R6 mk 2 + RF 100-400. I really couldn't believe it was catching dragonflies zipping around and able to focus. It only missed focused on the black/white winged one, they're extremely erratic. I'm not going to post pictures of my kids but I captured some incredible shots of them playing on the water as well. Plenty of bokeh and separation when the background is sufficiently far away even at f9+

Sample images now added to post. *I ran some tests in the evening after sunset and was pleased with the image results so far. There was no hard vignetting, even with double-stacked UV+CPL filters in daylight shots. Some mild sky banding at 15mm from the CPL filter. Was able to track faces easily (and possibly more reliably) than the R6 Mark 1 - and the Eye-Detection/Tracking worked well, even more than 40 minutes after sunset. *Images are handheld and shot in JPEG... Mostly due to laziness since I was only shooting to test the new settings.

6 years ago my Rebel T5 was stolen and I haven’t really been active in photography since. I happened to find a great deal on an R50 and I’m so excited. My next goal is to get a 100-400mm lens. I’m looking to get into some sports photography as I’m a newly retired rugby player.

It all started with my Digital Rebel back in 2004. I got a bunch of lenses with it and loved using it. It was a great camera for the time, with it's Digic (not 2, or 3... just 'Digic'!) processor. Loved it, and took many many good photos with it.

Then in 2012 my beloved Rebel started having issues with it's shutter button, so I took that as an excuse to upgrade to a 7d. At the time, it was an amazing camera. It had *dual* Digic 4 and could shoot at 8fps, which was quite impressive. I took many more good photos with it.

Now, in 2026, I was getting into birding, and was getting frustrated with the autofocus system in the 7d. It had a tendency to get distracted by little branches or leaves between me and my subject, which is expected based on how it works. I've had it a long time and figured it was time for a new camera. I wanted to get a full-frame sensor for a long time, and this seemed like my time. The R6mIII's autofocus system is leaps ahead of anything my DSLRs could do. That last picture of the little bird would have been quite difficult to get, what with those leaves right around it. Plus being able to pre-capture to get 40fps captures of moments that I could never get before was quite the selling point!

But there was only one "problem". For birding, my 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L was fine with the 7d, but too short on a full-frame sensor, so the solution was an RF 200-800. I would like if it had FTM, or distance limiter that my L lens had, but it's beautifully sharp and has the reach to get those small bird shots.

I still don't like editing, so I try to get everything in-camera so I don't have to. One day I'll try that more...

For now, I'm rapidly running out of hard drive space, as I don't like deleting photos, and 40 32 megapixel photos (JPG and raw) when holding the button for a half second tends to fill things up. I picked the wrong time to need more storage!

Help!! What are the best autofocus settings for weddings?

I recently got a R6 Mark II after hearing high praises for the autofocus, but I was massively let down at a wedding I shot recently. Even with people detection and eye detection it'd focus on everything else but the people in the frame.

I am entirely sure that it's an user error on my end. I tried back button focusing as well but had no luck. My firmware is up to date. Attached images show the current settings.

I am using the original Canon ef-rf adapter for my Canon 24-70 2.8L ii.

Thanks in advance.

Hello Redditors of Photography! As the title suggest Im torn between the two cameras, with EOS R7 with RF s18-150mm being a thousand pesos (20 dollar rounded) pricier as compared with EOS R8 with RF 24-50mm IS STM. I'm a beginner wanting to start this hobby, I went to the shop to feel both cameras and researched a bit about mirrorless camera, exposure triangle and other stuff. I've narrowed my choices from fuji x100vi, xt50, ricoh gr and sony a6700 for my starting kit.

I would like to hear your thoughts between the two, is it a good combo or should I buy just the body and buy separate lens? I've saved up 110k php( 1,780 usd) for this specific hobby. Thanks in advance. Cheers.

the latest and greatest

(no but seriously, bought it in the box with most of its equipment fully untouched for $20 at a goodwill. camera is fully in tact, and still shoots great pictures!)

Hello, I recently upgraded my kit to a canon r6 m2. 

Wondering if anyone has experience using the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM on the r6 with the EF-EOS R adapter?

I shoot a lot of low light so thinking the f1.8 would be more useful, but I’ve not really seen people talk about this lens on the R6, wondering if there’s a reason why? 

My question is - Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM? 

Any other lens suggestions would be a nice bonus! I have the nifty fifty. I was eyeing up the 16-35mm but thinking this lens might be too big for me & if I should stick to what i usually shoot which is primes - 16, 28, 50. 

For context, I’m a professional photographer shooting a lot of BTS / events / festivals. My style is intimate / very DIY / run & gun approach, so my priority for kit is small but mighty!

Thank you!

I’m an amateur photographer, probably closer to the “beginner” end of the scale than the “experienced” end. So as an amateur, budget is always a consideration when investing in gear. Which makes what I’m sharing here a little weird… contra… odd in light of budget considerations.

I keep both a Canon EF 70 - 200L 2.8 and a Canon EF 70-200L 4 in my bag (neither of which are the IS versions, as my Canon R6 Mk II has IBIS). Why both when the 2.8 version should suffice by itself? A few reasons:

1. I do like to walk around my neighborhood and shoot what I see. The f/4 version is significantly lighter and thus a bit easier for my 70-year-old body to wrangle. Ditto for shooting outdoor sports and for when I travel.
2. I do use 1.4x and 2x extenders. Perhaps my copies of each lens are unique, but the f/4 seems to render sharper images with the extenders once I get away from the focal range and aperture endpoints of either lens. YMMV and I could be all wet here, but that’s what I see.
3. This one is a bit silly, but it’s still real - the f4 was the first lens I purchased (other than a kit lens set). We’ve taken a few good pics together and I’m emotionally attached. To be honest, I’m not sure I could part with it.

So what I’m wondering is whether any of y’all have a similar situation with lenses that “overlap” in your bag? And, if so, what are your reasons for doing so? Or am I riding the crazy train here all by myself? Comments welcome.

I am beginner photographer, I have been taking photos for 3 years. Throughout my 3 years of experience i have shot with DLSRs. I am currently using the Canon rebel t100 and the t7 (both of these cameras are borrowed, i dont own any cameras)

I am stuck deciding whether the canon r8 or canon r6 mark ii is for me. They are both identical, but ik that the canon r6 mark ii is more professional with the dual slot. Thats the only reason why leaning a bit to the canon r6 mark ii, but i am not sure if it is necessary for the moment.

My plan for my business is to do outdoor portraits, weddings, and a bit of real estate.

My budget is $2,600

What do you guys think is the best camera for my scenario and a better investment?

I’m sure this has been asked a million times so apologies! I just want some input on my specific situation.

I’m starting to shoot more weddings and am interested in creating a wedding photography business after being away from the field for about 8 years. Can’t believe how much has changed regarding mirrorless vs dslr. As far as technical skills, I would say I’m pretty intermediate.

Anyways, I currently shoot with a 5d IV and have been for many many years. I love this thing and am not planning on getting rid of it. But, i know how important it is to have a second camera for wedding photography and also want to make the switch to a mirrorless. Just wondering which would serve me best? I know (at least, I think) the R5 mkII seems to be the most popular and preferred, but it’s expensive. Is the r6 mkII similar? I’m a graduate student and unpaid intern currently and don’t have an exact budget right now but want to make a wise investment that will serve me best later on.

Honestly I think after being away for so long I’m just wanting to upgrade all my gear. If the r5 is really that much worth the investment then I have the capabilities to go that route but don’t know if it’s absolutely necessary. Just wanted some advice. And if they both suck please tell me! Any other wedding gear advice as well is very much welcomed.

Also- will my EF lenses that I use with my 5dIV work with the new mirrorless models or do I need any kind of adapter?

Thank you in advance!!

I have the beautiful opportunity to buy this Canon R10 for 500 USD, it has the kit lens and the charger I know for the price it would be a great deal. There are a few questions that I have for some of you guys, would this be a great camera for taking pictures of vehicles? I also currently have an M3 would this be a big difference? Would the price be worth picking up?

The seller says that she never ended up using it, she has a receipt of buying it from best buy in 2024, the condition seems great to me apart from a bite of the eyepiece rubber missing, very small though.

Hey guys!

I'm a hobbyist, with an aunt that is pro. She has told me that she s going to, free of charge, give me her 5ds which has an "unnoticeable" scratch on the sensor. I'm wondering if it's worth me selling my Nikon D7100, f mount 35 1.8, 18-250 f5.6 and 18-55 5.6 to buy lenses.

My main question is really if there is enough difference between the two to keep both. I mainly do a lot of photography for a youth organisation but also shoot animals, botanical, astro and am wanting to get into macro.

Tia!

I finally pulled the trigger after weeks of debating. 😅

I bought a Canon M50 Mark II with the 15-45mm kit lens, plus the EF-M 22mm f/2 because everyone seems to rave about it.

My goal is bright, natural-looking photos with great colors. I’m coming from using my iPhone, so this is my first interchangeable-lens camera.

How did I do? Any tips, settings, or advice for getting the most out of the M50 and the 22mm?

Hi everyone! I have a canon EOS 5D mark ii with a 50mm 1.8 lens. This is my first camera ever and I’m having the best time with it. The only thing I’m realizing is that when I want to take indoor photos (like of my family sitting around the table) it’s hard to do so without a zoom feature. So I want to get a lens that would let me do that.

What do you all recommend? Should I get something like a 35mm lens or one that’s more versatile, like a 24-70mm?

One thing I’m hesitant about is that they all seem very expensive, and if I get one I’m worried I’ll have trouble upgrading to a mirrorless camera in the future (only when this camera eventually gets too old/used to work anymore 💔).

For context: I got my camera used from a friend who used it a lot! The lens is new. I’m an avid hobbyist and maybe eventually would like to do some gig work. I see it as a life-long hobby at the very least ☺️. I’m at a beginner+ level—I know how to operate the camera settings and can take photos on manual, but I’m still slow at it and it takes me some adjusting for every new shot.

My budget is flexible ($600-1000), but I would prefer a lens that’s seen as a really great deal for what you get. I like doing landscape and portrait photography right now. Also, feel free to recommend lenses that are more expensive if you think it’s worth the time/energy that takes to save up for it. I’d rather get something that I won’t have to replace if that makes sense.

Please let me know your thoughts, and thanks so much in advance!

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Guys,

I'm trying to decide which generation of the Canon 1.4x extender to buy.

I found the Mk III for $450 and the Mk II for $150.

I'm using an 80D camera with the 100-400mm L-series Mark I lens.

Is the difference between them significant enough to justify the price? What has your experience been?

After studying the manual I have set up the Speedlite with ETTL.

Shooting in Aperture mode at a party with auto ISO, the Speedlite flashed too hard, making the subject well lit but the surroundings too dark, like a typical flash photo. At the beginning of the party there was still daylight and no full flash was needed.

When shooting in Auto mode, the flash was well balanced and the subject and surroundings evenly lit.

So there's something I have overlooked that the camera does in Auto mode and I don't know what.

Heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific tomorrow and deciding on using either my RF 24mm 1.8 or RF 100mm L macro. Any tips for capturing nice detail shots?

I'm having a strange issue with my Canon camera. The first time I pop up the built-in flash after turning it on, it makes rapid shutter/clicking sounds and then displays Err 20. If I turn the camera off and back on while leaving the flash popped up, it works normally and I can take photos with no problem.

Has anyone experienced this before or know what might be causing it?

I cannot attach the video here so only an error pic is attached for reference

Hello everyone, I currently own a canon eos 2000d (yes I know), and I am looking to upgrade. This is for multiple reasons, including: wanting to get a better camera, my current camera having front-focusing issues (I did many tests to confirm, and you can't change it without an expensive repair), better burst rate for airshows and such, and better autofocus.

Now I have a dilemma: should I upgrade to the 90d, which is much more expensive: secondhand ~750 euros, or should I upgrade to the 850d, slightly less expensive at ~500 euros.

I also want to save up for a 150-600 in the future and also something else, so I could use the extra money. Is it worth saving up the extra 200, or would the 850d suffice?

Hi guys, i recently got gifted a canon m50 which though discontinued going from a eos 4000d feels like night and day the quality of life features.

Ive been mainly shooting friends sports matches and i want a better setup for this, i have a brilliant ND filter and a 50mm f1.8 II with an efs adapter so lighting currently is not an issue in the slightest, i’d like some more zoom i think so what lense should i be considering? I thought the 75-300 seemed like a cheap bargain but then saw the massive amounts of hate calling it the worst canon lense though not sure why so decided to steer clear of that.

Either way please don’t give me crazy recommendations of things that will break the bank too much (gbp and buying used is okay). Also this canera body was a gift and i intend to use it so please don’t recommend me a new camera body! It would be disrespectful to replace it so soon plus i quite like it!

Thanks :)

So I didn't realize my Canon G7X was in a bag of mine, and I accidentally washed it with my laundry. It was in for 25 minutes and was in a hardshell case, so when I noticed it and took it out, it wasn't super wet, but I put it in a container of rice 2 days ago just in case and took out the battery and SD card. I took it out today, and the screen is pitch black. I took a picture and uploaded it to my laptop, and it looked normal. Everything appears to be functioning as normal except for the screen. I put it back in rice just in case for now. What should I do? Could this be repairable?

Hi all!
I need advice on what I should do with my old digital Powershot ELPH110 HS and Powershot SD980IS. Both abruptly stopped working and show the same error message “lens error. restart camera.” I’ve loved these cameras so much, how convenient they are for traveling, and prefer the images and handling over an iPhone camera.

Ive looked into the canon repair service but since the models are so old, it doesn’t look like they could be repaired through canon at least. Any recommendations on what I should do if I’m invested in fixing them or should I just part ways?

Thanks in advance!

Has anyone encountered a situation where the disc drive won't open? If so, could you please tell me how to open it? It's stuck (it won't open with the button anymore).