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CoolDudeClan wrote: Hey everyone, before I make a thread, can I get a recommendation for my mom?

She wants a camera that takes good pictures. Entry level budget. Probably no dslr just need a solid point and shoot thin camera style.

What can you recommend? Don't need a million features just solid image quality. Only thing she said she wanted is a capable zoom meaning as much optical zoom as possible would be an important point.

I know next to nothing about cameras so all help is appreciated with finding a decent model!
I'd say take her to a camera store or walmart and let her handle a few, I like canon for the point and shoot style. Shockproof and waterproof are handy but a bit bigger and heavier.

Pick a budget too but hard to say what she really wants if she hasn't had one before.
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CoolDudeClan wrote: Hey everyone, before I make a thread, can I get a recommendation for my mom?

She wants a camera that takes good pictures. Entry level budget. Probably no dslr just need a solid point and shoot thin camera style.

What can you recommend? Don't need a million features just solid image quality. Only thing she said she wanted is a capable zoom meaning as much optical zoom as possible would be an important point.

I know next to nothing about cameras so all help is appreciated with finding a decent model!
Solid image quality?

Canon S120...s110 was cheap not too long ago.

Rx100 mii. ..Might be able to find a cheap mi now that miii is coming.

Fuji xf1.
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Hey guys, when buying a UV filter, is it recommended to pay up for quality one like B+W? I'm going to Tanzania and it's going to be quite dusty so I was going to buy a UV filter, or would a Kenko suffice?
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Jermyzy wrote: Hey guys, when buying a UV filter, is it recommended to pay up for quality one like B+W? I'm going to Tanzania and it's going to be quite dusty so I was going to buy a UV filter, or would a Kenko suffice?
b+w would be easier to clean.
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Jermyzy wrote: Hey guys, when buying a UV filter, is it recommended to pay up for quality one like B+W? I'm going to Tanzania and it's going to be quite dusty so I was going to buy a UV filter, or would a Kenko suffice?
I swear and live by filters ONLY from B+W. Those Germans sure knows how to make good filters. They're made of metal so they don't crumple easily - unlike certain other brands which use aluminium.

When I worked at Vistek Mississauga, a customer brought in his Canon L lens with a crumpled filter. The threads were crushed and he needed it to be removed. We didn't have the means to do it so we had to refer him to Canon. He would later come back and told us it was $200 for service from Canon to remove it.
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inzite wrote: b+w would be easier to clean.
Hoya recently came up with non stick/dirt filters.
http://www.slrlounge.com/new-hoya-evo-f ... t-extreme/
They should already be in retail now. Check those out.
CSAgent wrote:I swear and live by filters ONLY from B+W. Those Germans sure knows how to make good filters. They're made of metal so they don't crumple easily - unlike certain other brands which use aluminium.

When I worked at Vistek Mississauga, a customer brought in his Canon L lens with a crumpled filter. The threads were crushed and he needed it to be removed. We didn't have the means to do it so we had to refer him to Canon. He would later come back and told us it was $200 for service from Canon to remove it.
Most Canon L lenses have replacable filter rings. Unlike Nikon which doesn't sell any replacement parts anymore, the Canon part for example for 24-70 MK1 sells around $50 on ebay.
Very easy to replace. Remove 3 screws on the barrel only (without even touching the front element).
Next time if you have a customer with the same problem, refer me. I can do cheaper ;)
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dslrnewb wrote:
Most Canon L lenses have replacable filter rings. Unlike Nikon which doesn't sell any replacement parts anymore, the Canon part for example for 24-70 MK1 sells around $50 on ebay.
Very easy to replace. Remove 3 screws on the barrel only (without even touching the front element).
Next time if you have a customer with the same problem, refer me. I can do cheaper ;)
Nice!

I stopped working at Vistek 5+ years ago though - but good to know nevertheless!
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Quick question, I've been playing around with my t3i for a week now. Still trying to get a hold on the basics as it's my first DSLR. So I get most of my photos with the target in focus and background blurred, but is there any way for me to take P&S-style photos where everything both foreground/background is sharp? It would be mostly for tourist photos (e.g. when you're trying to take photo of someone with say a statue behind them). The closest I can get is when I adjust the aperture to a higher number, but I have to hold the camera super still as the shutter takes a lot time to take the photo. Thanks!
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Jermyzy wrote: Quick question, I've been playing around with my t3i for a week now. Still trying to get a hold on the basics as it's my first DSLR. So I get most of my photos with the target in focus and background blurred, but is there any way for me to take P&S-style photos where everything both foreground/background is sharp? It would be mostly for tourist photos (e.g. when you're trying to take photo of someone with say a statue behind them). The closest I can get is when I adjust the aperture to a higher number, but I have to hold the camera super still as the shutter takes a lot time to take the photo. Thanks!
Shooting wider (17mm instead of 50mm) and standing further away from subject also diminishes the background blur.
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Hello everyone.

I want to print out a picture but I have no idea where to go. I did a quick search and it seems walmart isn't ideal. What are some local places I can go to get my picture printed from my digital camera? I also don't mind getting it done online if I have to
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Meditech82 wrote: Hello everyone.

I want to print out a picture but I have no idea where to go. I did a quick search and it seems walmart isn't ideal. What are some local places I can go to get my picture printed from my digital camera? I also don't mind getting it done online if I have to
Many people like Costco. I've always used Blacks personally. I'd wait for one of their deals and stock on prints. IIRC, I believe many places will allow you to test print one for free to check their quality.
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Anybody have issues recording video on a t3i? When I brought my t3i on my safari and tried to record video, the buffer meter kept appearing and would automatically stop recording after 4 or 5 seconds. This would happen sporadically, sometimes it would work, sometimes not. I googled and it appears to be a common problem and they recommend upgrading to a faster card, but I'm already using a Sandisk Extreme. Sucks, I missed out a few video opportunities on my trip...any other suggestions how to fix this?
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Anyone heard anything about any "Authorized" Canadian sellers having good deals on the 5D Mark IV Body Only this Black Friday to Cyber Monday?

Thanks!

Edit: Wow I just necro'd the hell out of this FAQ. lol
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Looking to pick up an SD card for my wife's camera, nothing special just a Nikon p900 P&S. Looking on Amazon (willing to chance that out). Is this considered a decent card?

SanDisk Extreme Pro. I've seen larger SD ultra's for cheaper but she doesn't need a 128gb card.

Is there something better out there for around the same price that is at least 32 gb's?
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Evil Baby wrote: Looking to pick up an SD card for my wife's camera, nothing special just a Nikon p900 P&S. Looking on Amazon (willing to chance that out). Is this considered a decent card?

SanDisk Extreme Pro. I've seen larger SD ultra's for cheaper but she doesn't need a 128gb card.

Is there something better out there for around the same price that is at least 32 gb's?
Given that this camera doesn't shoot RAW or 4K videos and assuming that your wife is not doing fast burst-mode shots (which typically require fast cards), you'd be fine with a cheaper card like this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Sandisk-Memory-St ... r=1-9&th=1

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