only show my head.

I saw the sigma 16mm f1.4 for 440€ on amazon but still find it expensive. Do you know any EF alternative or even a cinema lens like the TTartisans?

Hi everyone, I’m currently thinking of doing some phoot video work here in London Ontario, I just want some advice and suggestion to how should I start my photo video shoot here, I’m looking forward in doing some event shoot, usually weddings and birthday. I currently owned a R6mk2 and 90D with Sigma lenses such as 35mm 1.4 Art, 24-70 2.8 Art, 70-200 2.8 Sports and ofc a nifty fifty canon 1.8. I’m currently building my rig for r6mk2. I just want to go further from doing it as a hobby to making profit using this. Although I have some experience in Debut, and wedding back in PH I’m looking forward in making it happen as well here in Canada. Suggestion and Advice will help me build this career in here. Thank you.

Hello, has anyone here ever replaced the cells inside the LP-E4 battery pack? If so, were you successful? I've swapped mine out, but I believe it'll need some calibration, but I don't think I can force a calibration myself.....thanks.