Posts for: Shoeless_Photographer
Feb 10, 2020 07:34:41 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I have the Canon 80D. I only have one Canon battery and would like another battery. The Canon is quite expensive and I will pay it if need be. Anyone have experiences with Watson or Wasabi batteries? Not worth saving 50% if they do not work as well as a real Canon battery. I am asking here as I do not trust reviewers to tell the absolute truth since they are being compensated ...........
Thanks
Thanks
My experience with Wasabi batteries is that they don't seem to hold a charge for quite as long as the OEM battery, but close enough for what I do. They lasted three years before needing to be replaced. Saved a whole lot of money for a small loss in run time, but since I got two batteries and a charger, it was well worth it.
Feb 8, 2020 06:32:22 #
gmccaleb1 wrote:
I am planning to sell my film Canon AE-1 and have ... (show quote)
I have purchased some old lenses and adapters to fit my current Canon DSLRs, but I haven't found getting an adapter for an old FD mount Canon lens to be worth it. You'll lose some quality through the adapter since it has to have a piece of glass to be able to focus to infinity. The alternative is to have the mount modified to fit your 5D MK 1.
If you get a mirrorless camera on the future, the old Canon lens should work with an adapter that doesn't have any glass in the way.
Jan 20, 2020 07:08:39 #
greymule wrote:
Why does one use irfanview?
What is good for?
Is it worth the disc space?
What is good for?
Is it worth the disc space?
I've used it for years. Doesn't take much disc space. Handy for previewing / cropping / basic stuff like adjusting brightness, contrast, and being able to resize a photo. Really nice program for $0, and pretty fast.
Jan 18, 2020 10:10:43 #
whitehall wrote:
Am I having an issue with focusing.
I am shooting BIF. CANON 7d mk ii Tamron 150-600 G2. Back focus using a center focus extended.
I am having a problem locking on. Though the focus points are on the bird, when Look at the image in review, I see a single focus but not on the bird.
This seems to happen even if I shoot a stationary object but in that case the image is sharp.
Should the focus point in review be the same as when shooting.
Thanks.
I am shooting BIF. CANON 7d mk ii Tamron 150-600 G2. Back focus using a center focus extended.
I am having a problem locking on. Though the focus points are on the bird, when Look at the image in review, I see a single focus but not on the bird.
This seems to happen even if I shoot a stationary object but in that case the image is sharp.
Should the focus point in review be the same as when shooting.
Thanks.
On my 7D, I typically use large zone focus area to help it track.
Also, check your menu under Autofocus/Drive.
Look for:
AI Servo tracking sensitivity - Mine's currently set to 0 (middle).
AI Servo 1st/2nd img priority - Mine's currently set to AF priority / Tracking priority)
AI Servo tracking method - Mine's set to Main Focus point priority
Yours may differ some since it's the newer version, but those or something very similar are probably on yours, too. Mine misses occasionally, but most of the time I can capture a heron as it flies away and it'll track it on all or most shots.
Jan 15, 2020 08:17:52 #
kenrich53 wrote:
I happened to log onto my account with Canon at th... (show quote)
My two lenses I bought new are listed, but not my T3. Maybe they dropped that because it's so old? Hmmm....
Jan 15, 2020 08:13:41 #
Betaa wrote:
Hi everyone,
I’m looking around for a budget (<$60) camera backpack that could hold a decent amount of gear (1 body, ~5 lenses, and a flash) and preferably also a 15 inch laptop. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great.
Also, anyone had any experience with those cheap bags on eBay? Thanks
I’m looking around for a budget (<$60) camera backpack that could hold a decent amount of gear (1 body, ~5 lenses, and a flash) and preferably also a 15 inch laptop. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great.
Also, anyone had any experience with those cheap bags on eBay? Thanks
I've had this one for a few years now. Might not be big enough for five lenses, but it's lasted me for years with reasonable care taken of it:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Backpack-DSLR-Cameras-Accessories/dp/B002VPE1WK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=AmazonBasics+Backpack+for+SLR%2FDSLR+Camera+and+Accessories+-+11+x+6+x+15+Inches%2C+Black&qid=1579093920&s=electronics&sr=1-1
Got this one recently. This might do the trick for you. Pretty well built, and room for a laptop, too.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DSLR-Laptop-Backpack-interior/dp/B00CF5OGP8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=AmazonBasics+DSLR+Camera+and+Laptop+Backpack+Bag+-+13+x+9+x+18+Inches%2C+Black+And+Orange&qid=1579093989&s=electronics&sr=1-1
Jan 6, 2020 09:15:48 #
boberic wrote:
Get real. A Lens Band sells for about 5 bucks. How much is way less? BTW any one who is concerned with spending $5, should get another thing to do, other than photography.
Considering you can get several for a bit more than $5, I'd say that's quite a real difference. BTW, nice attitude. Go get a life.
Jan 6, 2020 07:34:00 #
Robdale wrote:
I have Canon zoom lens that has developed lens creep. Any suggestions would be helpful. Has anyone used the product Lens Band? Thanks
Search Amazon.com for "rubber wristbands". You can get several for way less than a Lens Band will cost.
Jan 1, 2020 00:54:49 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Brilliant!!
Someone has replaced / corrupted the software at the link at SourceForge. I just sent you and LITTLEBIT an PM with the ZIP for the software that should exist at the URL link. I don't know what to say. I'll send a heads-up to the contact person for the SourceForge post to see if they'll restore the software to the 'official' location.
/paul
Someone has replaced / corrupted the software at the link at SourceForge. I just sent you and LITTLEBIT an PM with the ZIP for the software that should exist at the URL link. I don't know what to say. I'll send a heads-up to the contact person for the SourceForge post to see if they'll restore the software to the 'official' location.
/paul
Dec 31, 2019 17:34:49 #
benjismiller wrote:
Hi guys. Just looking for some ideas really. I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ200 and for Christmas I was gifted a lovely solid tripod. I haven't been taking many pictures of late and want to try something new. I will do a few car shows probably but as something more general I was thinking maybe landscapes or macro to put the tripod to use. Any other suggestions welcomed. Just want to use my camera to its strengths. TIA
Anything that requires a steady hand should require a tripod: slow-motion action, low light situations, macro, and time exposure shots like slick waterfalls or streaking clouds.
Dec 31, 2019 17:33:33 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The documentation for this free download says it supports the EOS T5i:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/canon-eos-digital-info/
https://sourceforge.net/projects/canon-eos-digital-info/
I couldn't figure out what to do with .pas files. How does this work? I ended up downloading something from that video someone posted a few days ago and it worked.
Dec 31, 2019 17:32:38 #
LITTLEBIT wrote:
Is there a way to find out the Shutter Count on a Canon EOS T5i Camera? I want to sale my camera which hasn’t been used much at all and would like to report this if it’s possible.
Someone posted this link a few days ago to a video with detailed instructions. It worked on both my T3 and 7D.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fec5A8T1RXA
Dec 30, 2019 04:30:03 #
DWU2 wrote:
Here's one way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fec5A8T1RXA
This works on both my 7D and T3. The one I had been using seems to have forgotten how to do that, so I'm using this one now. Thanks!
Dec 4, 2019 09:00:31 #
tgreenhaw wrote:
ClarkG is right on, you need to use HDR. Most modern cameras have this built in now. I highly recommend using a tripod so when the camera combines the different shots for different exposures that it lines up well.
On my Canon, I have HDR settings I like programmed into C3 for convenience.
On my Canon, I have HDR settings I like programmed into C3 for convenience.
Brilliant! I hadn't thought of that.
Nov 19, 2019 05:51:39 #
RRiggins wrote:
This is definitely a broken shutter blade. DO NOT ... (show quote)
I stand corrected. Didn't seem like it would be a shutter issue, but what else would cause that anyway, huh? So, I learned something today. Glad you can take care of his shutter issue.