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If you buy a Canon full frame camera like the new 6D or older 5D, Mark II, you will have to replace all your old EF-S lenses with EF lenses.

Why? Because EF-S lenses will damage the mirrors on any of the 1D, 5D, 6D or 35 mm Canon EOS cameras

Here is how the sensor performance compares between those two cameras

The 6D comes in number 16 and the 5D, Mark II comes in number 19 overall. The 6D performs much better in low light (high ISO) situations.

Visit the DXO site for more information

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What do you want to photograph?

For portraits – go for a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
For macro – Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro
Ultra-wide for landscapes – Canon EF 17-40mm F/4.0

Any Canon EF lens will work with any Canon dslr.

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A true macro can cost quite a bit.

As for the whole crisp and sharp thing, thats really up to you, and to some extent the settings in the camera. That kit lens can actually get pretty sharp zoomed to about the middle (not all the way in and not all the way out) and the aperture somewhere in the f/8 to f/16 range. Set your camera to Av, roll the wheel behind the shutter button until you set your aperture to 11 (just a number in the middle), press the shutter button half way and see what speed it gives you. If its less than 1/50th you will need to increases your ISO, just increase one step at a time as the higher ISO’s give a lot of noise. Find a happy medium and shoot.

The first lens i recomend is the http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/169267-USA/Canon_6473A003_75_300mm_f_4_0_5_6_III_Autofocus.html it’s a bigger zoom than your kit lens.
The second lens I suggest is the http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html It doesnt zoom at all, but it has an aperture of f/1.8 which is awesome with low light situations. It also is a bit sharper than your kit lens. It does these things better because it just has to do them at 50mm and not a whole zoom range.

For Macro or close up stuff you could just get one of these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=search&A=search&Q=&sb=bs%2Cupper%28ds%29&sq=asc&ac=&bsi=&bhs=t&shs=&ci=158&at=Magnification_Set&at=Size_58mm&basicSubmit=Submit+Query it screws onto your lens just like a filter (you should always have a UV or sky filter on your lens more for physical protection than anything else). They make higher magnification ones as well.

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Usually, you need to press a small button on the bottom of a 35mm slr to release the takeup reel, so you can rewind the exposed film. Check to see if the release button is stuck in the down position. Also be certain you’ve correctly loaded the film so it catches on that takeup reel. Some cameras just require that you lay the film across the back and close the camera. Others require you to insert the leader (narrow beginning) of the film into a slot in the takeup reel.

Hope this helps.

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With a 5D, you can only use the EF series lenses. If you try to use an EF-S lens you will damage the cameras mirror. The Canon “L” series lenses are the top of the line.

With that said, remember…photography is NOT a cheap hobby or profession.

For architecture, you will want/need a Tilt/Shift lens. They start at $1,400 and go up http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ta&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c0&ci=15492&N=4293919655+4291570227+38&srtclk=sort&Ntt=tilt+shift

For “landscape”, then you will normally want a wide or ultra wide lens, like a 14mm or 17-40mm

For “people” (assuming portraits), I use a 50mm f/1.4, an 85mm f/1.8, and a 70-200 f/2.8L.

In other words…you can EASILY invest $10,000+ in lenses for your camera. Then, add in another $300 for a decent tripod, $150 for a monopod, $100 for a nice padded case for the camera/lenses, and another $200 to cover extra batteries/memory cards/miscellaneous supplies

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Personally, I would go with Canon EOS 6D.

Http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-3-0-Inch-EF24-105mm/dp/B009B0MZG2/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&tag=informazcom-20

If you look at the reviews of those 2 cameras, you will see that Canon has higher rating overall and it is a japanese product.

I have had Nikon cameras in the past and I am disppointed with them.

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If you’re using a wide angle lens on a full frame camera like the EOS 6D, then yes, vignetting is VERY normal. I’m surprised you didn’t know this before buying the lens. This is from one review of the EF 24-10mmm f/4L IS USM…
“As with most lenses, full frame users will see some light fall-off with the 24-105 L wide open – especially at the far corners at the widest focal lengths. The light fall-off quickly improves as the lens is stopped down.”

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-105mm-f-4-L-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Lens-Vignetting.aspx

And this is from another review…”
Light fall-off is always a problem with wide-angle lenses, but particularly so for those which have to perform for a full-frame sensor or 35mm film…
Http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon24105mmL/page4f.shtml

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Bulb is limitless. Why not use a real intervalometer instead of depending on an app that could’ve been hacked.

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Your XT can use ANY EF or EF-S lens

The only issues are attempting to use EF-S lenses on a full frame camera like the 5D. 6D or 1D series Canon’s

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No!! Dont get a 50mm f1.8, entry level cameras have an APS-C sensor, which gives it a 1.6 crop. That means that a 50mm lens will look like 80mm lenses. You need a 30mm 1.8, so it looks like 50mm in an APSC sensor camera c:

Regarding the cameras, Ive never used the Nikon, but I have used Sony, like that guy said, and it was impressive. So I cant really help you, Im just commenting on the lens (dont get a 50mm lens, unless youre using a 6D or some other full frame)

However, its pretty much the same thing. Some people will tell you Nikon is better, but the difference is so small you could buy a Canon if you like it more and it woudlnt matter. Im not saying Nikon is better, I have never used a Nikon…

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There’s plenty of books out there. All video shooting is about the same except for the start / stop, focus and some other small features. The “dummies” series of books is just that for dummies who don’t have a clue in the first place.

I did a career in television news / sports photography and all video shooting is just about the same.
Exposure, lighting, focus – the rest… It’s all the same.

One thing that’s different however is “pause”. Digital cameras don’t pause, they stop and record.
We used to pause with tape but now that’s gone.

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Apple Quicktime Pro is what you need, which will allow you to work on the video from your 7D directly, or convert it to another format that is more easily worked with, such as AVI or WMV.

You get it directly from Apple, I believe the cost is about $30.

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M-Audio Microtrack 24/96 is a good one. There are quite a few out there. Is not your built-in mic suficient?

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Hold it up to your computer’s web cam and take a picture.

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If you buy it in the US and it develops a warranty issue in India, the camera would have to be shipped back to the US for warranty repairs.

Another downside to buying from the US is that there will be Customs fees, Import duties, and VAT (Value Added Tax) added to the package and you will have to pay those before you can receive it. A lot of times those can cost as much as the money you saved.

One other thing to consider…if you buy it in India, make sure you pay tax on it AND get a receipt. Canon will require proof of purchase for warranty work. Some market shops will sell for cash “under the table” so you don’t have to pay tax, but you don’t get a receipt that way.

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The “professional” dSLR industry is currently going through a generational advancement in camera sensors.

At present, the Nikon D4, D800 and D3200 are examples of this recent evolution.

In the next six months or so, you will see the Nikon D300s make this step as the D400.

What is so interesting about this newest iteration is that there are three changes unique to these three cameras. * a new, ultra fast auto-focusing system, * a new metering system and * better performance at high ISO settings. Something unique to the D4 and D800 is the new video recording without any compression, something that was only available on professional video cameras like the Panasonic 3-CCD P2HD video cameras.

Have your dad take a look at the performance of the Nikon and Canon dSLR cameras that are in the professional arena.

Http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings

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Yes. All canon EF lenses will operate on all canon ES bodies.

The 35-80 is an EF lens so yup.

It is also a pretty old and pretty basic lens, my feeling is that the higher resolution 7D will really start to show its shortcomings. You are putting used cross-plys on a brand new porsche. Think retread.

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The canon 6d is not out, but it might be coming out soon, although the name could be anything. This site has http://canon6d.org/ some basic info on it, but it doesn’t look like there is anything concrete

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Canon 7D will be a good choice for videos.

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Unfortunately, no. Canon abandoned the FD/FL lens mount when they introduced their 35mm auto focus film cameras in 1988 with the EOS Rebel series which used the EF lens mount. This lens mount is still used on their DSLR cameras.

To further confuse things, Canon has two lens lines – the EF-S lenses and the EF lenses. The EF-S lenses can’t be used with their full-frame DSLR cameras such as the 6D, 5D and 1D or their older auto focus 35mm film cameras.

I see no need to criticize you for having an AE-1 since for all I know it belonged to your dad or mom.

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You are comparing two totally different cameras

The PowerShot has a tiny sensor and a fixed lens. It also does all the exposure settings and does not allow the user to control the shutter speed or lens aperture.

The 6D is a full frame camera. Its sensor is over 15 times larger, uses interchangeable lenses and id fully adjustable.

You are comparing a bicycle with training wheels with a Harley

Only you can determine which is best for you, based upon your skills using a camera

EDIT: Most hobbyists like to have full control when using their cameras. This means that you can start out with an entry level dSLR like the Nikon D3200 or Canon T3i/600D. With the money you save NOT buying the Canon 6D, you can spend on additional lenses.

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The 5D Mark III is easily the best of the bunch, the others aren’t even worth considering if the 5D Mark III is an option.

Behind that would be the 7D, then the 6D, then the T4i.

I shoot with a 5D III a lot, it’s replaced my 1D Mark IV as my secondary body to my 1DX. It’s very well specced and it’s ISO ability is unbelievable. If you plan to shoot anything at night/in low light then the 5D III will be the best option.
Reviews and real world tests of the 6D aren’t available yet but the ISO performance looks good, just the AF system isn’t up to par for sports photography.
The 7D would be better for sports photography as it’s faster, better built and has better AF but it’s ISO performance isn’t good enough for night/low light.
The T4i has the same sensor as the 7D, but lacks the build quality, AF system, FPS etc.

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The 550d is a good camera, don’t think you would have any problems there, are you thinking of doing video? If so check out the 600d, is has better options for this. If you think it will get knocked or bumped about maybe consider a semi-pro dslr like the canon 7d or 6d, they have magnesium bodies rather than plastic and can take a bump or two.
Hope this helps

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Plenty available. The original 28mm f2.8 is a viable option, but it’s a little slow and has a rather aged arc-force drive motor. The 28mm f2.8 IS USM is stupidly expensive for what is essentially the same optic. So, the best 28mm would be the EF 28mm f1.8, a rather underappreciated lens, it’s very fast (50mm fast) and not excessively expensive.

You also have the Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM which is only for APS-C sized sensors, so not suitable for 6D, 5D, and 1D series cameras, and the EF 35mm f2, which again has the same motor as the 28mm f2.8, but is at least a faster lens.

Add to that the new lenses from Photokina 2012, there is the new Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM and the Schneider Kreuznach Xenon 1.4/35mm.

So to summarise,

- EF 28mm f1.8 USM
- Sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM
- EF 35mm f2

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Sony’s A37 or more advanced A59 will run rings around the Canon models you suggested for video.

Canon’s 4-digit models are budget, the higher the number, the more modern (Nikon use a similar numbering system here).

Canon’s 3-digit models and the Nikon D7000 are intermediate level.

Canon’s 2-digit numbers are advanced.

Canon’s single digit are very advanced, the cropped-sensor 7D and the full-frame 5D, currently being phased out in favour of the 6D.

Nikon’s D600 and newer D800 are full frame models for the advanced amateur.

Canon’s 1D and Nikon’s single-digit models are full-frame professional, along with Sony’s significantly cheaper A99.

Pentax do two cropped-sensor models, the K-30 (priced at the level of Canon’s 3-digit models and the Nikon D5100 but comparable to the Canon 60D/Nikon D7000) and the K-5 (comparable to, but cheaper than, Canon’s EOS 7D). The budget K-r is out of production but still available. There are rumours about a full-frame Pentax model, but that’s all, yet.

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If your lenses are EF or EF-S in the case of Canon yes they will work. I don’t know if they’ll auto focus for you but they’ll fit.

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If you’re looking for brand new digital cameras, you can get the low-end range for beginners at most electronic stores. The prices are generally the same.

If you’re looking for used digital cameras, you can try online marketplace portals or shops specialising in used camera/accessories. There is at least one such shop in Peninsula Shopping Complex. The price and quality differs accordingly.

SLR cameras are usually sold in a bundle which may include at least 1 lens (with lens cap), 1 rechargeable battery, strap and so on. You may also get ‘free’ add-ons like lens filter, camera bag, cleaning kit, tripod/monopod, storage media, etc.

When buying a camera, you need to consider your needs and budget. If you don’t intend to have more control with your camera, you don’t need to get the high-end (professional) cameras. Similarly, if you don’t intend to enlarge your prints to the size of a billboard, getting a high megapixel camera could be a waste of your money. If you don’t take photos often, perhaps a compact camera would be a better choice.

Be aware that a ‘cheap’ camera does not necessarily mean that the camera is good. It is better to look out for affordable and value-for-money cameras. Like everything else, your satisfaction of a product depends on how much ‘investment’ you are willing to put in.

For servicing, you may bring your cameras to any photo shops. If it’s a simple problem, they may rectify it for you at a cost. Personally, I prefer to send my cameras for servicing at their respective service centres even though my warranty has expired.

For Canon, their service centre is at:
1 HarbourFront Ave,
#04-01 Keppel Bay Tower,
Singapore 098632

Operating hours:
Open Mondays to Fridays from 9.30am to 7pm
(closed on public holidays)

http://www.canon.com.sg

When sending your equipment for servicing, ensure that you request a quotation on expected costs. Most likely, you will not get the estimate on the spot. The service centre will contact you on the costs incurred and your consent to proceed with the servicing. I usually have to wait about 2-3 weeks thereafter.

After the servicing is completed, you will be contacted again for collection and payment. Ensure that your camera is in perfect working condition. Most service centres come with a limited warranty after the repair. If your camera is faulty after servicing, bring it back and the service centre will take a look at it again. If it’s the same problem, the subsequent repair should be free.

I recommend that you send your camera to Canon service centre. Fungus in the camera body or the lens may require special treatment and handling by trained and experienced technicians. It should not be moist inside the camera. Possibly, your camera was exposed to high humidity.

It would be best to maintain a dry environment for storing your camera equipment. This is crucial if you’re using digital cameras as water may effect the internal circuitry and electronics adversely. Get a dry box if you can afford it. If not, keep it dark, cool and dry.

All the best in your photographic pursuits. With digital cameras, don’t forget to snap frequently and take photos liberally. Unlike film cameras, you can view the picture instantly and with no developing costs.

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I think you should go with 57″ Tripod for CANON EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT XTi 350D 400D
20mm Legs Diameter
Extends To 55 Inches
Folds To 22.2 Inches
Weight: 2.2 Lb

http://www.amazon.com/Tripod-CANON-DIGITAL-REBEL-350D/dp/B0017915OI/?tag=nktf-20

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=nktf&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3d57%2522%2bTripod%2bfor%2bCANON%2bEOS%2bDIGITAL%2bREBEL%2bXT%2bXTi%2b350D%2b400D%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dCanon%2bPowershot%2bSX30%2bIS%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

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If you are from Dubai you can still get the camera in meena bazaar i know a friend who got it for 3000aed with 50 mm 1.8 and tripod and accessories 1 year warranty or you can try souk.com

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You CAN shoot landscape with the 50mm or 85mm but like that, you will mostly focus on details than the whole scene. You don’t HAVE TO have a wide angle lens to do landscape photography. The cheapest Canon ultra-wide lens is the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM which costs around 850 dollars.
You can go with the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM but if you have enough money, the best wide angle lens you can have is the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM but your camera has the 1.6x crop factor so 17-40 will be the equivalent to 27-64mm so it’s not going to be THAT wide.

But if you want to get prime lenses, the best options are the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM (539 dollars) and the EF 35mm f/2 (319 dollars). I think the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM is the best wide-angle lens you can get for that money.

You can look for other Canon lenses here:

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

EDIT: I agree with Alan B. Unless your camera is not working properly or you DEFINITELY NEED more megapixels, I say it’s best to stay with your 350D but instead spend the money on lenses and GND filters.

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I don’t think there is a Canon EOS 700D camera. EOS refers to dslr cameras, is that what you have or is something else?

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Http://www.canon.com.sg/business/news/detail/eos100d-700d-to-meet-the-demands-of-customers

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I’ve bought a Canon 5D from Hong Kong, and I have to say it was worth the saving. The models were identical to the UK version, and yes it was in Chinese to begin with but the store clerk changed ti into English for me… Really easy.

The reason it’s cheaper in Hong Kong than the UK is that HK is a free trade port, which basically means that import taxes are really low so they’re not passed on to the customer! Mac Books for example are about 25% cheaper in HK than in the UK!!

Although check out the 700d (it’s pretty cheap on amazon right now) (http://www.canon700d.com)

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If you are from Dubai you can still get the camera in meena bazaar i know a friend who got it for 3000aed with 50 mm 1.8 and tripod and accessories 1 year warranty or you can try souk.com

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You CAN shoot landscape with the 50mm or 85mm but like that, you will mostly focus on details than the whole scene. You don’t HAVE TO have a wide angle lens to do landscape photography. The cheapest Canon ultra-wide lens is the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM which costs around 850 dollars.
You can go with the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM but if you have enough money, the best wide angle lens you can have is the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM but your camera has the 1.6x crop factor so 17-40 will be the equivalent to 27-64mm so it’s not going to be THAT wide.

But if you want to get prime lenses, the best options are the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM (539 dollars) and the EF 35mm f/2 (319 dollars). I think the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM is the best wide-angle lens you can get for that money.

You can look for other Canon lenses here:

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

EDIT: I agree with Alan B. Unless your camera is not working properly or you DEFINITELY NEED more megapixels, I say it’s best to stay with your 350D but instead spend the money on lenses and GND filters.

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I don’t think there is a Canon EOS 700D camera. EOS refers to dslr cameras, is that what you have or is something else?

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Http://www.canon.com.sg/business/news/detail/eos100d-700d-to-meet-the-demands-of-customers

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I’ve bought a Canon 5D from Hong Kong, and I have to say it was worth the saving. The models were identical to the UK version, and yes it was in Chinese to begin with but the store clerk changed ti into English for me… Really easy.

The reason it’s cheaper in Hong Kong than the UK is that HK is a free trade port, which basically means that import taxes are really low so they’re not passed on to the customer! Mac Books for example are about 25% cheaper in HK than in the UK!!

Although check out the 700d (it’s pretty cheap on amazon right now) (http://www.canon700d.com)